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March 23rd 2021

Research & Graduate Studies Condemns Anti-Asian Violence

Research & Graduate Studies condemns all acts of violence perpetrated against Asian, Asian American, Pacific Islander (AAPI), and other marginalized communities. The horrifying attacks in Atlanta last week and other recent racially and ethnically targeted violence in New York City, the San...
New microscope expands research infrastructure at Portland State
March 19th 2021

New microscope expands research infrastructure at Portland State

Portland State University's Center for Electron Microscopy and Nanofabrication...
Alpine tundra and valleys of temperate rainforests in Australia
March 9th 2021

Study warns of global ecosystem collapse

A new study co-authored by a Portland State researcher is sounding the alarm...
mussels in a river
March 2nd 2021

Study explores link between forestry management practices and pesticides in aquatic species

March 2, 2021 — Pesticides used in forestry may threaten species in downstream...
Drone Flying through air
February 15th 2021

Improving Environmental Sensing

John Lipor, an assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering...
E-bike
February 9th 2021

E-Bike Act to Encourage Use of Electric Bicycles Cites PSU Transportation Research

Citing two Portland State University studies conducted through the Transportation...
Kelly Rodgers (right) and a PSU skyline (left)
February 3rd 2021

Introducing the Newest NITC Dissertation Fellow: Kelly Rodgers of Portland State

The National Institute for Transportation and Communities (NITC) is proud...
People board a public bus
February 1st 2021

PSU Experts In Transportation And Homelessness Collaborate On National Transit Project

Photo by Page Light Studios/iStock Two national research centers at Portland...
Bendable displays
February 1st 2021

Magwire: improving flexible displays

Portland startup Magwire Inc. is a solutions-based nanotechnology company...
Illustration of tree and DNA
January 26th 2021

A PSU study seeks to explore new horizons of plant evolution

A team of researchers led by Portland State biology professor Mitch Cruzan...
A cyclist a light
January 22nd 2021

Portland State Researchers Will Help Develop Guidance to Reduce Conflicts Between Drivers and Bicyclists at Intersections

Subcontract: NCHRP 15-73 Design Options to Reduce Turning Motor Vehicle...
Seal swimming in water
January 8th 2021

Nature-based engineering

Can seal whiskers help us design better wind and solar farms, suspension...