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February 19th 2020

"Smart" trees? PSU's Digital City Testbed Center is working on it.

Portland State University's Digital City Testbed Center (DCTC) is partnering with researchers inside and outside the university to track the health of urban trees using ground, aircraft, and satellite-based sensor technology. The tiny sensors placed high up in the canopy combined with...
January 23rd 2020

Portland State research identifies pine rosin as a toxic additive in cannabis vaping oils

A new paper from Portland State University’s Department of Chemistry has identified pine rosin, a substance with well-known toxic properties, is being used as a thickening agent in cannabis oil used in vaping devices. Robert Strongin,...
January 13th 2020

Genetically Modified Poplar Trees Save Air Quality, Grow Well

While providing benefits to the environment, some trees also emit gases to the atmosphere that worsen air pollution and alter climate. Field trials in Oregon and Arizona show that poplar trees, which emit trace amounts of the gas isoprene,...
December 18th 2019

PSU study finds racial/ethnic disparities in pain treatment by emergency responders

Whether or not a patient receives pain treatment when seeking emergency medical services may depend, in part, on their race or ethnicity, according to a new study by Portland State researchers. The study was published in the journal Medical Care and was led by PSU Sociology PhD student Jamie...
November 26th 2019

Additives result in higher toxins for vape users, Portland State study finds

The vaping industry is filled with unknowns. Those unknowns are leading to more questions as the number of users dealing with injuries, or in some cases, death, continues to rise. Portland State University Chemistry Professor Rob Strongin...
November 21st 2019

Wildfires in Oregon's Blue Mountains to become more frequent, severe due to climate change, PSU study finds

Under a warming climate, wildfires in Oregon's southern Blue Mountains will become more frequent, more extensive and more severe, according to a new Portland State University-led study. A mosaic of burn patches of different fire severities...
November 12th 2019

Microplastics found in oysters, clams on Oregon coast — and our clothing is partly to blame, PSU study finds

Tiny threads of plastics are showing up in Pacific oysters and razor clams along the Oregon coast — and the yoga pants, fleece jackets, and sweat-wicking clothing that Pacific Northwesterners love to wear are a source of that pollution, according to a new Portland State University study....
November 5th 2019

Huge gaps in research on microplastics in North America, PSU study finds

Amid increasing concern about the effects of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems, a new study led by Portland State University found that North America is lagging behind other continents when it comes to understanding the potential risks that microplastics and associated pollutants pose...
October 23rd 2019

PSU researchers' work first step in developing accessible navigation apps for all

Portland State University researchers Martin Swobodzinski and Amy Parker are laying the groundwork for digital apps that will help travelers of all abilities navigate both indoors and out. Current technology leaves a lot to be desired...
October 21st 2019

Top scientists, policymakers gather in Portland for NW Climate Conference

As the wildfires and hotter summers become more frequent in the Northwest, experts from across a range of sectors including academia, state and federal agencies, tribal communities and municipal governments throughout the region gathered...
October 18th 2019

PSU, OHSU receive $2.5M federal grant to help improve soldiers' mental health, readiness

Researchers from Portland State University and Oregon Health & Science University have been awarded a three-year $2.5 million award from the Department of Defense to help improve soldiers' mental health, resilience and readiness. PSU's...
August 16th 2019

PSU study finds that employee well-being depends on relationship with boss

The quality of the daily interactions between an employee and their manager has the potential to positively or negatively impact their well-being over time, according to a new study with authors from The School of Business at Portland State University. The study, “Daily perceptions of...

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