Reading the Rocks
Art historian Esther Jacobson-Tepfer is the worldβs go-to expert on prehistoric Mongolian rock art. Her painstaking research illuminates ancient lives, preserves culture, and challenges assumptions.
Faculty at a Glance
At the UO, youβll do more than absorb information. Guided by expert faculty and inspired by their enthusiasm, youβll challenge assumptions and produce knowledge that transcends boundaries.
Decoding History
From medieval Arabic cryptographers to Native American βcode talkers,β Corinne Bayerlβs cross-disciplinary course examines the human tradition of code-making and -breakingβand the hidden stories of the people behind the breakthroughs.
- 19:1 StudentβFaculty ratio
- 16 UO faculty are fellows and senior members of the National Academy of Inventors
- 61 Have won National Science Foundation faculty CAREER Awards
Find a Faculty Member
ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊβs faculty teach within our ten schools and colleges. Explore by accessing these individual faculty directories.
Faculty Pushing Boundaries
From earth science to art history, ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊ professors constantly break new ground in creative, scholarly, and research activities, mentoring students at every step.
Flow State
How can a huge underground aquifer support resilience in the age of climate change? Earth sciences professor Leif Karlstrom, who led discovery of the hidden water supply, is uncovering critical answers.
Homeward Bound
Aided by UO undergrads, anthropology professor Alison Carter restored hundreds of looted artifactsβfrom earrings to adzesβto their rightful places in Cambodia. She has researched in the country since 2018.
A Gut Feeling
When biology professor Karen Guillemin arrived at UO, her zebrafish research began. Two decades later, she has shown the impact of the gut microbiome on everything from diabetes risk to social behavior.
Faculty As Mentors
Whether theyβre living in your hall as a Faculty in Residence or offering advice during office hours, ΒιΆΉΣ°ΤΊβs professors care deeply about you and your goals. Here are a few:
Coming from New Zealand, I was excited to teach across my areas of expertise on the other side of the Pacific and to share my interests with UO students.
Lana Lopesi
Assistant Professor of Indigenous, Race, and Ethnic Studies
Iβm a first-generation college grad who studies the experiences of Latine/x communities, including immigrants and their families, at different life stages.
Isabel GarcΓa Valdivia
Assistant Professor of Sociology
At the UO, I saw an opportunity for a new approach to teaching astronomy at a large liberal arts school. Our observatory, Pine Mountain, was also a big draw.
Scott Fisher
Astronomy Lecturer and Outreach Coordinator, Physics and Astronomy