Explore STEM at the University of Oregon

Experiment and Explore

The University of Oregon is a launch pad for students interested in the sciences, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). In all our classrooms and laboratories, we advance knowledge by applying fresh and innovative ideas to real-world issues.

Experience the excitement of scientific discovery at the UO.

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NATIONAL PUBLIC RESEARCH UNIVERSITY

80.5%

Students participating in a research project, creative activity, or research paper as part of their coursework

$14.4M

Scholarships to STEM students

STEM Programs at the University of Oregon

At the UO, you’ll meet researchers, teachers, and mentors who share in your thirst for knowledge and discovery. Our degree programs give you a firm foundation and open doors to undergraduate research, funded fellowships, and internships.

Newest Programs

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Data Science

Data science is for you if you are someone who not only wants to learn what you can do with data – but also wonders what you should do with it. You will be competitive for data scientist positions in industry, including data analyst, quantitative analyst, data engineer, and artificial intelligence/machine learning engineer.

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Neuroscience

Neuroscience is for you if you are interested in learning more about the relationship between the brain and behavior. You will be prepared to pursue health-related careers, such as medicine, physical therapy, and occupational therapy, or science-related government, nonprofit, and health industry jobs.

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Spatial Data Science and Technology

From geotagging and geocaching to finding a place for coffee, spatial data science and technology is for you if you ask questions about how spatial processes can shape climate, fire, and water; food; politics; and economies. You will be prepared for one of the most rapidly growing career paths in today’s economy.

Popular Programs

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Biology

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Computer Science

Environmental Science

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Human Physiology

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Marine Biology

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Psychology

Additional Undergraduate Programs

Accounting

Architecture

Art and Technology

Audio Production (Minor)

Biochemistry

Bioengineering (Minor)

Chemistry

Climate Studies (Minor)

Communications Disorders and Sciences

Interdisciplinary Cognitive Sciences (Minor)

Landscape Architecture

Mathematics

Mathematics and Computer Science

Multidisciplinary Science

Music Technology (Minor)

Physics

Science Communication (Minor)

All Majors and Minors

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Clark Honors College

A white lab coat and test tubes. That’s what generally comes to mind when you think about research, but at the Clark Honors College it is so much more than that.

As part of the honors college thesis, each student will conduct original research with the support of a faculty mentor from their major department.

Honors College Admissions