February 15, 2002
Contact: Bob Bruce, 503-725-5700
UO Brain Research Tops State Universities Federal Requests
EUGENE -Oregon's public universities will request more than $20 million in federal fund support during fiscal year
2003.
The State Board of Higher Education Friday authorized the state's seven public universities to seek federal support
for 15 priority projects. The projects, with requests ranging from $350,000 to $6 million, look for funds to support
a variety of research initiatives, campus construction efforts and public services.
The largest request comes from the University of Oregon. The UO will seek $6 million in federal funds to continue
the development of its Brain, Biology and Machine initiative. The initiative is an interdisciplinary effort to
advance teaching and research in the area of integrative information science. Congress has already appropriated
federal money to the UO project over the past three fiscal years. The additional funds are being sought to support
research, add a building and equipment for laboratories.
Following is a complete list of projects, by campus, to be included in the OUS Congressional request:
| Eastern Oregon University |
Rural Frontier Delivery Program, $1 million, for unmet health care needs of those
in rural communities of Eastern Oregon. |
| Oregon Institute of Technology |
Clean Energy Business Incubator, $926,000, to develop a clean energy oriented business
incubator.
Clean Energy Technology Training Programs for Incumbent and Underemployed Workers, $950,000, to serve as a clearinghouse
and research center for promoting education, skill development and career building for clean energy workers. |
| Oregon State University |
Business and Information Technology Extension Program, $1.95 million, pioneering outreach
program to assist Oregonians in adopting leading-edge technology in business, community and personal life.
Virtual Center for Transboundary Waters, to be determined, to share knowledge and open dialogue across parties
in transboundary water issues. |
| Oregon State University |
Central Oregon Aviation Initiative, to be determined, integrated plan to create program
and facilities for airport operations management, air traffic controller training, Small Airport Transportation
System operator training evaluation. |
| Portland State University |
Engineering and Science Center, $3 million, support for building a $70 million engineering
and science center on the PSU campus. Funds will match city and private contributions.
Bradford P. Millar Library/Middle Eastern Studies/Judiac Studies Program, $350,000, funds to increase and enhance
library collections.
Building Livable and Sustainable Communities, $2 million, proposed program to building livable communities in urban
and metropolitan areas. Program offers base of research and best practices. |
| Southern Oregon University |
Southern Oregon Multimedia Institute, $1 million, institute to advance the interface
among computer science, the arts and multimedia in education, research and development.
Theatre Education Project, $800,000, creation of a contemporary theatre education institute with local schools,
the Oregon Shakespeare Festival and other performing arts organizations in Southern Oregon.
The AuCoin Institute for Ecological, Economic and Civic Studies, $1.25 million, funds for scholar-in-residence
endowment, research on teaching, community short courses, conflict resolution workshop series, facilities, equipment
and personnel. |
| University of Oregon |
Brain, Biology and Machine, $6 million, continued development of innovative integrated
research and teaching. Funds for construction and equipment.
Museum of Natural History, $2.5 million, expansion of storage areas for collections, offices, laboratory space
and field equipment storage.
School of Music Building, $750,000, funds for new addition to expand capacity and crate additional opportunities
for performance. |
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