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Modeling Software for Microgravity Fluid Mechanics
Dr. Mark Weislogel, Professor of thermal and fluid sciences, and his team of collaborators from the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science reimagine modeling software for fluid mechanics in microgravity.
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Collaboration, Inspiration, Breakthrough
Dr. Robert Daasch, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Dr. Glenn Shirley, Adjunct Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, develop a method for supporting decision-making in the testing and manufacturing of semiconductors
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Jasbir Puar. Lecture and Workshop at the Portland Center for Public Humanities
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Conserving Oregon's Rich Biodiversity
Supporting Biodiversity Conservation: The Oregon Biodiversity Information Center at Portland State University
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Applying Nature's Lessons to Saving the Environment
Associate Professor of Biology, Radu Popa and his colleagues are using black soldier fly larvae to recycle nutrients from waste water.
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The Bright Side of a Heavy Metal
PSU innovators Andrea Goforth and Anna Brown see Bismuth nanoparticle materials as the imaging agents of the future.
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A Partnership to Create New Sensors for a Better Tomorrow
Innovators at Portland State University and Stevens Water Monitoring Systems Inc. Aim to Address Critical Public Health Challenges in the Developing World and Help International Aid Organizations Become More Sustainable.
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Innovation & Intellectual Property Releases Acclaimed Documentary Film
Of Razor Wire and Comfort: Portland State’s Dr. Jan Haaken Makes the Plea for a Better Understanding of Residents at the Oregon State Hospital in Guilty Except for Insanity
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PSU Professor Robert Strongin Partners with Boulder Diagnostics
Portland State University, Dr. Robert Strongin, & Boulder Diagnostics Envision the Future of New Tests & Reagents Just Over the Horizon
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Tracy J. Prince. Scholar in Residence at the Portland Center for Public Humanities
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NSF Initative for Science, Engineering and Education for Sustainability (SEES)
A video presentation for PSU by the National Science Foundation on the SEES initiative and investments.
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Video: Shaping our Place, Scaling up Solutions
CIMM: A new collaborative research center aims to scale-up solutions
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The Trauma Informed Care and Recovery Services Project
Improving the safety, stability, and wellbeing of high need formerly homeless families and families at risk of homelessness by embedding trauma recovery services and trauma informed practice in housing communities that serve these families.
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Bridges to Housing
A regional initiative aimed at moving high need homeless families out of the cycle of homelessness by providing permanent affordable housing and intensive case management services that build on the strengths of family members.
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Better Futures
Increasing Postsecondary Preparation and Engagement of Youth with Serious Mental Health Conditions in Foster Care
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2011 Community Partner Award
The School's Regional Research Institute for Human Services (RRI) was honored with the 2011 Community Partner award from Portland Public Schools.
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My Life
Youth in Foster Care Build Successful Adult Lives
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reUtica
A collaborative documentary by Matt and John Dean Ossowski exploring sustainability-focused community initiatives in Portland, OR and Utica, NY.
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Visions & Voices
Black & White Photographs by Diverse Women Working in Various Aspects of the Sex Industry
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Coalition of Communities of Color
A partnership between the Coalition of Communities of Color & PSU reports the disparities and experiences of communities of color in Multnomah County.
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Sarah Amspacher, Oregon Summer Fellow, PSU & Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium
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Traffic Tracker
Smart transportation systems begin with a big road map, and someone to read it.
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Research Profile - Carl Wamser
Carl Wamser and about 50 others researchers worldwide are developing synthetic membranes using a similar process to convert sunlight into electricity—on a scale that one day could be used in homes and skyscrapers.
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Research Profile - David Sailor
Scientists say cities are heat islands and that's where David Sailor associate professor of mechanical engineering, steps in.
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Research Profile - John Dash
Researchers around the world, including John Dash, professor emeritus of physics, are pursuing a way to make hydrogen squeeze itself, so to speak.
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Research Profile - Loren Lutzenhiser
Before the survey, commissioned by the California Energy Commission, "It was assumed," says Lutzenhiser, "that people would tar and feather you" if you suggested they do without modern conveniences such as air conditioning. "That was the received wisdom, but that's not what happened."
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Research Profile - Jeanne Enders and Pamela Tierney
Drs. Jeanne Enders and Pamela Tierney presented their research paper "Designing for Sustainability: Applying Management Theory to the Pursuit of Sustainable Design" at Business & Sustainability Conference
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Oregon Transportation Research and Education Consortium
OTREC is a National University Transportation Center sponsored by the U.S. Department of Transportation's Research and Innovative Technology Administration and is a partnership between Portland State University, the University of Oregon, Oregon State University and the Oregon Institute of Technology.
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Languages Offered at PSU
Offering over 23 languages
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Preventive Medicine and Community Health Programs
PSU aids emerging countries
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Venezuelan Killifish
In partnership with the American Heart Association
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Research for NASA
Launching a balloon satellite
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Climate Change
Glacier research at Portland State
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Food Industry Leadership Center
Leadership and research for Oregon's food industry
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Portland's Watersheds
Research and action
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Cascadia Meteorite Lab
Meteorite research and awareness
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Intelligent Transportation Systems Laboratory
Regional transportation challenges
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Center for Lakes and Reservoirs
Lake management and aquatic issues
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Sustainable Development
The College of Urban and Public Affairs
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Autism Training and Research Center
How do we improve the lives of individuals with autism spectrum disorders?
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