Reading the Rocks
Art historian Esther Jacobson-Tepfer is the world’s 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, you’ll do more than absorb information. Guided by expert faculty and inspired by their enthusiasm, you’ll challenge assumptions and produce knowledge that transcends boundaries.
Decoding History
From medieval Arabic cryptographers to Native American “code talkers,” Corinne Bayerl’s cross-disciplinary course examines the human tradition of code-making and -breaking—and the hidden stories of the people behind the breakthroughs.
- 19:1 Student–Faculty 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
Oregon’s faculty teach within our ten schools and colleges. Explore by accessing these individual faculty directories.
Faculty Pushing Boundaries
From earth science to art history, Oregon professors constantly break new ground in creative, scholarly, and research activities, mentoring students at every step.
Discover the Petroglyphs
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 artifacts—from earrings to adzes—to 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 they’re living in your hall as a Faculty in Residence or offering advice during office hours, Oregon’s 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.
I’m a first-generation college grad who studies the experiences of Latine/x communities, including immigrants and their families, at different life stages.
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.