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Paleontologist Win McLaughlin conducting field research in Kyrgyzstan

Research

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New discoveries constantly reshape our shared understanding of Earth's natural and cultural histories. Explore the museum's ongoing research in paleontology and archaeology, and learn how scholars from around the world are using our collections in their research. 

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Archaeology

The museum houses Oregon’s most active archaeological research program, bringing to light new findings about the region’s cultural past.

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Gastropod fossil in rock

Paleontology

Whether in the field, in the lab, or in our collections vaults, museum scientists are generating new insights into the lives of plants and animals—past, present, and future.

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Mexican historian Lidia Gómez García examines a Latin American mapa with UO researcher Stephanie Wood.

Visiting Scholars' Research

Our collections are a rich resource for researchers from around the United States and around the globe.

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Archaeology Field Schools – Fort Rock

Archaeology Field Schools

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Get in on an archaeological field adventure this summer.
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10,000 Years of Shoes

Museum Publications

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Selected publications and papers in anthropology, natural history, and more
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Statewide Folklife Survey

Statewide survey of traditional artists and culture keepers.

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In the News

Read about museum research and more on Around the O, the University of Oregon's news source. 

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