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Preventing Substance Use in Middle School
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A key factor contributing to substance use in adolescence is peer rejection. ORI scientist Mark Van Ryzin, Ph.D., has received research funding to investigate ways to prevent this.
New Grants Reflect Breadth of ORI Research
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From the effect of TV food commercials on teens' weight gain to genetic analysis of adult addictive behavior, newly funded grants reflect the breadth of ORI's research programs.
Welcome Tom Dishion, Ph.D.
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ORI is pleased to welcome longtime collaborator Tom Dishion, Ph.D., as an ORI senior scientist.
Sonja Yokum Named Research Scientist
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Sonja Yokum, Ph.D., has been promoted to Research Scientist at ORI. She has been as associate scientist here since 2006.
ORI receives award from Oregon Psychological Association
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The Oregon Psychological Association (OPA) presented their “Outstanding Service Award” to ORI. This award is given to an individual or organization who, through their work, have promoted ...
Society of Behavioral Medicine Honors Scientist
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ORI scientist Herb Severson, Ph.D., has received a prestigious award from the Society of Behavioral Medicine for outstanding work in translating behavioral medicine from research into practice.
ORI Diversity Interest Group scholarship winner announced
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UO student Chi-Wing Ng selected to receive the $2000 ORI Diversity Interest Group scholarship for 2015.
ORI Scientist Named to State Panel on Cultural Competence
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Scientist Jorge Ramirez Garcia has been appointed to an Oregon Health Authority committee to ensure cultural competency of continuing education for health professionals. ...
Reducing Nicotine Content in Cigarettes
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Does reducing nicotine levels in cigarettes result in lower levels of addiction? In a unique study Herb Severson, Ph.D., and his team study the effects of smoking reduced nicotine cigarettes.
Cybernetics & the Big Five Personality Traits
Event at ORI
ORI welcomes Colin DeYoung, Ph.D., who will discuss the use of cybernetics in examining the sources of the Big Five personality dimensions. His talk is September 24 at 2:30 p.m.