The Analytics of Comedy
Roboticist Naomi Fitter performs stand-up comedy with a small humanoid robot to gather data on human-machine interactions.
Oregon State University
Hemp Hopes
Hemp advocates have praised the crop’s durability and versatility for decades. Now Oregon State is partnering with Native American tribes across the West to study potential uses for hemp in economic development.
OSU Adding $16M Housing Complex For Hatfield Marine Science Center
With housing scarce on the coast, the 77-unit project will serve students and staff at the Newport research facility, which has struggled to attract both.
AI Is Here to Stay. What Are Its Promises? What Are the Threats?
Oregon Business convened a group of thought leaders in the field to talk about what we know (and don’t know) about artificial intelligence — and what business leaders and policymakers should be thinking about as the tech accelerates.
Tactics: Sherman Bloomer Takes the Helm at OSU-Cascades
OSU-Cascades’ new chancellor and and dean talks about the challenges that lie ahead for OSU’s Bend campus.
OSU Study: Wildfires, Drought Have Reduced the Value of West Coast Timberland By $11.2 Billion
Perceived risk, rather than direct damage, was the main driver of the devaluation over the last 20 years, which has cost Oregon timberland $4.5 billion in lost value.
Two OSU-Led Industry Clusters Designated ‘Tech Hubs’ by The Department of Commerce
The mass timber and microfluidics industry groups will now compete for $500 million in grants to spur American technological competitiveness.
Logged On
Part coworking space, part old-school cyber cafe, Grant County’s cybermills help residents and travelers in the county work, learn and connect.
Caitlin Bartlemay Wants to Set the Record Straight on Vodka
Head distiller for Clear Creek Distillery and Hood River Distillers talks about vodka’s reputation as a “garbage spirit,” as well as the future of her workplace.