RESEARCH Continued from Page 4 ho said, "bul wo havo u lot of students who tiro ovory bit us good as the ones at Berkeley “Wo just havo a little broader spectrum, which is not in itself such a bad thing," he said. Research on the cutting edge requires cutting-edge facilities — which is what the University got In 19fl9 with the completion of a new state- and federally funded $45 million science complex. The complex, which merged four now buildings with the exist ing five, is designed to encourage faculty and student interaction, both within and across disciplines This idea has precedent at the University. Several sue* es-h.lV I once institutes — chemical physics, materials science, molecular biology, neuroscience and theoretical science have given the University a reputation for being a prime place for creative science One such program, the Centers of Excellence, lias brought faculty to the University that could have gone to other universities, for Iw-t ter pay Established in I9H5 by the Oregon Legislature, the Centers of Ex cellence provides about SI 4 million to fund some ol the best facul ty in fields that are likely to play a decisive role in Oregon's eco nomic growth. The centers support research in optical science, materials sci ence. biotechnology, computer science and high-energy physics The centers have not only attracted top-notch faculty, but these faculty have helped expand enrollment in high-technology fields By 1990, the number of graduate students in materials science the field that interests nearly half of the University's physics stu dents — had increased from six to about 28. When these students stay in Oregon, the state benefits from the training they receive The public also benefits from University research done in other areas, such as the Center for Human Development The center, a division of the College of Education, develops pro grams for helping at-risk kids and people who are physically or emotionally disabled. "In developing now programs they actually provide service for people in the community," Mosely said, "because people in the community go into those programs.” The University students trained in the program are able to repli cate the programs in other places "It's a really powerful group.” ho said Other centers — including the Center for Asian and Pacific Stud ies. which brings together faculty members, students and citizens with interest in the Pacific Basin, and the Center (or Housing Inno vation. which examines housing-related issues are helping thi University prepare for a changing economy and a changing world ' iV4: Calendars Are In! For Academic '92-'93 I Iteriyaki! I ALLEY i S CURRY DISHES-_tg.3.50 j I sm.2.50 8 5 BEBttIRCE_5.50 S » CHCKEN BREAST • 5 STEAK_150 8 | YAKJSOBA § NOODLES_lg.3.50 8 S smi50 I S TERi BEEF_3.50 ■ II ■ 8 ACROSS FROM DAIRY QUEEN 8 5 1306 HIYARD • 345 9555 S Rackets & Balls cl at the UO Bookstore SAFE & AFFORDABLE MINI-STORAGE STOR-ALL 5th & Q St. 741-3060 (Margaret) STOR-HAIIS 53rd Rd. & Main 726-8808 (Bruce) METCO INVESTMENT REALTY. INC % 5CVOFF ANY MENU ITEM !inn muM l» .Art Si l»i i iiMitnrt »r,,r* y w; 3131 \XVst 1 lik Mailer (place VXWt " 1886 iTonkhn BK J . Ir.mkim FALL CREEK BAKERY ^ 881 East 13th Avenue, next to the UO Bookstore Mon-Fri 7:30-9:00, Sat 8:00-3:00. Sun 9:00-3:00