Oregon Research Institute

05/07/2026

Adults ages 35 - 65 needed for research study. Help us pilot-test measures for a proposed study on adult life experiences, physical activity, and overall well-being.
https://www.ori.org/mental_toughness_pilot_recruitment/

04/22/2026

We are deeply saddened to share that ORI Senior Scientist Lewis R. Goldberg passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 29. Dr. Goldberg was an internationally recognized scientist in the field of Personality research and a cherished member of the ORI community for more than six decades. Lew was a very important figure in the field of personality research, and his scientific contributions related to the “Big Five” model of personality have had an enormous and lasting impact on the field. His mentorship and presence shaped the careers and lives of many colleagues and collaborators here at ORI and around the world.

https://www.ori.org/goldberg_memorium/

02/25/2026

Do you crave junk food? Researchers at Oregon Research Institute Community and Evaluation Services (ORI CES), an affiliate of Oregon Research Institute, are looking for male volunteers to participate in a study investigating metabolic responses to different foods, funded by the NIH. Participants will receive compensation of up to $990.00 upon completion of all study assessments.

02/12/2026

Scientists at Oregon Research Institute (ORI) are testing multiple programs to help people reduce their ultra-processed food intake. Participation is entirely virtual. If you're interested in signing up, please use the following link to schedule a screening visit with study staff, who will assess your eligibility for the project: https://calendly.com/disrupt-ori/screening-visit

01/29/2026

01/17/2026

11/12/2025

Research project on va**ng is looking for participants. More information available at https://www.ori.org/support-2-quit-va**ng/

11/10/2025

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10/09/2025

ORI Scientist Robin Gregory, along with co-authors Robert Gray and Calvin Sandborn, published a compelling article about wildfire management in the October 2025 issue of the journal Science.

Wildfire Management at a Crossroads: Mitigation and Prevention or Response and Recover? ORI Scientist Robin Gregory, along with co-authors Robert Gray and Calvin Sandborn, published a compelling article in the October 2025 issue of the journal Science. In it they stress the need for a shift in wildf...