University of Oregon
Kiersten Muenchinger is a Professor and Founding Head of the Department of Product Design at the University of Oregon, where employment has spanned from September 2008 to the present. Muenchinger also serves as a Board Member for the Willamalane Park and Recreation District, having been elected to represent Springfield's interests. Previous academic roles include Associate Professor at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University as a Fulbright Scholar and teaching sustainable manufacturing, as well as Associate Chair of Industrial Design at the California College of the Arts. Muenchinger's entrepreneurial experience includes founding and presiding over Parapluie, a stationery company. Early career highlights feature design engineering positions at Fitch, Sottsass Associati, and IDEO. Muenchinger earned a Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Product Design from Stanford University and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Dartmouth College.
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University of Oregon
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For over a century, the University of Oregon (UO) has provided students with innovative academic programs. The large, main campus is located in Eugene, and other sites are available in Portland and Charleston (Oregon Institute of Marine Biology). The school even has the Pine Mountain Observatory in Central Oregon, operated by astronomers and UO physics students. UO's academics offer hundreds of undergraduate and graduate degree programs including: Biochemistry, Business Administration, Interior Architecture, Marine Biology, and Music Education. It even has pre-professional programs in Clinical Laboratory Science, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Teacher Education, and Veterinary Medicine. Study abroad programs for academic credit are available as well. Admissions materials for the school can be submitted online along with the required application fee. Applications are evaluated based on academic potential, grades, standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, and other considerations. Financial aid is awarded to those who qualify to assist with tuition costs and other educational expenses. Tuition fees are discounted for Oregon residents. College life at UO is full of opportunities: Greek Life, student-run clubs and organizations, recreational activities, sports, and more. The school is also well known for its athletic teams, the Oregon Ducks, who compete in the PAC-12. The football team in particular has built a large fan base, and students can be found at the stadium every home game Saturday during the season. For exceptional academics in a traditional university setting located near the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest, take a look at the University of Oregon.