Knight Professor Studies Time,
Space Secrets
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Jim Brau says his recent appointment by UO President Dave
Frohnmayer as a Philip H. Knight Professor of Science provides
deeply appreciated recognition of his value to the university.
It also makes offers to join research groups elsewhere less
tempting.
“To me, this appointment recognizes the great work
being done by our team in particle physics right here at
Oregon,” Brau says. “It really shows that the
university cares about this exciting effort to understand
the fundamental nature of the universe.”
The Knight professorship will also help Brau’s group
stay competitive in the drive to bring home federal funding.
“Our funding agencies look for a partnership with
the state institution,” said Brau, whose group pulls
in
$1 million in federal grants annually. “They look
for reciprocal investment from the host institution, and
that’s how support like an endowed professorship really
helps the entire research effort.”
