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College opens up career and life opportunities for first-gen student
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Electrical engineering major and 3M Impact Scholar Jimena Jimenez is pursuing as many opportunities as she can in the University of Minnesota's "environment of innovation and limitless possibilities."
The sky’s the limit for biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Marcus Flowers
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College of Science and Engineering graduate student Marcus Flowers engineers the materials behind drug delivery, and his research applications span everything from stem cell therapy to cancer treatment.
Dream school for College of Science and Engineering student
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Dannica Donahue, a biomedical engineering major, reflects on her college journey and the importance of student scholarships.
Recent grads excel as CSE Mentor Program reaches highest number of industry mentors in nine years
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The CSE Mentor Program may be old hat, but increasing participation from younger CSE graduates proves that it’s changing the student—and the mentor—experience for the better.
Minnesota, via New York and Honduras
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The University of Minnesota's reputation in STEM programs drew Honduras-born Tarik Merzkani to CSE. He was named a 3M Impact Scholar his first year on campus.
Robot Show highlights more than 200 unique machines designed by U of M engineering students
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A shoe cleaner, a t-shirt folder, and a Rubik’s Cube scrambler will be among more than 200 machines on display at the University of Minnesota Robot Show, the largest robot show in the Twin Cities.
The teacher in the living room
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College of Science and Engineering computer science student Jinglin Li breaks down educational barriers by bringing virtual volunteer tutors to students in need.
Q&A with biomedical engineering student Adam Boeckermann
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College of Science and Engineering junior Adam Boeckermann discusses his research on imaging technology for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases in Germany.
University of Minnesota’s Knowledge Computing Lab turns location data into time-saving tools
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A team of computer science Ph.D. students are using open map data and cartography from the past to unearth clues to improve land use, predict air quality, and understand other location-based concerns.
From paper mill to library, with food research in between—and post college
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Bioproducts and Biosystems engineering senior Lauren Stach, who has landed a full-time position with SunOpta ahead of graduation, is making the most out of her college experience.