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Three CSE students named 2011 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars
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Three University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering undergraduates have been named 2011 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to outstanding sophomores and juniors in mathematics, science and engineering who intend to pursue research-oriented careers in mathematics, the natural sciences and engineering.
University of Minnesota mathematics ranks fourth in the world
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The University of Minnesota is ranked fourth overall among the world’s most influential research universities in the field of mathematics, according to a new ranking released today in the London-based Times Higher Education magazine.
Award-winning solar house built by students now available for tours on campus
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Tour a house designed to get all of the power it needs for heating, cooling and electricity from the sun. The award-winning ICON Solar House, built by University of Minnesota students, has been reconstructed on campus and is available for tours as part of the Bell Museum’s Sustainable Shelter exhibit. Tours are available through May 2011.
University of Minnesota first in the nation to begin using high-tech indoor solar simulator
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University of Minnesota, researchers are tapping the power of a new piece of high-tech equipment that can replicate the amount of sunlight equivalent to more than 3,000 suns. The goal is to turn concentrated sunlight into fuels.
University researchers studying the use of robots and computer vision to diagnose mental disorders in children
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New grants from the National Science Foundation will aid in early detection of neurodevelopment disorders by studying physical abnormalities
University of Minnesota solar car to race at Indianapolis Speedway May 5-7
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University of Minnesota students from the College of Science and Engineering Solar Vehicle Project team will get a thrill of a lifetime when they race their solar-powered car at the famous “Brickyard” track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 5-7 in the Formula Sun Grand Prix.
Three College of Science and Engineering faculty named Distinguished McKnight Professors
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Three College of Science and Engineering faculty members are among four Universitywide recipients of the 2011 Distinguished McKnight Professorship, a program designed to recognize and reward the University’s most outstanding mid-career faculty.
Media Advisory: Robots take over U of M sports arenas April 1-2
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The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering hosts the Minnesota Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2 at the University’s Williams and Mariucci arenas.
Chemical engineers play vital role in research to make renewable "petroleum"
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Chemical engineering professors Aditya Bhan and Lanny Schmidt are part of a research team that is one step closer to making renewable petroleum fuels using bacteria, sunlight and dioxide, a goal funded by a $2.2 million United States Department of Energy grant.
Media Advisory: U.S. Sen. Al Franken to visit Medical Devices Center
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U.S. Senator Al Franken will visit the University of Minnesota Medical Devices Center and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute from 12:30-1:45 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 19.