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cover of CSE anniversary Book
K12 Outreach

New book commemorates College of Science and Engineering's 75th anniversary

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To commemorate its 75th anniversary, the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering is making available for purchase a book entitled, "College of Science and Engineering: The Institute of Technology Years (1935-2010)."

Space shuttle astronaut Capt. Daniel Brandenstein
Awards-Grants

Space shuttle astronaut to speak at U of M Oct. 28

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Space shuttle astronaut Capt. Daniel Brandenstein will give a free public talk and present two University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering students with $10,000 scholarships at a special event 12:35-1:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, in Coffman Memorial Union, Mississippi Room, 300 Washington Ave., S.E., Minneapolis.

digital image of a human profile
Awards-Grants, Medical-Health Technology, Research

Researchers to study connections of the human brain

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Researchers at the University of Minnesota will lead a $30 million study designed to map the connections of the human brain.

U of M biomedical experts help hundreds of middle schoolers prepare for robotics competition at Oct. 21 workshop

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More than 200 students, ages 9 to 14 from across Minnesota, will participate in hands-on sessions at the University of Minnesota’s Minneapolis campus from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 21, to learn more about biomedical engineering and medicine and begin preparing for "Body Forward," the 2010 Minnesota FIRST LEGO League robotics competition.

Keller Hall
K12 Outreach

University of Minnesota to officially dedicate Kenneth H. Keller Hall Oct. 27

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The University of Minnesota will host a special dedication ceremony open to the public to mark the naming of Kenneth H. Keller Hall from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 27, at Kenneth H. Keller Hall, Room 3-180, 200 Union St. S.E., Minneapolis.

anniversary banner displayed on side of Kolthoff Hall
K12 Outreach

College of Science and Engineering celebrates 75th anniversary

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In October 2010, the College of Science and Engineering at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities campus marks an important milestone in its history celebrating 75th anniversary

Kid with goggles on and Goldy
Awards-Grants, K12 Outreach

College of Science and Engineering Alumni Society selected to receive alumni award

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The College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Alumni Society will receive a University of Minnesota Alumni Association 2010 Program Extraordinaire Award at a celebratory event honoring premier volunteers, groups, and programs on September 29, 2010 in the McNamara Alumni Center.

tin man sculpture outside of mechanical engineering building

Ph.D. programs fare well in National Research Council Assessment

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In arguably one of the most comprehensive reviews of doctoral programs in history, the University of Minnesota performed well, University officials said today. Sixty-nine of the University’s more than 100 doctoral programs were ranked in the assessment, which provides universities across the country with a range of quantitative data so they can improve graduate education.

James Kakalios talking in front of blackboard
People-Profiles

"Physics of superheroes" professor to participate in national "Nifty Fifty" program

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Jim Kakalios joins top national scientists in Washington D.C. Oct. 10-24.

Wind turbines in the ocean
Awards-Grants, Energy-Environment, Research

Researchers to study off-shore wind energy storage

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The National Science Foundation has awarded the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering researchers a four-year, $2 million grant to lead a national research team to develop a localized method for storing off-shore wind energy.