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University of Minnesota/Indian Institute of Technology team wins Acara Challenge 2010
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A team of students from the University of Minnesota and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee recently won the Acara Challenge 2010. The Acara Challenge focuses on creating businesses that address clean water and clean energy for underserved populations in India.
Building to be named in honor of U of M's 12th president Kenneth H. Keller
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The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved naming the Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Building on the east bank campus of the University’s Twin Cities campus in honor of former University president and chemical engineering professor Kenneth H. Keller.
Former U.S. Under Secretary for Science Raymond Orbach to speak about energy security at the U of M on Feb. 24
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“Energy Security: From Deal Killers to Game Changers” is the title of an upcoming talk by former U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science Raymond Orbach at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the University of Minnesota’s Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 131, 116 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis.
U of M's MnTAP helps Minnesota businesses save more than $1 million in 2009
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The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) helped businesses save more than $1 million in 2009 through industry-tailored pollution prevention and energy efficiency solutions. With more than 17 million pounds of waste reduced and cost savings that total more than $1 million, several Minnesota businesses benefited from the assistance of MnTAP last year.
Nobel Prize winner to speak at U of M March 2 about commercial applications of his breakthrough research
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2005 Chemistry Nobel Prize Winner Robert Grubbs will present a public lecture on the commercial applications of his breakthrough research that has enabled a variety of applications ranging from the production of tough polymers to development of highly functionalized pharmaceuticals. His lecture, which is part of a two-day Honeywell-Nobel Initiative event, will specifically highlight the unique and powerful olefin metathesis reaction.
U of M Board of Regents to recognize new McKnight Land-Grant Professors
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Ten junior faculty members who have been named McKnight Land-Grant Professors for 2010-12 will be recognized by the Board of Regents at their March 12 meeting. The award aims to advance the careers of the university’s most promising junior faculty at a critical point in their professional lives.
University of Minnesota's award-winning solar-powered house to be available for purchase
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Have you ever wanted to own a home that was powered by nothing but the sun? The University of Minnesota’s entry into the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) 2009 Solar Decathlon will be available for purchase to the general public. A pre-proposal meeting and site visit will take place at 1 p.m. March 29 in the U of M’s ReUse Center, 883 29th Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. Interested buyers are required to submit a purchase proposal by April 12.
Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment awards more than $5.1 million to 24 U of M energy projects
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The Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment (IREE) has awarded more than $5.1 million to 24 renewable energy research and demonstration projects at the University of Minnesota.
Robots take over U of M sports arenas April 2-3
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Two arenas full of screaming fans and 126 high school teams from Minnesota and surrounding states are extending the Minnesota tournament frenzy another week at the Minnesota Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday April 2-3 at the University of Minnesota’s Williams and Mariucci arenas, 1925 University Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. The championship matches are 1:45-4:45 p.m., Saturday, April 3, when there will be non-stop robot action.
University of Minnesota to host world's largest medical devices conference April 13-15
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Medical device leaders from across the country, in both industry and academia, will converge next week at the University of Minnesota’s ninth annual Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD) April 13-15 at the Radisson University Hotel, 615 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.