CSE in the News—2020 archive

December 2020

Climate by Design International welcomes Pierre Menard, Engineering Manager
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Pierre Menard, has joined Climate by Design International as Engineering Manager. Dec. 31: PRLog; Jan. 4: Southernminn.com;

7th Int'l conference on networking security held
Assistant professor in computer science and engineering, Junaed Sattar, was one of the speakers at a conference on networking security arranged by the Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology. Dec. 30: Bangladesh Post; United News of Bangladesh; Jan. 2: News Hour;

Planets drop out of view as they orbit the sun
Minnesota Starwatch, which is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy, is mentioned. Dec. 28: Kanabec County Times;

Top biopharma leaders of the year
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Stéphane Bancel, who is CEO of Moderna, is featured as one of the top biopharma leaders of the year. Dec. 28: Industry Leaders Magazine;

With Sezzle now worth more than 1 billion, CEO describes a year on a rocket ship
UMN CSE alumnus and CEO of Sezzle, Charlie Youakim, who received a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering in 1999 and an MBA in 2010, is featured. Dec. 26: StarTribune;

World's largest telescopes
The University of Minnesota is a member on the joint project for the Large Binocular Telescope (LBT), an optical telescope for astronomy located on Mount Graham in Arizona. Dec. 26: The MarkoZen Blog;

The College welcomed new faculty in 2020 [UMN alumna joins faculty at UT-Austin] 
UMN alumna in astrophysics, Danielle Berg, has joined the faculty at UT-Austin as an assistant professor of astronomy in the College of Natural Sciences. Dec. 22: The University of Texas at Austin College of Natural Sciences;

Lake Minnetonka residents advocate ‘sharing the lake’
Preliminary results from a UMN St. Anthony Falls Lab study, whose research on the effects of wakes and prop wash on shoreline and lake bottoms was completed this fall, are expected during the first quarter of the year. Dec. 22: Hometown Source;

State of the University 2020 The Daily
UMN president emeritus and alumnus in chemical engineering, Eric W. Kaler, will be Case Western Reserve University's next president as of July 1, 2021. Dec. 22: CWRU The Daily;

Different time, same message: Health officials follow polio playbook in convincing public vaccines are safe
Professor in history of science, technology and medicine, Susan Jones, is interviewed. Dec. 21: KSTP;

So Minnesota: U of M Bell Museum & NASA Space Program
UMN's Bell Museum has artifacts from NASA. Manager of the museum's planetarium, Sally Brummel, is interviewed. Dec. 21: KSTP;

Researchers find insecticides widespread in Minnesota lakes and rivers
UMN researchers in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, found low levels of neonicotinoid insecticides in lakes and streams across Minnesota. Professor Bill Arnold, adjunct associate professor Paul Capel, and research assistant Matthey Berens, are interviewed. Dec. 21: MPR;

(EPUB Kindle) [Download] Geometry and the Visual Arts ebook free download
The free ebook Geometry and the Visual Arts by UMN professor emeritus of mathematics Dan Pedoe (deceased) is reviewed. Dec. 20: Medium;

One man is on a mission to identify the masks that offer the best protection from COVID-19. Here's what he found.
Alumnus in mechanical engineering, Aaron Collins, works to identify masks that offer the best protection from COVID-19 and he has a YouTube channel. Dec. 18: Yahoo! News; Aaron Collins YouTube;

UMN CSE Alumnus and ISU biology professor, Bruce Finney, helps discover variation in ancient native Alaskan diet
Research by UMN alumnus in geology and ISU biology professor, Bruce Finney, is featured. Dec. 18: Idaho State Journal;

Lee R. Raymond to resign from JPMorgan’s Board of Directors
Alumnus in chemical engineering, Lee R. Raymond, to resign from JPMorgan's Board of Directors. Dec. 18: FX News Group;

Researchers discover new way to deliver DNA-based therapies for diseases
UMN researchers in the Department of Chemistry have created a new polymer to deliver DNA and RNA-based therapies for disease. Professor Theresa Reineke and associate professor Renee Frontiera, who lead the research team, are quoted. Dec. 18: BrightSurf; EurekAlert!; Knowledia; Newswise; Phys.org; Science Codex; Science Daily; Scienmag; Dec. 19: 7thSpace; Dec. 20: FirstWord Pharma; Health Medicine Network; Medindia; Dec. 21: News Break; News Medical; Technology.org;

Gravitational Waves Probe Exotic Matter inside Neutron Stars
Combining various observational data of neutron-star collisions with nuclear physics calculations, a team of researchers, including University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Michael Coughlin, has made a breakthrough in discovering the mysteries of what is inside neutron stars. Dec. 17: Forbes; Inverse; Phys.org; Scientific American; Dec. 18: Deccan Herald; Mirage News; Nanowerk; Nation.lk; Tech Explorist; Dec. 23: Technology.org; January 2021: Scientific American;

The 21 Minnesota startups to watch in 2021
UMN startup and Minnesota Cup winner, BlueCube Bio, which was founded by professor in mechanical engineering Allison Hubel, is mentioned. Dec. 17: Minne Inno;

Streaking meteor's predawn flash stars in an arresting video for Minnesota sheriff's deputy
A planetarium educator for UMN's Bell Museum, Thaddeus LaCoursiere, is interviewed. Dec. 16: StarTribune;

How new COVIDaware app works
Professor in computer science and engineering, Shashi Shekhar, is interviewed. Dec. 16: Winona Post;

New WSHS assistant principal wants to help students ‘become the best versions of themselves’
UMN alumnus in mathematics and new Winona Senior High School assistant principal, Jacob Feldman, is interviewed. Dec. 16: Winona Post;

Minnesota COVID-19 response was instrumental in the early months of the virus
A UMN research collaboration within multiple departments, including CSE, to develop a low-cost ventilator, called the Coventor, is mentioned. Dean of UMN's Medical School, Dr. Jakub Tolar, is quoted. Dec. 15: WCCO;

Podcast: How will Joe Biden and Kamala Harris steer federal policies that are important to chemists?
Professor in chemistry and vice president for research in OVPR, Chris Cramer, is interviewed. Dec. 15: C&EN;

Lessons learned from watching viruses assemble
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in chemistry, Theresa Reineke, is quoted. Dec. 15: C&EN;

Adolph Barclift joins Five Star Bank as Chief Information Security Officer
UMN alumnus in computer science, Adolph Barclift, who has joined Five Star Bank as Chief Information Security Officer, is featured. Dec. 15: BizWire Express; Citybizlist; GlobeNewswire; MarketScreener; Nasdaq; Stockwatch; Wallstreet Online; Yahoo! Finance;

University of Minnesota seeks Robbinsdale research study volunteers
This UMN study is being conducted by the director of  the HumanFIRST Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nichole Morris. Dec. 15: HometownSource;

2020 Minnesota Manufacturing Emerging Leader: Janel Wittmayer, CPC
UMN alumnus in chemistry and business administration, Janel Wittmayer, who is president of CPC, is featured. Dec. 14: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; Dec. 18: Dover;

NORTECH SYSTEMS INC : Change in Directors or Principal Officers
Program Director of the Innovation Fellows Program within the Institute for Engineering in Medicine at UMN, Dr. Dan Sachs, was appointed to the Board of the Company at Nortech Systems Inc. Dec. 11: ADVFN; MarketScreener; Dec. 14: Avanza; Business Wire; Digital Journal; Inyo Register; MorningStar; The Street; StreetInsider; Wallstreet Online; Yahoo! Finanzas España; Yahoo! Finance France; Dec. 15: MilAero007 - Iconnect007; (138 duplicate articles)

Engineers 3D print lifelike heart valve models
UMN CSE research that 3D prints a precise model of the aortic heart valve is featured. Professor in mechanical engineering and lead researcher, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Dec. 9: Newswise; Dec. 11: Vet Candy;

Boat wake concerns grow on Lake Minnetonka
UMN research on the impact of boats on lakes is mentioned. Dec. 8: KSTP;

What's the most promising Minnesota startup of 2020?
UMN startup BlueCube Bio, which was founded by professor in mechanical engineering Allison Hubel, is featured. Dec. 8: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal;

Here's how to make flip-flops biodegradeable
UMN research is mentioned. Researcher in chemistry, Stephanie Liffland, is quoted. Dec. 8: ScienceNews for Students;

DisrupTV Episode 219, Tony Uttley, Divanny Lamas, Raffaella Camera
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and president of Honeywell Quantum Solutions, Tony Uttley, will be one of the featured guests on DisrupTV Episode 219. Dec. 8: Constellation Research;

Aho ending 16 years on Eden Prairie Council
Alumnus in electrical engineering and Eden Prairie councilmember, Brad Aho, who will finish out a 16-year run on the council at the end of December, is interviewed. Dec. 8: HometownSource;

New South Wales becomes the only Australian state to still ban stand-up drinking
UMN CSE research on the effect of indoor ventilation on the spread of COVID-19 is highlighted. Dec. 8: Daily Mail;

Big push into helium could have the world on Russia's string
Professor in chemistry and vice president for research in OVPR, Chris Cramer, is quoted. Dec. 8: New York Times; Dec. 20: StarTribune;

Early Elk River movers and shakers
Charles Babcock, who studied engineering at UMN and was Minnesota's first state highway commissioner, is featured. Dec. 8: HometownSource;

Researchers develop unique process for producing light-matter mixture
Research by an international team led by UMN is featured. Professor in electrical and computer engineering and senior author of the study, Sang-Hyun Oh, is quoted. Dec. 7: Bright Surf; EurekAlert!; Nanowerk; Nature Photonics; Newswise; Phys.org; Science Codex; Science Daily; Scienmag; Dec. 8: Mirage News; NewsBeezer; ScienceBlog; SciTech Daily; Tech Explorist; Technology.org; Upnewsinfo; Dec. 9: Brinkwire; Dec. 18: Earth Mystery News;

The Tyrannosaurus Rex gave the lug in adolescence
Professor in earth and environmental sciences, and study co-author, Peter Makovicky, is quoted. Dec. 6: Spain's News;

County public works employees recognized
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Wayne Sandberg, is named the 2019 Outstanding Minnesota County Engineer of the Year by the Minnesota County Engineers Association. Dec. 6: Hometown Source;

University faculty report high levels of burnout during pandemic
Chair of the Faculty Consultative Committee and chemistry professor, Phil Buhlmann, is quoted. Dec. 4: The Minnesota Daily;

BioMADE Network Selects Riffyn Nexus for Biomanufacturing Operations
BioMADE, headquartered at UMN, has selected Riffyn Nexus at its digital backbone. Dec. 4: GEN;

Research resuming on campuses
Professor in chemistry and vice president for research in OVPR, Chris Cramer, is quoted. Dec. 3: American Veterinary Medical Association;

Jupiter, Saturn light December skies
Minnesota Starwatch, a service of UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrphysics located in Tate Laboratory, is mentioned. Dec. 3: Kanabec County Times;

Catalyst Biosciences: Hosting research and development call on systemic complement regulator programs
UMN alumnus in protein chemistry and emeritus professor at the U of Virginia School of Medicine, Ronald P. Taylor, is featured. Dec. 3: Associated Press; Benzinga; Einpresswire; Globe Newswire; The Middle East North Africa Financial Network; Morningstar; Teletrader; TMCnet; Yahoo! Finance; Dec. 4: Market Screener; (56 duplicate articles)

NASA’s Ticosonde Program at the University of Costa Rica: Interview with Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz Diaz
UMN alumnus in experimental physics and Head of the GasLab at U of Costa Rica, Dr. Jorge Andres Diaz Diaz, is featured. Dec. 3: The Costa Rica News;

15 highest paying degrees you can take in college
UMN is mentioned on the list of Best geological and geophysical engineering programs in the U.S. Dec. 3: Ponbee;

Building a brighter future with robotics
MnRI's M.S. in robotics program is featured. MnRI Director Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, CS&E professors, Maria Gini and Volkan Isler, and graduate students are mentioned and quoted. Dec. 2: Technology.org;

The Iron giant
UMN research is featured. Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Chris Leighton, is quoted. Dec. 1: Minneapolis/St. Paul Magazine;

November 2020

Engineering students oversee R&D at NovoClade internship
UMN startup NovoClade interns Preston Holt, a mechanical engineering major, and Nathan Stover, a chemical engineering major, are featured. Nov. 30: SciTech;

U Minnesota links corporate relations and tech transfer in new "front door" portal
CFR and Technology Commercialization teams at UMN joined forces to create Industry Engagement at the U, a new portal serving as the “front door” to industry engagement. Nov. 30: Tech Transfer Central;

Greenhouse gas in food purchasing cuts proposed
Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, and study co-author, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 30: ObserverToday;

Minnesota companies reach out to Biden transition team to help with pandemic
UMN's partnership with Boston Scientific on ventilator innovations is mentioned. Nov. 30: StarTribune;

Professor Kei May Lau shares her approach to life and research
UMN alumna in physics and HKUST chair professor in electronic and computer engineering, Kei May Lau, is interviewed. Nov. 29: HKUST;

What is the Marvel Movies’ secret weapon ‘Vibranium’?
Professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. Nov. 29: Somag News; Technology Times;

'Bizzy Coffee' stays busy with coffee lovers spending more time at home
Alumnus in mechanical engineering and co-founder of Bizzy Coffee, Andrew Healy, is featured. Nov. 27: KARE 11;

Slow and steady or a big spurt? How to grow a ferocious dinosaur
Professor in earth and environmental sciences, and study co-author, Peter Makovicky, is quoted. Nov. 26: Reuters UK; Yahoo! Entertainment; Nov. 27: Hindustan Times;

Clarke: Female disparity in STEM programs
UMN CSE enrollment data is mentioned. Nov. 26: Minnesota Daily;

Dark matter, humility, and coming to grips with the unknown
Professor in physics and astronomy, Prisca Cushman, is quoted. Nov. 25: MSN Canada; MSN; MSN UK; Vox; Nov. 30: Just Sayin;

Holiday shopping phishing scams skyrocket amid pandemic 
A senior fellow at UMN's Technological Leadership Institute, Michael Johnson, is interviewed. Nov. 25: WCCO; WINK News; WFOX; WJAX;

Germicidal UV-C system kills airborne pathogens - critical care
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Nov. 25: Hospimedica.com;

Blast from the past: Breakthrough in centuries-old effort to unravel astronomical mystery
Professors in the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, Charles Woodward and Robert Gehrz, are referenced. Nov. 24: 7th Space; EurekAlert!; Newswise; Nov. 25: SciTech Daily; Technology.org;

Scientists offer ways to reduce indoor transmission of COVID-19
A graduate student in CSE, Ruichen He, and UMN research are mentioned. Nov. 24: The Atlanta Journal Constitution;

AAAS announces leading scientists elected as 2020 fellows (contd.)
Professor in physics and astronomy, Tony Gherghetta, is awarded for distinguished contributions to the field of theoretical particle physics. Nov. 24: Bioengineer.org; EurekAlert!;

AGC of Minnesota awards 2020 recipients virtually
Alumnus in civil engineering and president of Watson-Forsberg, Dale Forsberg, was presented with the Skill-Responsibility-Integrity (SRI) Award. Nov. 24: Construction Equipment Guide;

Minnesota's new COVID-19 tracking app will anonymously notify contacts
Professor in computer science and engineering, Shashi Shekhar, is quoted. Nov. 23: KARE 11; Nov. 24: StarTribune;

St. Paul explores powering Como Zoo with geothermal energy
Former UMN research scientist and founder of U of M-startup Darcy Solutions, Jimmy Randolph, is quoted. Nov. 23: StarTribune;

Skelton named Minnesota Power COO
Alumnus in engineering management, Josh Skelton, has been promoted to chief operating officer of Minnesota Power. Nov. 23: Business North;

Supply chain, sterile processing elite show why they are the best and brightest 
UMN's CSE-designed glass-enclosed COVID-19 testing booths and N95 respirator decontamination process are mentioned. Nov. 23: Healthcare Purchasing News;

Environmental Business Journal features Pace Analytical
Alumnus in environmental engineering and the founder, president and CEO of Pace, Steve Vanderboom, is featured. Nov. 22: Pace Analytical;

Puris Holdings' new CEO seeks new opportunities for brands, farmers in plant-based food market
Alumnus in biomedical engineering and newly promoted CEO of Puris Holdings, Nicole Atchison, is interviewed. Nov. 22: StarTribune;

Breaking the ice on melting and freezing
UMN research and St. Anthony Falls Laboratory are mentioned. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Nov. 22: 7thSpace; BrightSurf; Burada Biliyorum; EurekAlert!; Phys.Org; Scien Mag; ScienceDaily; True Median; Upnewsinfo; Nov. 23: Innovations Report; News Beezer; Newsfounded; Vaaju;

United/DOD study using mannequins sheds light on infectious particle spread on airplanes
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is interviewed. Nov. 20: KSTP:

UMN joins national network focused on improving STEM faculty diversity
UMN recently joined the IChange Network, which focuses on retention, hiring and recruitment of faculty in underrepresented groups in science, technology, engineering and math. Nov. 19: Minnesota Daily;

Edric Funk tapped to lead Toro’s Sitework Systems Business
CSE alumnus in agricultural engineering, Edric Funk, has been promoted to general manager of the Sitework Systems Business at Toro. Nov. 19: Total Landscape Care; Nov. 24: Canadian Rental Service;

Andres Oppenheimer: If it weren’t for immigrants, President Trump, we wouldn’t have good news about a COVID vaccine
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and Moderna’s CEO, Stéphane Bancel, is mentioned. Nov. 19: Miami Herald; Tribune Content Agency;

Watch recording: New technologies for asset localization and tracking
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and business administration, Jeff Graupmann, is a presenter in webinar about ultra-wideband (UWB) technology. Nov. 18: Automotive Manufacturing Solutions;

The physics behind masks
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, and UMN research are featured. Nov. 18: Mille Lacs Messenger;

College of Science and Engineering secures $1.2 million grant for electric scooter research
CSE researchers will use the $1.2 million NSF grant to develop a “smart tracking system for electric scooters.” The project will be led by professor in mechanical engineering, Rajesh Rajamani, with assistant professor in computer science, Ju Sun, and director of HumanFIRST, Nichole Morris. Nov. 17: Tech.MN;

Bionic eyes: no longer science fiction
UMN research, which 3D printed light receptors on a hemispherical surface, is mentioned. Professor in mechanical engineering and co-author on the study, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Nov. 17: NZ Optics;

More immigrant founders and co-founders, in this case Moderna
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and Moderna’s CEO, Stéphane Bancel, is featured. Nov. 17: Marginal Revolution; (related article Aug. 11: Forbes);

Redefining Angewandte Chemie as an inclusive home for excellent science
Theresa Kueckmann, who studied chemistry at UMN and is on the Executive Committee at Angewandte Chemie, is featured. Nov. 17: Wiley Online Library;

Praying through the second wave: Expert advice on staying safe
UMN research is mentioned. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Nov. 14: The Jewish Daily Forward;

Preserving cells: Minnesota startup 'BlueCube Bio' develops new approach
Professor in mechanical engineering and founder of BlueCube Bio, Allison Hubel, is interviewed. Nov. 13: KARE 11;

NoviSphere launches UVC pathogen-eradication system
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Nov. 13: Cleanroom Technology;

Dark skies are a Minnesota outdoors treasure
UMN Bell Museum's "Star Party" event is featured. Nov. 13: StarTribune;

A close look gets answers about water filters
Postdoctoral associate in chemistry and co-author on study, Jay Werber, is quoted. Nov. 12: Yale University;

Heated seats and firepits extend the season for pandemic socializing
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Nov. 12: The Detroit News;

Catriona Stewart: If there was a tax on daft ideas, Deutsche Bank would be in the top bracket
Professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. Nov. 12: Herald Scotland;

University collaboration aims to further bioindustrial manufacturing industry nationwide
The UMN, the U.S. Department of Defense and BioMADE partnership will include the design and operation of a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute on the St. Paul campus. Nov. 11: Minnesota Daily;

Larry S. Hebert has been Inducted into the Prestigious Marquis Who's Who Biographical Registry
Engineering alumnus Larry S. Hebert is inducted into Marquis Who's Who. Nov. 11: 24/7 Press Release;

Rarified environment technology start-up NoviSphere ™ emerges from stealth mode, launches pathogen eradication system
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Nov. 10: The Daily Press; Finanzen.ch; Finanzen.net; FOX 40 WICZ TV; Le Lézard; Marietta Daily Journal; Markets Insider-Business Insider; Morningstar PR Newswire; Pittsburgh Post Gazette; The Ridgway Record; Starkville Daily News; Stock Market-Chroniclejournal.com; Wapakoneta Daily News; WBOC Tv 16; Yahoo! Finance; Nov. 24: NewKerala; (42 duplicate articles)

Life on ancient earth and alien planets: UArizona to lead NASA astrobiology projects
UMN is mentioned as one of the partner institutions on the NASA Astrobiology Projects that UArizona will lead. Nov. 9: Arizona Health and Living; Science Springs; University of Arizona;

Drawing renewable resources from organic waste
A team of UMN faculty in CFANS and CSE has a project at Second Harvest, a local food bank, to use bacteria to digest rinds and other spoiled or otherwise unusable food. Nov. 9: Minnesota Ag Connection;

No, you can't catch COVID-19 from drinking tap water
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Timothy LaPara, is interviewed. Nov. 9: Huffington Post; Yahoo! News UK;

Veganism no cure for climate change – study
UMN and University of Oxford research is featured. Professor in biosystems engineering and co-author on the study, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 9: The Manila Times;

Ends of earth wise
Caltech is collaborating with Harvard, Stanford, the UMN and other partner institutions on this project to set up a new telescope at the South Pole. Nov.8: The Telegraph (India);

Food habit change can save the planet
UMN and University of Oxford research is featured. Professor in biosystems engineering and co-author on the study, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 7: The Daily Star;

SRHU scientists find place in elite list
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Prakash Keshaviah, is featured. Nov. 6: Garhwal Post; The Pioneer; Times of India;

Food emissions could push Earth past global warming limits
UMN and University of Oxford research is featured. Professor in biosystems engineering and co-author on the study, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 6: CTV News; France 24; Jamaica Observer; MSN; MSN-Australia; RFI-English; Nov. 7: 24 Pilipinas; Dhaka Tribune; Inquirer.net; RTL Today; Nov. 8: The Edition; Head Topics; The Jakarta Post; Nov. 10: Nach Welt (Germany);

Reducing global food system emissions key to meeting climate goals
UMN and University of Oxford research is featured. Professor in biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, and professor in ecology, evolution, and behavior, David Tilman, are quoted. Nov. 5: BrightSurf; EurekAlert!; Phys.org; Nov. 6: 7thSpace; Nov. 9: Mirage News; Nov. 18: Minnesota Ag Connection;

Cutting greenhouse gases from food production is urgent, scientists say
UMN and University of Oxford research is featured. Professor in biosystems engineering and senior author on the study, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 5: NY Times;

Study: Fix to food climate problem doesn’t require veganism
UMN and University of Oxford research is featured. Professor in biosystems engineering and study co-author, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 5: 660News; AP; Breitbart; CTV News; Channel News Asia; Chron.com; Click2Houston; Click On Detroit; Daily Mail Online; Haaretz; Houston Chronicle; News Mail (Australia); Portland Press Herald; SFGate; The San Diego Union Tribune; San Francisco Chronicle; This is Money; US News & World Report; The Washington Post; WRAL.com; The Washington Times; Yahoo! News; Nov 6. AZoLifeSciences; Bedford Gazette; Jackson Hole News & Guide; Journal Gazette; Hot Springs Sentinel Gazette; Indiana Gazette; Lewiston Tribune; Telegraph Herald; Times Free Press; Nov. 8: CBS San Francisco; Firstpost; WIZM; Nov. 9: The Durango Herald; Nov. 13: Pinal Dispatch; (332 duplicate articles)

Johnson assumes role as area manager for WSP in Minneapolis
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Craig Johnson, has been named area manager, Minnesota and the Dakotas, by WSP USA. Nov. 5: Informed Infrastructure;

Hope for the 737 MAX, but storm clouds continue to gather for Boeing
Professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Demoz Gebre-Egziabher, is quoted. Nov. 5: Engineering.com;

Quality assurance when supply chain disruptions arise
UMN alumnus in chemistry and civil engineering, Peter Steen, coauthors this article. Nov. 4: Medical Product Outsourcing;

Conversations with CodeChef | Rakshit Daga on how to make it big in the e-commerce sector
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and computer science, and VP & CTO at BigBasket, Mr. Rakshit Daga, is interviewed. Nov. 4: CodeChef;

MAGS/Proquest Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and Michigan Tech grad student, Mitch Timm, is nominated for the MAGS Distinguished Master’s Thesis Award. Nov. 4: Michigan Tech News;

REHAU names Mark Hudoba vice president, building solutions
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and business marketing, and appointee to be vice president at REHAU, Mark Hudoba, is featured. Nov. 4: HeatingHelp; (4 duplicate articles Oct. 28)

Integrity and charity shape a memorial scholarship
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Curtis Anderson, has created the Wilford A. Anderson Memorial Scholarship Fund at Bethel University in honor of his father. Nov. 3: Bethel University; Warta Saya;

Artificial Intelligence algorithm analyzes chest x-rays to detect COVID-19 in seconds
UMN research is featured. Assistant professor in computer science, Ju Sun, is quoted. Nov. 3: HospiMedica;

Spotlight: Startup developing way to preserve therapeutic cells
Professor in mechanical engineering, Allison Hubel, and the startup that she founded, BlueCube Bio, are featured. Nov. 2: Finance & Commerce;

Interview: How the US ARMY’S scientists are 3D printing cyberpunk-style biological sensors
US Army Research Lab's joint research with UMN CSE scientists to 3D print microfluidic channels on a sphere is featured. Nov. 2: 3D Printing Industry;

Crain's editorial: Doing their research
UMN President Emeritus and alumnus in chemical engineering, Eric W. Kaler, who has been named the new Case Western Reserve University president, is featured. UMN's MnDrive is also featured. Nov. 1: Crain's Cleveland Business; (2 related articles Oct. 29);

From Physics: “Hunting season for primordial gravitational waves”
UMN researcher in physics and astronomy, Nathan Precup, who oversees operations at the South Pole of the BICEP Array radio telescope, is interviewed. Nov. 1: Science Springs;

Scientists find cure for 'ringing ears' suffered by millions, with tiny tongue shocks
UMN research led by associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is featured. Nov. 1: MSN; Times of India;

SEHS scholarship funds grow with recent donations
Professor Emeritus in CEGE and former CSE Dean, Steven Crouch, and his brother, who is a CSE alumnus, William Crouch, had established the Lois J. Crouch Memorial Scholarship, in honor of their mother; and it has donated to SEHS scholarship funds. Nov. 1: The Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch; Warta Saya;

October 2020

University of Minnesota to lead NSF-funded ‘Global Quantum Leap’
Professor in electrical and computer engineering, Steven Koester, who will lead the Global Quantum Leap (GQL) network, is quoted. Oct. 30: Information Access Management Network;

UB leads $3.7 million project to improve MRI technology
UMN alumnus in biomedical engineering and SUNY Empire Innovation Professor, Xiaoliang Zhang, Ph.D., is leading a team of researchers from several universities, including UMN. Oct. 29: University at Buffalo; Oct. 30: Niagra Frontier Publications;

Case Western Reserve University selects Eric W. Kaler as new president
UMN President Emeritus and alumnus in chemical engineering, Eric W. Kaler, has been named the new Case Western Reserve University president. Oct. 29: Cleveland.com; WKYC;

Treating tinnitus with electrical stimulation
UMN research and associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, are mentioned. Oct. 28: Global Biotech Insights;

REHAU names Mark Hudoba vice president, building solutions
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and business marketing, and appointee to be vice president at REHAU, Mark Hudoba, is featured. Oct. 28: PHCP Pros; Plumbing & Mechanical; PM Engineer; Supply House Times;

NuWave® OxyPure® Air Purifier found to reduce porcine respiratory coronavirus concentration in the air
UMN research on particle concentrations in the air is featured. Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is interviewed. Oct. 28: The Daily Times Leader; Deer Park Tribune; Le Lezard; Manchester Times; Market Screener; The Newport Daily Express; Newsok; The Sweetwater Reporter; Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo!7 Finance (Australia); (25 duplicate articles);

Physicist breaks down the science of 11 iconic DC movie scenes
Professor in physics and the author of "The Physics of Superheroes," Jim Kakalios, is interviewed. Oct. 28: Business Insider Australia; Insider;

FEW online
Research fellow in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Douglas Tiffany, is the 2020 FEW Award of Excellence winner. Oct. 27: Ethanol Producer Magazine;

Live webinar registration: New Technologies for Asset Localization and Tracking
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, who holds an MBA in business administration and is Market Product Manager at SICK, Jeff Graupmann, will be a presenter at upcoming webinar. Oct. 27. Automotive Manufacturing Solutions;

Manufacturing must face its data isolation challenges
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and the Executive Vice President and Head of Operations, Products, and Technology at Seagate Technology, Jeffrey D. Nygaard, authors this article. Oct. 26: Industry Today;

Book of Genesis and carbon cycle align in Michael Meyer’s debut theological publication
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering, Michael Meyer, authors new book uncovering a mathematical formula for deciphering the Bible and Bible phrophecy. Oct. 26: Benzinga; Globe Newswire; Markets Insider-Business Insider; MarketScreener; The Middle East North Africa Financial Network; Morningstar; StreetInsider; Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo! Finance France; Yahoo!7 Finance (Australia); (112 duplicate articles);

UMN six-year capital plan supports new bioengineering labs on St. Paul campus
$87 million in federal funds will be directed toward building improvements and a new research facility within the UMN's BioTechnology Institute. Professors in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Roger Ruan and Bo Hu, are quoted. Oct. 26: The Minnesota Daily;

Kanadario Gold announces proposed change of leadership, name change and private placement financings
Alumnus in mineral engineering, Louis Gignac Sr., will serve as the new Chairman of the Board at Kanadario. Oct. 23: The Buffalo News; Big Spring Herald; FinanzNachrichten; Medicine Hat News; Morningstar; Press Releases - Digital Journal; Stockhouse; Stockwatch; StreetInsider; Wedbush; (111 duplicate articles);

King promoted to president, COO of Gorman-Rupp
Alumnus in mechanical engineering, Scott A. King, is promoted to President of Gorman Rupp Co. effective January 1, 2021. Oct. 23: MarketScreener; Richland Source;

New engineer for Mille Lacs County
Alumnus in civil engineering and the new Mille Lacs County engineer, Neal Knopik, is featured. Oct. 22: Message Media;

U of M researchers study the Minnesota Orchestra to increase safety
UMN research is featured. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Suo Yang, is mentioned. Oct. 22: Mpls/St. Paul Magazine; News Break;

Dr. Shelley Gilliss named to the 2020 Minnesota 500
Alumnus in materials science and engineering, and chief business intelligence officer at Robins Kaplan LLP, Dr. Shelley Gilliss, has been listed in Minnesota 500. Oct. 21: PressReleasePoint;

U.S. Dept. of Defense awards $87.5M for manufacturing innovation site at University of Minnesota
The UMN will host this major institute and support BioMADE in building a new and significant bioindustrial manufacturing innovation ecosystem. Oct. 21: Axios; Executive Gov; Military Spot; Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; Research.umn.edu; Oct. 25: Wisconsin State Journal; Oct. 27: Minnesota Ag Connection;

Higher education grants or gifts of interest to African Americans
The first recipient of the UMN CSE Sezzle scholarship, Jonathan Olaleye, is mentioned. Oct. 21: The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education;

Nichols running for Corcoran council
Alumnus in materials science and engineering, Jeremy Nichols, is running for the Corcoran City Council special election seat. Oct. 21: HometownSource;

How the University of Minnesota ranks in U.S. News' 'Best Global Universities' list
The University of Minnesota's flagship campus ranks among the top 50 universities worldwide, according to a new ranking by U.S. News & World Report. Oct. 21: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal;

How this astronomer discovered a new type of galaxy
UMN alumnus in astrophysics who discovered a new type of galaxy, Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, is interviewed. Oct. 20: Science Friday;

US orchestra study finds trumpet ‘riskiest’ instrument for spreading COVID-19
UMN research is featured. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Oct. 20: Classic FM;

McCollum congratulates University Of Minnesota on being selected as host for BioIndustrial Manufacturing Innovation Institute
Congresswoman Betty McCollum has issued a statement congratulating the University of Minnesota for being selected by the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) to be the host of the BioIndustrial Manufacturing Innovation Institute (MII). Oct. 20: U.S. House of Representatives;

Heated seats and fire pits extend the season for pandemic socializing
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Oct. 20: StarTribune; Oct. 26: NewsPressNow; Oct. 31: Sioux City Journal;

WPI welcomes 19 new full-time faculty members
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Aswin Gnanaskandan, joins the full-time faculty at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) as an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Oct. 20: Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI); Oct. 21: Daily Herald; The Daily Press; Dow Theory Letters; Fox 21 Delmarva; Fox 40 WICZ TV; KTVN Channel 2; PRWeb; WBOC TV; WFMJ TV-21; Yahoo Finance!; (47 duplicate articles)

BioMakerspace Talk Series 03– “Engineering a cornea: a systems approach”
UMN alumnus in biomedical engineering and Engineering Department Chair at Harvey Mudd College, Elizabeth Orwin, will be the presenter at the upcoming BioMakerspace Talk. Oct. 19: Harvey Mudd College;

Kettering University to honor GM’s Barra and others, and more
UMN adjunct professor in biomedical engineering, Marie Johnson, to receive a 2020 Kettering University Alumni Engineering Achievement Award. Oct. 19: DBusiness;

Musical instruments don’t spread aerosols as far as you might think
UMN mechanical engineering researchers are working with the Minnesota Orchestra to find out how aerosols are released and spread via wind instruments. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is interviewed. Oct. 18: StarTribune; Oct. 19: AlKhaleej Today; Mirage News; Newswise; Oct. 20: Kenyon Leader; KPVI TV; MinnPost; SILive; Oct. 21: Mesabi Tribune;

Contact dance in the time of COVID-19: Carl Flink’s Black Label Movement and Dr. Jon Hallberg of UMN bring dancers together
Carl Flink's original plan to use a TEDx talk to delve into Black Label’s collaboration with professor of bio-medical engineering David Odde is mentioned. Oct. 18: The Dance Enthusiast;

US Army and researchers 3D print microfluidic channels on curved surface in an open lab
UMN researchers together with the US Army have figured out a way to 3D print fluidic microscale channels. Professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Oct. 16: 3D Print;

O. Westbury professor, Manhasset resident nabs grant
UMN alumnus in physics and astrophysics, and SUNY Old Westbury associate professor, Michael Kavic, has received a six-figure grant from the National Science Foundation. Oct. 16: The Island Now;

Bell Museum unveils planetarium show that takes you inside the brain
The Bell Museum's groundbreaking new show for the planetarium has nothing to do with outer space. Instead, this show takes you inside the brain. Oct. 15: Fox 9;

New research could help millions who suffer from ‘ringing in the ears’
Associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is interviewed, and his research on a remedy for tinnitus is featured. Oct. 15: Bright Surf; EurekAlert!; KARE 11; Knowledia News; Nach Welt; (Germany); Newswise; Science Codex; Science Daily; Science Blog; Scienmag; TodayHeadline; Oct. 16: 7thSpace; AlKhaleej Today (Saudi Arabia); de24; ExBulletin; HealthNewsDigest; News Medical; Oct. 17: Technology.org; Oct. 21: Cooking with Kathy Mann;

‘Phat Prince of Garden Grove’: Vietnamese American candidate for mayor releases campaign video
Garden Grove City Council Member Phat Bui, who attended UMN, triple majoring in mathematics, physics, and electrical engineering, is featured. Oct. 15: NextShark;

NuWave tests OxyPure Air Purifier effectiveness against viruses
UMN Department of Mechanical Engineering research is mentioned. Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Oct. 15: HomeWorld Business;

CU Boulder Provost announces 4 finalists for engineering position
Senior executive for global STEM initiatives and former dean of CSE at UMN, Samuel Mukasa, is a finalist for the engineering dean position at CU Boulder. Oct. 14: CU Boulder Today;

November 5th webinar: Cabling standards update
Alumnus in materials science and engineering, Dr. Weimann, will speak at webcast seminar, hosted by Cabling Installation & Maintenance. Oct. 14: Cabling Installation and Maintenance;

Newport city engineer moves to private sector
Alumnus in civil engineering, Tim Gross, leaves his position as city of Newport, OR, Public Works Director to work at Civil West Engineering Services. Oct. 14: Newport News Times;

Coronavirus: US study reveals risks of virus transmission in playing wind instruments
A study conducted by UMN CSE researchers and published in Journal of Aerosol Science is featured. Oct. 14: South China Morning Post;

Minnesota well water tests show no evidence of coronavirus
UMN research is featured. Professors in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Raymond Hozalski and Timothy LaPara, are leading the research project and are quoted. Oct. 13: StarTribune;

Don Piccard, a pioneer who soared, is dead at 94
Alumnus in aeronautical engineering, a pioneer in the sport of hot-air ballooning, and scion of a balloon family whose parents reached the stratosphere, Don Piccard, died on Sept. 13, 2020. Oct. 13: DNYUZ; Newslat; Oct. 14: Newslanes; USA News Hub;

Pulles, Johnson Stewart vie for Senate 44 seat
Alumnus in civil engineering, Ann Johnson Stewart, is a candidate for the open Senate District 44 seat. Oct. 13: HometownSource;

Purebase enhances its board of advisors with an expert on machine learning and cheminformatics
Alumnus in chemical engineering, Newell R. Washburn, Ph.D., who joined the board of advisors at Purbase, is featured. Oct. 13: Associated Press; CRWE World; GlobeNewswire; Markets Insider; Market Screener; Morningstar; Stockwatch; TheStreet; TeleTrader; Wallstreet Online; (74 duplicate articles)

Renewable systems engineer interview
Alumnus in electrical and computer engineering, and senior systems engineer at Enphase Energy, Anushree Ramanath, is interviewed. Oct. 13: The Interview Portal;

Ye Jieping, the former Vice President of Didi, joined Shell to become the Vice President of Technology
UMN alumnus in computer science, Ye Jieping, is featured. Oct. 12: Jqknews;

How to become a galaxy hunter: an interview with Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil
UMN alumnus in astrophysics who discovered a new type of galaxy, Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, is interviewed. Oct. 10: Massive Science;

UMN researchers 3D print unique micro-scale fluid channels used for medical testing
UMN research is featured. Professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Oct. 9: EurekAlert!; Mirage News; Newswise; Tech Xplore; Science Daily; Upnewsinfo; Oct. 10: 3D Printing Media Network; The Medical News; Sound Health; Tasnnim News Agency; Oct. 12: Nature; Technology Networks; Technology; Oct. 14: 3DNatives; (15 duplicate articles)

After being given a grocery bag to intubate a coronavirus patient, Baltimore doctor created a new PPE product
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. UMN research and Hogan’s research lab are mentioned. Oct: 9: The Baltimore Sun; Maryland Gazette;

Consolidated Water : 2020 Proxy Statement
Alumnus in chemical engineering, Brent A. Brodie, is mentioned. Oct. 9: Market Screener;

Q&A with District 112 School Board candidate Jeff Ross
CEO at Miromatrix Medical Inc, who is a UMN alumnus with an M.S. in biomedical engineering and a Ph.D. in developmental biology, genetics, and cellular biology, Jeff Ross, is interviewed. Oct. 8: SWNewsMedia;

Electric shocks to the tongue can quiet chronic ringing ears
Associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is interviewed, and his research on a remedy for tinnitus is featured. Oct. 7: ExBulletin; IEEE Spectrum; New Scientist; Science & Enterprise; Sciencemag; Sciencemag Content; Sciencemag Latest News; Sciencemag Science Translational Medicine; Scientific American; Oct. 8: AAAS Science Podcast; F3News; News Break; Nutrition Review; Science & Enterprise; Sciencemag Podcast; SlashGear;

Meet the U of M's latest 'genius grant' winners
Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhaur, and professor in the Institute of Child Development, Damien Fair, are interviewed. Oct. 7: Bring Me the News; Fox 9 KMSP; KSTP; MinnPost; MPR; Pioneer Press; StarTribune; WCCO; Oct. 8: MinnPost;

21 MacArthur fellows awarded $625K in 'genius grants'
Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhaur, and professor in the Institute of Child Development, Damien Fair, are awarded 2020 MacArthur fellow 'genius grants.' Oct. 6: Chron.com; CNN; Daily Mail; MPR; NPR; New York Post; New York Times; News & Observer; Playbill; Sacramento Bee; San Diego Union Tribune; Stamford Advocate; This is Money; US News & World Report; Washington Post; Washington Times; USA Today; Yahoo News; Oct. 8: The Coastland Times; Oct. 12: Forbes; (178 duplicate articles)

Bell Museum planetarium show goes inside the brain instead of out into the stars
UMN's Bell Museum planetarium show is featured. Director of public engagement and science learning at the Bell Museum, Holly Menninger, is quoted. Oct. 6: Pioneer Press;

Army launches research effort to develop hybrid-electric engines for vehicles, aircraft
The Army has entered into research partnerships this year with UW, UMN and other institutions. Oct. 6: Military;

Epic teamed up with UMinnesota to develop an AI algorithm that identifies COVID-19
UMN researchers are working with Epic to develop an AI algorithm that can efficiently evaluate chest X-Rays and accurately diagnose COVID-19. Oct. 6: Business Insider;

ISSSP announces October webinar: Experiment design tailored to Six Sigma
A guest lecturer at UMN's Chemical Engineering and Materials Science Department, Mark Anderson, will present at the International Society of Six Sigma Professionals (ISSSP) webinar. Oct. 6: 1st Discount Brokerage; Daily Herald; Great American Financial Resources; Hydro World; Markets - Ask; Newswire; The Pilot News; SM Daily Press; StreetInsider; Sweetwater Reporter; (118 duplicate articles)

Beyond benign partners with Dow to expand green chemistry in higher education
The University of Minnesota is one of seven of Dow’s academic partners that are signed on to Beyond Benign’s Green Chemistry Commitment. Oct. 6: Associated Press; Bakersfield.com; Durango Herald; Fox 21; Herald Mail Media; Idaho Press; Idaho State Journal; Market Screener; Northwest Georgia News; Valdosta Daily Times; WandTV; Oct. 12: Massachussetts Newswire; (155 duplicate articles)

On Demand - Emerging Cyber Threats and Actionable Responses: An Expert Roundtable [an Energy Central PowerSession™]
Professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is a panelist for the recorded Energy Central webinar on cybersecurity. Oct. 5: Energy Central;

2020 Women in Business Awards: Shannon Rusk, Oppidan Investment Co.
Alumna in mechanical engineering, and senior vice president of development at Oppidan Investment Co., Shannon Rusk, is interviewed. Oct. 5: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal;

On this day in math - October 5
"Father of the supercomputer," and alumnus in electrical engineering and applied mathematics, Seymour Cray, is featured. Oct. 5: Pat'sBlog;

Can a home air purifier keep COVID-19 at bay this winter?
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is interviewed. Oct. 2: ExBulletin; KARE11; KFMB-TV CBS-8; WFMY News 2;

Indie folk artist Jared Justen drops new album "Wolves Teeth"
Civil engineering alumnus and Minnesota-based singer-songwriter, Jared Justen, is featured. Oct. 2: EIN Presswire; FOX 40 WICZ TV; FOX 21; Media Industry Today; MENAFN;

U of M researchers develop AI algorithm to detect COVID-19 in chest X-rays
U of M researchers developed an AI algorithm that is so accurate at identifying COVID-19 infections, just by examining chest X-rays, that it is being made available to 450 health systems worldwide. Oct. 1: Business Insider; EurekAlert!; Fox9; GlobalNewswire; Kare11; Medical Xpress; News Medical; TD Ameritrade; Oct. 2: Global Banking and Finance; Healthcare IT News; StarTribune; Willmar Radio; Oct. 5: Global Hospital & Healthcare Management; Oct. 9: Imaging Technology News; (about 24 duplicate articles)

Polaris donates $1 million to University of Minnesota to support STEM education programs
Polaris is donating $1 million over the next five years to UMN College of Science and Engineering. The gift focuses on providing access to STEM-related education programs for diverse and underrepresented student communities. Oct. 1: News Break; Press Release Point; Public;

BlueCube Bio wins MN Cup grand prize
Professor in mechanical engineering and founder of BlueCube Bio, Allison Hubel, is quoted. Oct. 1: 7thSpace; EurekAlert; News Control; Scienmag; (2 related articles Sept. 23 & 24)

Medina City Council race attracts 4 candidates
Alumnus in civil engineering and a candidate for Medina City Council, Peter Galzki, is interviewed. Oct. 1: HometownSource;

September 2020

2020 AGU section awardees and named lecturers
Professor Emeritus in the School of Physics and Astronomy, Robert Pepin, is honored in the 2020 AGU Planetary Sciences Section: Fred Whipple Award and Lecture. Sept. 30: EOS;

SPUC appoints interim manager
Alumnus in electrical engineering, Larry Koshire, has been appointed as interim manager by Shakopee Public Utilities’ Commission (SPUC). Sept. 28: SWNewsMedia;

Researchers are getting close to a here-and-now COVID-19 test
UMN research led by professor in electrical and computer engineering, and materials science engineer, Jian-Ping Wang, is featured. Sept. 25: IEEE Spectrum;

So many goodbyes: the Alzheimer's journey
UMN business and engineering alumnus Bob Hult is featured. Sept. 25: KARE11; WeAreIowa;

Environmental engineering graduate seminar
Research associate in the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Andy Erickson, will present at graduate seminar. Sept. 25: Michigan Tech;

This man also known as 'Father of Experimental Fluid Dynamics' helped India to touch sky
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and former president of the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), Satish Dhawan, is featured. Sept. 25: DailyHunt India; News Track (India);

Central Logic announces additions to the executive team
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and biomedical engineering, Robert Zdon, will be Chief Marketing Officer at Central Logic. Sept. 24: Intelligent Value; KTVN; My San Antonio; Morning News; PRWeb; Register Citizen; Stamford Advocate; Times Union; WBOC; WFMJ; (106 duplicate articles)

3D-Organdrucker
UMN mechanical engineers and computer scientists have developed a 3D printing technique to print directly on expanding and contracting organs. Professor in mechanical engineering and senior researcher on the study, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Oct. issue: x.press_Ausgabe 20.4 (p. 24) (Germany);

Tribute honors veterans at new Alexandria park
Major Joseph Francis Hanson, alumnus in physics and engineering from St. John's University and UMN, was honored at ceremony. Sept. 24: Voice of Alexandria;

Minnesota Cup winner pioneers new solution to preserve therapeutic cells
Professor in mechanical engineering Allison Hubel's startup, BlueCube Bio, was named the grand prize winner of the Minnesota Cup . Sept. 23: StarTribune; Sept. 24: Twin Cities Business;

Ronald Larson to receive AIChE's William H. Walker Award
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Ronald Larson, Ph.D., is awarded the William H. Walker Award for Excellence in Contributions to Chemical Engineering Literature. Sept. 23: AIChE;

University of Minnesota students arrive on campus, party in huge crowds
A UMN chemistry student posted video of a large group of students huddled together on campus. Sept. 22: City Pages;

CDC flip-flop on aerosols won't affect Minnesota's strategy
Research by UMN mechanical engineers on how aerosols spread the COVID-19 virus in indoor environments is mentioned. Sept. 21: StarTribune;

J. Ilja Siepmann named editor in chief of the Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data
Distinguished McKnight University Professor and Distinguished University Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry, J. Ilja Siepmann, is featured. Sept. 21: c&en;

Rodney Charles Tuomi's newly released "Beside the Still Waters" treasures heartfelt poems
Alumnus in chemical engineering, Rodney Charles Tuomi, publishes new book of poems. Sept. 21: Dow Theory Letters; The Evening Leader; Great American Financial Resources; KTVN; Medicine Hat News; Morning News; myMotherLode; PRWeb; Spoke; WBOC; (121 duplicate articles)

Fotis Sotiropoulos appointed as Interim Provost at Stony Brook University
Former director of St. Anthony Falls Laboratory and Eolos Wind Energy Research Consortium, Fotis Sotiropoulos, is appointed Interim Provost at Stony Brook University. Sept. 20: The Statesman;

Abrams joins Stantec's water practice in South Carolina
Alumnus in civil engineering, Scott Abrams, is featured. Sept. 19: Associated Construction Publications; (1 duplicate article Aug. 27)

University of Minnesota fraternity party scene has new look
UMN research is mentioned. Assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Suo Yang, is quoted. Sept. 18: San Francisco Chronicle; SFGate; Sept. 19:  Chron; Houston Chronicle; Greenwich Time; The Hour; Stamford Advocate; US News & World Report; San Antonio Express News; Washington Times; (30 duplicate articles)

Robert W. Gore, Chairman Emeritus of W. L. Gore & Associates, and inventor of GORE-TEX® Technology dies at 83
Alumnus in chemical engineering, Robert W. Gore, is featured. Sept. 18: Benzinga; Delaware Business Now; Finanzen; Markets Insider; PR Newswire; Yahoo! Finance; Sept. 19: Washington Post; Sept. 20: CNN; Sept. 21: Bicycle Retailer; Medical Product Outsourcing; Sept. 23: REI; Sept. 25: DNYUZ; Sept. 28: Markets-Ask; Sept. 29: The Chemical Engineer; (137 duplicate articles)

This MN Highways Commissioner was a leader in U.S. roadbuilding and traffic safety efforts in the aftermath of WWII
UMN alumnus in engineering and president of the American Association of State Highway Officials (AASHO) in 1946, Michael J. Hoffmann, is featured. Sept. 16: Transportation History;

American Chemical Society appoints Dr. J. Ilja Siepmann as new editor-in-chief of the Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data
Professor in chemical engineering and materials science and the new editor-in-chief of the Journal of Chemical & Engineering Data, Ilja Siepmann, is featured. Sept. 16: Knowledgespeak;

Skor focuses on the road ahead in FEW keynote
Research fellow in byproducts and biosystems engineering, Doug Tiffany, is this year’s Award of Excellence winner presented by the 2020 International Fuel Ethanol Workshop & Expo. Sept. 16: Ethanol Producer Magazine;

Mendota Heights mayorial race
Alumna in mathematics, Stephanie Levine, is quoted. Sept. 16: Villager;

What should you do with all the ice packs in your meal delivery kits?
Director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers in CSE, Marc Hillmyer, is quoted. Sept. 15: Bring Me The News;

Top 10 Indian engineers
Alumnus in aerospace engineering, Satish Dhawan, is mentioned as one of India's top 10 engineers. Sept. 15: Jagran Josh;

DSM honors professor with the 2020 Bright Science Award
Professor in chemistry, Marc Hillmyer, is awarded by Royal DSM with the 2020 Bright Science Award. Sept. 15: Injection Moulding World;

Leading in crisis Part 3: Enable improvisation
The partnership with UMN researchers to produce the Coventor, a low-cost ventilator, is mentioned. Sept. 14: Forbes;

Digging the grave: In search of the remaining of merging black holes and neutron stars
Assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Michael Coughlin, is quoted. Sept. 14: Dailyhunt; Research Matters;

The origin of mud
Professor in earth and environmental sciences, Chris Paola, is quoted. Sept. 13: The Week;

Diversifying crops can cut emissions and increase profits
Teaching assistant professor in CFANS and CSE, Natalie Hunt, is quoted. Sept. 11: GreenBiz; Sept. 15: Faribault Daily News;

Taking the party out of the frat: How Greek life is planning events during the pandemic
CSE research is mentioned. Assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Suo Yang, is quoted. Sept. 11: MN Daily;

University of Minnesota asks Legislature for budget increase and more than $300 million in bonding funds
UMN research developing a low cost ventilator is mentioned. Sept. 10: StarTribune;

Study finds more restaurant-goers among COVID-19 patients
CSE research, on how airflow and ventilation ducts affects the spread of particles capable of carrying the COVID-19 virus indoors, is mentioned. Sept. 10: StarTribune;

National Science Foundation funds development of a science gateway for new materials discovery
The NSF awarded a $1 million grant to a multidisciplinary team, including UMN researchers. UMN's NSF Materials Research Science (MRSEC) program is mentioned. Sept. 10: Newswise;

Mayo researcher finds potential microbial pathway to treat IBS symptoms, lessen abdominal pain
Associate professor in UMN's BioTechnology Institute, Dan Knights, who also led and co-authored the Mayo Clinic research, is mentioned. Sept. 10: Mayo Clinic; Sept. 23: Advancing the Science;

Cyberattacks threaten unprepared virtual schools
Cybersecurity expert at the UMN's Technological Leadership Institute, Mike Johnson, is interviewed. Sept. 9: Route Fifty;

General Surgeon Dr. Huy Nguyen joins RiverView Health
CSE alumnus in chemistry and UMN Medical School, Huy Nguyen, M.D., joins the medical staff of RiverView Health. Sept. 9: Crookston Times;

Disease fighter: 3D-printed heart pump designed with human cells
UMN researchers used 3D printing to develop a human heart pump. Lead researcher on the study and head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Brenda Ogle, is quoted. Sept. 9: Design News;

Is lightning-fast plasma the key to a cleaner car engine?
Associate professor in mechanical engineering and director of the Thomas E. Murphy Engine Laboratory, William Northrop, is quoted. Sept. 9: Wired;

Permeable pavements reduce slippery conditions during winter thaw
Professor in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, John Gulliver, is quoted. Sept. 8: Crossroads;

Patient-specific, 3D printed aortic valve model used in preparation for TAVR procedure
UMN researchers have developed patient-specific, 3D printed aortic valve model. Professor in mechanical engineering and senior researcher, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Sept. 8: Cardiovascular News;

How I mastered the art of ventilating my home
Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Sept. 8: Atlantic Monthly; DNYUZ; MSN; News Site; Nonperele;

Four UIC scholars earn Fulbright awards for teaching, research
UMN alumnus in civil engineering and University of Illinois faculty member, Nebiyou Tilahun, Ph.D., has been selected as a Fulbright scholar for 2020-21. Sept. 8: UIC Today;

A More Universal Language
Seeking to better describe the world, Daniel Keefe, a professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, and company are attempting to blend the languages of science and art. Sept. 8: American Scientist;

A new study aims to see if big waves harm Minnesota Lakes
UMN researchers will study how regional lakes are affected by large waves from boating. Associate director of engineering and facilities at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Jeff Marr, is quoted. Sept. 8: Patch; Public News Service;

The river runs through it: St. Anthony Falls Laboratory
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) research is featured. Director of SAFL and professor in mechanical engineering, Lian Shen, is quoted. Sept. 8: Minnesota Ag Connection;

Light shines for Minnesota-based Lift and Store, thanks to cannabis business
A senior in mechanical engineering, Mohamed Noor, is mentioned. Sept. 6: StarTribune;

From the archives: The Homebrew Cray-1A
Alumnus in electrical engineering and applied mathematics, Seymour Cray, and his invention, the Cray-1A computer, are featured. The Charles Babbage Institute is mentioned. Sept. 6: I Programmer;

Scientists achieve breakthrough with 3D printed lifelike heart models
UMN researchers have developed groundbreaking 3D printing of the aortic root. Professor in mechanical engineering and lead researcher on the study, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Sept. 5: The Week;

Back to the office in COVID-19 era
UMN research and the Well Living Lab are featured. Professor in mechanical engineering and aerosol scientist, Chris Hogan, is interviewed. Sept. 5: CBS National;

University of Minnesota researchers simulate spread of coronavirus indoors, including classroom
UMN research is featured. Assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Suo Yang, is interviewed. Sept. 4: Wsvn 7;

For president-elect: Angela K. Wilson
Alumnus in chemical physics, Angela K. Wilson, is considered for president-elect of the American Chemical Society. Sept. 4: c&en;

Staying 6 feet apart often isn't enough during COVID-19 pandemic
CSE research is mentioned. Associate professor of mechanical engineering and study author, Jiarong Hong, is interviewed. Sept. 3: IDN Times; Terbaiknews; Sept. 5: BusinessGhana; Sept. 7: IDN Times Jatim; Sept. 10: MSN Indonesia; (1 duplicate story Aug 28)

Study: No deadly Legionella strain in closed U of M buildings’ water
UMN research is featured. Professors in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, Raymond Hozalski and Timothy LaPara, are quoted. Sept. 3: MPR News;

Safeology™ announces formation of scientific advisory board to fight COVID-19
Alumnus in electrical engineering, Rolf S. Bergman, Ph.D., is a member of the Safeology™ scientific advisory board to fight COVID-19. Sept. 3: Benzinga; Bio Space; Finanzen; Markets Insider; MarketScreener; Morningstar; PR Newswire; StreetInsider; Yahoo! Finance; WFMZ; Sept. 22: Green Lodging News; (147 duplicate articles)

Carver County engineer and education advocate leaves part of his estate to Library Foundation
Alumnus in physics, Charles Dahlke, is featured. Sept. 3: SWNewsMedia;

Gravity, gizmos, and a grand theory of interstellar travel
Professor in the Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics, Paul Woodward, is quoted in article featuring his brother, Jim Woodward, a physics professor emeritus at Fullerton. Sept. 3: Wired;

Buckle Up, Japan Just Successfully Tested A Flying Car
Assistant professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Derya Aksaray, is quoted. Sept. 2: ED Times; Yahoo! India;

This Toyota-backed company successfully flew a flying car with a pilot on board in its first test
Assistant professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Derya Aksaray, is quoted. Sept. 2: Know Techie;

David Burnelle Kittelson, PhD, presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Frank B. Rowley Professor of Mechanical Engineering, David Kittelson, is endorsed by Marquis Who's Who as a leader in the field of mechanical engineering. Sept. 2: 24-7 Press Release;

Diversifying crop rotations improves environmental outcomes while keeping farms profitable
UMN research is mentioned. Teaching assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering in CFANS and CSE, Natalie Hunt, is quoted. Sept. 1: myScience; Sept. 2: Farms.com; Mirage News; Phys.org; Seed Today;

UW receives NSF grant to study connections among bedrock, water and life at Earth’s surface
University of Minnesota is mentioned as one of the institutions involved with the grant: Sept. 1: University of Wyoming;

UK part of new NSF Physics Frontier Center focused on neutron star modeling in 'Gravitational Wave Era'
University of Minnesota is listed as one of the institutional members of the NSF Physics Frontier Center (PFC). Sept. 1: UKNow;

Humans take a step closer to flying cars
Assistant professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Derya Aksaray, is quoted. Sept. 1: Newsrust; Sept. 2: DTNext; Sept. 6: Baltimore Sun; Chicago Tribune; Hartford Courant; The Morning Call; Sun Sentinel; The Virginian-Pilot; Sept. 11: StarTribune;

Researchers 3D print lifelike heart valve models
UMN researchers have developed groundbreaking 3D printing of lifelike heart valve models. Professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Sept. 1: DoveMed; Sept. 2: DAIC; Sept. 4: Engineering Matters; Sept. 11: Today's Medical Developments;

August 2020

New mobility revolution: Japanese tech company test flying cars
Assistant professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Derya Aksaray, is quoted. Aug. 30: Asia Insurance Post; Aug. 31: Boing Boing;

Humans take a step closer to flying cars
Assistant professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Derya Aksaray, is quoted. Aug. 29: Bdnews24; DNYUZ; EarthInfoNow; The Entrepreneur Fund; Indianflipboard; The Record; St. Catharines Standard; Upnewsinfo; Aug. 30: The Economic Times; Inter News Cast; New York Times; New Zealand Herald; The Straits Times; Today Online; Aug. 31: Gulf News; 

Specter of socially distant winter sends shivers through many Minnesotans
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Aug. 29: StarTribune;

Staying 6 feet apart often isn't enough during COVID-19 pandemic
CSE research is mentioned. Associate professor of mechanical engineering and study author, Jiarong Hong, is interviewed. Aug. 28: Healthline

Why do some major Twin Cities highways not connect directly?
Assistant professor of civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Raphael Stern, is quoted. Aug. 28: StarTribune; Aug. 30: Search and News;

Researchers 3D print lifelike heart valve models
UMN researchers have developed groundbreaking 3D printing of lifelike heart valve models. Professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Aug. 28: Brinkwire; EurekAlert; Medical Xpress; Mirage News; News Medical; Newswise; Science Daily; Scienmag; Sound Health and Lasting Wealth; Aug. 29: Health Medicine Network; International Business Times; Aug. 30: Firstwordmedtech; Aug. 31: 24x7 Magazine; BioWorld; Medgadget; Technology; (18 duplicate articles)

S.3 E.4: “Very Charged Particles”
Associate professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, James Flaten, is mentioned. Aug. 27: Gustavus;

Promontory MortgagePath hires Scott Turnquest as Chief Technology Officer
Alumnus in software engineering, Scott Turnquest, is hired by Promontory MortgagePath as Chief Technology Officer. Aug. 27: Borger News Herald; Crain BusinessInsurance; Investor Place; Market Screener; Middle East North Africa Financial Network; myMotherLode; One Observer News Enterprise; RICentral; Spoke Financial Content; Value Investing News; (110 duplicate articles)

The greatest achievement
Professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. Aug. 27: Tennessee Magazine;

Expanding the medtech design conversation
Professor in mechanical engineering and director of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine, John Bischof, authors commentary. Aug. 27: Medical Design and Outsourcing;

Scott Abrams joins Stantec’s Water practice in South Carolina
Alumnus in civil engineering, Scott Abrams, joins Stantec as the South Carolina Water/Wastewater Market Lead. Aug. 27: Informed Infrastructure; 

UOG alumni to begin doctoral programs
UMN doctoral student in chemistry and alumnus of the University of Guam, Brandon Datuin, is mentioned. Aug. 27: Guam Daily Post; Guam Pacific Daily News; Aug. 28: Saipan Tribune;

Jonathan Engbrecht's newly released "Disciple: A Verb" is a purposeful book
Alumnus in electrical engineering, Jonathan Engbrecht, authors new book Disciple: A Verb. Aug. 27: Benton Courier; Daily Penny Alerts; Finanzen; Kane Republican; KTVN; PRNewswire; PRWeb; StreetInsider; WBOC TV; (129 duplicate articles)

Why a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame isn’t enough to Honor James Hong
Actor James Hong, who studied civil engineering for three years at UMN, is featured. Aug. 26: TheHour; Loredo Morning Times; MSN; MSN Canada; NewsTimes; Seattlepi; Stamford Advocate; Suddenlink; Variety; Yahoo! Malaysia; (23 duplicate articles)

Minnesota research fund an ongoing legacy for water innovations
UMN research, alumnus Bernie Bullert, Professor Paige Novak and Ph.D. student Anndee Huff - all in civil, environmental and geo-engineering - are featured. External relations officer for CSE, Shannon Wolkerstorfer, is quoted. Aug. 26: American Water Works Association;

IAA names Andrew Albrecht as Chief Information Security Officer
Alumnus in security technologies, Andrew Albrecht, is appointed V.P. and Chief Information Security Officer at IAA, a global digital marketplace. Aug. 25: Benzinga; Global Banking and Finance Review; Fox21; Guru Focus; MarketScreener; MarketWatch; Spoke; Stockwatch; TMC Net; WorldNews; Yahoo! Finance; Aug. 26: Silicon Valley Daily; (38 duplicate articles)

Markets now – Tuesday 25th August 2020
Associate professor in UMN's BioTechnology Institute, Dan Knights, is mentioned. Aug. 25: TechnoCodex;

The physics community needs to include, listen to and hire Black scientists
UMN alumnus in physics, Charles D. Brown II, authors commentary. Aug. 24: Berkeley Blog; Aug. 25: LA Progressive; Aug. 26: Patch;

Why wet storage is key for biopharmaceutical single-use pH sensor performance
Alumnus in chemical engineering, Brandon Haschke, authors article. Aug. 24: Pharmaceutical Processing World;

Inside the race to build a better $500 emergency ventilator
UMN's development of the ventilator called the Coventor is mentioned as one of several recent low-cost ventilator designs. Aug. 24: Argus-Press; California Healthline; Health Leaders; Kaiser Health News; News-Medical; Northwest Georgia News; Reading Eagle; Saratogian; Troy Record; (18 duplicate articles)

Boeing boosts 737 Max safety with spacecraft, drone technology
Professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Demoz Gebre-Egziabher, is quoted. Aug 24: Agenparl; BNN Bloomberg; Bloomberg; Bloomberg-Asia; BloombergQuint; Bloomberg Tv; Independent.ie; Middletown Press; MyBroadband; Nation Thailand; Register Citizen; San Antonio News-Express; The Spokesman Review; The Star Online; Stuff.co.nz; Aug. 25: ArkansasOnline; Claims Journal; I3 Investor; Northwest Arkansas Online; 

How mud shaped life on Earth
Professor in earth and environmental sciences, Chris Paola, is quoted. Aug. 21: PBS;

This team made a $500 ventilator—but it may never be used
UMN's development of the ventilator called the Coventor is mentioned as one of several recent low-cost ventilator designs. Aug. 21: Wired;

War biopic, political history and family memoir frame ‘Oromo Witness’
Alumnus in CSE's materials science and engineering and in TLI's management of technology, Abdul Dire, authors new book Oromo Witness. Aug. 21: TwinCities Pioneer Press;

KSLA Salutes: Barksdale’s newest 2nd Bomb Wing commander
Alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Colonel Mark Dmytryszyn, is featured. Aug. 20: KSLA News 12;

How does coronavirus spread inside environments?
UMN CSE faculty research that modeled how airborne virus travel indoors is featured. Aug. 20: Boa Saúde;

Actor James Hong back in the spotlight with Hollywood star push
Actor James Hong, who studied civil engineering for three years at UMN, is in the spotlight with a campaign to get a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Aug. 20: ABC News; Associated Press; Chron; Daily Mail; Houston Chronicle; Sacramento Bee; San Francisco Chronicle; NBC DFW; U.S. News & World Report; Washington Post; Washington Times; (196 duplicate articles)

PM Environmental Hires Jogi Panda as Senior Engineer
Ph.D. candidate in civil engineering, Jogi Panda, has been hired by PM Environmental Inc. as a senior engineer in PM’s site investigation services department. Aug. 19: DBusiness;

California confirms first human case of the plague in 5 years: What to know
Professor in CBS and in CSE's history of science, technology and medicine, Susan D. Jones, is quoted. Aug. 19: Breitbart; CNBC;

National Society of Black Engineers to host its 46th annual convention
UMN College of Science and Engineering is mentioned as a NSBE Career Fair Exhibitor. Aug. 19: Borger News-Herald; Chronicle Journal; GlobeNewswire; Markets Insider; MarketScreener; News OK; StreetInsider; TeleTrader; Workboat Indexes; Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo! India; (86 duplicate articles)

COVID-19 study finds racial disparity in hospitalizations in Minnesota
UMN study finds higher share of Blacks and Hispanics hospitalized with virus. Aug. 17: StarTribune;

Implementing a Real-time, AI-Based, Face Mask Detector Application for COVID-19
Alumnus in electrical engineering, Amulya Vishwanath, co-authors article. Aug. 17: NVIDIA;

The US has more power outages than any other developed country. Here’s why.
Research by professor in electrical and computer engineering Massoud Amin is mentioned. Aug. 17: EcologyWay; Entrepreneur Fund; MSN; Popular Science;

Artist profile: James Earl
A physicist, who taught at U of Minnesota and U of Maryland, discovered cosmic ray electrons by launching high altitude balloons, and now creates art incorporating mathematically arranged compositions, James Earl, is featured. Aug. 15: HillRag;

What did it take to survive World War II?
UMN alumnus, with a major in mathematics and a minor in history, Helmut Wegner, authors the memoir Growing up German: Impacts from World War II. Aug. 15: 2KUTV; Alerus; Big Spring Herald; Bioptics World; Borger News-Herald; HydroWorld; Electric Light & Power; Pawtucket Times; Post and Mail; Poteau Daily News; (186 duplicate articles)

A shining example of nature leading the way
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Roger Ruan, is quoted. Aug. 14: StarTribune;

A shining example of nature leading the way
Review published in Science shows Earth-abundant metals are poised for greater use. CSE faculty Laura Gagliardi (Department of Chemistry, Minnesota Supercomputing Institute) is a contributor to the groundbreaking study. Aug. 13: Newswise, Mirage; Aug. 14: Technology;

Look beyond fossil fuels to curb air pollution
Postdoctoral research associate in CFANS and CSE Sumil Thakrar, and professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, are quoted. Aug. 13: U.S. News and World Report;

Phoenix's Lectric eBikes is taking industry by storm
Alumnus in mechanical engineering and cofounder of Lectric eBikes, Robby Deziel, is interviewed. Aug. 13: azcentral;

'What it hits, it will get': UV light may be the new weapon in fight against pandemic
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, who specializes in aerosol science and particle technology, is interviewed. Aug. 13: KSTP;

COVID-19 and college: Professors say they worry about students and their families
UMN will offer in-person and remote classes. Students will be sent chemistry kits with home-safe ingredients to supplement in-person labs. Aug. 13: MPR News; Southernminn;

Energy Central PowerSession Series: Emerging Cyber Threats and Actionable Responses: An Expert Roundtable
Professor of electrical and computer engineering Massoud Amin is a panel member for the Energy Central PowerSession September 23 webinar on cyber security. Aug. 12: Energy Central;

Minneapolis sound studio is indexed on the National Register of Historic Buildings
Alumnus in electrical engineering through whom Kay Bank sound studio was opened in 1953, Bruce Swedien, is mentioned. Aug. 12: StarTribune; Aug. 13: Breaking U.S. News;

DOE awards $2.2M to project at the intersection of AI and high-energy physics
UMN professor in physics, Roger Rusack, is a co-PI on the FAIR Framework for Physics-Inspired Artificial Intelligence in High Energy Physics project. Aug. 12: HPC Wire;

Chemistry summer research notes: pipers using plasma
UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Peter Bruggeman, designed and engineered plasma source used in research at Hamline University. Aug. 12: Hamline;

3D printing technique brings Hollywood to human organs
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in mechanical engineering and senior researcher on the study, Michael McAlpine, is interviewed. Aug. 12: Design News;

Avoid using hotel elevators, warns medical study
UMN CSE researchers looked at how coronavirus spreads in enclosed spaces such as elevators. Aug. 12: Arabian Industry; Arabian Travel News; Commercial Interior Design; Hotelier Middle East;

Easiest engineering schools to get into in 2020
UMN CSE ranked seventh on Best Guide list of ten easiest engineering schools to get into in 2020. Aug. 11: The Pakistan Post;

This 3D Printed human heart pump will improve research for heart diseases
UMN research is mentioned. Lead researcher on the study and head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Brenda Ogle, is quoted. Aug. 11: 3D Adept;

Immigrant-founded Moderna leading the way in COVID-19 response
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and Moderna’s CEO, Stéphane Bancel, is quoted. Aug. 11: Forbes;

Women in Tire & Rubber: Amy Randall
Alumnus in chemical engineering and in chemistry, Amy Randall, is featured. Aug. 11: Rubber & Plastics News;

Breaking molecular traffic jams with finned nanoporous materials
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, is quoted. Aug. 10: Bioengineer; BrightSurf; EurekAlert; myScience; nanowerk; News-Medical; Newswise; Phys Org; Science Codex; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; Aug. 11: 7thSpace; Mirage News; Sortiwa; Technology Org; Aug. 12: Lab Manager;

PNW Spotlight Profile: Nicolae Tarfulea
UMN alumnus in mathematics and a professor of mathematics at Purdue University Northwest (PNW), Dr. Nicolae Tarfulea, is interviewed. Aug. 10: Patch;

Why you should avoid hotel elevators during the pandemic
A new study by UMN CSE researchers modeling how the coronavirus spreads in different interior spaces is mentioned. Aug. 10: Forbes;

8-9-20 Ag Forum: Ag production that goes beyond food
Professor in chemistry and director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers, Marc Hillmyer, CFANS Dean Brian Buhr, and professor in CFANS, Don Wyse, are interviewed. Aug. 9: WCCO Radio;

Campaign seeks Walk of Fame for Minnesota native
One of Hollywood's most prolific actors, James Hong, who studied civil engineering at UMN, seeks a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Aug. 9: Bring Me The News; Aug. 11: City Pages;

UC Berkeley accelerates bio-preservation research as part of $26M NSF center
The NSF awarded $26M to the Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio). UMN professor in mechanical engineering and biomedical engineering, John Bischof, will direct the new center. Aug. 7: California Patch; Aug. 10: Technology Org;

UMN receives nearly $26M grant for bioengineering research
U.S. Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announced that the NSF awarded UMN's Institute for Engineering in Medicine and three academic collaborators nearly $26 million to create an Engineering Research Center. Aug. 7: KSTP; US Senators Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith announcement;

Autonomous robotics for the poultry shed
Alumnus in electrical engineering, Jack Kilian, designed the Poultry Patrol robot, which is among 21 finalists in a worldwide competition. Aug. 7: The Poultry Site;

How the Coronavirus spreads indoors and what can be done about it
UMN research is mentioned. Associate professor of mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Aug. 6: Healthline; Aug. 9: The Herald; Aug. 10: ABC 7 NY;

Former Abbott Labs Exec is named COO at Inspire Medical Systems
Alumnus in chemistry, Phil Ebeling, is named to the newly created role of chief operating officer at Inspire Medical Systems. Aug. 5: Medical Product Outsourcing;

UMN asks state for new chemistry lab as key infrastructure deadline draws closer
Professor and head of the Department of Chemistry, David Blank, is quoted. UMN's legislative request is mentioned. Aug. 5: MN Daily;

UC Riverside joins new NSF center for the preservation of biological systems
The NSF announced that it awarded a $26 million Engineering Research Center grant to UMN and Massachusetts General Hospital, in collaboration with UC Riverside and UC Berkeley. Aug. 4: Bioengineer; EurekAlert; Medical News; University of California Riverside; Aug. 5: 7th Space;

National Science Foundation invests $104 million to launch four new engineering research centers
UMN's Institute for Engineering in Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery will be funded to create the ATP-Bio center, which will involve four core partners. Aug. 4: nsf.gov; Aug. 6: Forbes;

UMN and academic collaborators receive $26 Million for NSF Engineering Research Center
The NSF awarded the UMN's Institute for Engineering in Medicine and Massachusetts General Hospital’s Center for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery $26 million over five years to create the Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio). Aug. 4: Becker's Hospital Review; Bioengineer; EurekAlert; Institute for Engineering in Medicine; Massachusetts General Hospital; Scienmag; UMN Press Release;

The famous Swiss who died on their birthdays
Balloonist and UMN professor in aeronautical engineering, Jean Piccard, is mentioned. Aug. 3: Swiss Info;

Machines, connections, data and especially people
Founder of UMN's Polar Geospatial Center, Paul Morin, and his research utilizing Frontera in the analysis of polar satellite imagery is mentioned. Aug. 3: HPC Wire;

Bell Museum planetarium to reopen at 25% capacity
The Bell Museum's Whitney and Elizabeth MacMillan Planetarium will open its doors on August 6 at 25% capacity. Aug. 3: KARE11;

2020 rising stars
Alumnus in civil engineering Monica Heil PE is listed by Zweig Group as one of their 2020 rising stars in civil engineering. Aug. 1: Civil + Structural Engineer;

July 2020

Primaries in Blaine mayoral race and Wards 1 and 3
Alumnus in electrical engineering Jason Smith is running for Blaine city council member ward 1. July 31: HometownSource;

Your own private smart home
Alumnus in electrical engineering and senior product manager at Mozilla, Kathy Giori, authors article. July 30: Make Magazine;

UMN extends travel restrictions as logistics remain uncertain
Professors in physics and astronomy, Evan Skillman and Roger Rusack, are quoted. July 30: MN Daily;

Ventilation placement could affect COVID-19: Study 
CSE research is featured. Associate professor Jiarong Hong and assistant professor Suo Yang, both in mechanical engineering, are quoted. July 30: ABC News - Go.Com; GMA; July 31: 6ABC Action News; ABC7News; ABC7Chicago; ABC7NY; ABC11; ABC13; ABC30; ABC News; ABC News Radio; DNYUZ; Kaiser Health News; MSN; MSN Canada; NBC Nightly News; Aug 2: HealthDay Consumer; (36 duplicate articles)

'Fool's gold' may be valuable after all
UMN scientists and engineers have electrically transformed "fool's gold" or pyrite, into a magnetic material. Lead researcher and professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Chris Leighton, is quoted.  Professor in chemistry Laura Gagliardi is mentioned. July 29: EurekAlert; Science Codex; July 30: 7thSpace; AZoM; Bioengineer.org; Fox News; Mirage News; Newswise; Phys.org; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; True Viral News; July 31: Der Spiegel; International Business Times; MSN; Popular Mechanics; Technology.org; Yahoo Finance UK; Yahoo News; Aug 2: SciTechDaily;

100,000 annual deaths attributed to air pollution, UMN study finds
UMN research is featured. A postdoctoral research associate in CFANS and CSE, Sumil Thakrar, is quoted. July 29: MN Daily;

A northwest Indiana life in the spotlight: Nicolae Tarfulea
UMN alumnus in mathematics and professor of mathematics at Purdue University Northwest, Dr. Nicolae Tarfulea, is featured. July 29: NWI.Life;

National Awards for excellence in Earth System Science announced
UMN alumnus in geology, Ashok Sahni, Ph.D., is awarded India's Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) Life Time Excellence Award. July 29: Express Digest; India Education Diary; Indian Mirror; Fast Mail News; News Strike; Odisha News Times; Punjab News Express; Tennews.in;

Even good ventilation removes only 10% of coronavirus particles from classrooms, UMN study finds
CSE research is mentioned. Assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Suo Yang, is quoted. July 28:  WCCO; July 29: Amed Post; Bring Me The News; California Sun; Daily Mail Online; Inter News Cast; Mail On Sunday; MSN News UK; Newsfeeds.media; Sound Health; WhatsNew2Day; July 30: Health Medicine Network;

UMN study explores how coronavirus travels indoors
CSE researchers are mentioned. Associate professor Jiarong Hong and assistant professor Suo Yang, both in mechanical engineering, are quoted. July 28: Fox9; KARE11; myScience; News Break; News Medical; Newswise; July 29: Medical Xpress; vaaju; WSFX-TV; July 30: Technology.org; WprostZdrowie; July 31: Brigham and Women's Hospital; DoctorsLounge; HealthDay Consumer; UC San Diego Health;

SuperCam Designed, Built And Tested At LANL Is Ready To Head To Mars With Perseverance Mission
UMN alumnus in physics and principal investigator for the SuperCam project, Roger Wiens, is interviewed. July 25: Los Alamos Reporter; 

Faculty fighting racism: A new learning initiative for faculty
Professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics and an associate dean for CSE, Ellen Longmire, is quoted. July 24: MN Daily;

Annual report to security holders
UMN alumnus in aeronautical engineering and in engineering mechanics, Dr. Donald F. Mowbray, is mentioned. July 23: Advfn;

UMN partners with NASA and Chicago’s Adler Planetarium to advance citizen science
Associate head and professor of physics and astronomy and Zooniverse co-founder, Dr. Lucy Fortson, is quoted. July 22: myScience;

Museums, zoos, amusement parks: What's open in Minnesota right now?
UMN's Bell Museum is mentioned. July 22: Fox9;

Top doctors special report: pivoting in a pandemic
Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, and the UMN's collaborative development of device to protect healthcare workers from aerosol droplets are mentioned. July 22: MSP Mag;

Hoffman promotes UMN alumnus in civil engineering to lead construction
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Joe True Hart, is promoted to vice president of construction at Hoffman Planning, Design & Construction Inc. July 22: Wisconsin Daily Reporter;

Science IN fiction book written by UMN alumnus in chemistry
UMN alumnus in chemistry and author of new book Degrees of Freedom, Richard A. Larson, is interviewed. July 22: Platt County Journal-Republican; 

New retirement offer could save UMN $24 million
Professor in chemistry and faculty consultative committee chair, Phil Buhlmann, and professor in chemistry Wayne Gladfelter, are quoted. July 22: MN Daily;

Powering through the pandemic
Professor of electrical and computer engineering, and leader in the field of electric-utility security, Massoud Amin, is quoted. July 21: IEEE Spectrum;

CSE alumnus is Hennepin County Board candidate in District 6
Alumnus in electrical engineering, Brad Aho, is running in the August primary election for Hennepin County Board District 6. July 21: HometownSource; 

Cyber leadership and EQ in challenging times
UMN's Technological Leadership Institute is mentioned. July 21: Aspen Institute;

Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics introduces summer outreach program
Astrophysics graduate student, Nico Adams, who heads MIfA’s new outreach program, Universe @ Home, is interviewed. Professor in physics and astronomy, Evan Skillman, is mentioned. July 21: MSP Mag;

Minnesota Wire appoints three new board members as company experiences new growth
Senior Fellow at UMN, and Chairman of UMN's Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) Advisory Board, Michael Wright, joins the Board of Directors at Minnesota Wire. July 20: KAKE TV; Observer News Online; Science Buzz; Sport Ship; The Next Discover; Travel Trooper; Upstocker; Utara Selatan; Voice of KL; Voyage Times; (22 duplicate articles)

Commentary: Disentangling anti-Blackness from physics
UMN alumnus in physics, Charles D. Brown II, authors commentary. July 20: Physics Today:

Best resources for data science and machine learning (full list)
UMN CSE courses are included in list of best resources for data science and machine learning. July 19: Medium; 

UMN student makes thousands of masks for healthcare workers
UMN mechanical engineering sophomore Daniel Glynn created more than 2,700 face shields for medical workers in the region. July 19: KXNET;

Wake boats on Lake Minnetonka are making waves among fans, foes
Associate director of engineering and facilities at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Jeff Mar, is quoted. July 18: StarTribune; July 20: Trade Only Today; July 22: KUMD; July 31: MinnPost;

Grandson's mission keeps World War II letters alive online
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Dorance "Dip” Alquist, wrote roughly 300 letters while in the Army during World War II that his grandson is now posting online. July 18: StarTribune;

From 1720 to Tesla, FOMO never sleeps
Professor in mathematics Andrew Odlyzko is quoted. July 17: Wall Street Journal;

A new approach to AIoT data infrastructure using NVMe-oF shared flash storage
Alumnus in electrical engineering and computer science, and global director of software development at Western Digital, Sanhita Sarkar, authors article. July 17: EnterpriseAI;

Is your organization getting the message? How to get safety program buy-In
Alumnus in chemical engineering, and senior risk control manager at Safety National, Maryann Hoff, will cohost webinar. July 17: EHS Daily Advisor;

Coronavirus crisis inspires next generation of engineers
The Coventor, a low-cost ventilator recently developed by UMN engineering students, is mentioned. July 17: Assembly Magazine;

New Springer book reflects on living with computers
Senior research fellow at UMN's Charles Babbage Institute, James W. Cortada, authors new book Living with Computers. July 16: 7thSpace; Bioengineer; Scienmag;

American Technological Sublime by David Nye 1994
Author and senior research fellow at the Charles Babbage Institute, David E. Nye, is mentioned. July 16: Men and Books;

A closer look at the programs excluded from the 2020 - 21 tuition freeze
CSE's Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) offers specialized degrees not included in the tuition freeze. Interim director of TLI, Douglas Ernie, is quoted. July 16: Medical Health News; MN Daily;

UMN researchers 3D print a working heart pump with real human cells
Lead researcher on the study and head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering, Brenda Ogle, is quoted.  Graduate students in biomedical engineering, Molly Kupfer and Wei-Han Lin, are mentioned. July 15: Bioengineer; BrightSurf; EurekAlert; Health Medicine Network; The Medical News; Nanowerk; Newswise; Science Codex; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; USSA News; WCCO; July 16: DAIC; Medical Xpress; Mirage News; Technology Networks; July 17: 3Druck; Cardiovascular Business; Industrial Equipment News; Technology; July 18: Interesting Engineering; July 21: Asharq Al-Awsat; DPA Magazine; July 22: Al Bawaba; July 23: Medical Plastics News; July 25: Science Focus;

How HR and EHS teams collaborate
UMN alumna in geology, who is director of environmental, health and safety for Koch Industries, Sheryl Corrigan, is interviewed. July 15: HR Daily Advisor;

15 best online civil engineering degrees
UMN's civil engineering bachelor’s program degree with various online options is mentioned. July 14: Pakistan Post;

For coronavirus tracking, scientists see potential in poop
Professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Timothy LaPara, is quoted. July 13: Tampa Bay Times;

U of M awarded $9.9 million grant to study how addiction affects the brain
The Center for Neural Circuits is featured.  U of M Informatics Institute in OVPR and CSE on the Twin Cities campus are mentioned. July 13: ArmstrongMyWire; CenturyLink; MinnneInno; My Bend Broadband; Search and News; StarTribune; SuddenLink; WCCO; Wind Stream;

IRADIMED issued patent for infusion pump remote control
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering technology and IRADIMED's vice president of research and development, Lynn Neuhardt, is mentioned. July 13: Medical Product Outsourcing; 

15 best civil engineering summer internships in 2020
UMN is mentioned as one of several civil engineering schools that place students on internship programs. July 13: Pakistan Post;

Support the U of M, it supports us
UMN's development of low-cost ventilators to treat patients is mentioned. July 12: Mankato Free Press;

DSM honors UMN Professor Marc Hillmyer with the 2020 Bright Science Award in materials sciences
Professor in chemistry Marc Hillmyer honored with the Royal DSM 2020 Bright Science Award in materials sciences. July 11: InjectionMouldingWorld;

UMN's Bell Museum to reopen this month
UMN's Bell Museum will reopen to the public on July 23, and members can visit starting July 16. The Bell Museum had closed in March due to health risks posed by the pandemic. July 11: Pioneer Press; July 13: KSTP; 

Augmented reality glasses, not a sci-fi thing anymore: Inside China's startups
Alumnus in electrical and computer engineering and NReal CEO, Xu Chi, is interviewed. July 10: KrASIA; July 14: VRrOOm;

UMN student in electrical engineering joins AFRL summer virtual internship program
UMN undergraduate student in electrical engineering Nolan Rebernick joins the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) summer scholars virtual internship program. July 10: Kirtland Airforce Base;

Using E85 fuel to power your electric car 
Associate professor in mechanical engineering William Northrop, who directs UMN's Thomas E. Murphy engine research laboratory, is interviewed. July 9: TheLandOnline;

Sustainability and plastic - will the two ever peacefully coexist?
Director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers, Marc Hillmyer, is quoted. July 8: Enviro;

UMN on The Pakistan Post's list of 15 best graduate aerospace engineering schools in 2020
UMN is listed by The Pakistan Post as one of the top graduate aerospace engineering schools in the world. July 8: The Pakistan Post;

UMN faculty receive Abbott Professorships to introduce prospective students to STEM
Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) has named Rhonda Franklin and Chris Pennell as the inaugural recipients of the IEM Abbott Professorships in Innovative Education. July 7: Press Release Point;

'Jurassic Park' got almost everything wrong about this iconic dinosaur
Professor in earth and environmental sciences Peter Makovicky is quoted. July 7: National Geographic;

Cleaning products and COVID-19
Professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, and in CFANS, Bill Arnold, is interviewed. July 6: KNOW FM;

UMN researchers study indoor spread of COVID-19
UMN research is mentioned. Associate professor in mechanical engineering Jiarong Hong is quoted, and assistant professor in mechanical engineering Suo Yang is mentioned. July 6: KARE11;

CSE associate head of chemistry facilitates virtual professional development session
Professor and associate head of chemistry Christy Haynes facilitated a virtual professional development session for students on authorship and research ethics. July 6: c&en; Job Advisor;

United Launch Alliance names CSE alumnus to be Director of Global Commercial Sales
CSE alumnus, who holds an M.S. in mechanical engineering and a B.S. in aerospace engineering, Vernon Thorp, was recently named to be Director of Global Commercial Sales at United Launch Alliance. July 5: Space Coast Daily;

From elevators to concert halls UMN studies indoor COVID-19 hotspots
UMN research is featured. Associate professor in mechanical engineering Jiarong Hong leads the research and is quoted; July 4: StarTribune;

CSE graduate student speaks at Columbia Heights conversation on race, racism
First-year biomedical and neural engineering graduate student Sylvester Nwosuji spoke at the event. July 3: HometownSource;

UMN alumnus in physics authors new book on China's transformation
UMN alumnus in physics Da Hsuan Feng is author of the new book China's Millennium Transformation: The Belt and Road Initiative. July 2: Bioengineer; EurekAlert; Scienmag;

Equipment from UMN's physics department used to create a new design for handcrafted tile
To create a new design, tile maker Forrest Lesch-Middelton borrowed equipment from UMN's physics department to research the effects of sound waves on pattern. July 2: Residential Products Online; July 3: Stone World;

UMN professor featured in Physics Today's July issue
Professor in mathematics Andrew Odlyzko is featured in the July issue of Physics Today magazine as author of Isaac Newton and the perils of the financial South Sea. July 1: Physics Today;

UMN fields proposals for Lind Hall project for CSE
Chief finance and operations officer for CSE David Pappone and the project to develop Lind Hall into a new home for CSE are mentioned. July 1: Finance & Commerce; July 2: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal;

Fears that US clampdown on student visas will hamstring nation’s research
Professor in chemistry and vice president for research in OVPR, Chris Cramer, is quoted. July 1: Chemistry World;

This Minneapolis microgrid could serve as a jobs training and resiliency hub
Professor in electrical and computer engineering Massoud Amin, a supporter of the North Side microgrid, is quoted. UMN's Energy Transition Lab is mentioned. July 1: Energy News Network; July 6: Energy Central;

June 2020

Homeland Security report warns of an EMP attack on the U.S. grid 
Professor of electrical and computer engineering Massoud Amin is quoted. June 30: Energy Central;

CSE alumnus in organic chemistry is an organic medicinal chemist, historian and author
CSE alumnus in organic chemistry, who is an organic medicinal chemist, historian, and author, Jeannette E. Brown, is featured. June 29: Othmeralia;

CSE alumnus in chemical engineering is chairman and CEO of food safety company
CSE alumnus in chemical engineering Pete Marsnik is chairman and CEO of Bioionix food safety company. June 29: Hometown News;

Charles Babbage: Pioneer in the computer arena
Charles Babbage (after whom the Charles Babbage Institute is named) is featured. June 29: HindustanTimes;

What is a medical ventilator and how does it work?
Lab supervisor at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center and graduate student in CSE, Aaron Tucker, is quoted. UMN research is mentioned. June 29: Medical Design & Outsourcing;

CSE professor quoted in Crain's Cleveland Look Back
Professor in electrical and computer engineering Massoud Amin speaks about the 2003 blackout that affected the Northeast, Midwest and Canada. June 29: Crain's Cleveland;

‘Let’s talk action’: UMN students, faculty speak out about racism in STEM 
CSE's assistant director of diversity and inclusion, Dan Garrison; the assistant director of UMN's women in science and engineering program, Samantha Franco; and CSE graduate students, Nia Allen and  Jabari Jones, are quoted. CBS students and staff are also quoted. June 27: BusinessTelegraph; MN Daily; Techregister;

Ali Habib Medical Centre named after CSE alumnus in mechanical engineering
Ali Habib Medical Centre, named after CSE alumnus in mechanical engineering and Pakistan’s noted industrialist, Ali Habib, is set to be inaugurated next month. June 27: The AZB;

CSE professor quoted in Privacy, tech issues stifle potential for COVID-19 tracking apps
Professor in computer science and engineering Shashi Shekhar is quoted. June 26: StarTribune;

Black hole collision may have exploded with light; international team includes UMN astronomy research
International team includes UMN astronomy research. Assistant professor in physics and astronomy Michael Coughlin is quoted. June 25: BrightSurf; Caltech; EurekAlert; Mirage News; myscienceinternational; Science Blog; Scienmag; Science Springs; June 26: airsoc; Orbiter; Technology;

CSE undergraduate student in mechanical engineering receives SPIRE scholarship
Undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, Zachary Arco, receives SPIRE scholarship. June 26: CUinsight; cusoscialgood;

CSE alumnus in chemical engineering appointed to Princeton faculty
Alumnus in chemical engineering, David Graves, Ph.D., joins Princeton University faculty as professor in chemical and biological engineering. June 25: Princeton University News;

CSE mentioned in Saluting the resilience of COVID-19 Changemakers
CSE’s Department of Biomedical Engineering’s “Gown for U” project and CSE’s invention of a phone booth-like testing booth are mentioned. June 25: Healthcare Purchasing News;

Apart for the Minnesota get-together affects UMN research
Doctoral student in computer science and engineering, Irene Yuan, is quoted. June 24: MN Daily;

Verify: No, baking soda and water will not stop burning sensation from pepper spray
Vice president for research in OVPR and professor of chemistry in CSE, Chris Cramer, is quoted. June 24: WUSA9;

CSE alumnus in mathematics joins SEC as Policy Advisor 
Alumnus in mathematics Dmitry Bulkin has joined the Securities and Exchange Commission's Division of Trading and Markets as a Senior Policy Advisor. June 24: Markets Media;

CSE alumnus in electrical engineering tackles coronavirus crisis in India
Alumnus in electrical engineering and CEO of the Tamil Nadu e-Governance Agency (TNeGA), Santosh Misra, is interviewed about the agency's response to contain the coronavirus pandemic. June 23: Knowledge@Wharton; The Entrepreneur Fund; June 30: Qrius;

UMN alumnus in chemistry who is a professor at Gustavus is interviewed
UMN alumnus in analytical chemistry, who is a Gustavus professor and chromatography expert, Dwight Stoll, Ph.D., is interviewed. June 22:  Gustavus News;

CSE Ph.D. student in chemistry talks about plastic lab waste
Ph.D. student in chemistry Monica Ohnsorg is quoted. June 19: Medium;

UMN research in the great ventilator rush
UMN's team research at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center to develop the Coventor ventilator, and lead researcher Aaron Tucker, are mentioned. June 18: IEEE Spectrum;

Spok appoints CSE mechanical engineering alumnus to its Board of Directors
Alumnus in mechanical engineering Brett Shockley has been appointed the Board of Directors of Spok Holdings, Inc., a global leader in healthcare communications. June 18: Le Lezard; SIP Trunking; TMCnet; Workforce Management; June 22: Market Screener;

CSE professor receives appreciation as one of AGU’s outstanding reviewers of 2019
Professor in earth and environmental sciences Christopher Paola receives recognition by AGU Publications as one of their outstanding reviewers in 2019. June 18: EOS;

CSE researchers' new discovery allows 3-D printing of sensors directly on expanding organs
UMN mechanical engineers and computer scientists have developed a 3D printing technique to print directly on expanding and contracting organs. Professor in mechanical engineering and senior researcher on the study, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. June 17: AZOSensors; Business Mayor; EurekAlert; Health Medicine Network; Mirage News; Nanowerk; Newswise; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; TechXplore; WCCO; June 18: American Inno; Firstpost; IFL Science; Interesting Engineering; Technology; True Viral News; Upnewsinfo; World News Monitor; Yahoo News; June 19: 3D Printing Media Network; June 22: Medical News; June 23: DPA Magazine; Gadget; June 25: Medium; June 29: Omnexus;

Impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on Minnesota's traffic and transit network
Professor in computer science and engineering Shashi Shekhar, and assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering Alireza Khani will present at special webinar held by CTS councils. June 17: Crossroads;

CSE civil engineering student selected to become a 2020 Astronaut Scholar
UMN student pursuing a civil engineering major William Zunker has been selected by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation to become a 2020 Astronaut Scholar. June 16: Verona Press;

UMN COVID-19 ventilator designs released to outside manufacturers for free
UMN released the design requirements for the Coventor ventilator for free. Executive director for Technology Commercialization, Rick Huebsch, is quoted. June 16: Minnesota Daily;

UMN research finds lower humidity may reduce COVID-19 survivability on surfaces
St. Anthony Falls Laboratory research is mentioned. Associate professor Jiarong Hong, and Ph.D. candidate Santosh Kumar Sankar, who are both in mechanical engineering, are quoted. June 16: Minnesota Daily;

United Launch Alliance names CSE alumnus to be Director of Global Commercial Sales
CSE alumnus, who holds an M.S. in mechanical engineering and a B.S. in aerospace engineering, Vernon Thorp, is named Director of Global Commercial Sales at United Launch Alliance. June 16: Press Release Point; Satellite Evolution Group; SpaceRef;

Kronos Bio appoints CSE alumnus as Chief Scientific Officer
UMN alumnus, who earned his Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry, Christopher Dinsmore, is appointed Chief Scientific Officer at Kronos Bio. June 16: Ascensus; Business Wire; Chronicle Journal; Market Screener; Morningstar; myMotherLode; Odessa American; Stock Market; Valdosta Daily Times; Yahoo Finance; (55 duplicate articles)

Science Professional Societies announce 2020-21 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows
UMN Ph.D. student in materials science, Catherine Clark, is one of two people to receive the 2020-2021 Congressional Science and Engineering Fellows. June 15: OSA; Newswise;

U of M ranks 17th in the world among universities granted U.S. patents in 2019
Executive director of UMN Technology Commercialization, Rick Huebsch, is quoted. June 15: WCCO;

Coronavirus: an almanac special
CSE faculty Susan D. Jones discusses the possible origins of COVID-19. June 12: TPT;

Newly observed phenomenon could lead to new quantum devices
UMN Professor in physics and astronomy Martin Greven, who was not involved in the study, is quoted. June 12: MIT News; myScience; Mirage News; June 15: Interesting Engineering; Nanowerk; Phys.org; SpaceDaily; Technology.org; June 18: SciTech Daily;

U of M innovations help develop critical supplies during COVID-19
The technical development coordinator at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, Aaron Tucker, explains how the Coventor ventilator works. June 12: KSTP; June 13: WDIO;

UMN junior’s balloon flight earns state Distinction Award for Science
Associate professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics James Flaten and UMN junior Belinda Neset, who was recently awarded the MN Scholar of Distinction Award for Science, are mentioned. June 12: Laker Pioneer;

UMN students build virtual tour in Minecraft
UMN science and engineering junior Khang Lu started building a scale model of the Twin Cities campus in the fall, along with 10 to 20 other students. June 11: WCCO;

UMN students develop ventilator for coronavirus patients
UMN students' development of an easy to use ventilator called the Coventer, and the lead engineer on the project, Aaron Tucker, are mentioned. June 11: KIMT 3; June 12: KTSP;

CSE alumnus is BASF’s smart scientist: on the hunt for the next big thing
Alumnus in chemistry, and science scout for BASF’s California Research Alliance (CARA), Josh Speros, Ph.D., is featured. June 11: IEyeNews; TheNewsMarket;

ECE stands with Black Lives Matter
Professor in electrical and computer engineering Rhonda Franklin speaks about how to increase diversity in engineering. June 10: UMich;

COVID-19 tracking app gathers data from over 52,000 U.S. neighborhoods
UMN's collaboration SafeDistance, a COVID-19 tracking app, has data from more than 52,000 U.S. neighborhoods and aims to reduce the impact of the pandemic. June 10: Minnesota Daily;

When will PETA stop?
A study by the Institute on the Environment and UMN is mentioned. June 10: Weekly Times (Australia);

CSE alumnus in aeronautical engineering and Heggies Pizza owner, Shawn Dockter
Alumnus in aeronautical engineering Shawn Dockter purchased Heggies Pizza in 2004 with a small group of minority partners. June 10: Road Tips;

UMN alumna in electrical engineering joins new faculty for PNNL-WSU Advanced Grid Institute
Alumna in electrical engineering Noel Schulz, Ph.D., joins Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Washington State University as part of the PNNL-WSU Advanced Grid Institute (AGI). June 9: WSU Insider;

When cancer cells can’t produce their own fat, they import more of it
UMN associate professor in electrical and computer engineering Chad Myers and University of Toronto researchers co-led study investigating how cancer adapts its metabolism. June 8: 7th Space; BrightSurf; Brinkwire; News-Medical Net; Science Codex; June 9: ecancer; Mirage News; Technology Networks; U of T News; June 10: Healthwire; India Education Diary; National Tribune; June 11: Technology Org;

Shedding a new light on 2d materials
Professor of electrical and computer engineering Steven Koester, an expert in 2D materials, is mentioned. June 8: 7th Space; Bioengineer; EurekAlert; Nanowerk; Scienmag; June 9: Azo Materials;

GE: James Tallman, CSE alumnus in mechanical engineering
Alumnus in mechanical engineering James Tallman's work on present and future products at GE is featured. June 8: GE;

Inspire Medical Systems announces CSE alumnus in chemical engineering as Chief Operating Officer 
Alumnus in chemical engineering Phil Ebeling joins Inspire Medical Systems Inc. in the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer. June 8: Benzinga; EIN News; Globe Newswire; Investor Network; Markets Insider; Market Screener; Punxsutawney Spirit; Stock Watch; TeleTrader; Times Record; (14 duplicate articles);

From industrial widgets to hospital goods: COVID-19 forces Minnesota factories to pivot
UMN research is mentioned, and professor in mechanical engineering Chris Hogan is quoted. June 7: StarTribune; MSN; My Bend Broadband; 

CSE alumna in chemical engineering builds agricultural career
Alumna in chemical engineering Erin Davis, who is the director of business operations at Quality Roasting Inc., based in Valders, WI, is interviewed. June 6: AgUpdate; Citizen Tribune; KPVI; Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman; (6 duplicate articles);

To share or not to share – that is the question
Shashi Shekhar, a professor in CSE on the Twin Cities campus and a Center for Transportation Studies scholar, Masonic Cancer Center, is quoted. June 5: Business North;

As pandemic pounds U.S. universities, federal support helps their labs stay afloat
Vice president for research in OVPR Chris Cramer is quoted. June 5: Science Magazine;

Scoot over, stop talking and keep walking: sidewalk etiquette for social distancing
Professor in CFANS and Center for Transportation Studies scholar, Ingrid Schneider, is quoted. June 5: StarTribune; June 11: Seattle Times;

UMN leaders weigh COVID-19 financial strategy outcomes
Professor in chemistry Phil Buhlmann is quoted. June 5: Minnesota Daily;

CSE alumnus in mechanical engineering vies for DFL 27A nomination
Alumnus in mechanical engineering Joe Pacovsky is one of two candidates for the DFL 27Aa House of Representatives who will face off in the August primary. June 5: Albert Lea Tribune;

CSE alumnus in computer science joins Lirio’s BReLL 
Alumnus in computer science Raju Vatsavai, Ph.D., joins Lirio's Behavioral Reinforcement and Learning Lab (BReLL). June 4: AiThority;

Fitbit, NASA get latest FDA emergency authorizations for ventilators
The Coventor device developed by UMN and Boston Scientific is described by the FDA as an emergency resuscitator. June 3: MedTech Dive;

CSE alumnus in chemical engineering announces retirement from dentistry
Alumnus in chemical engineering Dr. Ronald Gardin will retire after 45 years of dental care to his patients in Manistee. June 3: Manistee News;

CSE alumnus in civil engineering joins EnCon United as Director of Preconstruction
Alumnus in civil engineering Kevin O'Connell joins EnCon as director of preconstruction where he will develop and manage business opportunities for the company. June 3: Colorado Real Estate Journal;

More than 1,000 researchers resume work as Twin Cities campus begins to reopen
Associate dean for research and professor in CSE, Joseph Konstan, and a professor in civil and environmental engineering, Tim LaPara, are quoted. June 3: Minnesota Daily;

Open-source release allows manufacturers worldwide to produce the UMN's low-cost ventilator
The design for the Coventor, a low-cost ventilator created by UMN researchers from the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, the College of Science and Engineering, and the Medical School, has been released as open-source. June 2: LiveWire Markets; MDDI; Mass Device;

Tear gas has been controlling crowds for a century. How does it work? Can it cause permanent harm?
Vice president of OVPR and professor in CSE, Christopher Cramer, is quoted. June 2: Philadelphia Inquirer; June 3: Herald-Mail Media; Morning Call; June 8: Baltimore Sun; Orlando Sentinel; New York Daily News; The Morning Call; (29 duplicate articles)

15 ecowatch stories on environmental and racial injustice
Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering Jason Hill is quoted, and his research is mentioned. June 2: EcoWatch; Non Perele;

UMN researchers’ graph could find COVID-19 treatments
Professor in computer science and engineering, George Karypis, and a graduate student, Vasileios Ioannidis, are quoted. June 2: Minnesota Daily;

Class of stellar explosions found to be galactic producers of lithium
American astronomical fellow and professor in physics and astronomy, Charles E. Woodward, co-authors study. June 1: Bright Surf; EurekAlert; Phys Org; Science Codex; ScienceDaily; Scien Mag; Sortiwa; June 2: AirSoc; Nano Werk; Slashdot; Space Daily; June 3: Eurasia Review; Knowridge Science Report; (24 duplicate articles)

CSE alumnus in mechanical engineering Kalpesh Singal
Alumnus in mechanical engineering and a lead model based controls engineer at GE Research, Kalpesh Singal, Ph.D., is featured. June 1: GE;

May 2020

Uponor Innovations: Entrepreneurs Welcome
Uponor Innovations' investment in Upstream Technologies SAFL Baffle, developed out of UMN CSE's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, saves MN taxpayers millions of dollars. May 29: Contractor Magazine

Ironwood aids manufacturing of mechanical ventilator
Ironwood created 25 prototypes of three critical custom components — a plunger, bushing and control arm requested by UMN's Coventor team to create a new mechanical ventilator. May 29: U.S. Tech;

2020 college champion gives back
Blackboard Inc. has donated $2,000 to the YMCA of Greater Twin Cities in honor of Nibir Sarma, a UMN sophomore majoring in chemical engineering, who won $100K on Jeopardy! College Championship. May 28: NBC11

Renowned Epidemiologist Will Lead June 3 COVID-19 Webinar
Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH, a professor in UMN's Technological Leadership Institute who holds many other positions, will discuss the epidemiology of the COVID-19 pandemic during a free noon-time webinar on June 3. May 28: Minnesota Medical Association;

Can an app mitigate the spread of COVID-19
The app SafeDistance was developed in by HealthPartners, the U of M, and Modern Logic. May 28: Mpls St. Paul Magazine;

Northfield's Hospital and Clinics reopening Faribault Clinic
Alumnus in chemistry, biology and U of M's School of Medicine, Dr. David McIntyre, will be a guest on today's (May 28) KDHL AM Minnesota program. May 28: KDHL;  KRFO;

Engineering renovations: revitalizing the U of M's 90-Year-Old Pioneer Hall
The Pioneer Hall renovation project was recognized with a Grand Award in January 2020 by the American Council of Engineering Companies-Minnesota. May 28: Engineering Systems Magazine;

Student, age 74, follows in Einstein's footsteps
Former UMN computer science master student who is currently enrolled in UMN’s Senior Citizen Education Program, Ken Holdeman, plans to share what he has discovered about quantum entanglement so far with arXiv. May 27: Voice of America;

Night songs
Associate director of NASA’s Minnesota Space Grant Consortium and associate professor in aerospace engineering, James Flaten, assisted in developing a choral program using astronomical images. May 27: LivingLutheran;

Appareo completes ventilator order for South Dakota, ready for more
The Appareo device, “Appareo Vita,” is based on a design from the Coventor project, which originated at U of M and Earl E. Bakken Medical Device Center. May 26: Inforum;

Jupiter and Saturn are moving in
U of M's public viewings of the night sky have been curtailed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is mentioned. May 26: Faribault Daily News;

10 things about alumnus in chemical engineering Stephane Bancel you didn't know
Alumnus in chemical engineering Stephane Bancel is CEO of Moderna, a U.S.-based biotech company focused on the potential of messenger RNA. May 23: Money Inc;

A better faster cheaper test for COVID-19
IEEE Fellow Jian-Ping Wang is interviewed about his research team’s innovative tool for combating the spread of the novel coronavirus. May 22: IEEE Spectrum;

Professor Steven Wojtkiewicz Receives Promotion to Professor at Clarkson University
Before coming to Clarkson, Professor Wojtkiewicz held academic appointments at both U of M - TC and the U of So Cal. He has been awarded external research funding from U of M's Center for Transportation Studies. May 22: Clarkson University;

Free OIDA Webinar Series: Customer and Supplier Contracts in Crisis Managing Contracts and Risk
Alumnus in mathematics, CSE Advisory Board Member, OIDA Council Member, and president of LightWave Advisors, John Dexheimer, will moderate IODA webinar series. May 21: PressReleasePoint

Speaking with alumnus in electrical engineering Osman Rashid, Serial Entrepreneur with multiple exits in US
Alumnus in electrical engineering Osman Rashid is interviewed. He is CEO of CONVO, and was co-founder and CEO of Kno (acquired by Intel), and founder of Galxyz. May 21: TechJuice

Advancing asphalt applications: innovation through collaboration
Alummus in civil engineering and VP of business development with Midstate Reclamation and Trucking, Dan Schellhammer, will be a speaker at June 18 webinar about the asphalt industry. May 20: Roads&Bridges

STEM Spotlight: Lee Teng's high-energy and high-passion physics
Lee Teng worked at UMN building a liner proton accelerator around the 1950s. He devised a method to improve the beam intensity, becoming the first person in the field to apply a matrix formulation to alternating gradient focusing systems. May 20: U.S. Department of Energy

Former Hospira Executive Assumes R&D Vice Presidential Role at IRADIMED
Alumnus in electrical engineering Lynn Neuhardt has been appointed Vice President of Research and Development at IRADIMED Corporation. May 20: Medical Product Outsourcing

Lenz receives $10,000 NWTF National Scholarship
National Wild Turkey Federation announced Thomas Lenz as recipient of the 2020 Dr. James Earl Kennamer Academic Scholarship. Lenz plans to attend UMN as an Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering double major. May 19: HuntingLife; HuntingInsider; National Wild Turkey Federation; Outdoor Wire;

The epidemiological model that drove the world to shut down was buggy
CSE alumna Marina Kirkeide is quoted. May 17: American Thinker; Free Republic; Powerline;

Faculty open up about mental health under the COVID-19 pandemic
Professor of chemistry and mental health advocate Lee Penn is quoted. May 17: c&en

CRSI’s Amy Trygestad Promoted to Vice President of Engineering
Alumnus in civil engineering Amy Trygestad, P.E., F.ACI, has been promoted to the position of VP of Engineering at Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI). May 15: Constructionlinks; Exhibit City News; May 18: Park News; May 20: Contractor Supply Magazine

A Minnesota 11-year-old earns associate degree in math
Elliot Tanner is graduating at age 11 with associate's degree in math from Normandale Community College and is already enrolled at UMN to pursue a degree in physics. May 15: Fox 9; KDHL Radio; KRFO Radio; KROC News

Minneapolis-based medical software company, Provation, names new CTO
Alumna in computer science Linda Buan, previously Vice President, Product Develop and Operations at Provation, has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer. May 15: Erie News Now; Investor Network; Market Watch; (10 duplicate articles)

Learning Experience Reports Improve Academic Research Safety
Researchers from the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering & Materials Science contributed to this study. May 14: ACS;

10 Best Colleges To Study Robotics Engineering
The University of Minnesota is listed fourth. May 14: Wonderful Engineering;

2020 40 Under 40: Luke Karels, PE, 36
Luke Karels, who received his M.S. in Infrastructure Systems Engineering Management, in named in this years list for his work at Stanley constituents. May 14: CSE Mag;

Third generation Akkerman takes the reins
Alumnus in civil engineering Justin Akkerman was promoted to president of Akkerman Inc., making him the third-generation president. May 13: Underground Construction Magazine

Cameron takes the reins of operations division
Alumna in civil engineering Tamara Cameron is first female chief of engineers of St. Paul District Corps of Engineers. May 12: United States Army

International team to provide world's first 3D simulations of superluminous supernovae
Ken Chen, formerly as University of Minnesota astrophysics graduate student, is on the team and quoted in the article. May 11: Primeur Mag;

Research suggests vitamin C may help prevent neurodegenerative diseases
New research at the University suggests new uses for Vitamin C—Dept. of Mathematic facult Anuraag Bukkuri is quoted. May 11: Life Extension;

A Gown for U: University of Minnesota students saved local hospitals from running out of PPE
A small group of students from the University of Minnesota's Bioemedical Engineering program just invented a new Class 1 medical device and got it into production. It took them two weeks. May 10: Star Tribune; May 14: KDHL Radio; Yahoo News;

Despite Statewide Efforts, MN Nurses Say They're Still Short Equipment To Protect Themselves From Coronavirus
M Health Fairview debuted a dozen phone-booth-like testing areas with the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering, in effort to help combat COVID-19. May 9: Grand Forks Herald; Jamestown Sun; Post Bulletin; May 11: Pioneer Press; Century Link; MSN Canada; June 7: APSF; Star Tribune; (10 duplicate articles)

Engineering natural selection in microbes has implications for biofuel production, addressing antibiotic resistance
Professor in the BioTechnology Institute, Michael Travisano, is quoted. Professor in biochemistry Romas Kazlauskas and postdoctoral fellow Xiao Yi, both also affiliated with BTI are mentioned. May 8: Phys Org; Technology Org; May 11: Portal Macaúba;

Fueled by $500 million in federal cash, Moderna races to make 1 billion doses of an unproven cure
UMN alumnus (MS in chemical engineering from UMN and MBA from Harvard Business School) and Moderna's billionaire CEO, Stéphane Bancel, is quoted. He has secured huge grants on the promise of a new class of mRNA vaccines. May 8: Forbes; Internewscast

Data-driven science is the only way to beat COVID-19
University of Minnesota biomedical engineer, Jonathan N. Sachs, writes this op-ed. May 7: The Hill; MSN Canada

U of M team invents new way to protect healthcare workers treating COVID-19 patients
U of M researchers have created a new design for a patient isolation unit. The ventilator box helps to protect healthcare workers while treating patients with respiratory issues. May 6: KMSP

M Health Fairview creates COVID-19 testing booths to help conserve PPE
The glass testing booth that saves critical supplies of personal protective equipment (PPE) was built in partnership with U of M's College of Science and Engineering. May 6: CBS Minnesota; KSTP; May 7: Bring Me The News; KARE11; Pioneer Press; May 8: Glonaabotnews; May 15: Chisago County Press

Webinar: Innovative technologies for PFAS destruction in investigation derived wastes
U of M alumnus in civil engineering and associate professor of chemical engineering at U of Illinois at Chicago, Dr. Brian P. Chaplin, will be a speaker at May 7 webinar on PFAS destruction. May 6: Environmental News Bits

Minnesota environmental projects in limbo over funding dispute
Professor in chemistry and fellow in the Institute on the Environment Lee Penn's comments are mentioned. May 5: AP News

Minnovators: The  U of M Coventor
U of M research developing the Coventor is mentioned. Dr. Stephen Richardson, a fellow in the U of M Medical School is interviewed. May 5: WCCO

Covering coronavirus: can we pass the test?
Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, and Professor in CSE's Technological Leadership Institute, Michael T. Osterholm, will be a panelist on May 13th webinar. May 5: Center for Health Journalism

FORRward: A weekly read for tech and marketing execs - Innovation produces ventilator alternative to combat COVID-19 complications
United Health Group in collaboration with Boston Scientific, Earl E. Bakken Medical Device Center, Medtronic, and UMN ideated and crafted the Coventer, a ventilator alternative. May 4: Forrester

UMN Ph.D. candidate, formerly a Wilton High School graduate, makes novel discovery in chemistry
UMN Ph.D. candidate in organic chemistry with an M.S. in chemistry, George F. (Ted) Riegel, made a groundbreaking discovery and was recently published in JOC (The Journal of Organic Chemistry). May 4: Connecticut Patch

Cummins and Dupont partner to use filter technology to supply critical material for N95 respirator masks
Cummins donated media were assembled by teams from UMN’s Institute for Engineering in Medicine, Medical School, College of Design, College of Science and Engineering and the Centre for Filtration Research Consortium (CFR). May 4: Mining Safety; May 7: Capital Equipment News

U of M researchers aim to create new therapies for therapeutic leukemia
U of M research is featured and professor of biomedical engineering James Odde is quoted. May 4: Minnesota Daily

The 10 strangest trades in MLB history
One class away from graduating with a degree in engineering from U of M, Kerry Ligtenberg was signed to the Braves in 1996. May 2: MLB; May 5: Talking Chop

UMN develops new method to recycle polyurethanes
Research at UMN's Center for Sustainable Polymers that found a better way to recycle polyurethanes is mentioned. Director of Center for Sustainable Polymers and professor of chemistry, Marc Hillmyer, is quoted. May 1: Bioplastic News; Mirage News; May 4: Industrial Media; K Trade Fair; Technology; May 5: National Science Foundation; May 7: Bio-based News; Omnexus

In quest for vaccine, US makes 'big bet' on company with unproven technology
Alumnus, M.S. in chemical engineering from UMN and MBA from Harvard Business School, and CEO of Moderna Inc., Stéphane Bancel, is quoted. On March 3, the FDA green-lit Moderna’s product for trial, making it the first candidate to advance to the first phase of a clinical study. May 1: ATT; Billings Gazette; DNYUZ; CNN; CNN International; CNN US; RODEXO; Times of NW Indiana; Tucson; (56 duplicate articles)

April 2020

DSM Honors honors Professor Marc Hillmyer with the 2020 Bright Science Award in materials sciences
Professor of chemistry Marc Hillmyer has been awarded the Royal DSM 2020 Bright Science Award in materials sciences for the scientific breadth and depth of his work and its advancement of bio-based and circular materials. April 30: Chemicals Knowledge Hub

As Coronavirus Spreads Globally, These Researchers Are Designing Ventilators That Cost Less Than $1,000
U of M research that designed a $1,000 ventilator called the Coventor is mentioned. A deal has been with Boston Scientific to produce an FDA-approved machine. April 30: Forbes

On This Day in Math - April 30
Charles Howard Hinton​ (born in 1853) died April 30, 1907, was a British mathematician who worked as an assistant professor until 1900 at the U of M. He designed a gunpowder-powered baseball pitching machine. April 30: Pat'sBlog

TKDA's Craig Bursch Named ASCE Fellow
Alumnus in civil engineering Craig Bursch was elected as a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). Among his most memorable projects is the Swenson Civil Engineering Building at UMD. April 30: Engineered Systems

Five U of M faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences
CSE's professor of chemistry Laura Gagliardi and professor of earth and environmental sciences Marc M. Hirschmann are two of five U of M faculty elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. April 29: PressReleasePoint

In fast warming Minnesota, scientists are trying to plant forests for the future
Director of Center for Forest Ecology in CFANS and fellow at Institute on the Environment (IonE), Lee Frelich; a researcher in CFANS, Artur Stefanski; and professor in CFANS and resident fellow at IonE, Peter Reich, are quoted. U of M research is mentioned. April 29: MSN; Washington Post

U of M airborne droplets researcher could answer questions about potential coronavirus air transmission
Associate professor in mechanical engineering Dr. Jiarong Hong is quoted. He is researching how aerosols spread through the air through speaking and breathing. April 29: KARE11

Cold plasma technology may inactivate PRRS virus
U of M researchers in CVM and CSE have published a research study in the journal Plasma Processes & Polymers demonstrating cold plasma technology might control spread of respiratory viruses in the air. April 29: Feedstuffs

May's full moon will be another big, bright supermoon - on the 7th
U of M's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. April 29: Brainerd Dispatch; Pine and Lakes Echo Journal

U of M issues RFP for $100M chemistry lab expansion
U of M has begun search for construction manager to spearhead project to renovate Fraser Hall for chemistry program. April 29: Finance&Commerce; Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; OneNewsPage

Soundly: a mobile game app that helps reduce snoring
U of M's Sleep Centers and the Medical Devices Center researchers demonstrated ability to reduce snoring using smartphone game Soundly. April 29: Mommy Bloggers Phillipines

New recycling method could make polyurethane recyclable
U of M and Northwestern U research on recycling polyurethane foam waste is mentioned. April 29: 7thSpace; ACS; Bioengineer.org; BrightSurf; EurekAlert; Forbes; News Wise; ScienceCodex; Scienmag; April 30: AZOMaterials; MyScience; Press Release Point; Sortiwa

Upcycling spongy plastic foams from shoes, mattresses and insulation
Associate professor of chemical engineering and materials science Christopher Ellison co-led research on recycling polyurethane foam waste. April 29: 7thSpace; Bioengineer.org; EurekAlert; Mirage News; Phys.Org; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; The Pakistan Post

Funding U of M is key to crisis and state's future
Development of chemistry teaching laboratory for undergraduate students is mentioned. April 28: StarTribune

UMN, M Health Fairview Develop Protective Device For Health Care Workers Against COVID-19 Exposure
UMN researchers develop protective ventilator box. Professor of mechanical engineering Chris Hogan is quoted. April 28: CBS Minnesota; PressReleasePoint; Up News Info; April 29: KSTP; April 30: WCCO

U of M Professors' Design Adds Layer of Protection for Health Care Workers from COVID-19 Patients
Drs. Kumar Belani and Gwenyth Fischer worked to develop ventilator box surrounds a patient's face to prevent spreading the coronavirus in hospitals. April 28: MSP Mag

High school senior creates sense of normalcy for classmates
Centennial High School senior Tiffany Nguyen plans to major in chemistry/pre-pharmacy at UMN. She started Instagram account to help seniors stay connected. April 28: PressPubs

Tessa Burrows: engineering all star
Utah State College of Engineering all-star Tessa Burrows will start her Ph.D. in biomedical engineering at UMN in the fall. April 28: Area-Info; The Utah Satesman

National Academy of Sciences
Professor of earth and environmental sciences Marc M. Hirschmann is mentioned. April 28: Antpedia

U of M acquires swing space
The swing space, located at 2829 University Ave. SE, will accommodate future developments, including a planned $100 million Chemistry Teaching Facility. The chemistry project includes additions and renovations to Fraser Hall. April 27: Finance & Commerce

Uponor Innovations: Entrepreneurs welcome
Uponor's successful investment in Upstream Technologies SAFL Baffle, developed out of UMN CSE's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, is mentioned. April 27: Mechanical Hub

From NERSC: World’s First 3D Simulations Reveal the Physics of Superluminous Supernovae
UMN physics alumnus Ken Chen is lead author of research paper. April 27: Science Springs

How UnitedHealth Group and a team of expert partners developed a ventilator in 30 days
The new “coventor” initially designed by researchers at the UMN Medical Center and the Earl E. Bakken Medical Device Center is mentioned. April 27: FierceHealthcare

Research experiences at UCM, faculty support, pays off for university chemistry students
After completing a bachelor’s degrees in chemistry at UCM in May, Jodi Pedersen is headed to UMN to pursue doctoral study in chemistry this fall. April 27: University of Central Missouri

Academic All-State 2020
Iowa Academic All-State 2020 planning to major in biomedical engineering at UMN, Danielle Lundtvedt, is interviewed. April 27: Des Moines Register

Coventor update: Deploying 3,000 emergency ventilator devices
UMN Medical School and Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center are mentioned. April 25: Today's Medical Developments; April 27: Today's Medical Developments; April 28: Today's Medical Developments

UMN alumnus Ken Gelting, PE, named HRP Associates senior project manager
Alumnus in civil engineering Ken Gelting, PE, is named HRP Associates senior project manager. April 25: Saratogian

UMN MnRI scientists to build automated robotics system for sanitation and disinfection
In a project led by CSE and Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) personnel, the DISTROY Robotics system will be capable of remotely sanitizing and disinfecting commercial environments, such as airplanes, ships, rail, hospitals and more. April 24: UMN MnRI

With MnRI assistance, UMN Robotics student group to develop a robot that administers medical care
Members of the UMN Robotics Student group, led by Amalia Schwartzwald, have started to develop a robot capable of operating in ER, checking for fever or a cough, and much more. The Minnesota Robotics Institute is actively supporting this group by providing supplies and financial support. April 24: UMN MnRI

Boston Scientific: FDA grants emergency authorization to use Coventor
FDA authorizes the low-cost ventilator Coventor developed and designed by UMN researchers. UMN Medical School and Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center are mentioned. April 24: Boston Scientific; MarketScreener

Do DIY Masks Help Stop Coronavirus?
Comments by Director of the Center for Filtration Research and Regents Professor of Mechanical Engineering, David Pui, are included. April 24: Wall Street Journal

Are you ready for sub-23 nm?
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering Francisco Romay, Ph.D., will be a co-presenter at webinar on upcoming particulate number regulations for sub-23nm. April 24: Press Release Point

U of M researchers to study whether coronavirus could get into drinking water?
U of M research is featured. Professor of civil, environmental, and geo-engineering Timothy LaPara, is quoted. Professor of civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Raymond Hozalski, is mentioned. April 23: MPRNews

UnitedHealth Group, Boston Scientific, Medtronic and the University of Minnesota Work to Deploy 3,000 Emergency Ventilator Alternative Devices
UMN Medical School and Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center are mentioned. Stephen Richardson, M.D., is quoted. April 23: Business Wire; GuruFocus; Market Screener; Morningstar; Northwest Georgia News; Poteau Daily News; Stock Markets-Financial Content; StreetInsider; Yahoo Finanzas; Yahoo Finance UK; 107.7 FM; April 24: Becker's Hospital Review; DOTmed; HealthcareFinanceNews;(140 duplicate articles)

Why are medical ventilators so hard to replace?
Lab supervisor at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, Aaron Tucker, is quoted. April 23: Medical Design and Outsourcing

CCEFP Summit Delayed
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) Summit scheduled for May 19-21 is now postponed until September 22-24, at UMN. April 23: Engineering360

Bright winter stars begin to disappear in May
Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and Bell Museum are mentioned. April 23: Faribault Daily News

U of M libraries expand reach during COVID-19
A junior studying physics, astrophysics, and computer science and UMN Libraries’ Peer Research Consultant (PRC), Jessica Ni, is mentioned. April 23: Press Release Point

Concordia oversees drone-building challenge funded by MnSGC
Concordia students serve as tech advisors for Minnesota Space Grant Consortium (MnSGC) Intercollegiate Quadcopter Challenge led from Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics Department at UMN. April 23: Concordia College

Diamond microscope reveals slow creep of earth's ancient crust
Associate professor of earth and environmental sciences Joshua Feinberg is quoted. April 23: EIN News; PrimeTimes; Science Magazine; vaaju

U of M researchers develop new portable coronavirus testing lab
The team developing the device is led by Jian-Ping Wang, a professor in the department of electrical and computer engineering, and Maxim Cheeran, a professor in the department of veterinary population medicine. April 22: KSTP

World’s First 3D Simulations Reveal the Physics of Superluminous Supernovae
UMN physics alumnus Ken Chen is lead author of research paper. April 22: HPC Wire

Y100 Troop Salute: honors UMN aerospace engineering alumnus
The Y100 morning show salutes UMN aerospace engineering alumnus Lieutenant Garrett Bennett. April 22: Wncy

University of Minnesota OK's tuition freeze for most students
Three master's programs in the College of Science and Engineering are excluded from the freeze. April 22: KARE-TV; KFGO FM; KROC FM; Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; (24 duplicate articles)

Rethinking our footprint: Local residents, groups strive to balance society and the environment
Director of the Center for Forest Ecology in CFANS and fellow at the Institute on the Environment, Lee Felich, is quoted. April 22: SWNewsMedia

On major Earth Day milestone, much of planet is on lockdown
Director of the Institute on the Environment, is quoted Jessica Hellmann is quoted. April 21: StarTribune

Formulating new environmentally-friendly plastics
Professor of chemistry Marc Hillmyer and a team at Center for Sustainable Polymers research ways to change how plastics are made and unmade. April 21: NASA Tech Briefs

Stars: 2020 Judges
UMN alumna in physics and french and state climatologist for South Dakota State University Extension, Laura French, is mentioned. April 21: Aberdeen News; Search & News; April 23: Aberdeen News

DeviceTalks Weekly: Ep.6 – Coventor ventilator, COVID-19, Q1 earnings and MassDevice’s Medtech 100 Index
Lab supervisor of Earl E. Bakken Medical Device Center, Aaron Tucker, will discuss recently approved Coventor ventilator, which will be manufactured at-cost by Boston Scientific. April 20: Mass Device; Medical Design & Outsourcing

New UMN class to offer COVID-19 historical context
The course is a collaboration between several professors within the History of Science, Technology and Medicine program. April 20: Minnesota Daily

UMN researchers aim to create thousands of new masks for COVID-19
Director of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine and professor of mechanical engineering, John Bischof, is quoted. April 20: Minnesota Daily

Op-Ed: COVID-19 is not your great-grandfather’s flu. Comparisons with 1918 are overblown
Professor of history of science and technology Susan Jones co-authors article: April 19: LATimes

A (first) Conversation with Adam Frank
Former UMN professor of astronomy and physics Adam Frank, currently professor of astrophysics at U of Rochester, is interviewed. April 19: Blog Talk Radio

Doctors Call for More Emergency Ventilators Amid Coronavirus
UMN ventilator design is mentioned. April 17: US News

Jeopardy! UMN sophomore Nibir Sarma wins $100K College Championship
Sophomore chemical engineering major Nibir Sarma wins the $100K on Jeopardy! College Championship. April 17: AP; Bemidji Pioneer; Duluth News Tribune; FCCNN; Fox News; Grand Forks Herald; InForum; Kare11; KSTP; MPRNews; MSN Canada; People; Pioneer Press; Star Tribune; SW News Media; Vox; West Central Tribune; USA Today; WCCO; Yahoo! New Zealand; April 21: The Telegraph India; May 10: TVN;

Minnesota researchers, cities seek cleaner ways to treat wastewater
UMN research is mentioned and professor of civil, environmental, and geo-engineering Paige Novak is quoted. April 16: Star Tribune

Sierra Wireless Reaches Agreement With Lion Point Capital, Adds Two New Independent Directors to Board of Directors
Jim Anderson, an alumnus of the UMN's electrical engineering program, joined the company's board of directors. April 16: ABC 10; Nasdaq Online; April 17: BCTechnology; (150 duplicate articles)

Discovery May Further Advance Use Of Ultra-Thin Zeolite Nanosheets
International research team led by UMN Associate Professor CEMS K. Andre Mkhoyan and John Hopkins Professor Emeritus Michael Tsapatsis made a discovery that could further advance the use of ultra-thin zeolite nanosheets. April 16: Virginia Engineer

Coronavirus, meet the University of Minnesota's Coventor ventilator
FDA authorizes the low-cost ventilator Coventor developed and designed by UMN researchers. Dr. Richardson Stephen Richardson and Aaron Tucker, a lab supervisor, at MDC are quoted. CSE is mentioned. April 15: ArmstrongMyWire; CenturyLInk; GVTC; MSN; Pioneer Press; Search & News; Sudden Link; Fox9; KSTP; James Town Sun; La Crosse Tribune; Mass Device; MSN Canada; Pineandlakes Echo Journal; Press Release Point; Star Tribune; St. Louis Post Dispatch; Tech Crunch; Tech Times; Washington Post; April 16: Star Tribune; Brinkswire; Twin Cities Business; April 22: GMToday; (110 duplicate articles)

UMN graduate student and St. Olaf alumna, Gretchen Burke, awarded NSF Graduate Research Fellowship
First-year graduate student pursuing a Ph.D. in chemistry Gretchen Burke is awarded National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate Research Fellowship. April 15: St. Olaf College

UMN sophomore Nibir Sarma advances to the Jeopardy! College Championship Finals
Sophomore chemical engineering major Nibir Sarma won his round Tuesday, April 14, and is headed to the Jeopardy! Finals on Thursday and Friday on KARE 11 at 4:30 p.m. April 14: Pioneer Press; Hometown Source

UMN alumnus in chemical engineering awarded 2020 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and MIT PhD student in chemical engineering Anthony Tabet is awarded the 2020 Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowships for New Americans. April 14: USA News Hub; MIT News; April 18: India News

University of Minnesota design new mask alternative to N95
Professor in mechanical engineering John Bischof is quoted. Experts from College of Medicine, College of Design, and College of Science and Engineering create a prototype of the new mask. April 13: KSTP

UTA computer scientist developing topological methods for robotic perception
A research assistant at UMN’s Center for Distributed Robotics from 2012-18 and currently assistant professor of computer science and engineering at UTX at Arlington, William Beksi, is investigating 3D point cloud data. April 13: EurekAlert; April 14: Bioengineering; Mirage News; Phys.org; 7thSpace; ScienMag

Researchers Discover Larger Nanoparticle Environmental Impact than Previously Thought
Lead study author and associate professor of chemistry Erin Carlson is quoted. April: 13: Labcompare

UMN sophomore Nibir Sarma joins the Jeopardy! College Championship Semifinals
Sophomore chemical engineering major Nibir Sarma competes for $100K on Jeopardy! College Championship Semifinals to air Tuesday, April 14, locally at 4:30 p.m. on KARE11. April 13: Jeopardy.com

Donald Moritz Presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award by Marquis Who's Who
Alumnus in mechanical engineering Donald Moritz is presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. April 13: 24-7PressRelease

Students, faculty respond to summer classes moving online
Professor of earth and environmental sciences professor Justin Revenaugh is quoted. April 12: Minnesota Daily

Brothers help in fight against COVID-19
Alumnus in electrical engineering and senior staff electrical engineer at Respironics, Mike Lindberg, designed the electrical system for the new respirator, the model VX850. April 12: Faribault County Register

EPRC student scoop: unstoppable engineer, Qian Zhang
UMN alumna in electrical engineering Qian Zhang is featured. April 11: College of Engineering News, Iowa State University

Podcast: the chemist who helped save Apollo 13
Alumnus in physics Gerald (Jerry) Elverum, who worked as a chemist at JPL and developed the pintle injector rocket engine, is interviewed. April 10: c&en

Is this telescope-on-a-plane worth its pricetag?
Professor of physics and astronomy Charles Woodward is quoted. April 10: Nature; April 15: Scientific American

University administration invokes hiring freeze, other financial measures
Professor of chemistry and Faculty Consultative Committee Vice Chair Phil Buhlmann is quoted. April 9: Minnesota Daily

University sophomore Nibir Sarma to take on Jeopardy!
Sophomore chemical engineering major Nibir Sarma competes for $100K on Jeopardy! College Championship on April 10 on NBC. April 9: Minnesota Daily; MSN; PressFrom; Daily Republic

Meet Dr. Susan Seestrom 
Alumna in physics Dr. Susan Seestrom is a U.S. Department of Energy’s woman who made history “firsts" as the first woman to head the Physics Division and the Weapons Physics Directorate at Los Alamos National Laboratory. April 9: Energy.gov

A vacuum shop owner is making thousands of masks for nursing homes, showing the importance of enterprise during crisis
Director of UMN’s Institute for Engineering in Medicine John Bischof's research team will test vacuum bag masks developed by Trevor Hanson, owner of AB Vacuum Center. April 9: FEE; FreedomBunker; Before It's News

Smartphone apps could help trace spread of coronavirus - if we're ready to give up some privacy
McKnight Distinguished Professor of Computer Science and Engineering Shashi Shekhar is interviewed. April 9: Pioneer Press

GA manufacturers pivot to coronavirus relief
The avionics firm Appareo pledged to manufacture electronic breathing devices based design spearheaded by UMN and Earle E. Bakken Medical Devices Center. April 8: AOPA

Minnesota National Guard activated to combat flooding [and other news]
Dr. Steve Richardson and teams within the Medical School and the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center are now looking to address shortages with a simple ventilation machine. April 8: MinnPost

'Don't try this at home': U alum creates 'dangerous art'
Engineering alumnus Miles Carlson uses a ripped apart microwave oven with jumper cables to create etchings in wood. April 8: Minnesota Daily

Hundreds of University researchers donate personal protection equipment from research labs
The University has collected tens of thousands of pairs of gloves and hundreds of N95 masks from researcher donations. April 7: Minnesota Daily

UMN doctor, medical devices center create new ventilator to help pandemic response
Dr. Steve Richardson and teams in Medical School and Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center address shortages with a simple ventilation machine. April 7: Minnesota Daily

Technical design in time of need: engineers and scientists at work
Aaron Tucker, a Lab Supervisor/Technical Development Coordinator at the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, is interviewed about the development of a low cost, fast turnaround medical ventilator. April 7: Medium

Colleges and universities work to protect COVID-19 patients
UMN engineering and anesthesiology students and faculty created the Coventor, a ventilator based around a mechanical actuator that will operate the artificial manual breathing unit bags found in most hospital rooms. April 7: Engineering

Thomas M. Coughlin, Ph.D., presented with the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award
Alumnus in physics and electrical engineering Thomas M. Coughlin receives from Marquis Who’s Who the Albert Nelson Marquis Lifetime Achievement Award. April 6: 24-7PressRelease

Foxconn Technology Group to begin producing ventilators in Wisconsin in 4-6 weeks, Medtronic CEO says
UMN physician teams with a biomedical engineer to build a cereal-box-sized ventilator. April 6: Milwaukee Business Journal

Coronavirus in Minnesota: U of M research team develops respirator mask prototypes
U of M research and professor of mechanical engineering David Pui at the Center For Filtration Research Consortium are mentioned. April 6: WCCO

U of M research team designs respirator mask prototypes as possible alternative to N95 respirators
Research team facilitator and Director of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine, John Bischof, is quoted, and research by professor of mechanical engineering David Pui and his team is mentioned. April 6: KSTP

U of M Twin Cities designs respirator mask prototypes from filter technology
Research team facilitator and Director of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine, John Bischof, is quoted, and research by professor of mechanical engineering David Pui and his team is mentioned. April 6: Press Release Point; myScience International

Cummins and DuPont partner to use filter technology to supply critical material for N95 Respirator Masks
UMN's Institute for Engineering in Medicine; Medical School; College of Design; College of Science and Engineering; and Center for Filtration Research Consortium (CFR) join teams to address the projected shortage of critical PPE. April 6: The Street; Le Lezard; TMCnet; Business Wire; Spoke Online; Barchart; April 8: Bulk Transporter; April 29: Farmers Review Africa; (85 duplicate articles)

How do you study microfibers? Get creative
Doctoral student in environmental chemistry Mary Kosuth has developed her own microfiber data sets by studying beer and sea salt sold in grocery stores. April 6: Africans Live; DNYUZ; InterNewsCast; Newsrust; News4me; New York Times; Pulse.gh; Pulse.ng; USA News Hub

Latest on COVID-19 in MN: back to work and school, at home
UMN medical researchers and engineering and design experts have teamed up to create masks, ventilators. April 6: MPR News

April 5 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll increases to 29; state releases list of affected long-term care facilities
UMN medical researchers and engineering and design experts have teamed up to create masks, ventilators. April 5: MPR News

April 4 update on COVID-19 in MN: Death toll increases to 24; state releases list of affected long-term care facilities
UMN medical researchers and engineering and design experts have teamed up to create masks, ventilators. April 4: MPR News

Minnesotans adjust to new way of life: wearing face masks in public
Alumna in apparel design and medical device innovation creates her own design for face masks after consulting with experts, including engineers, physicians and material scientists. April 4: StarTribune

District 27A candidate focused on improving area economy
Alumnus in mechanical engineering Joe Pacovsky announced he was running for the seat at the Freeborn County DFL caucus in February. April 3: Albert Lea Tribune

Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel becomes a billionaire as stocks jump on coronavirus vaccine news
Alumnus in engineering and Moderna CEO Stéphane Bancel becomes a billionaire as his company's stock jumps on news that it expected to begin phase 2 human trials for its COVID-19 vaccine. April 3: Forbes; April 13: Celebrity Net Worth; InterNewsCast; Tips Clear; April 15: Business Insider US; Business Insider India; April 16: PulseLive

Medtech in a Minute: Abbott's COVID test, pay cuts at Boston Sci, and more
Boston Scientific is working with the University of Minnesota Bakken Medical Device Center and industry collaborators to bring a ventilator alternative to market. April 3: MDDI

More companies may make Medtronic ventilators; Boston Sci backs U of M model
U of M physician teams with biomedical engineer to build a cereal-box-sized ventilator that costs just $150. April 3: Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal

U of M designers build prototypes to fill the urgent need for masks, ventilators
Scientists from 3M advise the UMN’s team of medical school researchers, staff from the College of Science and Engineering and the Department of Design, Housing and Apparel to create masks that health care workers can use in a pinch. Director of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine and professor of Mechanical Engineering, John Bischof, is quoted. April 3: MPR; Norfield News; April 5: Post Bulletin

Boston Scientific provides update on COVID-19 impact and response efforts
Boston Scientific Corp is working with UMN's Bakken Medical Device Center and industry collaborators to bring a ventilator alternative to market. April 2: Finanzen; Markets Insider; PR Newswire; Benzinga; Market Sreener; StreetInsider; Ariva; WFMZ; Finanzen; BioSpace; (43 duplicate articles)

Coronavirus update: 962,977 global cases, 49,180 deaths
Boston Scientific Corp is working with UMN's Bakken Medical Device Center and industry collaborators to bring a ventilator alternative to market. April 2: Market Watch; Safety Voice of the Highway

Boston Scientific sees Q1 revenues flat to up slightly as coronavirus delays elective procedures 
Boston Scientific Corp is working with UMN's Bakken Medical Device Center and industry collaborators to bring a ventilator alternative to market. April 2: MarketWatch; MorningStar

Boston Scientific to significantly cut salaries of CEO, Directors 
Boston Scientific Corp is working with UMN's Bakken Medical Device Center and industry collaborators to bring a ventilator alternative to market. April 2: Nasdaq; FinanzNachriten; RTTNews; FNTalk

Boston Scientific cuts pay and reduces revenue guidance 
Boston Scientific Corp is working with UMN's Bakken Medical Device Center and industry collaborators to bring a ventilator alternative to market. April 2: MDDIOnline

Boston Scientific temporarily reducing some work schedules, cutting executive pay 
Boston Scientific Corp is working with UMN's Bakken Medical Device Center and industry collaborators to bring a ventilator alternative to market and working to develop a reusable personal respirator. April 2: WBJournal

UMN's Nibir Sarma's future on Jeopardy! will be revealed Friday, April 10
UMN sophomore majoring in chemical engineering and minoring in computer science and math Nibir Sarma will be featured in the quarterfinals of the Jeopardy! College Championship to be aired April 10 on KARE11. April 2: Hometown Source

MDH: Wearing homemade facemasks in public "Not a bad idea"
Professor of electrical and computer engineering Rhonda Franklin is studying the effectiveness of homemade masks for UMN's Institute for Engineering in Medicine. April 2: KARE11

Catalytic resonance theory poised to tackle industry's selectivity issues
Research by professor of chemical engineering and materials science Paul Dauenhauer and his colleagues is mentioned. Professor Dauenhauer is quoted. April 2: Chemistry World

Climate crisis takes the back burner in global pandemic
Director of the Institute on the Environment Jessica Hellman is quoted. April 1: StarTribune

Nanaimo air compressor business helps manufacture parts for COVID-19 fight
Nanaimo has provided parts to UMN for developing a makeshift ventilator. Dr. Stephen Richardson, anesthesiology fellow, and UMN's medical device center - part of the College of Science and Engineering - are mentioned. April 1: Nanaimo News Bulliten; BC Local News

Fighting for a just COVID-19 response
Professor bioproducts and biosystems engineering Jason Hill is quoted, and his research is mentioned. April 1: Common Dreams; April 3: EHN; April 5: EcoWatch

Gloria Becker Lubkin
UMN's Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI) and the Gloria Becker Lubkin Chair in Theoretical Physics are mentioned. April 1: Physics Today

UMN professor gets gifts from former student in China: face masks to battle coronavirus
Regents professor of chemical engineering and materials science Frank Bates received 2,000 civil disposal masks from former student Dr. J. Zhang. Bates took them to the UMN Hospitals and Clinics drop site. March 31: Pioneer Press; April 1: Wind Stream; Search & News; (4 duplicate articles)

March 2020

UMN professor gets gifts from former student in China: face masks to battle coronavirus
Regents professor of chemical engineering and materials science Frank Bates received 2,000 civil disposal masks from former student Dr. J. Zhang. Bates took them to the UMN Hospitals and Clinics drop site. March 31: Pioneer Press

Breakthrough study on molecular interactions
UMN biomedical engineering research is mentioned and associate professor in biomedical engineering Casim Sarkar is quoted. March 31: Beta Droid

CSE group looks to improve diversity, inclusivity in STEM
CSE Diversity and Inclusivity Alliance is mentioned, and professor in chemistry Edgar Arriaga, associate professor in earth and environmental sciences Cara Santelli, and professor in earth and environmental sciences Dario Bilardello are quoted. March 28: Minnesota Daily

Recreating Randolph College's beloved SciFest
UMN Taylor Distinguished Professor of Physics James Kakalios would have been keynote speaker at 2020 SciFi event now rescheduled to 2021 due to threat of the novel coronavirus pandemic. March 28: NewsAdvance

UMN Alumnus Brian Tande named dean of UND College of Engineering and Mines
UMN chemistry and chemical engineering alumnus Brian Tande named dean of UND College of Engineering and Mines. March 26: Grand Forks Herald

Entertainment during coronavirus: how do you overcome entertainment paralysis?
Department of computer science and engineering research that developed the website Movielens is mentioned. March 26: Australia Broadcasting Corp, ABC News

Graduate student researchers see major changes under COVID-19
Several CSE graduate students, including Kriti Agarwal and Tae Joon Byun, talk about how COVID-19 prevention measures are affecting research. March 25: Minnesota Daily

Infectious disease expert: coronavirus will overwhelm U.S. healthcare system
Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and Professor in CSE's Technological Leadership Institute Michael T. Osterholm is quoted. March 25: MSNBC; Fergus Falls Journal; Stat News

These are the 6 ways the coronavirus pandemic could end
Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and Professor in CSE's Technological Leadership Institute Michael T. Osterholm is quoted. March 24: The Hill

SEH Names Benita Crow To Lead Operations In Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota & Nebraska
Crow holds a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering, both from the University of Minnesota. March 22: Midwest Flyer

University of Minnesota is going 'full-on MacGyver' against COVID-19
Dr. Stephen Richardson, with the help of UMN mechanical engineers and the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, developed a makeshift ventilator from spare parts; reducing costs and offering an alternative while ventilators are in short supply. March 21: Star Tribune, WCCO; March 22: Kare11; March 23: Inforum; March 24: Mass Device; March 25: KSTP; #WhyMFG; March 26: Pioneer Press; March 31: Inforum; MIT Technology Review; Fierce Electronics;

CHAS presents 2020 awards
Professor in chemical engineering and materials science Mahesh K. Mahanthappa will receive the Laboratory Safety Institute Graduate Research Faculty Safety Award. March 21: c&en

Do urban speed limit reductions improve air quality?
Associate professor in mechanical engineering William Northrop is quoted. March 20: Energynews.us

DSM honors US professor for biopolymer work
Professor in chemistry Marc Hillmyer has received Royal DSM's 2020 Bright Science Award in material science. March 18: Agro&Chemie; Dyes & Chemical Market; PressReleaseFinder; March 19: Global Print Monitor; MarketScreener; Polymer Update; Sustainable Plastics; WebWire; March 20: Plastics News; Textile Value Chain; March 21: Textile Future; March 23: Bioplastics Mag; Chemical Processing; Plas.TV; PlastInfo

Professor Ramesh Harjani Conferred BITS Pilani Distinguised Alumnus Award
Professor in electrical and computer engineering Ramesh Harjani was awarded on March 12, 2020.  March 19: Open PR

Blood-brain barrier: more than just a barrier
UMN chemistry alumna and associate professor at Syracuse University Dr. Shikha Nangia studies the blood-brain barrier. March 18: Scientia

Eden Prairie engineering firm EVS chased the sun to a bright future
Alumnus in aeronautical and civil engineering and a founder and owner of EVS, Dennis Kim, is interviewed: March 15: StarTribune

'Ancient Caves' shows off Science Museum's new movie technology
Regents professor in earth and environmental sciences Larry Edwards is quoted. March 13: StarTribune

Viral podcast talks Corona pandemic
Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and Professor in CSE's Technological Leadership Institute Michael T. Osterholm is interviewed. March 10: BroBible; March 12: Bay93.9; 2ST; 95.5KROCK; 7BU; East Coast Radio; 981PowerFM; March 18: PJMedia; March 24: Ya Libnan; (24 duplicate articles) 

IRADIMED CORPORATION announces the appointment of Lynn Neuhardt as VP of R&D
Alumnus in electrical engineering Lynn Neuhardt has been appointed VP of R&D at IRADIMED. March 12: Markets Insider; TheStreet; GlobeNewswire; BioSpace; (60 duplicate articles)

American Association of Physics Teachers: James Kakalios named as recipient of the 2020 Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award
Professor in physics and astronomy James Kakalios will receive the 2020 Klopsteg Memorial Lecture Award during the AAPT Summer Meeting in Grand Rapids, MI. March 10: Targeted News Service; Press Release Point

Choose from four separate in-the-field technical tours at HYDROVISION 2020
Saint Anthony Falls Laboratory (SAFL) an interdisciplinary fluid mechanics research and educational facility at UMN's College of Science and Engineering is mentioned. March 10: Hydro Review

Professor James Kakalios to speak at Randolph College Science Festival
Professor in physics and astronomy James Kakalios will give Randolph College's Science Festival keynote address. March 5: NewsAdvance

SkyWater appoints Mark Litecky Chief Revenue Officer
Alumnus in electrical engineering Mark Litecky has been appointed as Sky Water's CRO. March 5: APNews Business Wire; MarketScreener; Merrill Edge; StreetInsider; Business Wire; (124 duplicate articles)

Bonding 2020: Preserving the state's educational assets
Director of operations in the Department of Chemistry Chuck Tomlinson is quoted. March 5: Finance & Commerce

Energy researchers invent error-free catalysts
Professor in chemical engineering and materials science Paul Dauenhauer is quoted and UMN research is mentioned. March 4: 7th Space; Science Codex; EurekAlert!; LongRoom News; ScienceDaily; Phys.org

Alumnus Loren Hanson argues before the North Dakota Supreme Court
Alumnus in chemical engineering and Partner, Lathrop GPM, Jeff Nelson, is interviewed. March 4: Minnesota Lawyer

UMN alumnus Jeff Nelson announced as interim general manager of Georgetown Divide Public Utility District
Alumnus in geological engineering Jeff Nelson will be Georgetown Divide Public Utility District interim general manager. March 4: Mountain Democrat

Revenue Secretary Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey designated new Finance Secretary
Alumnus in computer science Dr. Ajay Bhushan Pandey designated as the new Finance Secretary to the Indian Government. March 3: Guharatsamachar; Business Standard; Devdiscourse; Webindia; Aninews; Lokmat-English

Riverland names physics lab for Jahren
Riverland Community College Foundation recently named the physics lab after UMN alumnus in physics Charles Edward Jahren. March 3: Austin Daily Herald

Atomic-scale imaging reveals secret to thin-film strength
Associate professor in CEMS K. Andre Mkhoyan and professor emeritus in CEMS Michael Tsapatsis lead an international team that has made a discovery advancing the use of ultra-thin zeolite nanosheets. March 3: Nanowerk; Newswise; 7th Space; Phys.org; EurekAlert!

UMN research team seeks to treat pediatric brain tumors
Professor in biomedical engineering David Odde is quoted. March 1: Minnesota Daily

February 2020

Fast cars and chocolate bars: bringing physics to the public
Professor of physics and astronomy James Kakalios is quoted. Feb. 28: EurekAlert; ScienMag; Health Medicine Network; 7th Space

ProMach names Tom McDaniel as Senior VP of Pharma Business Line
Alumnus in mechanical engineering Tom McDaniel is named Senior VP of Pharma Business Line by ProMach, a worldwide leader in packaging machinery solutions. Feb. 27: Yahoo Finance; Markets Insider; Finanzen; Benzinga; Feb. 28: SFGate; San Antonio Express; StamfordAdvocate; Times Union (87 duplicate articles)

USF football announces promotions and additions
Alumnus in mechanical engineering Luke Olson joins University of Sioux Falls coaching staff as defensive line coach. Feb. 26: 101.9 KELO FM

SEH names Benita Crow to lead operations in MN, IA, ND, SD and NE
Alumna in civil engineering Benita Crow to lead operations for Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. (SEH). Feb. 26: Fox 40; AP News; Morning Star; Market Screener; Street Insider; Le Lezard; (56 duplicate articles)

Optical Society names Kei May Lau 2020 Nick Holonyak Jr. Award Recipient
Alumna in physics Kei May Lau is the 2020 recipient of the Nick Holonyak Jr. Award. Feb. 26: Mirage News; Press Release Point; Feb. 27: Semiconductor Today

Northeast hosts world qualifying robotics tournament
UMN Robotics place runner-up in the competition. Feb 24: Norfolk Daily;

UMN students build and launch school's first small satellite
SOCRATES was created by UMN's Small Satellite Research Group, an interdisciplinary team building small satellites. Feb. 24: MinneInno

UMN researchers working on implantable brain chip to combat neurological diseases
UMN research is mentioned and professor in electrical and computer engineering Jian-Ping Wang is quoted. Feb. 23: Minnesota Daily

Deadline extended for undergraduate research program at UMN
UMN Department of Mechanical Engineering invites undergraduates to apply for Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Program. Feb. 21: FluidPower World

Tesla loses one of its most senior executives and Gigafactory builder
The person behind the construction of Tesla's Gigafactory, Kevin Kassekert, who served as the VP of People and Places and is a mechanical engineering alumnus, has stepped down after 7 years with the company. Feb 20: Electrek; Feb 22: Long Room;

Courtney Rau: Introduce a girl to engineering
An CSE alumna, Rau speaks about her experience exploring and discovering engineering. Feb 20: Twin Cities Pioneer Press;

Alan Mackenthun announces bid for state representative
Alumnus in civil engineering Alan Mackenthun announced his candidacy for State Representative in House District 20A. Feb. 20: Belle Plaine Herald; Feb. 24: Le Sueur County News; Feb. 26 Belle Plaine Herald (article updated from Feb. 20)

How Scotch tape was invented
The inventor of Scotch tape Richard Gurley Drew, born in 1899, attended the UMN mechanical engineering program. Feb. 19: Gizmodo Australia

Calling for a better future: A more realistic model of signal loss for 5G communications
Alumnus in electrical engineering Dr. Juyul Lee is quoted and his research is mentioned. Feb. 18: Medium

NAB Tech Innovation Initiative Reveals Challenge Winners
The Jukebot, a chatbot API developed by the Department of Computer Science, is among this years winners. Feb. 18: Radio & Television Business Report;

From Einstein's Doubts to Quantum Technologies: A New Quantum Revolution
Simon's Wave Collaboration P.I. Alain Aspect will first present the most extraordinary features of entanglement and prompting the emergence of basic ideas for quantum information and quantum communication. Feb. 17: WAVE;

Gilbert Walker named editor in chief of Langmuir
UMN alumnus in physical chemistry and professor of chemistry at the U of Toronto, Gilbert C. Walker, Ph.D., has been named editor in chief of the American Chemical Society journal Langmuir. Feb. 15: c&en

The Airbnb crisis
Professor Saif Benjaafar lends his expertise to this article. Feb 14: Der Speigel;

Science Museum of MN dives deep within earth's climate history with Ancient Caves Omnitheater film
Regents & Distinguished McKnight Professor in earth and environmental sciences R. Lawrence Edwards' research is mentioned. Feb. 14: PressReleasePoint

Doing more with corn
Regents professor in chemical engineering and materials science Frank Bates is interviewed and UMN research is mentioned. Feb. 13: AgriNews, NAB Tech Innovation Initiative Reveals Challenge Winners; Feb. 14: AgWeek

Nine AIAA members elected to the National Academy of Engineering
McKnight Presidential Professor, aerospace engineering and mechanics, Graham V. Candler elected to National Academy of Engineering. Feb. 12: AIAA

MultiTech Systems: Transforming the IoT world with esteemed services
Alumnus in electrical engineering, Raghu Sharma, Ph.D., (deceased) Founder of MultiTech systems is mentioned. Feb. 12: Insight Success

UMN alumna and UCLA Dean, Jayathi Murthy, named to National Academy of Engineering
UMN CSE alumna in mechanical engineering and dean of UCLA Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, Jayathi Murthy, has joined the ranks of the National Academy of Engineering. Feb. 11: Daily Bruin

Last gasp of coal: plants running when cheaper, cleaner energy is available
Professor in electrical and computer engineering Massoud Amin is interviewed. Feb. 10: Fox 9

The universal law of turbulence isn't so unruly after all
Professor in mathematics and expert in the study of turbulence Vladimir Sverak is quoted. Feb. 9: WIRED

Chemistry alumna Leah Schnaith, Ph.D., named Outstanding Educator
U of M chemistry alumna Leah Schnaith, Ph.D., named Minnesota State College Southeast's Outstanding Educator of the Year. Feb. 8: PostBulletin

U of M CSE announces new master's degree in robotics
Professor and director of the Minnesota Robotics Institute, Nikolaos Papanikolopoulos, is quoted. Feb. 6: TECHdotMN; Feb. 9: Minnesota Daily; Feb. 19: KSTP

Aural Analytics appoints four new advisory board members
Alumna in mechanical engineering Michele Chin-Purcell, Ph.D. is one of four new members to join the advisory board of Aural Analytics. Feb. 6: MorningStar; MarketSreener; Tuscon; Yahoo Singapore Finance; DigitalJournal; (56 duplicate articles)

McKnight Presidential Professor Graham V. Candler elected to National Academy of Engineering (NAE)
McKnight Presidential Professor, aerospace engineering and mechanics, Graham V. Candler, is elected to membership in NAE. Feb. 5: PressReleasePoint; Feb. 6: Agenparl

Magenta Therapeutics expands leadership team; appoints chemical engineering alumna
Alumna in chemical engineering Li Malmberg, Ph.D., joins Magenta Therapeutics as Senior V.P., Head of Manufacturing. Feb. 5: MorningStar; MarketScreener; BusinessWire; Digital Journal; (85 duplicate articles); Feb. 11: M2Pharma; Feb. 12: People Matters

Mathematicians prove universal law of turbulence
Professor in mathematics Vladimir Sverak is quoted. Feb. 4: QuantaMagazine

UMN professor developing 'smart' bike to increase cyclist safety
UMN research is featured and Professor in mechanical engineering Rajesh Rajamani is interviewed. Feb. 3: Fox 9

Fish and Richardson elevates mechanical engineering alumnus to principal
Craig Deutsch, who received is BSME in mechanical engineering and JD from UMN Law School, joins the principals in the Patent Group at Fish and Richardson. Feb. 3: MarketsInsider; PRNewswire; Finanzen; MorningStar; (107 duplicate articles)

January 2020

University of Minnesota to offer new master’s degree in robotics
The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering announced that it will offer a new master’s degree in robotics to meet the growing local and global workforce needs for robotics engineers and scientists in a wide range of industries, including medicine, manufacturing, transportation, environmental monitoring, and precision agriculture. Applications are now being accepted for Fall 2020 enrollment. Jan 29: UMN CSE, Fox 9; Jan 31: Minnesota AgConnection; USAgNet; Feb. 6: Tech.MN

U's academic collaboration with China chilled by federal concerns
Associate Dean Joseph Konstan and professors in mechanical engineering David Pui, Arthur Erdman, and Charles Lo, are quoted. Jan 29: StarTribune; Red Lake Nation News

Annie’s Project Names Co-CEOs
Doris Mold, who teaches Farm and Agri-Business Management at the University of Minnesota (U of MN) for MAST International, with join as a co-CEO. Jan. 29: USAgNet, Growing Georgia; (16+ duplicate articles)

Schnaith Educator of Year at MN State SE
UMN alumna in chemistry Dr. Leah Schnaith has been named Minnesota State College Southeast's Outstanding Educator of the Year. Jan. 29: Winona Post

Driving forward the research on materials for the future
Distinguished McKnight Professor in Aerospace Engineering Mechanics Richard James works as a Mercator Fellow on shape memory materials at Kiel University. Jan. 28: idw

February Starwatch: Earth's sister planet moves into the limelight
The Starwatch comes monthly via the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium in Duluth, and the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum. Jan 25: Int'l Falls Journal; Jan 29: Tri-County News; Feb. 1: Sleepy Eye Herald Dispatch, Kanabec County Times; Feb 18: Pine City Pioneer;

Why new technology in your vehicle might not be keeping you any safer
Assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering and Center for Transporation Studies Scholar Raphael Stern is interviewed. Jan. 23: Kare11

TriMas Corp announces new Board of Directors 
Chemical engineering alumna Holly Boehne will join the TriMas Board of Director's. Jan. 24: barchart; MarketScreener; BusinessWire; StreetInsider; (129+ duplicate articles)

U of M student's Nike shoe design combines Africa's past and future
Taoheed Bayo, a 22-year-old is a freelance model and mathematics student at the University of Minnesota, won the Nike By You X Cultivator shoe design contest, honoring and teaching others about his heritage at the same time. Jan. 23: City Pages, Sahan Journal;

CSE plans to increase enrollment by 25% 
Mostafa Kavah, dean of CSE on the Twin Cities campus, is quoted. Jan. 22: Minnesota Daily

Development of memory and storage devices – Hardayal Singh’s contributions in the field
Hardayal Singh, a well-known engineer and scientist who did his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in the field of Solid-State Physics, contributed a lot to the field of electronic engineering. His work is featured. Jan. 22: Know Techie; Jan. 27: Android Headlines;

Insights to Action—Create and Deliver Personalized Content Sponsored Content
eMarketer will moderate a Tech-Talk Webinar presentation featuring Josh van Tonder, computer science alumnus and group manager of product marketing at Adobe. Jan. 21: eMarketer;

Former Green Party candidate Overby to seek DFL endorsement
Paula Overby is a psychology and computer science alumna at the University of Minnesota. Jan. 21: WTIP;

The 30-Minute City
Professor David Levinson writes about his new book, The 30-Minute City: Designing for access, about those small local decisions that are often overlooked as planners and engineers focus on major infrastructure policies and programs. Jan. 20: Get Stem;

Why ethanol endures as important market for Midwestern farmers
Biosystems and bioproducts engineering professor Jason Hill comments on the properties of ethanol and more. Jan. 18: Star Tribune;

HNTB grows aviation practice in Miami office to help provide solutions to clients throughout South Florida
The firm hired four veteran professionals, including civil engineering alumnus Xue Li, who add expertise to the firm's portfolio in South Florida. Jan. 15: Travel Writers Network, Public International Radio, Chronicle Journal, Daily Penny Alerts, PR Newswire, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, SF Gate, Market Insiders;

Tim Walz proposing borrowing $447M for repairs, upgrades at MN colleges, universities
The largest single project on the governor’s higher education list is $65.6 million for the University of Minnesota to build new lab space for undergraduate chemistry on its Twin Cities campus. Jan. 14: Pioneer Press;

Chanhassen's new public works director is Charlie Howley
Alumnus in civil engineering, Charlie Howley, becomes the city of Chanhassen's newest public works director and city engineer. Jan. 14: SWNewsMedia

For fluid equations, a steady flow of progress
Professor in mathematics Vladimir Sverak is quoted. Jan. 13: Quanta Magazine

Physics Force 2020 Northrop Shows
These free-of-cost performances take place at Northrop on January 13-18, 2020. With live fire, lightning, a crushing barrell, and a performer falling from a tower, don't miss out on having fun with physics. Jan. 10: Eventa;

Kemin Industries Adds New Leaders to its Biofuels Business
Kemin Industries, a global ingredient manufacturer, will name Jim Kacmar as Senior Field Technical Sales Manager. Kacmar received his Ph.D. in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota before spending 15 years in the biofuels industry. Jan. 9: Markets Insider — BI, Benzinga, Finanzen, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, WCRB TV, Public Radio International, Buffalo News, PR Newswire; Jan. 10: Agri Marketing; (about 118 duplicate articles)

Sappi North America Appoints Tom Radovich as Managing Director of Cloquet, Minn. Mill
Radovich is an alumnus of the Paper Science and Engineering program at the University of Minnesota. Jan. 8: Paper World;

Harmon Named Director of Ag and Natural Resources Extension
Additionally named the associate dean for extension and outreach programs at Iowa State University, Jay Harmon, who received an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering from the University of Minnesota, has taken the position on January 1st. Jan. 8: USAgNet, Iowa Ag Connection, Indiana Ag Connection, Minnesota Ag Connection, The Farmer;

Dykema Elects Nine New Members
University of Minnesota chemical engineering alumnus, Jon A. Seppelt, will take a seat on the new Dykema executive board following this election. Jan. 8: General Counsel News;

Ludington & Scottville Area Chamber of Commerce presents its Second Annual State of the Community Breakfast
The keynote speaker is Chuck Marohn, a civil engineering alumnus and author of "Strong Towns: A Bottom-Up Revolution to Rebuild American Prosperity." Jan. 6: Ludington Daily News, Shoreline Media Group;

NASA’s First Deaf Engineer in an Active Crewed Mission Control Role
Johanna Lucht, a University of Minnesota computer science and engineering alumna, became the first deaf engineer to carry out an active role in a NSASA control center. Jan. 6: Colorado Boulevard;

2020 ACS National Award Winners
Laura Gagliardi, a McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair and chemistry professor at the University of Minnesota, is receiving the Peter Debye Award in Physical Chemistry. Jan. 5: C&EN;

Breakthrough study on molecular interactions could improve development of new medicines
A first-of-its-kind study on molecular interactions by biomedical engineers in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering will make it easier and more efficient for scientists to develop new medicines and other therapies for diseases such as cancer, HIV, and autoimmune diseases. Jan. 3: UMN CSE, UMN News, EurekAlert, Newswise, Health Medicine Net, Phys.org, Satoshi Nakamoto Blog, Scienmag, Medical News, Science Daily, Dr. Adas, Health RSS, XCeption, Washington Latest, Engineering Jobs UK, Business Mayor, Tech News Headline, Tech Register; Jan. 4: Times of News, Slim Last, Regen Health Solutions, News on Cards, Beta Droid, Hind Daily, Mirage News; Jan. 4: Gizmo Posts; Jan. 5: Health Thoroughfare, Sam's Science, VisXNews, Hale Plus Hearty; Jan. 6: Technology, Health News Digest, Drug Target Review, Web India, Latest LY, Sify, Wizag Daily, Biophotonics, Business Standard, AniNews; Jan. 7: Tnbpro, Sentinal Assam, TNB Pro; Feb. 2: Journey Line Newspaper; Feb. 3: NIH;

Making science accessible
Research assistant in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering Juliet Tegan Johnston is quoted. Jan. 2: Science Magazine; Jan. 4: Living Benefit CA; Jan. 7: 360 News, Eco Planet News, 

Delhi may get new anti-smog tower by next winter
University of Minnesota mechanical engineering Professor David Pui was involved in this research. Jan. 2: Times of India; Jan. 5: Indian Express;

Why is the use of very thin anti-ferromagnetic material important?
The research of Hardayal Gill, an engineer from the University of Minnesota, is highlighted in this article. Jan. 1: AZ Big Media;

January Starwatch: Earth draws near to sun this month
The Starwatch comes monthly via the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, the Marshall W. Alworth Planetarium in Duluth, and the University of Minnesota's Bell Museum. Jan. 1: Wadena Pioneer Journal, Tri-County News; Jan. 8: Pin City Pioneer; Jan. 13: Kanabec County Times;