CSE in the News—2021 archive
December 2021
Earth reaches fastest orbital speed in January
Minnesota Starwatch, a service of UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics in Tate Laboratory, is mentioned. Dec. 31: Kanabec County Times;
AI Podcast Wrapped: Top five episodes of 2021
UMN postdoctoral researcher in biomedical engineering Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen's podcast on AI research allowing amputees to control prosthetics is highlighted. Dec. 30: MarketScreener; MCUTimes;
Magic flute
UMN research led by associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is mentioned. Dec. 30: The Daily Tribune;
IEEE honors pioneering engineers
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Ned Mohan, is a recipient of the 2021 IEEE James H. Mulligan, Jr. Education Medal. Dec. 28: IEEE Spectrum;
What masks should we use with the one that is falling? What if the FFP2s drown me?
UMN research conducted by CIDRAP and by the Department of Mechanical Engineering is mentioned. Dec. 28: BBC 724;
Sarah Westall - Courageous reporting on topics that matter
UMN alumna in computer science, Sarah Westall, is featured. Dec. 28: Beforeitsnews;
Minnesota among the top states for COVID variant screening
The Minnesota Supercomputing Institute and UMN research are mentioned. Dec. 27: Inforum;
#125 - Dr. Erin Cortus: Sustainability - different measurements and what producers can do to improve
UMN associate professor in biproducts and biosystems engineering, Erin Cortus, is interviewed. Dec. 27: Swine Academy;
4 Reasons why unicorn foundations should be built in high school
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering who developed the world’s first cardiac pacemaker and founded Medtronic, Earl E. Bakken, is mentioned. Dec. 27: Addict O Tweet; Biz News Post; Check and Shake; Daily Illinois; Forbes; Kitimi; TodayUKNews; Turn and Turn; Tycoon Herald; TodayUKNews;
James Webb's Telescope: “We will see things that no one has thought about before”
UMN visiting assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Michael Rutkowski, is quoted. Dec. 25: SparkChronicles.com; World Today News;
SHIC-Funded infectious aerosols biocontainment project provides initial results
Researchers in UMN's College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Science and Engineering conduct the extensive literature search on known technologies. Dec. 23: Farms.com;
StarWatch: The morning star shines brightly
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is mentioned. Dec. 23: Austin Daily Herald;
Aeronautical engineering salary
UMN's bachelor degree in aerospace engineering and mechanics is mentioned. Dec. 23: University-domain.com;
Innovative materials and technologies for sustainable pavement infrastructure
UMN professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Jia-Liang Le, is quoted. Dec. 23: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Minnesota's Transportation Research Blog;
University researchers develop sustainable petroleum-like liquid for plastics and parts
Research from NSF's Center for Sustainable Polymers based at UMN is featured. CSE professors Paul Dauenhauer and Marc Hillmyer are quoted. Dec. 22: Materials Performance;
Basic guidelines on choosing the right surface grinder attachment; Simplify the daily grind
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Dennis Von Ruden, authors two articles published in For Construction Pros. Dec. 21: For Construction Pros (first article); For Construction Pros (second article);
New tools and protocols for successful infiltration facilities
UMN professor emeritus in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, John Gulliver, is quoted. Dec. 22: 6park.News/Minnesota; Minnesota Transportation Research Blog;
Lab-grown heart valves capable of growth in recipient, research finds
UMN research is featured. UMN professor in biomedical engineering who was the senior researcher on the study, Robert Tranquillo, is interviewed. UMN researcher in biomedical engineering, Zeeshan Syedain, is quoted. Dec. 21: Dialysisinc.com;
Interns harness career opportunities to bridge pandemic challenges
UMN CSE seniors in civil engineering, Charles Sisterman and Zoe Jeske, are quoted. Dec. 20: UMN Twin Cities;
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UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. Dec. 20: Crackedprogramsfull.com; Downloadcrackedprograms.com; Downloadcracks.info; Fullcrackedprograms.com;
Investigation of pavement segments with low long-term ratings
UMN professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Mihai Marasteanu, is quoted. Dec. 20: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Minnesota's Transportation Research Blog;
20 most affordable Ph.D. in Computer Science programs online
The University of Minnesota's computer science Ph.D. program is highlighted. Dec. 19: Go Naija;
How can we see stars that are so far away?
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Patrick Kelly, is quoted. Dec. 19: Guides God;
A stellar merger's snapshot in time
UMN research is mentioned. UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Chick Woodward, is quoted. Dec. 17: ABC7; AP News; Finanzen (German); Hawaii News Now; KCBD; KYTV; Market Insider; KWTX; Market Watch; PR Newswire; The Street; WBTV; WCAX; WFMZ; WLOX; WMTV; WOIO Cleveland 19; WVLT; WXIX Fox 19; Yahoo! Finance; (217 as of Dec. 20 at 1:47 p.m.)
NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope will take us back to the dawn of the cosmos
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Chick Woodward, is quoted. Dec. 17: 6Park.News/Maryland; 6Park.News/Minnesota; Daily Beast; Yahoo! News; Yahoo! News Canada; Dec. 19:NGGossips; NewsTVPK; NowYouReadMe; Web Lord;
Meisam Razaviyayn received a Young Researcher Fellowship from the Air Force Office of Scientific Research – USC Viterbi
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in electrical engineering with a minor in computer science) Meisam Razaviyayn is featured. Dec. 18: Awgon; Woodzog;
New study reconstructs preglacial topography of mid-North America for first time
UMN assistant professor in earth and environmental sciences who co-authored the study, Andrew Wickert, is quoted. Dec. 16: EurekAlert!; Scienmag;
New technology will allow important metals to be made more efficiently
UMN CSE researchers have invented a cheaper technology to allow metals to be made into thin films for electronics, computer components and other applications. Dec. 16: Canada Market;
Expanding the conversation about sustainability | MIT News
MIT senior Stacy Godfreey-Igwe received a grant through UMN's NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers to research and understand microplastic generation. Dec. 16: Techregister; Top Most Popular; Wiredfocus; Dec. 17: Mirage; MIT News; USA News Hub; VNExplorer; Washington latest;
Software development 101: Start of career
UMN’s course in software development lifecycle specialization is highlighted. Dec. 16: California News Times;
Superfast NASA Spacecraft kisses the sun for the first time ever
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Cynthia Cattell, is quoted. Dec. 15: Actress Today; Biz Journal; Biz News Post; DigLogs; Eminetra (New Zeland); Heromag; HollywoodMovies; New York Latest News; News Founded; News Net Daily; TechiAI; TechiLive.in; Texas News Today; Vigour Times; Zukus; Dec. 16: Biz News Post; BusinessHala; ePrimeFeed; Maserie TV;
How long do northern lights last?
UMN’s Tate Laboratory of Physics and Universe in the Park are mentioned. Dec. 15: FashionViral;
Biofuels in the Midwest: Today and tomorrow
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Dec. 14: MarketScreener
HeartBeam: Cardiovascular Diagnostics on the go
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in electrical engineering) who is CEO and founder of HeartBeam, Branislav Vajdic, is highlighted. Dec. 14: Seeking Alpha;
Vehicle emission declines decreased deaths, study finds
UMN postdoctoral associate in the departments of Applied Economics and Bioproducts & Biosystems Engineering, Sumil Thakrar, is quoted. Dec. 13: ABC News; Mankato Free Press; Newsweek; StarTribune; Dec. 14: Los Angeles Times;
PPPL continues to expand research portfolio by hiring head of Strategic Partnerships
Former UMN postdoctoral researcher in physics, David Zimmerman, is leading a new office in the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory’s (PPPL): The Strategic Partnership Office. Dec. 13: Newswise; Dec. 14: Mirage;
Massive outages are unlikely, but 'perfect storms' could lead to power outages in the Upper Midwest this winter
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. Dec. 12: 6Park.News/Minnesota; 6Park.News/NorthDakota; 6Park.News/Texas; The Dickinson Press; Grand Forks Herald; Inforum; The Jamestown Sun;
What can I do with a degree in engineering?
The University of Minnesota is listed as one of the top ten engineering schools in the US for chemical engineering. Dec. 12: GuidesGod;
UMN part of collaboration that confirms Propagation Path of Electromagnetic Waves from Space to Ground
UMN researcher in physics and astronomy, Chris Colpitts, is interviewed. UMN professor emeritus in physics and astronomy, John Wygant, is the principal investigator of the group at Minnesota. Dec. 11: ScienceSprings;
Morgan State University convenes National Blue-Ribbon Panel on STEM research expansion
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Rhonda Franklin, was a Blue-Ribbon panelist on STEM research expansion. Dec. 10: AFRO News;
A great 'pick' to explore the Midwestern spirit
Former UMN professor in mechanical engineering, James J. Ryan II, is highlighted. Dec. 10: Lewistown Flying Club;
Strategic technology leader and business partner joins the ChemQuest group as Vice President
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in polymer chemistry), Dr. Robert G. Duan, joins ChemQuest group as VP. Dec. 10: Asia Pacific Coatings Journal; Polymers Paint Colour Journal; Paint Square; Dec. 15: Adhesives & Sealants Industry; Dec. 21: Paint and Coatings Industry Magazine;
Mars makes an appearance at the end of December
Minnesota Starwatch is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. Dec. 10: Kanabec County Times;
A conversation with Charles Marohn: 'Honor the Struggle!'
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, who also holds an M.S. in urban planning, Charles Marohn, is featured. Dec. 9: The Epoch Times; Projin News;
Jim Anderson, CEO of Lattice Semiconductor, honored by World Biz Magazine Awards with "Top 100 Innovation CEO" Award
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and member of the Dean's Advisory Board for CSE, Jim Anderson, has been honored by World Biz Magazine Awards. Dec. 9: Country Legends 105.9; Einnews; Kolt 107.5; US 9.83 FM; WRDE Coast TV; The Wolf 96.7 FM; (9 as of Dec. 9 at 3:08 p.m.)
University of Minnesota Computer Science and Engineering acceptance rate
UMN CSE's computer science program is featured. Dec. 9: EducationScientists; Dec. 16: EducationScientists;
Graco names Inge Grasdal Executive Vice President, Corporate Development
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering Inge Grasdal is appointed to Executive VP, Corporate Development at Graco. Dec. 8: AP News; Avanza; Benzinga; Businesswire; Fuels and Lubes; Market Screener; MarketWatch; Morningstar; TheStreet; Wallstreet Online; Yahoo! Finance; Dec. 9: Pumps&Systems; (125 as of Dec. 9 at 10:04 p.m.)
NetApp appoints Harvinder Bhela to newly created Chief Product Officer role
UMN alumnus (M.S. in computer science) Harvinder Bhela is appointed Chief Product Officer at NetApp. Dec. 8: Avanza Bank; Benzinga; The Buffalo News; Deer Park Tribune; KUTV; Market Screener; Morning News; Rockford Register Star; The Street; StreetInsider; Dec. 9: AiTHORITY; (36 as of Dec. 9 at 5:10 p.m.)
Houston detected the omicron variant by testing wastewater - but Dallas isn't taking that approach
UMN professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Timothy LaPara, is quoted. Dec. 8: 6Park.News/Texas; The Dallas Morning News;
How does salt melt ice? And what else can do the trick?
UMN research associate in the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Andy Erickson, is interviewed. Dec. 7: WCCO;
SC21 Awards recap: Awards Ceremony Winners
UMN professors in computer science and engineering, George Karypis and Vipin Kumar, are winners of the SC21 Test of Time Award. Dec. 7: HPC Wire;
The best college in America isn't Harvard, according to data - it's this
UMN alumni and breakthroughs in stem cell research are mentioned on Niche's list of best college in America. Dec. 7: MSN (Australia);
Mechanical engineering research leads to industry commercialization
UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Rajesh Rajamani, is featured. Dec. 7: Business Fast (UK); Techregister (UK);
We are asking the public to help us study the Sun. Join NASA's latest Citizen Science Project: Solar Jets
UMN researchers, with support from NASA, lead the new Solar Jets citizen science project. UMN associate professor in physics and astronomy, Lindsay Glesener, is quoted. Dec. 7: NASA Science; UMN Twin Cities; Dec. 8: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Airsoc; EurekAlert!; Gamers Grade (India); Mirage News; Mixpoint; Newswise; Newszf; Phys.org; Dec. 9: Nanowerk; Scienmag; Spaceref; Dec. 10: Space Daily; Dec. 12: Lake County News; VNExplorer; Dec. 13: Best Tech 247;
AFRL selects 10 Universities for prestigious satellite program
The University of Minnesota is one the universities chosen by the Air Force Research Laboratory’s University Nanosatellite Program (UNP) to remain in the program and continue development of their CubeSats. Dec. 6: Aviation Pros;
University Water Council promotes coordination of water resources and collaboration through virtual network
UMN professor in biomedical engineering and prior vice president for research, Brian Herman, who formed the Water Council in 2016, is quoted. Dec. 6: The Minnesota Daily;
Faculty and administrators navigate changing COVID-19 safety policies amid statewide spike in transmission
UMN professor in Chemistry who is a member of the faculty senate, Philippe Buhlmann, is quoted. Dec. 6: The Minnesota Daily;
Notes & Trends - December 2021
UMN alumna (M.S. in environmental engineering) Katrina Kessler is the new commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Dec. 6: LexBlog;
Lincoln National Corporation Research Report
UMN alumnus in mathematics, Randal J. Freitag, FSA, MAAA, serves as the CFO, Executive VP, and Head of Individual Life of Lincoln Financial Group. Dec. 6: Businessupside;
Big Math Network Industry Connection Series
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mathematics) will be an industry panelist at the Industry Connection Series Event on December 9. Dec. 5: Big Math Network;
Senior class projects draw attention to bike safety on UMN campus
Two projects of UMN students in industrial systems and engineering are featured. Dec. 5: 6Park.news/Minnesota; MN Daily;
U of M College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Winter Light Shows Scheduled for Dec. 9, 10, 11
The high-tech CSE Light Show features more than 250,000 LED lights set to music written and recorded by UMN students. Dec. 4: 6Park.news/Minnesota; Discover the Cities; Mill City Times; Press Release Point; Dec. 6: Minnesota Patch; Dec. 9: KSTP TV; Dec. 10: Vitaly Katasonov; Dec. 11: Fox 9;
15 Highest paying degrees you can take in college
The University of Minnesota is listed as one of the top universities for geological and geophysical engineering. Dec. 2: Browngh;
Regenerative medicine company Vascudyne closes $10 million Series A financing
UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Robert Tranquillo, and his colleagues developed Vascudyne's proprietary TRUE Tissue technology. Dec. 2: AP News; Benton Courier; The Buffalo News; Concord Monitor; Decatur Daily Democrat; The Evening Leader; Franklin Credit; Intelligent Value; KUTV; MarketWatch; myMotherLode; Pawtucket Times; The Pilot News; The Ridgway Record; San Diego Stocks; Spoke; Stock Market; Walnut Creek Guide; Wedbush; Yahoo! Finance; Dec. 6: MinneInno; (121 as of Dec. 6 at 10:42 a.m.)
Minnesota StarWatch for December
UMN's Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. Dec. 2: Redwood Falls Gazette; The Sleepy Eye Herald-Dispatch;
Now own immune system will kill cancer cells - Study
UMN research showing how engineered immune cells can allow a patient's own immune system to fight tumors is featured. Dec. 1: amazdeel; apkroll.net; Freecryptolearn.com; FreeNewsAlert; News Buzz; Healthyfoodrecipe; Hotvideoviral; Scopez News; WorldNewsHunt;
Molekule is revolutionizing air purification by destroying pollutants at molecular level
Third party air quality testing by researchers at UMN's College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine is mentioned. Dec. 1: The Hans India;
AFIT faculty member wins AETC educator of the year
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science) Dr. Brett Borghetti received the 2021 Air Education and Training Command Civilian Educator of the Year award. Dec. 1: Dayton Daily News;
HFCL Ltd. appoints Peter A. Weimann as CTO
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in material science and engineering) Dr. Peter A. Weimann will be the CTO for the Optical Fibre and Cable Business of HFCL Group. Dec. 1: HrNxt; India Education Diary; Dec. 2: 6Park.News/Pennsylvania; APN News; Business Standard; Cellit.in; Dailyhunt; Devdiscourse; FMLive.in; Hollywood Movies; National Computrade News; News Experts; UpJobsNews; TheWeek; Dec. 9: BW Business World (India) Dec. 11: SPO India; (23 as of Dec. 11 at 11:00 p.m.)
History of computers: A brief timeline
UMN's Charles Babbage Institute is referenced and Charles Babbage is highlighted. Dec. 1: Actress Today; Business Mayor; Live Science; MJN; Dec. 3: Crazyboy.tech;
Fossils discovered in Missouri may lead to big find, scientist says
Professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, who aided in leading the dig, is quoted. His team found an adult Parrosaurus Missouriensis. Dec. 1: The Washington Post;
November 2021
Practical Implementation of Green Infrastructure Strategies
UMN professor in civil environmental and geo- engineering, John Gulliver, who is performing his research at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, is featured. Nov. 30: International-ASET;
ANP: Petrobras, Sinopec and Petrogal receive award for technological innovation
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) Luís Fernando Azevedo was awarded by the National Agency for Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels in the “Personality from the Academy” category. Nov. 29: Global Happenings;
People & Practices: Nov. 29, 2021
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemistry) Brian L. Stender has been added as partner to the DeWitt LLP law firm's Minneapolis Office. Nov. 29: Minnesota Lawyer;
What you need to know about COVID variants, Minnesota mask requirements, vaccines and more
UMN research is mentioned. CSE professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Nov. 27: StarTribune;
Check it out: Popular holiday light displays
The CSE Winter Light Show at the University of Minnesota is highlighted. Nov. 26: KARE 11; Nov. 27: Cities 97.1; Kool 108 FM;
Adventures In Fiction: Poul Anderson|Goodman Games
UMN alumnus in physics and science fiction writer, Poul Anderson, is featured. Nov. 25: Global Circulate;
Tinnitus: Another symptom of COVID-19?
UMN research led by professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is highlighted. Nov. 25: Tinnitus Dating;
Toilet trained cows could be a new pollution solution
Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 23: Discover Magazine; Extension13; Nov. 24: BIZ News Post; Nov. 25: Report Wire;
Microbes can provide sustainable hydrocarbons for the petrochemical industry
Research from NSF's Center for Sustainable Polymers based at UMN is featured. CSE professors Paul Dauenhauer and Marc Hillmyer are quoted. Nov. 23: BerkleyNews; Bioengineer.org; BioTechAsiaNews; EurekAlert!; Games4You; Hydrocarbon Online; Mirage News; MyNews24x7; MyScience International; News Concerns; NewsonNews; Newswise; PhoenixBioInfoSys; PressReleasePoint; Scienmag; Technology Networks; UMN Twin Cities; Nov. 24: AZoM; Baltimore News Archive; Biofuel Daily; Innovations Report; OltNews; Patch; Technology Networks; Vaaju; Verve Times; Nov. 25: AutoMobilSport; Bioplastics News; Innovation Toronto; Neom Visions; Pressetext; Nov. 26: Gadgets Monster; Sciligent; SCI News; Technology.org; Today Headline; World News; Nov. 28: Jioforme; Nov. 29: Fior Reports; Green Car Congress; Pushpackventures; Nov. 30: Packaging Insights; (42 as of Nov. 30 at 1:00 p.m.)
NEO Battery Materials appoints technology expert, Dr. Byeong-Su Kim, to scientific advisory board
UMN's alumnus (Ph.D. in polymer/material chemistry) Dr. Byeong-Su Kim, is appointed the scientific advisory board at NEO Battery Materials. Nov. 23: BusinessMayor; MyNews24x7; Stock Watch; w3techy; Washington Latest; whoows; Nov. 24: MarketScreener; (20 as of Nov. 24 at 11:00 a.m.)
Minnesota StarWatch: December Skies Full of Wonder
UMN's Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. Nov. 23: 6ParkNews/Minnesota; Austin Daily Herald;
On Arnold's formula for the second variation of energy on orbits of 2d vorticities - Vladimír Sverák
UMN professor in mathematics Vladimír Sverák is the featured speaker. Nov. 23: Institute for Advanced Study;
Thousands of drivers refusing to pull over for police; 'U' research suggests reasons for uptick
Director of UMN's HumanFIRST Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nichole Morris, is interviewed. Nov. 23: WCCO;
Leader in Air Purification, Molekule, launces in Europe to deliver clean indoor air to everyone, everywhere
Third party air quality testing by researchers at UMN's College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine is mentioned. Nov. 23: Adnkronos; ADVFN; Benzinga; Corriere Rieti; Finanzen; Fox 40; IL Tempo; KTVN; Libero Quotidiano; PR Newswire; The Street; Terra Daily; WFMZ; (114 on Nov. 23 at 9:00 a.m.)
Skeleton of new dinosaur species discovered in Missouri
Professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, who aided in leading the dig, is quoted. His team found an adult Parrosaurus Missouriensis. Nov. 22: Fox 2; News 10 ABC; Nov. 24: CNN; Nov. 27: USA Today; WHNT News 19; Nov. 28: Kansas City Star; Israel News; Nov. 29: Newsweek; Nov. 30: Fox 9 KMSP;
With star parties and planetarium film fest, Bell Museum takes Minnesotans to the 'edge of the universe'
Planetarium programs at UMN's Bell Museum are featured. Bell Museum's planetarium programs coordinator, Sarah Devine, is quoted. Nov. 22: StarTribune;
CSE Winter Light Show: U of M Campus
UMN's CSE Winter Light Show is back on for 2021. Nov. 21: Thrifty Minnesota;
Salt Loop Irradiation - Charles Forsberg @ ORNL MSRW 2021
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering who is a principal research scientist at MIT, Charles Forsberg, is interviewed. Nov. 21: Oak Ridge National Laboratory;
What time is the Thanksgiving alignment of Venus, Jupiter and Saturn
The Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, University of Minnesota, is quoted. Nov. 19: The Sun (UK); The U.S. Sun; The US Posts; UKNewsAgency; UK Times; WardenTimes;
A numerical experiment on wave breaking with oil slick
UMN research by post-doctoral associate Han Liu, research assistant Qiang Gao, and Professor Lian Shen, all of whom are in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, is featured. Nov. 19: APS Physics;
Visualization of CoVID-19 outbreaks associated with air-conditioning in a restaurant
UMN research by post-doctoral associate Han Liu, research assistant Qiang Gao, and Professor Lian Shen, all of whom are in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, is featured. Nov. 19: APS Physics;
Flight recorder
UMN professor in mechanical engineering in the early 1950's, who developed the VGA Flight Recorder, James Ryan, is highlighted. Nov. 19: Batmanwikis;
Pine River hires former Millennium and Garda portfolio manager to oversee inflation strategies
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics) Matthew Abroe has been appointed as a portfolio manager at Pine River Capital Management. Nov. 17: The Bakersfield.com; Benzinga; Businesswire; Citizen Tribune; KTVN-TV; StreetInsider; TMC Net News; The Valdosta Daily Times; Nov. 18: Hedgeweek; RFD TV; (105 as of Nov. 18 at 10:00 a.m.)
Studying new life in the shadow of Venezuela's last glacier
UMN CSE assistant professor in earth and environmental sciences, Maximiliano Bezada, and UMN graduate student in CBS, Mariana Cárdenas, are quoted.
Nov. 18: APEX Breaking News Today; Atlas Obscura; Nov. 21: HotCopper; Nov. 25: Adferonews; Nov. 27: Aajtak; Anith; Bamith; BlackcryptoTrading; Bloghdtv.com; Brightrist; Btoktiktok.com; Byctalk; Crazyboy.tech; Dine.ga; Dtqzy; Extension13; Jioforme; Jobpings; Loyal Info Blog; Mynews24x7; Nerdshala; NewsSpecs; QNewsCrunch; Quintoapp.com; Reportwire; Rsnews; Shivpurinews.in; Svrisi; TaxGst.in; Techbea; TechiLive; This Weeks Five; Tiky Web; TimesNewsExpress; Ultimatepocket; United News Network; Wired; Nov. 28: Global Circulate; (38 as of Nov. 28 at 1:00 p.m.)
Meet Lauren Butler, our global program director for Central America.
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Lauren Butler, is featured. Nov. 18: EOS International;
Lockheed Martin Robotics Seminar, November 12, 2021: Derya Aksaray
UMN assistant professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Derya Aksaray, is featured. Nov. 18: Maryland Robotics Center.
Exploding and weeping ceramics provide path to new shape-shifting material
An international team of researchers from UMN and Kiel University in Germany have discovered a path that could lead to shape-shifting ceramic materials. Nov. 17: 6 Park News; Burada Biliyorum; Funtitech; Mix Point (India); Nature; News TV PK; Noti Ulti; Nach Welt (German); Orangeville Announcement.club; Phys.org; RS News; ScienceDaily; The Sun Best; Uber Turco News; USA Today Post; Warden Times; Nov. 18: DigLogs; Gadgets Monster; Love Oceans; My Space Astronomy; Techi AI; Nov. 19: Jaituss; Nov. 23: ChemEurope.com; Nov. 24: Materials Report; Nov. 26: Research in Germany; (25 as of Nov. 26 at 1:00 p.m.)
The Academy of Athens elected as its corresponding members Georgios Giannakis & Sadis Matalon
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Georgios Giannakis, has been elected by the Academy of Athens, as a corresponding member in the Class of Sciences. Nov. 16: Cretalive (Greece); Protothemanews.com (Greece); Nov. 17: Progothema.gr (Greece); Tribune.gr (Greece);
‘We are very serious about safety’: Cleveland Orchestra explains recent concert cancellations following COVID-19 case
A 2020 UMN study found that performing certain wind instruments produce the same amount of aerosols as normal breathing, while other wind instruments may project even more aerosols into surrounding space. Nov. 15: Cleveland.com;
Medtronic honored for supporting women engineers
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) awards UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Medtronic Engineering Director Jim Borowick, with the Rodney D. Chipp Award. Nov. 15: Medtronic;
Testimonios: Dr. Selenne Bañuelos
The Women in Applied Mathematics research collaboration group hosted by UMN's Institute for Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) is mentioned. Nov. 15: AMS Blogs;
pv magazine Roundtables USA 2021 | Session 2
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is in the panel discussion. Nov. 15: pv magazine Global;
ACEC nominates national officers for 2022-2024
The American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) has nominated UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Dan Larson, to serve as one of the 2022-2024 Vice Chairs. Nov. 11: ACEC Last Word;
5 questions with Sandy Williams, Ph.D., President and Founder of Access Biomedical Solutions
UMN alumna, Sandy Williams, who trained in biomedical engineering as a postdoc at the University of Minnesota with Dr. Robert Tranquillo, is interviewed. Nov. 11: BioBuzz;
Miller Dunwiddie
UMN's Civil Engineering Building renovation and Folwell Hall restoration are highlighted. Nov. 11: A/E Firms + Profiles;
Hands on experience in environmental research
UMN research led by professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering (BBE), Joe Magner, is featured. BBE sophomore, Fayth Nystel, and BBE junior, Hunter Strubhart, are highlighted. Nov. 11: Minnesota Ag Connection;
Large MeerKAT data release reveals beautiful new cosmic puzzles
UMN researchers were part of an international team of scientists involved in the analysis and data release intended to change the future of space exploration. Nov. 11: UWC Astrophysics; IDiA; Science Springs; UP Jobs News; Nov. 16: Mirage; Nov. 17: RB Firehose; UMN Twin Cities; Nov. 18: ResearchBuzz; Nov. 19: Technology.org;
Integrated servo motors for open-source ventilator
The low-cost ventilator, called the Coventer, that was developed in collaboration with Boston Scientific, UMN's Medical School and Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, is featured. Nov. 11: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Today's Medical Developments;
New technique may lead to safer stem cell transplants – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis – Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
UMN alumna (M.S. in biomedical engineering), Julia Evangelou Strait, authors article. Nov. 10: Whoows.com;
What you need to know about the COVID delta variant, Minnesota mask requirements, vaccines and more
UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Nov. 10: StarTribune;
The frontiers of energy
The Richard J. Goldstein Energy Lecture Award was named after UMN professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, Richard Goldstein. Nov. 10: 6Park.News/Minnesota; EurekAlert!; Mirage News; Scienmag; Nov. 15: UCSB;
Seeking panelists for SHEAR 2022
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in history of science, technology, and medicine), David Korostyshevsky, seeks to put together a panel for SHEAR 2022. Nov. 10: H-Net;
Working reform Wednesday - Scholarships: Civil Engineering
Scholarships offered through the University of Minnesota's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo- Engineering and through the University are highlighted. Nov. 10: Chocolate Mixed;
Physics-aware and risk-aware machine learning for power system operations
UMN alumna (M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering) Hao Zhu is the speaker at Stanford Energy's Smart Grid Seminar. Nov. 9: Top Most Popular; Nov. 15: Stanford ENERGY;
Predicting mental illness through AI with Stevie Chancellor
UMN assistant professor in computer science and engineering, Stevie Chancellor, is interviewed. Nov. 9: The Radical AI Podcast;
U of M study shows how small changes can lead to big improvements in pedestrian safety
Director of the HumanFIRST Laboratory in UMN's Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nichole Morris, is interviewed. Nov. 9: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Fox 9 KMSP;
Låkril Technologies to convert lactic acid to bio-based acrylics
UMN research and discovery in bio-acrylics are featured. Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, and professor in chemistry, Marc Hillmyer, are quoted. Nov. 9: Illinois Ag Connection; Indiana Ag Connection; Minnesota Ag Connection; Plastics and Rubber Asia; Nov. 10: BioFuelsDigest; c&en; Nov. 14: Bioplastics News; Nov. 16: The Farmer; Nov. 17: StarTribune;
Startup scales up eco-pleasant components for cleansing, private care
UMN startup Sironix is featured. Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, and laboratory member Christoph Krumm, cofounded Sironix Renewables in 2016. Nov. 8: Blog Daddy;
Rare coin, wine company prides itself on family-run dynamic
Steve Contursi, who previously attended UMN graduate school in physics and is now the CEO of Rare Coin Wholesalers, is featured. Nov. 8: The Epoch Times;
Cakes and fries harm the environment, not just health, shows research
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering and study co-author, Jason Hill, is quoted. Nov. 8: The Swaddle;
Filtration devices could make dentist appointments safer during the COVID-19 pandemic
UMN research led by CSE Professor David Y. H. Pui and Associate Professor Jiarong Hong in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, with help from Professor Paul Olin, the Associate Dean of Clinical Affairs in the University’s School of Dentistry, is featured. Nov. 5: UMN Twin Cities; Nov. 8: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Canada Report.xyz; Florida News Times; Indian News Cart; Live 24x7; Medical Xpress; Mirage News (Australia); Mixpoint.in; One Sky News; Techadnan; Thewebserv; Today UK News; Nov. 9: Charotar Samachar; Cybermark Solutions; National Wizz; Networthy Newz; Tech and Science Post; (18 as of Nov. 9 at 10:30 a.m.)
The best college in the U.S., according to data—and no, it's not Harvard
UMN's computer science major is mentioned on Niche's 2021 rankings of top schools in the United States. Nov. 5: MSN Australia;
Wake surf limits fall short in preserving lakes
A peer reviewed study on the effect of wake boats on shorelines that was conducted by UMN’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory is mentioned. Nov. 5: Mankato Free Press;
Down the mineshaft to the physics lab
The University of Minnesota Physics Lab in Soudan, MN is featured. Nov. 4: Jolly Routes;
Department of Computer Science
The Department of Computer Science & Engineering at the University of Minnesota is mentioned. Nov. 4: Bluehostnews;
RIT alumnus studies the intersection of technology and the liberal arts
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science) Muhammad Aurangzeb Ahmad is featured. Nov. 4: Rochester Institute of Technology;
On the Move
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Jarred Cooley, has been named director of Xcel Energy’s Strategic Planning based in Amarillo, Texas. Nov. 4: Advisor News;
$95,000 in grants and scholarships awarded to address health disparities locally
UMN sophomore majoring in biomedical engineering, Akshara Molleti, is one of the EmPOWERED Scholars selected this year. Nov. 3: American Heart Association; Burlingame; Fat Pitch Financials; MarketWatch; Mirage News; The Pilot News; The Post and Mail; The Saline Courier; Sweetwater Reporter; Townhall Finance; The Valley Times Recorder; Value Investing News; (18 as of Nov. 3 at 12:13 p.m.)
Freedom to choose what you like now: Lessons for the next generation with Maria Miranda
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemistry) Maria Miranda, who is a research specialist at 3M, is featured. Nov. 3: Girls' STEMpede;
Could a new antimicrobial tree protein coating improve masks?
UMN research led by assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Boya Xiong, is featured. Nov. 3: 6Park.News/Minnesota; AZO Materials; Nov. 5: The Minnesota Daily;
A day in the life of aerospace engineer Rochelle Mellish
UMN Ph.D. student in chemical engineering, Kristine Loh, authors article. Nov. 3: 6Park.News/Maryland; Medical Health News;
Air pollution | How well do Delhi's giant smog towers combat bad air?
UMN professor in mechanical engineering, David Y. H. Pui, and his research team developed a patented air-cleaning technology used in smog towers. Nov. 3: Dailyhunt; Moneycontrol;
Engineering Bachelor's Degrees: Best programs, jobs, and salaries
University of Minnesota's bachelor of geo- engineering degree is mentioned. Nov. 3: Career Karma;
Hennepin Island (Travel): Mpls, MN USA
University of Minnesota's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory and the Outdoor Stream Lab are mentioned. Nov. 2: Charamana Consulting;
Chi Xu - Mapping a new reality
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer engineering) Chi Xu, who is founder and CEO of Nreal, is interviewed. Nov. 2: Pandaily;
Air pollution caused by global food production is killing more than 890,000 people a year, study finds
UMN research is featured. Srinidhi Balasubramanian, lead author of the study while carrying her postdoctoral research at UMN, is quoted. Nov. 2: Able2Know; Business News; DailyGreenWorld; Forbes; Respromasks;
Business people, Nov. 2, 2021 | Santa Fe New Mexican
UMN alumna (M.S. and Ph.D. in astrophysics), Tracy “Tess” Lavezzi Light, has been awarded the distinguished 2021 Los Alamos Global Security Medal. Nov. 1: Yahoo! News; Nov. 2: AnonymousBlack; Santa Fe New Mexican;
Dr. Samuel B. Mukasa joins SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) as Executive Vice President and Provost
Former Dean of UMN's College of Science and Engineering, Dr. Samuel Mukasa, joined the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) to serve as executive vice president and provost. Nov. 1: ESF; Nov. 4: New York Patch; Nov. 8: The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education;
Corinne Wichser
UMN alumna in mechanical engineering, Corinne Wichser, who is the Director of Sustainability – Built Environment at SIG, is featured. Nov. 1: SIGearth;
Let us now celebrate immigration
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemical engineering) Stéphane Bancel, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Moderna, Inc., is featured. Nov. 1: Daniel Ford;
SwRI's Imad Khalek elected fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) Dr. Imad A. Khalek, has been elected a Fellow of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE). Nov. 1: EurekAlert!; Scienmag; SwRI;
A double dose of climate research at University of Minnesota
UMN researchers are part of a new $25 million climate modeling center funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Vipin Kumar, and assistant professor in CFANS, Heidi Roop, are quoted. Nov. 1: Minnesota Ag Connection;
October 2021
Watch Saturn and Jupiter in Nov. night sky
The Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy, is mentioned. Oct. 30: Kanabec County Times;
Gorman Rupp Co. (form 8-K)
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Scott A. King, is promoted to the role of Chief Executive Officer of Gorman Rupp, effective January 1, 2022. Oct. 29: MarketScreener;
Researchers received a $ 1.8 million grant to create temperature-stable vaccines
UMN associate professor in chemistry, Sapna Sarupria, is a colleague on a multi-institutional team project working to improve the stability of future vaccines. Oct. 29: 6Park.News/Massachusetts; News413; WWLP;
Katrina Kessler appointed commissioner of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
UMN alumna (M.S. in environmental engineering) Katrina Kessler has been appointed by Governor Walz to the role of commissioner of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA). Oct. 20: Bluestem Prairie; Minnesota Ag Connection;
Hawkins Inc: Change in Directors or Principal Officers (form 8-K)
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering, and an M.B.A.) Jeffrey E. Spethmann has been appointed to fill a newly created vacancy on the Board of Directors of Hawkins, Inc. Oct. 29: MarketScreener;
Researchers part of collaboration that casts doubt on “sterile neutrino”
UMN Assistant Professor Andrew Furmanski and his team in CSE’s School of Physics and Astronomy are part of an international collaboration of scientists who have possibly eliminated the theory related to the “sterile neutrino.” Oct. 28: Twin Cities UMN News and Events; Oct. 29: Mirage; Oct. 30: Knowledia; NowYouReadMe;
UMN Senate passes resolution advocating for increased COVID-19 safety guidelines
UMN professor in computer science and engineering Gopalan Nadathur, who is a faculty senator, is quoted. Oct: 28: The Minnesota Daily;
Recording of the Mathematical Science Spring Lecture Series available on ScholarWorks
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Yousef Saad, has agreed to be the keynote speaker for the 47th Spring Lecture Series at the U of Arkansas. Oct. 28: 6.Park.News/Arkansas; News/University of Arkansas;
Patch Candidate Profile: Cathy Abene for Minneapolis Parks
UMN alumna in civil engineering principal civil engineer for the University of Minnesota, Cathy Abene, is running for Minneapolis Park Board Commissioner District 6. Oct. 28: Minnesota Patch;
Inscopix names pharma leader Dr. David Gray as Chief Scientific Officer in new position to oversee drug development for brain disorders
UMN alumnus (B.S. in chemistry) David Gray, who holds a Ph.D. in organic chemistry from The Scripps Research Institute, has been appointed Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) of Inscopix, Inc. Oct. 28: AP News; Benzinga; BioSpace; FirstWordMedTech; KULR8; Market Screener; RFD-TV; StreetInsider; Valdosta Daily Times; WFMZ; Yahoo! Finance; (72 as of Oct. 28 at 11:48 a.m.)
Advanced Manufacturing Minneapolis returns to the show floor with support from 25 influential industry partners
Presenting the Innovation Zone, University of Minnesota and Institute for Engineering in Medicine's Bakken Medical Devices Center will bring together the industry’s most revolutionary and exciting new products. Oct. 28: Benzinga; IntelValue; KTVN; Le Lézard; MarketWatch; MDDI; Morningstar; NewsOK; RFD-TV; Value Investing News; Yahoo! Finance; Oct. 31: Business Mayor; (90 as of Oct. 31 at 8:53 a.m.)
I created an oil spill in my house
UMN professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Paige Novak, is a scientific consultant on this Reactions YouTube video about bacteria that can be used to clean up toxic waste. Oct. 27: Reactions;
Network Engineering Bachelor’s Degrees: Best programs, jobs, and salaries
UMN's computer engineering program is listed as one of the best network engineering bachelor's degree programs. Oct. 27: Career Karma; Jobs for India;
Moderna, Inc. Research Report
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemical engineering) Stéphane Bancel, who is the Chief Executive Officer of Moderna, Inc., is featured. Oct. 27: Business Upside;
Candidate profile 2021: Yota Palli, Council Rock Board Director
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mathematics and M.S. in statistics), Yota Palli, is a Democrat running for the Council Rock School District out of Region 8: Oct. 27: Pennsylvania Patch;
Business Memoranda: 10/27/2021
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering (B.S. and M.S. degrees), Kristen Hansen, has joined Aurora Consulting, LLC, as a patent strategy specialist. Oct. 27: Traverse City Record Eagle;
Building a Better Bend welcomes transportation expert in upcoming free lecture
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Charles Marohn, will give a presentation on his newest book, Confessions of a Recovering Engineer. Oct. 26: Cascade Business News;
Riley Gordon: Agricultural Utilization Research Institute
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Riley Gordon, is featured in this Regenerative Agriculture Club podcast. Oct. 26: Regenerative Agriculture Club;
Star Watch: A march of planets in November
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. Oct. 26: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Austin Daily Herald;
Thermoelectric devices used to apply new approach that controls heat flow, generates electricity at nanoscale
A College of Science and Engineering, UMN’s YouTube video of heat transfer at the nanoscale is included in the article. Oct. 26: The Science Times;
MacArthur fellow discusses potential engineering solutions to environmental challenges
UMN professor in chemical engineering and MacArthur Fellow, Paul Dauenhauer, gave a lecture as part of the Brown University School of Engineering's Dourdeville Lecture series. Oct. 25: Brown Daily Herald;
Nobles County hires new public works director, county engineer
UMN alumnus in civil engineering and Nobles County Engineer, Aaron Holmbeck, who will also serve as public works director, began working for the county in September. Oct. 26: 6Park.News/Iowa; Worthington Daily Globe; Yahoo! News;
Form S-1 Com2000, Inc.
UMN alumnus in physics, Victor Tong, is the company secretary and director at Com2000, Inc. Oct. 25: StreetInsider;
Form 10-12G/A Sezzle Inc.
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering who earned an MBA from the Carlson School of Management, Charles Youakim, is co-founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Sezzle, Inc. Oct. 25: StreetInsider;
U of M Udall Center secures $11.3M to continue Parkinson’s disease and deep brain stimulation research
UMN CSE’s Department of Biomedical Engineering is part of an interdisciplinary team of faculty at UMN Medical School’s Udall Center. Oct. 25: EurekAlert!; News Medical;
The religious history of medical devices
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, founder of Medtronic, and inventor of the wearable portable pacemaker, Earl Bakken, is featured. The Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing is mentioned. Oct. 25: 6park.news;
Form S-1/A Sonendo, Inc.
UMN alumni, Mehrzad Khakpour (M.S. in mechanical engineering from UMN and Ph.D. from UC, Riverside) and Thomas R. Engels (B.S. in mechanical engineering from UMN), are mentioned. Oct. 25: StreetInsider;
Prairie People: New hires and promotions
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Barry Glienke, joins Apex in the Fargo office as a senior civil engineer. Oct. 22: Grand Forks Herald;
Meet Ridgefield's Democratic Candidates for Planning and Zoning Commission
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Joe Dowdell, is a Ridgefield Democratic Candidate for Planning and Zoning Commission. Oct. 22: Ridgefield's HamletHub;
Salt a growing problem for Minnesota's water
UMN research that took place during the 2000s and was led by Professor Emeritus in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Heinz Stefan, is featured. Oct. 21: Hometownsource; Opera News; Oct. 26: East Metro Water;
Diverse Minds Seminar with Dr. R. Lee Penn
UMN professor in chemistry, Lee Penn, will be the featured speaker at the Nov. 16 Caltech online event. Oct. 21: Caltech;
Potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Oct. 19: Science News for Students;
LANL: Tess Light awarded 2021 Los Alamos Global Security Medal
UMN alumna (M.S. and Ph.D. in astrophysics), Tracy “Tess” Lavezzi Light, has been awarded the distinguished 2021 Los Alamos Global Security Medal. Oct. 18: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Los Alamos Reporter; Oct. 19: Los Alamos Daily Post;
Khipu 2019 talk by Jeff Dean on Deep Learning to Solve Challenging Problems
UMN alumnus in computer science and in economics, Jeff Dean, is the featured speaker in this recordered Khipu 2019 talk. Oct. 18: Khipu;
Khipu 2019 Keynote talk by Guillermo Sapiro: ML in Developmental Health
Former UMN professor and chair of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Guillermo Sapiro, is the featured speaker in this recorded Khipu 2019 Keynote talk. Oct. 18: Khipu;
Out Of The Blank #946 - Miles Wischnewski (Post-doc Cognitive Neuroscience)
UMN post-doctoral associate in biomedical engineering, Miles Wischnewski, is featured in this video. Oct. 18: Out Of The Blank;
A spacecraft could use gravity to prevent a dangerous asteroid impact
An improvement in an asteroid defense mechanism developed by UMN associate professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Yohannes Ketema, is featured. Oct. 18: Phys.org;
When will force shields be real?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is interviewed. Oct. 18: Black Tech Daily; BuyTechNow; ComTechWorld; Gizmodo; Gizmodo (Australia); MedRadioNews; Ondequondo; (7 as of Oct. 18)
Xcel Energy names strategic planning head for TX-NM, Jarred Cooley
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Jarred Cooley, is named director of Strategic Planning at Xcel Energy, based in Amarillo, TX. Oct. 17: Amarillo Globe News; Oct. 27: Beloit Daily News;
The Search for Axions – “Detection will have profound implications” RCTNNews
UMN postdoctoral associate in physics and astronomy, Raymond Co, is quoted. Oct. 16: RCTNNews; UPJobs News;
Proposed molten salt test reactor in Oak Ridge FORNL topic Oct. 19
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Charles Forsberg, a principal research scientist at MIT and former researcher at Oak Ridge National Laboratory, will speak on Oct. 19 to Friends of Oak Ridge National Laboratory. Oct. 15: Oak Ridger;
2 Univ. of Minnesota professors win SC21 Test of Time Award
Director of Data Science Initiative in CSE, Vipin Kumar, and Chair of Digital Technology in CSE, George Karypis, winners of the SC Test of Time Award (ToTA), are featured. Oct. 14: Inside HPC;
Table of Experts: The state of manufacturing
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics), Robin Martinez, was interviewed at a virtual roundtable to kick off Manufacturing Month. Oct. 14: Albuquerque Business First;
Ensuring a positive O&P workplace culture - Resident & employee edition webinar
UMN alumna (M.S. in biomedical engineering), Michelle J. Hall, will be a speaker at the upcoming National Commission on Orthotic and Prosthetic Education (NCOPE) Oct. 27 webinar. Oct. 14: NCOPE;
New device analyzes chemical compounds - PreScouter - custom intelligence from a global network of experts
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, co-developer of the device, is quoted. Oct. 14: Dine.ga;
Delhi has two smog towers, but here’s why they are unlikely to help fight air pollution
Designed by the University of Minnesota, the tower was modified by IIT-Bombay and IIT-Delhi to fit the Indian weather. Oct. 14: ThePrint;
An introduction to Azure Offensive Security - David Okeyode & Karl Fosaaen
UMN alumnus in computer science, Karl Fosaaen, who oversees NetSPI's Portland, OR office, is a co-presenter in this video. Oct. 14: fwd:cloudsec;
Eden Prairie School Board voters guide
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Albert Born, is a candidate for the Eden Prairie School Board. Oct. 13: Hometownsource;
Xcel Energy names Amarillo man as southwest director of Strategic Planning
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Jarred Cooley, is the new Xcel Energy director of Strategic Planning, effective on Oct. 18. Oct. 13: Myhighplains;
Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham: A profound educator and a trailblazer in the cyber security space
UMN alumna (M.S. in computer & information sciences) and former UMN visiting and adjunct faculty member, Dr. Bhavani Thuraisingham, is featured. Oct. 13: Earnings Baba;
Orindan wins prestigious lifetime professional achievement award
UMN alumnus (M.S. in evironmental engineering), Chris Laszcz-Davis, has won the ABIH Lynn O'Donnell Lifetime Achievement Award. Oct. 13: Lamorinda Weekly;
TranspoTalk – Hennepin County Advanced Transportation Management System
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Cade Botten, will be a co-speaker at the Oct. 18 TranspoTalk. Oct. 13: ITSO;
Test-driven data engineering fundamentals using DBT and Python - Improving Talks Series
UMN adjunct faculty in computer science and engineering, Donald Sawyer, who is the Director of of Data Engineering at Object Partners, presents this talk. Oct. 12: Improving Enterprises;
Quantum Phase Transition Detected on a Global Scale Deep Inside the Earth
Researchers in UMN's Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science are part of multidisciplinary team of researchers in a study to find spin transition in the Earth’s mantle. Oct. 12: EurekAlert!; Newswise; Oct. 14: Times of News (Israel);
Medical Device Center Launched
UMN has launched their new Center for Medical Device Cybersecurity (CMDC). Collaborators include the UMN's College of Science and Engineering, Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, Technological Leadership Institute (TLI), and the Office of the Vice President for Research. Oct. 11: Federal Telemedicine News;
All-in-one servos solve ventilator challenges
The low-cost ventilator, called the Coventer, that was developed in collaboration with Boston Scientific, UMN's Medical School and Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, is featured. Oct. 11: Smart Machines & Factories; Oct. 12: Design Products & Applications; Oct. 19: Plant (Canada);
U study aims to find if low-cost road treatments can make it safer for pedestrians crossing the street
Research by Nichole Morris, a researcher in mechanical engineering with the U's HumanFIRST Laboratory, is featured. Oct. 10: StarTribune;
Member Spotlight: Timothy Abraham
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in organic/bioorganic chemistry in 1991), Timothy Abraham, is featured. He served as chair of AOCS Industrial Oil Products (IOP) Division from 2019-2021. Oct. 8: AOCS;
Building upkeep tops wish list for University of Minnesota
Maintenance work on existing buildings and a new chemistry lab are top priorities on the University of Minnesota’s $ 273.6 million wish list for the 2022 legislative session. Oct. 8: 6park.news;
Chemists work on energy and environmental issues
UMN Department of Chemistry research, focusing on issues that affect the environment, is featured. Oct. 8: The World Hour;
EHS On Tap Two-Minute Warning 008: What you need to know about safety culture
UMN alumna (B.S. in chemical engineering and master of environmental health and safety), Maryann Hoff, who is senior risk control managerat Safety National, talks about what you need to know about safety culture. Oct. 8: EHS Daily Advisor; Oct. 19: EHS Daily Advisor;
Climate Cast: University of Minnesota researchers tap AI to improve climate models
UMN researchers are part of a new $25 million climate modeling center funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation. UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Vipin Kumar, who is part of the team at UMN's new climate modeling center is interviewed. Oct. 8: MPR News; Oct. 21: The Minnesota Daily; Oct. 31: Herald-Standard; San Francisco Chronicle; StarTribune;
A key part of the Big Bang remains troublingly elusive
UMN professor in physics and astronomy who is a member of the BICEP/Keck collaboration, Clem Pryke, is quoted. Oct. 7: MSN; MSN Australia; Vietnam Explorer Network; Oct. 8: Knowledia; Oct. 14: UpJobNews; (5 as of Oct. 14)
Chart Industries names Joe Brinkman Chief Financial Officer
UMN alumnus (degree in mechanical engineering and MBA), Joe Brinkman, will be Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at Chart Industries, Inc., effective October 1, 2022. Oct. 7: AP News; Benzinga; CityBiz; GlobeNewswire; Market Sreener; Market Watch; Morningstar; TheStreet; StreetInsider; Wallstreet Online; (20 as of Oct. 7 at 7:36 p.m.)
MoorePEOPLE: New faces at Walter P Moore
Quoc Le, PE, SE, who is a UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in structural engineering) and a senior project manager in the Diagnostics Group at Walter P Moore, is featured. Oct. 7: Walter P Moore;
Physicist breaks down the science of 11 DC superhero scenes | How real is it?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Jim Kakalios, takes a closer look at the physics of the DC universe. Oct. 7: Grand Old Tribune;
IBM's fall from world dominence
UMN professor in history of science and technology, and research fellow at UMN's Charles Babbage Institute, James Cortada, is interviewed. Oct. 6: International Security Central;
How much do NBA referees make? Salaries and everything you should know
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and professional NBA referee, Pat Fraher, is featured. Oct. 6: TUKO;
Pillsbury Hall, University of Minnesota
Until 2017 UMN's Pillsbury Hall, built in 1889, was home to UMN's Department of Geology and Geophysics. Oct. 6: Hennepin County Library; Oct. 8: Stuff about Minneapolis;
Rocket Software names Milan Shetti as next CEO
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science), Milan Shetti, is named next CEO at Rocket Software. Oct. 5: AFP; Ansa.it; Benzinga; CityBiz; The Financial Post; IBERO News; Market Screener; Montreal Gazette; National Post; Ottowa Citizen; WHLF-FM; Oct. 6: Financial Post; IT Jungle; Nach Welt; Oct. 14: Storage Newsletter; (109 as of Oct. 14 at 4:31 a.m.)
IMAGINE supports transformation efforts with appointment of skilled executive leaders
UMN alumna in chemical engineering, Marilyn Schullo, has been appointed chief operating officer at IMAGINE. Oct. 5: AP News; Benzinga; Finanzen; KTVN; Markets Insider; Market Screener; Market Watch; PR Newswire; StreetInsider; Yahoo! Finance; WBOC; Oct. 7: Printing Impressions; (31 as of Oct. 7 at 11:17 a.m.)
Induced flaws in quantum materials could enhance superconducting properties
UMN's Center for Quantum Materials led a team of international researchers that found deformations in quantum materials could improve superconductivity. Study co-author Martin Greven, a UMN professor in physics and astronomy and Director of the Center for Quantum Materials, is quoted. Oct. 5: Nature Materials; NewsConcerns; Gadgets Monster; ILDRM; Phys.org; ScienceDaily; TechiAI; UpJobNews; VerveTimes; (9 as of Oct. 5)
Weddell seal count: Fewer seals than previously thought
Research led by UMN's College of Science and Engineering shows the first ever global population estimate for Weddell seals. Lead author and UMN researcher in earth and environmental sciences, Michelle LaRue, is quoted. Oct. 4: EurekAlert!; NewsGroove; News on News; Science Daily; Science Magazine; Oct. 5: Eco Magazine; Lab Manager Magazine; News Concerns; The News Motion; Oct. 6: ForeignAffairs (New Zealand); LiveNews (New Zealand); Mirage News; The National Tribune; Oct. 7: IndiaEducationDiary; Sunlive; Oct. 21: Minnesota Daily; (16 as of Oct. 21)
Careers: You vs. Wild director Ben Simms
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering Ben Simms is the director and executive producer of You vs. Wild: Out Cold, a new Netflix interactive film. Oct. 4: Post Magazine;
Academic Ph.D. vs Industrial Ph.D. in STEM fields
University of Minnesota Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering, Mustafa Kaddoura, is featured. Oct. 4: HigherEducationPlus;
National Science Foundation invests $75 million in five new data science institutes
University of Minnesota researchers will be included in the NSF Institute for Accelerated AI Algorithms for Data-Driven Discovery, led by the University of Washington. Oct. 4: Bharat Express News; BusinessMayor; Canada Express News; Forbes; The Singapore Time; UK Times News; (6 as of Oct. 4)
Announcing appointments to the Launch Minnesota advisory board
Executive Director for the University of Minnesota's Technology Commercialization team, Rick Huebsch, is an existing board member at Launch Minnesota. Oct. 4: Red Lake Nation News;
New technology will allow important metals to be made more efficiently
UMN CSE researchers have invented a more efficient technology allowing important metals to be to be made into thin films. UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Bharat Jalan, who is the senior author of the study, is quoted. Oct. 3: Tamfitronics;
Commentary: Let's bring some fresh ideas to city planning
UMN alumnus in civil engineering and in city and urban planning, Chuck Marohn, is featured. Oct. 2: SWNewsmedia;
University of Minnesota testing DIY coating out of seeds to improve masks
UMN engineers are studying whether a coating made out of a tree extract could be applied to masks to increase their protectiveness against the coronavirus that causes COVID-19. Assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Boya Xiong, who leads the research team, is quoted. Oct. 1: StarTribune;
The 2nd Workshop on Spectrum Sharing Technology for Next Generation Communications
UMN alumnus and professor in electrical and computer engineering, Liuqing Yang, will be a workshop co-chair at the upcoming event. Oct. 1: NIST;
Implementing portable air purifiers
UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Oct. 1: Inside Dentistry;
Programming of Life: Dr. Don Johnson - revisited
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in Computer and Information Sciences) Donald E. Johnson authored the book Programming of Life, published in 2014. Oct. 1: BCooper;
Scholarships in USA without GRE/GMAT 2022
University of Minnesota Robotics Institute waived GRE requirement for Master’s of Science in Robotics. Oct. 1: Cholojaai; Daily Flaver; EduBanq; GHNewsOutlets; OpportunityPortal; NewsatGH; NewsNowGH; NewsRoomGH; NewsWebGH; Opportunities Corners; Oseikromtv; Oct. 4: The Education Loan; Jeeyand; (13 as of Oct. 4)
September 2021
Three new industry leaders join Launch Minnesota advisory board
Executive Director for the University of Minnesota's Technology Commercialization team, Rick Huebsch, is an existing board member at Launch Minnesota. Sept. 30, MinneInno;
Mark Ellis of 3M named 2021 Industry Leadership Award Winner
Mark Ellis, who is a UMN adjunct professor in chemical engineering and materials science, UMN alumnus, and Division Scientist at 3M Company, is the recipient of AIChE's 2021 Industry Leadership award. Sept. 30: AIChE;
Chatter #193 - Timothy E. Lee on AI, self driving cars, and the future of transport
UMN alumnus in computer science, Timothy E. Lee, is a reporter who has written about technology, economics, and public policy for more than a decade. Sept 30: The Jist;
Why you shouldn't mix cleaning supplies, even if it looks cool
UMN assistant professor in chemistry, Joseph Topczewski, is quoted. Sept. 30: Biz News Post; Funtitech; Honest Columnist; Latest News; Projin News; Public News;
Spotlight on Innogrit Corporation Co-Founders: Who are the minds behind the innovations?
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in electrical engineering), Jie Chen, who is the co-founder and vice president of Data Storage Technologies, is featured. Sept. 30: Exbulletin; Tittle Press;
Election 2021: Minneapolis Park Board, District 6
UMN alumnus in civil engineering and principal civil engineer in Energy Management at the Twin Cities campus, Cathy Abene, is a candidate for the Minneapolis Park Board, District 6. Sept. 30: Naomi Kritzer;
Caribou Biosciences appoints biotechnology industry veteran Ran Zheng to its board of directors
UMN alumnus (M.S. in microbial engineering) Ran Zheng has been appointed to the board of directors at Caribou Biosciences. Sept. 29: 1045 The Dan; AP News; Benzinga; Fidelity; Globe Newswire; Market Screener; Market Watch; Morning Star; Street Insider; Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo7 Finance (Australia); Sept. 30: CityBiz; Tech Live Update; (86 as of Sept. 30 at 10:20 a.m.)
The best things to do in Minnesota
The University of Minnesota's Bell Museum is featured as one of the "best things to do in Minnesota." Sept. 28: AFAR;
U of M researchers hope a new liquid mask coating to defend against COVID will eventually be able to be made at home
UMN assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Boya Xiong, who leads the research team developing a liquid coating for textile facemasks, is interviewed. Sept. 28: 13NewsNow; First Coast News; KARE 11;
BESSD 191: BHS Hall Of Fame Class to be inducted Oct. 8
UMN professor in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, Catherine E. Wolfgram French, will be inducted into the Burnsville High School Hall of Fame. Sept. 28: Minnesota Patch;
Dry conditions may have boosted Minnesota’s wild rice crop this year, but climate change leaves the future uncertain
UMN research is mentioned. Assistant professor in earth and environmental sciences, Gene-Hua Crystal Ng, is quoted. Sept. 28: Argentina News; MinnPost;
Carlos Silva - Exciton Polarons in Two-Dimensional Hybrid Metal-Halide Perovskites
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical physics, '98), Carlos Silva, who is currently a professor at Georgia Tech, will be the featured presenter at the upcoming Nano@Tech webinar. Sept. 28: Nano@Tech;
Fly often, fail often, test often
The University of Minnesota Rocket Team is featured. The team won an Overall Award in the 30k bracket of the Spaceport America Cup 2021. Sept 27: Stats Made Easy;
The scope of IoT for smart utilities is growing, and so Is the complexity of connectivity
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Paul Fadlovich, Director of Product Management, Antennas at Laird Connectivity, authors article. Sept. 27: Environmental XPRT;
Video: Antarctic Weddell seal populations are much smaller than expected: Just 202,000 females now exist - and only inhabit 0.55% of suitable ice, study finds
Research led by UMN's College of Science and Engineering shows the first ever global population estimate for Weddell seals. Lead author and UMN researcher in earth and environmental sciences, Michelle LaRue, is quoted. Sept. 27: Daily Mail; Florida News Times; Gamers Grade; Knowledia; Newswise; Mirage News; Phys.org; Tech Codex; Vaaju; Verve Times; Sept. 30: MPR News;
Teachers, scientists, and athletes to be honored at Central's Hall of Fame Banquet
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics) who is an astrophysicist and professor at the University of California Berkeley, Stuart D. Bale, is one of this year's inductees into Central High School's Hall of Fame. Sept. 25: Aberdeen News;
He, who can take you to the moon and back!
UMN alumnus (M.S. in aerospace engineering), Satish Dhawan, who became the Director of Indian Institute of Science (IIS) in 1962 is featured. Sept. 25: AnyTV News; Current News Bulletin; Hindustan Times; Myhospy News; News 77; News Track Live (India); The Wall;
FMA EP Webinar: Professional Development with Ben Tustison!
UMN alumnus (B.S. in geo-engineering and M.S. in civil engineering), Ben Tustison, will be the featured presenter in the upcoming FMA EP webinar. Sept. 24: AllEvents.in;
UMN faculty weigh in on returning to campus; pandemic safety considerations
UMN teaching associate professor in physics and astronomy, Aaron Wynveen, and associate teaching professor in computer science and engineering, Christopher Kauffman, are quoted. Sept. 23: Minnesota Daily;
Upcoming Webinar: Introduction to Building Conversational AI Applications
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) Amulya Vishwanath authors article. Sept. 23: NVIDIA Developer;
University of Minnesota researchers drill down on ways to protect eagles in wind farms' airspace
UMN researchers in wildlife behavior, neuroscience and mechanical engineering are working to find solutions through what eagles hear and how it affects their behavior. The group’s initial research included St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. Sept. 23: The Marietta Daily Journal; National Wind Watch; StarTribune; Yahoo! News; Sept. 24: Industrial Wind Action Group; Sept. 29: ArcaMax; Bakersfield Gazette; The Denver Gazette; TheDerrick.com; Finger Lakes Times; GazetteXtra; News Bug; The Norman Transcript;
7 best herbs for high blood pressure
UMN professor in chemistry, George Barany, is quoted. Sept. 23: R4A;
Eden Prairie School Board Special Election 2021 Voter's Guide - Albert Born
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Albert Born, is a candidate for the Eden Prairie School Board. Sept. 22: Eden Prairie Local News;
DNR weighing possible repairs to Pike River dam
Calculations by UMN professor in physics and astronomy Prisca Cushman are mentioned. Sept. 22: TimberJay;
ESD adds two new members to its leadership team
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, David Weihing, is the new managing director for structural engineering. Sept. 21: REJournals;
2021 NSF PREM grants to broaden participation in cutting-edge materials research
NSF Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Minnesota is mentioned. Sept. 21: National Wizz; Sept. 22: Tamfitronics;
Charles Babbage
English mathematician Charles Babbage (1791-1871), for whom the UMN's Charles Babbage Institute is named, is featured. Sept. 21: Batman WIKIS;
Wynnchurch Capital announces internal promotions and new hires
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Evan Kluck, is promoted to Associate at Wynnchurch Capital, L.P. Sept. 21: AP News; Benzinga; Business Wire; The Financial Post; KTVN - TV; Market Screener; Marketwatch; Montreal Gazette; Morning Star; National Post; Ottawa Citizen; (143 as of Sept. 21 at 2:50 p.m.)
Membrane treatment expert joins Aqua Membranes as chief technology officer
UMN alumnus (B.S. and M.S. in chemistry), Christopher "CJ" Kurth, has joined Aqua Membranes as chief technology officer. Sept. 21: 1045 The Dan; 967 The Wolf; Country Legends 105.9; Einnews; Kolt Country; US983; Water Online; WHLF-FM; WRDE; Xtra 106.3;
From The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (US): “Researchers find a new way to control magnets”
Researchers at MIT and elsewhere, including UMN researchers, have developed a way of rapidly switching the magnetic polarity of a ferrimagnet 180 degrees. Sept. 20: ScienceSprings;
PE Matters - September 2021
UMN undergraduate student in civil engineering, Noah Struck, has been awarded the Steinman Scholarship. Sept. 20: NMSPE; NMSPEABQ;
Colton Juell graduates, commissioned as second lieutenant
UMN alumnus in chemistry with a minor in aerospace studies, Colton Juell, is commissioned into the U.S. Air Force as a Second Lieutenant after completing Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) program. Sept. 20: Chaska Herald;
DigiMax expands international advertising into Asia with signing of collaboration deal in Hong Kong
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Tony Tong, who is Co-Chairman & Co-Founder of Hong Kong Blockchain Association, is part of a collaboration deal with DigiMax. Sept. 20: Peacameo; RSBLVD;
Group takes legal action to halt Noble Hill
UMN professor in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, Otto Strack, is mentioned. Sept. 18: Eden Prairie Local News;
How to write a paper in a weekend
UMN professor in chemistry, Pete Carr, is author and presenter. Sept. 18: Digitas Labs Paris;
For Oak Ridge, Minnesotan Al Nier made a difference
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and physics, Alfred Otto Carl Nier, who was a UMN professor of physics and who built the world's highest resolution mass spectrograph in 1934, is featured. Sept. 17: James's Blog; The Marietta Daily Journal; The Oak Ridger;
University of Minnesota research grants top $1 billion, fueled by pandemic studies
External research funding to both the College of Science and Engineering and the College of Education and Human Development each increased by over $8 million. Sept. 15: Minne Inno; Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal; Tech Register (UK); UMN OVPR Inquiry; UMN Twin Cities;
What can a president do about wildfires?
UMN professor of bioproducts and bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Sept. 15: Continuity News; Current News Digital; DNYUZ; Lightly News; New York Times; News4Social; News Concerns; News Symplexia; Verve Times;
Hearing restoration for the deaf: Blackrock Neurotech invests in groundbreaking auditory nerve implant with University of Minnesota and MED-EL
UMN CSE associate professor in biomedical engineering and UMN Medical School professor in otolaryngology, Hubert Lim, Ph.D., is the lead researcher on the grant and is quoted. Sept. 15: The Antlers American; Ascensus; AZ Central; Benzinga; BioSpace; Bloggers of Health; Borger News Herald; Canadian Insider; Chronicle Journal; The Community Post; Curated TN Content Exchange; The Daily Press; The Daily Times Leader; DalyCity; The Decatur Daily Democrat; Deer Park Tribune; The Evening Leader; FDAREG Watch; Finanzen (German); Great American Financial Resources; The Herald Journal; Intern Daily; The Kane Republican; KJUN CA; KMLK; KPVI; Malvern Daily Record; Mammoth Times; MarketWatch; Mill Valley; MyMotherLode; NBC 6 Pocatello (KPVI-DT); The Observer News Enterprise; Physician Family Media; The Pilot News; The Podcast Park; The Post and Mail; The Poteau Daily News; PRNewswire; The Punxsutawney Spirit; Rewind 1019; RFD TV; Ridgway Record; The Saline Courier; SNN TV; Starkville Daily News; The Podcast Park; TheStreet; StreetInsider; The Sweetwater Reporter; TechRegister; Ticker Technologies; TMCNet; US983; The Valley City Times Record; Wapak Daily News; WBOC TV; WFMZ; WFOM; Winslow Evans Crocker; The Wolf 967 FM; Sept. 15: Financial Content; Value Investing News; Walnut Creek Guide; Sept. 30: Med Tech Outlook (66 as of Sept. 30)
Engineer's day 2021: Engineers who changed the world
Charles Babbage (1791-1871) and a UMN alumnus (M.S.) in aerospace engineering, Satish Dhawan (1920-2002), are highlighted. Sept. 15: Education World (India);
Potty-trained cattle could help reduce pollution
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Sept. 14: Funtitech; Gamers Grade; PressNewsAgency; ScienceNews; Sept. 15: Chemist.gr; Fakta360; The Hack Posts; Nany0140; News Symplexia; Newszf; PressNewsAgency; Radar Hit News; Today News 24; USNews18; Sept. 23: Honest Media;
How the power of the ice age glaciers transformed Tayside
UMN Ph.D. student in earth and environmental sciences, Max Van Wyk de Vries, created a new video visualization, along with animation lecturer Kieran Duncan, to reveal the dramatic impact of the Ice Age on the Tayside landscape. Sept. 13: BBC News;
Online cheating is a big problem with college students––current solutions seem problematic
UMN professor in chemistry, Ken Leopold, is quoted. Sept. 13: Yahoo! Lifestyle;
A supernova's delayed reappearance could pin down how fast the universe expands
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Patrick Kelly, is quoted. Sept. 13: Biz News Post; Funtitech; Honest Columnist; PressNewsAgency; Samachar Central; ScienceNews; TechCodex; Today BizNews; Sept. 15: The Toysmatrix; Sept. 17: VN Explorer;
Data science course coaching institute in Mumbai
UMN's GroupLens Research Project in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is highlighted. Sept. 13: WriteUpCafe;
Biden outlines a plan for cleaner jet fuel. But how clean would it be?
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Sept. 13: BD State News; DNYUZ; Governor's Biofuels Coalition; Lightlynews; Mustafaseker; New York Times;
IBM's fall from world dominance
Senior research fellow at the University of Minnesota's Charles Babbage Institute, James Cortada, is interviewed. Sept. 11: Nationahead;
Computer Science and Engineering (CSE)
UMN's Department of Computer Science and Engineering is highlighted. Sept. 11: Kkinsuranceguide; Sept. 13: Kkinsuranceguide; Sept. 14: Kkinsuranceguide;
Prospectus filed pursuant to rule 424
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Timothy S. Nelson, serves on the board of directors at Impel NeuroPharma, Inc. Sept. 10: ADVFN;
Meet new ChemE professor Jay Werber
Former UMN postdoctoral associate in polymer chemistry, Jay Werber, recenty joined the University of Toronto's Department of Chemical Engineering & Applied Chemistry as an assistant Professor. Sept. 10: University of Toronto Engineering News;
Wilmington chemical lab firm adding jobs, building new facility to meet demand
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) and co-founder of Quality Chemical Laboratories (QCL), Yousry Sayed, is featured. Sept. 10: WRALTechWire;
New fossil reveals a fearsome shark-toothed dinosaur
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, is quoted. Sept. 9: Popular Science;
Integrated electro-fluid hybrid connector-technology overview
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering who is the Director of COC Core Business Unit, Blair Plackner, will be the speaker in this TechTalk webinar. Sept. 9: Funtitech;
Form S-1/A Endurance Acquisition
UMN alumnus in astrophysics, Richard C. Davis, is the CEO and a member of the board of directors at Endurance Acquisition Corp. Sept. 9: StreetInsider;
Index suggests that half of nitrogen applied to crops is lost
New UMN research using machine learning–based metamodels suggested that fertilizer amount can be decreased without hurting the bottom line. Assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, is quoted. Sept. 9: FocusTechnica;
University of Minnesota teams with med-tech giants to boost device cybersecurity
UMN is launching a new Center for Medical Device Cybersecurity (CMDC) that will be located within CSE's Technological Leadership Institute (TLI). Other collaborators include the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center and the Office of the Vice President for Research. Sept. 8: 24x7magazine; Atlanta Business Journal; Gfamnews; Modern Healthcare; UMN Twin Cities; Sept. 9: Becker's Hospital Review; Daily Press; Germanic.news; Izod News; Healthcare IT News; Medical Alley; Medical Design and Outsourcing; Minn Inno; Net Breaking News; Observer Reporter; Projin News; Saline Courier; Tech.mn; Twin Cities Business; Sept. 10: dearJulius; DOTmed; Healthcare Innovation; Live24x7.news; Sept. 11: Israel Homeland Security; Sept. 14: KSTP News; Stat News; Sept. 15: Medical Plastics News; Sept. 21: InfoSecurity; Kengilmour; Nerdshala; NXTAlpha; Sept. 22: Cyber World Secure; Sept. 24: ThomasNet News;
Josh Wilhelm joins petVivo Holdings, Inc. as the Director of Manufacturing
UMN alumnus (M.S.in biomedical engineering) Josh Wilhelm, has accepted the position as Director of Manufacturing at PetVivo Holdings, Inc. Sept. 8: AP News; Benzinga; Canadian Insider; Dkoding; GlobeNewswire; MarketScreener; MarketWatch; Morningstar; Sausalito.com; StreetInsider; (36 as of Sept. 8 at 4:45 p.m.)
Robert Gore net worth
UMN alumnus (M.S. and Ph.D. in chemical engineering) and inventor of "Gore-Tex," Robert Gore, is featured. Sept. 8: W24 News;
The IAS who brought a 'Digital Revolution' in Tamil Nadu - Santosh Misra
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) Santosh Misra has been recognized by SpeakIn for excellence in Innovation and Technology. Sept. 8: SpeakIn;
Bethel welcomes new faculty to the College of Arts & Sciences
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) David Tweeten joins the faculty at Bethel as associate professor chemistry. Sept. 7: BestSEOReviews; Bethel; Energy News; Newszf.com; USnews18;
Recognizing geology's colonial history for better policy today
The Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS) under UMN's Newton Horace Winchell School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is featured. Sept. 7: Eos; iDeaHuntr; Jioforme;
Chemical sponge: Former U of M professor creates filter for 3M pollution
Former U of M professor in nonotechnology, Abdennour Abbas, is co-founder of Claros Technologies, a St. Paul company that makes filters to remove chemicals manufactured by 3M. Sept. 6: Twin Cities Pioneer Press;
The man who created armies of space scientists
UMN alumnus, Satish Dhawan (M.S. in aerospace engineering) is featured. Sept. 5: Hitavada; Sept. 7: Indian Defence News;
High hopes for lowly pond scum
Research by a team of UMN and Agricultural Research Service (ARS) scientists on the benefits of microalgae in agriculture is featured. UMN study leads were research assistant Adriana Alvarez and professor Robert Gardner (deceased), both in bioproducts and biosystems engineering. Sept. 3: Charotar Samachar; dearJulius; Florida News Times; Fuentitech; Gamers Grade; High Plains Journal; News Concerns; Paper Boat News; Phys.org; Projin News; World News Network; Sept. 6: AgUpdate; Sept. 13: CapitalPress; Sept. 23: The Crescent-News;
Virtual Café Sci: Biominerals of the Microbial World
Former UMN postdoctoral fellow in earth and environmental sciences, Dr. Carla Rosenfeld, who is Assistant Curator of Earth Sciences at Carnegie Museum of Natural History, will be a featured speaker at the September 7, 2021, Virtual Café Sci: Biominerals of the Microbial World event. Sept. 2: Allevents.in;
Pavel John Nockel, DO, an endocrinologist with Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital
UMN alumnus in mathematics who is an endocrinologist with Presbyterian Kaseman Hospital, Pavel John Nockel, DO, is featured. Sept. 2: MarketWatch;
How organ transplantation could become easier, staring at the U of M
Transplants could become more equitable with the University of Minnesota's Organ and Tissue Preservation Center Innovations. Director of UMN's Institute for Engineering and Medicine, John Bischof, is quoted. Sept. 2: Minnesota Monthly;
Molekule Air Pro gets cleared by the FDA
UMN research showing that Photoelectrochemical oxidation (PECO) technology kills flu and Covid viruses is mentioned. Sept. 1: Forbes;
'U' study shows Twin Cities Drivers aren't stopping much for pedestrians in crosswalks
The director of UMN's HumanFIRST lab in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nichole Morris, is studying 32 Twin Cities crosswalks with her team. Sept. 1: WCCO;
Case Western Reserve University - Vice President for Campus Planning and Facilities Management
UMN president emeritus and alumnus in chemical engineering, who began his tenure as Case Western Reserve University's President on July 1, 2021, Eric W. Kaler, is mentioned. Sept. 1: The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education;
Welch Institute names Matthew Tirrell to chair Scientific Advisory Board
Former UMN professor and head of the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, Matthew Tirrell, has been named by Welch Institute to chair Scientific Advisory Board. Sept. 1: EurekAlert!; Rice University News & Media;
New self-help book emphasizes alternative treatments and empathy for mental health sufferers
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering, Shawn T Murphy, has released the fourth book in his series focusing on a spiritual approach towards mental health. Sept. 1: Benzinga; The Evening Leader; The Kane Republican; MarketWatch; Penticton Herald; Rockford Register Star; Stock Market Financial Content; Sweetwater Reporter; WFMZ; Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo! Finance Canada; (112 as of Sept. 1 at 9:45 a.m.)
August 2021
Experts: Back-to-school photo trend could reveal too much info
Director of graduate studies for UMN's Security Technologies Program, Mike Johnson, is interviewed. Aug. 31: KMSP-TV Fox 9;
Beware, meat production can contaminate the air you breathe
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Aug. 31: Window of World;
Extracting all the Azure Passwords - Karl Fosaaen (DEF CON 29 - Cloud Village)
UMN alumnus in computer science, Karl Fosaaen, is the featured speaker in the DEF CON 29 - Cloud Village video. Aug. 30: Cloud Village;
Quat disinfectants are helping during the pandemic. But could they contribute to antibiotic resistance?
A team of UMN researchers led by professor in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, William Arnold, study how common disinectants may affect microbes downstream of wastewater treatment plants. Aug. 30: C&EN;
From Lebanon to Hollywood: How to make your dreams come true
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Ahmed El-Mawas, who is an award winning actor, is featured in the A2 The Show - Ep 342 podcast. Aug. 30: A2 The Show;
Med-tech startup accelerator seeks Black innovators
A partnership between Boston Scientific, the University of Minnesota, Mayo Clinic, Gener8tor, St. Paul-based University Enterprise Labs and other key partners is launching a startup, called the gBETA Medtech accelerator, aimed at Black innovators. Aug. 28: Twin Cities Pioneer Press;
Crowd sourcing at the State Fair
UMN research teams at the Minnesota State Fair are featured. UMN research that used HD cameras to create 3D avatars and was led by assistant professor in computer science and engineering, Hyun Soo Park, is also featured. Aug. 27: Mpls St. Paul Magazine;
AFA Emerging Leaders 2021-2022
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Col. Roman Hund, USAF (Ret.), is featured as an Air Force Association Emerging Leader 2021-2022. Aug. 27: Air Force Magazine;
U of M researchers partner with farmers to cultivate greener farms
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Bo Hu, is quoted. UMN CFANS research is featured. Aug. 27: Minnesota Ag Connection;
Calculating generator reactance
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Timothy A. Loehlein, authors article. Aug. 27: BostonHiTech;
Reports of cheating at colleges soar during the pandemic
UMN professor in chemistry, Ken Leopold, is quoted. Aug. 27: America's Hotopics; BestIndiTech; BlackHotFireNetwork; Caronaviruus; London Posts; Newz9; Ondequondo; KLCC FM; KPBS FM; Maine Public; NCPR; Nevada Public Radio; NPR News; Phuket Times; Public Radio Tulsa; The Real Preneur; Unlimited Viral News; Wisconsin Public Radio; WBFO; WBUR; WXXI; (37 as of Aug. 29 at 3:00 p.m. plus 16 blogposts)
Kent Imaging appoints Dr. Karel Zuzak as Senior Medical Scientist
UMN alumnus (M.S. in biomedical engineering and Ph.D. in kinesiology), Dr. Karel Zuzak, is appointed Senior Medical Scientist at Kent Imaging. Aug. 26: 1045 The Dan; 3WZFM; 967 The Wolf; Country Legends 1059; Einnews; Einpresswire; Kolt Country; US983; WHLF-FM; Xtra 1063;
National PREM Grant to broaden cutting-edge materials research awarded
NSF's Partnership for Research and Education in Materials Grant will fund the Materials Research Science and Engineering Center at the University of Minnesota to work in partnership with the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in developing cutting-edge nanomaterials. Aug. 26: Texas Border Business;
New US CISO Appointments
Senior fellow at UMN's Technological Leadership Institute, Karl Mattson, joins Noname Security as company's first CISO. Aug. 26: CSO Online;
University of Minnesota part of $15M Great Lakes innovation hub
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is establishing a Great Lakes Innovation Corps (I-Corps) Hub with a new $15 million grant over five years beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The University of Minnesota will play a key role in the Hub, receiving $2 million in funds over five years. Aug. 25: UMN Twin Cities; Aug. 27: Forbes;
Moving Hemp Forward with Mandi Kerr and Dr. Jon Thompson
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) who is the founder and CEO of extraktLAB, Dr. Jon Thompson, is a featured speaker. Aug. 25: Global Hemp Association; Aug. 30: Dank Delivery;
The Data Science of Physical Dynamic Systems with QingHui Yuan // Conversations on AppliedAI
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering and Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) who is Director of Modeling and Data Science at Donaldson, QingHui Yuan, is the featured speaker. Aug. 25: Applied AI;
Earth's atmosphere may be extraterrestrial in origin
UMN professor emeritus in physics and astronomy, Robert Pepin, is quoted. Aug. 25: Trustinews;
Rob Webb, former President of UnitedHealth Group Ventures joins Onward Financing as CEO
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Rob Webb, joins Onward Financing as CEO. Aug. 25: ADVFN; Benzinga; Bollyinside; Crow River Media; Dweb.news; Fidelity Investment Research; Finanzen (German); The Marietta Daily Journal; MarketWatch; Newszf; PRNewswire; SouthernMinn; TheStreet; StreetInsider; Theultramods; US News 18; WFMZ; (117 as of Aug. 25 at 4:30 p.m.)
Brown and Caldwell appoint vice president to accelerate Midwest growth
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Tracy Ekola, has joined Brown and Caldwell as vice president and senior director of client services for the Midwest region. Aug. 25: Plumbing & Mechanical Engineer;
Hutchinson High School welcomes new assistant principal
UMN alumnus in mathematics (B.S.) and education (M.S.), Tim Singer-Towns, is Hutchinson High School’s new assistant principal. Aug. 25: Hutchinson Leader;
Safety at Scale: GM's Ankur Ganguli
UMN alumna in mechanical engineering (M.S. and Ph.D.) who is executive director of Vehicle Motion Embedded Controls at General Motors Co, Ankur Ganguli, is featured. Aug. 24: News Symplexia; Social Symplexia; Aug. 25: NB News24; Aug. 31: The Nation Ahead;
Fish killer caught? Ephemeral Pfiesteria compound surfaces
UMN professor in chemistry William Tolman is quoted. Aug. 24: Trustinews;
Stiff cellular environment links obesity to breast cancer
Associate professor in biomedical engineering, Paolo Provenzano, is quoted. Aug. 24: Trustinews;
New smog tower in Delhi: technology, impact, evidence
The University of Minnesota is one of the collaborators on the new Delhi "smog tower" and developed the "down air purification system." Aug. 24: Exbulletin; Financial Express; Indian Express; Get News; Newzzic; The Logical Indian; Techregister; Times of India; Washington Latest;
National Science Foundation grants $10M to empower Native food, energy, and water expertise
CSE St. Anthony Falls Laboratory's Associate Program Director of Diversity and Broader Impacts, Diana Dalbotten, is quoted. Aug. 23: Tribal Business News;
Index suggests that half of nitrogen applied to crops is lost
New UMN research using machine learning–based metamodels suggested that fertilizer amount can be decreased without hurting the bottom line. Assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, is quoted. Aug. 23: Eos; Ngoxygen;
China Renaissance Holdings Limited
UMN alumnus in mathematics and electrical engineering, Lin Ning David, has been appointed as a non-executive director of China Renaissance Holdings Limited, effective August 24, 2021. Aug. 23: HKExnews (Hong Kong);
African dust once fertilized the Everglades
UMN research by earth and environmental sciences researcher Paul Glaser and his colleagues that found windblown sediment from the Sahara Desert landed in Florida around 4,600 years ago is featured. Aug. 22: Trustinews;
Sandstone structures form without cement
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences, Chris Paola, is quoted. Aug. 22: Trustinews;
Astronomers Discover Surprising Cause of a "Fizzled" Gamma-Ray Burst
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy Michael Coughlin is part of a team of astronomers that have discovered the shortest-ever gamma-ray burst (GRB) caused by the implosion of a massive star. Aug. 21: FocusTechnica; Jioforme; Native Newspost; The Reliable News; ReliableUK; Reporter Wings; SciTechDaily; Space Live News; Today BizNews; USANewsWall; Verity News Now; Aug. 22: Charotar Samachar; TheEmpactMedia; News Central Site; Satrnnews; Trustinews;
Lending a helping hand: Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen on building a neuroprosthetic
UMN postdoctoral researcher in biomedical engineering, Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen, is interviewed about his efforts to allow amputees to control their prosthetic limb with their minds. Aug. 22: Sellables;
No, Plastic dividers at the office won't protect you from delta. Here's what you should focus on
UMN professor in mechanical engineering Chris Hogan is interviewed. Aug. 20: KARE 11;
Universities without GRE in USA 2021
UMN's Robotics Institute waived GRE requirement for Master's of Science in Robotics. Aug. 20: Allapkpuree; Aug. 24: Schoolnewshub;
A new 3-D printer builds temporary electronics on your skin
UMN research using a 3-D printer to construct wearable LEDs on the skin, led by professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, is featured. Aug. 20: Trustinews;
Improving ventilation will help curb Sars-CoV-2
UMN research on aerosols how aerosols spread in a classroom setting, led by associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is featured. Aug. 20: Trustinews;
Minnesota State Fair calendar for 2021
University of Minnesota Physics Force will be at the Minnesota State Fair's Dan Patch Park on Thursday, August 26. Aug. 20: Business Fast; Business Mayor; StarTribune; Tech Register; Washington Latest; Wired Focus;
Math to match pedestrian behavior is all about timing
UMN research on the behavior of pedestrians led by associate professor in computer science and engineering, Stephen Guy, is featured. Aug. 20: Trustinews;
Tony Uttley, President of Honeywell Quantum Solutions
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and president of Honeywell Quantum Solutions, Tony Uttley, is featured. Aug. 19: Potomac Officers Club (Executive Profile); Potomac Officers Club;
A day in Chippewa Falls: Packing a tourist punch with quirky, historic attractions. And ice cream!
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering known as the ‘father of the supercomputer,’ Seymour Cray, is featured. Aug. 19: Herald Times Reporter;
The secret behind the atom bomb and the peaceful use of nuclear energy
Research by UMN alumnus Alfred Nier - (B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering, Ph.D. in Physics) that used used the technique to identify U-235 is mentioned. Aug. 18: Marietta Daily Journal; Oak Ridger;
Molekule, Leader in Reinventing Air Purification, Partners with Prominent Lifestyle Club The Quorum
Research on air purifiers by UMN's College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine is mentioned. Aug. 18: Business Wire India; ChannelDrive; CXO Voice; Devdiscourse; Dkoding; IBTN9; Investment Guru India; OutlookIndia; Punjab News Express; PTI News; Ten News India; United News of India; Varindia; The Week; Yahoo! India; (37 as of Aug. 18)
Lululemon plans to make leggings from plants
Professor in chemistry Marc Hillmyer is quoted. Aug. 18: Fast Company;
Big computer on campus: Universities graduate to AI super systems
James Wilgenbusch, director of research computing at the University of Minnesota, discusses Agate, an accelerated supercomputer Hewlett Packard Enterprise is building. Aug. 17: 4rfv.com;
Dr. Thomas W. Jones, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota, enlightens us as to why galaxy clusters hold vital clues about the history and nature of the universe
UMN professor of physics and astronomy, Thomas W. Jones, and UMN research developing and using cutting edge computational tools are featured. Aug. 17: Open Access Government;
Researchers convert metals into thin films - and business exploration
UMN researchers developed new inexpensive, safer, and simpler technology that turns a group of "stubborn" metals and metal oxides into thin films. Aug. 17: Element 14;
How I ended up in industry
UMN alumna in mathematics (postdoctoral fellowship) Natalie Sheils authors article. Aug 16: Big Math Network;
Deciphering what is happening between clustered galaxies
Dr. Thomas W. Jones, Professor of Physics and Astronomy at the University of Minnesota enlightens us as to why galaxy clusters hold vital clues about the history and nature of the universe. Aug. 16: OAG;
ASHRAE Awards 2021-22 Society Scholarships
Victoria Baeumler, mechanical engineering, University of Minnesota, is the recipient of the ASHRAE Minnesota Chapter Peter Potvin Scholarship. Aug. 16: Clean Link;
Historical, hidden wall protecting St. Anthony Falls draws new scrutiny over its unknown condition
University of Minnesota Civil Engineering Prof. Joseph Labuz, who examined the 2015 report at the Star Tribune's request, said more data about water pressure around the wall would help assess its condition. Aug. 14: Friends of the Falls; Star Tribune; Marietta Daily; Cherokee Ledger;
New Eden Prairie housing project turns into bitter fight
University of Minnesota civil engineering professor, Otto Strack, was consulted to review the data from a slope stability study. Aug. 12: Star Tribune; Marietta Daily;
Minnesota State Fair calendar: a sampling of daily events Aug. 26-Sept. 6
The College of Science and Engineering has several booths at the Minnesota State Fair. Aug. 12: Star Tribune; TechRegistar;
IBM's fall from world dominance
Senior research fellow at the University of Minnesota's Charles Babbage Institute, James Cortada, is interviewed. Aug. 11: IEEE Spectrum; Aug. 22: Cugmag;
ASHRAE awards 33 Society Scholarships totaling $174,000
Victoria Baeumler, Mechanical Engineering University of Minnesota, is the recipient of the ASHRAE Minnesota Chapter Peter Potvin Scholarship. Aug. 11: McMorrow;
More schools are adding commercial air purifiers to classrooms before students return
Top aerosol scientist and University of Minnesota Mechanical Engineering Professor Chris Hogan says air purifiers can be helpful as long as buildings have an air change rate of 4 or less. Aug. 11: KARE 11;
Liquid film stability and contact line dynamics of emulsion liquid films in curtain coating process
Alireza Mohammad Karim & Wieslaw J. Suszynski, within the Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at the University of Minnesota, authored this research. Aug. 11: Springer;
Lending a Helping Hand: Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen on Building a Neuroprosthetic
Nguyen, a postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, shares his work with deep learning and amputees. Aug. 11: Market Screener; 4RFV;
A microRNA program regulates the balance between cardiomyocyte hyperplasia and hypertrophy and stimulates cardiac regeneration
The International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (ICGEB) and the University of Minnesota contributed to this research. Aug. 10: Nature; Technology;
New study provides clues to decades-old mystery about cell movement
A new study led by University of Minnesota researchers shows that the stiffness of protein fibers in tissues like collagen, is a key component in controlling the movement of cells. Aug. 9: NSF; Mirage;
Yes, Your Trumpet and Clarinet Might Actually Spread COVID-19
Jiarong Hong, a mechanical engineer at the nearby University of Minnesota, is quoted. August 6: Science Tech; PNA; Feuntitech; Aug. 9: City Beat;
New Technology Will Allow Important Metals to be Made More Efficiently
College of Science and Engineering researchers have invented a cheaper, safer, and simpler technology that will allow a “stubborn” group of metals and metal oxides to be made into thin films used in many electronics, computer components, and other applications. August 6: Knowledgia News; August 9: Technology; ABESR; Geek Tech; Phys.org; FL News Times; Aug. 10: iConnect; (17 duplicate articles as of August 2 at 11:00 a.m.)
How autonomous vehicles will change road designs
A multidisciplinary team at the University of Minnesota — including the College of Science and Engineering — is researching how shared AVs will affect community health, equity, livability, and prosperity. Aug. 3: ASCE;
ASHRAE Awards 2021-22 Society Scholarships
Victoria Baeumler, Mechanical Engineering, University of Minnesota, is the recipient of the ASHRAE Minnesota Chapter Peter Potvin Scholarship. Aug. 3: ASHRAE;
'We've had enough:' Minnesota law enforcement frustrated by continued speeding
Psychologist Nichole Morris, who directs the HumanFIRST Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota, is quoted. Aug. 2: MPR; Aug. 3: Inforum; Southern Minn; Duluth News Tribune; Grand Forks
The best storage solutions for you
Erin Cortus, an extension engineer at the University of Minnesota, is quoted. Aug. 3: Manure Manager;
Pregis names David Timm president of its blown film operations
Timm, who earned his Bachelor of Science in chemical engineering from the University of Minnesota, will be responsible for delivering operational excellence. August 2: Petnology;
ViaTechMD gets listed on THE OCMX™
Maximillian D. Fiore, who is currently on the advisory board of the Biomedical Engineering Department at the University of Minnesota, joins the management team. Aug. 1: Daily Herald; Aug. 2: Star Tribune; WRDE; CL 1059; KTVN; Pilot News; (114 duplicate articles as of August 2 at 11:00 a.m.)
July 2021
DigiMax Expands Global Marketing into Asia with Signing of Collaboration Deal in Hong Kong
DigiMax is collaborating with Mr. Tony Tong in Hong Kong, who graduated from the University of Minneosta with an engineering degree. July 28: Yahoo Finance; AP; Benzinga; June 30: MyTechMag; (161 as of July 30 at 11:00 a.m.)
Noname Security Hires Cybersecurity Leader Karl Mattson as Chief Information Security Officer
Karl Mattson, adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota's Technological Leadership Institute, named as CISO. July 27: Yahoo Finance; Daily Times Leader; Market Screener; Globe Newswire; (52 as of July 30 at 11:00 a.m.)
Research provides clues to decades-old mystery about cell movement
A new study, led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities engineering researchers, shows that the stiffness of protein fibers in tissues, like collagen, are a key component in controlling the movement of cells. July 22: Mirage; Gamers Grade; Phys.org; Science Codex; July 25: Technology Mag; July 26: Business Fast; (12 as of July 29 at 11:00 a.m.)
3 finalists to be next University of Utah president named
Jayathi Y. Murthy, who earned a doctorate in mechanical engineering from the University of Minnesota. July 21: Deseret;
Brown and Caldwell Appoint Vice President to Accelerate Midwest Growth
Seasoned leader Tracy Ekola brings 28 years of environmental engineering nous to expanding region. Ekola holds a bachelor’s in civil engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. July 21: EcoMag; Smart Water Mag; July 26: Water F&M;
Graco Names Anthony "Tony" Gargano President, Asia Pacific
Mr. Gargano has a degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. July 20: Yahoo Finance; Morningstar; Buffalo News; Ascensus; (89 as of July 29 at 11:00 a.m.)
Researchers from Himachal Report a Novel Bacterial Biopigment with Diverse Applications
The Biotechnology Institute at the University of Minnesota is involved in this research. July 19: Eifi Electronics;
Robins Kaplan LLP Names New Chief Operating, Talent and Administrative Officers
Dr. Shelley Gilliss has been named Chief Talent and Administrative Officer. She holds a bachelor of chemical engineering and a Ph.D. in materials science and engineering, both from the University of Minnesota. July 19: Herald Chronicle; Daily Times Leader; Daily Herald; Market Screener; (96 as of July 26 at 11:00 a.m.)
ProMach Names Tom McDaniel as President of Pharma Business Unit
Mr. McDaniel earned his B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Minnesota. July 19: Daily Times Leader; Daily Herald; (70 as of July 26 at 11:00 a.m.)
15 free & open-source data resources for your next data science project
Grouplens, a research lab in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Minnesota, is listed at number 7. July 18: Towards Data Science;
Ancient Kauri trees shed light on Earth’s magnetic field
Dr. Lawrence Edwards, a geo-chemist at the University of Minnesota, is quoted. July 14: Wood News;
Congressman Gonzalez Announces $4,200,000 from the NSF to Support Minority Community Enrollement at UTRGV
The proposed Partnership for Research and Education and Materials (PREM) program will be between UTRGV and the University of Minnesota (UMN) Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC) and will focus on retention and degree attainment of underrepresented minority undergraduates. July 14: US Goverment
Cities Of Minneapolis, Saint Paul Partner With University Of Minnesota Researchers
The research program will be led by Nichole Morris, director of the HumanFIRST Laboratory in the University of Minnesota's Department of Mechanical Engineering. July 14: Star Tribune; Patch;
Tessera Therapeutics Announces Pivotal Expansion of Leadership Team
Madhusudan Peshwa, who received their Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Minnesota, was named Chief Technology Officer for Cell Therapy. July 14: FWP;
Leading Gene Writing Company Tessera Therapeutics Announces Pivotal Expansion of Leadership Team
Madhusudan Peshwa, Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, was named Chief Technology Officer for Cell Therapy. July 14: Yahoo Finance; The Herald Chronicle; Daily Herald; Pharmeceutical Daily; Morningstar; (54 as of July 15 at 11:00 a.m.)
Linode Announces Joseph Zhou as Chief Information Security Officer
Linode, the world's largest independent cloud computing infrastructure provider, appointed Joseph Zhou as Chief Information Security Officer. Zhou earned a Master of Computer Science in Networking and Software Engineering from The University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. July 14: Daily Times Leader; Daily Herald; Chronicle Journal; Pilot News; Ascnensus; Int'l Business Times; Statesmen Examiner; (97 as of July 15 at 11:00 a.m.)
Andries named Academic All-America for second consecutive year
UMN 2021 mathematics graduate and offensive lineman, Blaise Andries, was named to the 2020 Academic All-America Division I Football Team selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA). July 12: Gopher Sports;
Saylor wins National Merit scholarship
Quentin Saylor plans to study aerospace engineering and was awarded the National Merit University of Minnesota Scholarship. July 12: Lake Mills Leader;
This week in the history of computing
Former UMN McKnight Distinguished Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, John Thomas Riedl, is one of the people who is featured. July 12: Tinusaur;
AAS Journal Author Series: Roberta Humphreys and Kris Davidson on 2021AJ....161...98H
UMN professor emeriti in physics and astronomy, Roberta Humphreys and Kris Davidson, are interviewed. July 11: AAS;
Turning the tide
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in hydraulic engineering in 1950) and a co-author of The Genesis Flood, Dr. Henry J. Morris (1918–2006), is featured. July 11: Creation.com;
We need accomplices, not allies in the fight for an equitable geoscience
UMN graduate fellow in earth and environmental sciences, Jabari C Jones, authors article. July 8: AGU Advances;
Crystal Group announces 2021 Innovation Scholarship recipients
UMN senior majoring in chemical engineering, Sam Wang, is a 2021 recipient of the Crystal Group Innovation Scholarship. July 8: AP News; Business Wire; KTVN Channel 2; Market Screener; MorningStar; StreetInsider; TMCnet; Valdosta Daily Times; Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo!7 Finance (Australia); (116 as of July 9 at 10:00 a.m.)
Stars fill summer nights this July
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics located in Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy is mentioned. July 8: Pine City Pioneer;
PlateletBio names Derek Adams, Ph.D., as Chief Operating Officer
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Derek Adams has joined PlateletBio as its Chief Operating Officer. July 8: The Antlers American; Benzinga; Big Spring Herald; Bio Space; The Buffalo News; Chronicle Journal; Daily Herald; KTVN Channel 2; Le Lezard; Market Screener; Morningstar; News OK; The Punxsutawney Spirit; The One Observer News Enterprise; RFD -TV; Rockford Register Star; StreetInsider; (41 as of July 8 at 9:30 a.m.)
Research Roundup: Covid; Obesity; Cancer; TB; Cyclospora; Chikungunya
A study led by UMN engineering and medical researchers that showed how engineered immune cells can allow a patient's immune system to fight tumors is mentioned. July 7: My City Magazine; July 8: Kaiser Health News;
Online personals watch information regarding the online dating industry and company
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mechanical engineering) and founder of FriendFinder, Andrew Conru, is interviewed. July 7: Arms2farms; Thificafe; July 10: xn--pflegeverfgung-psb.de;
ISU professor researching climate change's effects on West and its salmon
UMN alumnus in geology and professor at Idaho State University (ISU), Bruce Finney, is interviewed. July 6: Idaho State Journal;
Receiving FDA Approval in Under One Month
UMN research that developed a ventilator for COVID-19 patients and the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center are mentioned. July 6: Medical Product Outsourcing
New fossil sheds light on evolution of how dinosaurs breathed
UMN Ph.D. student in earth and environmental sciences, Viktor Radermacher, is lead author of a new study using a newly discovered Heterodontosaurus fossil that shows all dinosaurs did not breathe in the same way. July 6: Grocott's Mail; Phys.org; Science Codex; Science Daily; TimesLIVE; UMN News; July 7: Dispatch Live; July 8: Grocott's Mail; July 9: IFLScience; Live Science; SciTechDaily; July 10: NewsTrace; July 12: News18; July 13: Republic World; SwordsToday; July 29: Inverse; SciTechDaily; Aug. 10: UMN News;
Corona will not disappear and new strains are coming
UMN alumnus (M.S. in biochemical engineering) and CEO of Moderna, Stéphane Bancel, said in an interview that the “Corona” virus will likely not disappear from the planet. July 6: Saudi24News;
101 Top Minnesota social companies and startups of 2021
A UMN CSE research lab, GroupLens, is on the list of top Minnesota social companies and startups of 2021. July 5: Best Startup.us;
Des Moines faces extreme measures to find clean water
UMN professor in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering, Timothy LaPara, is quoted. July 4: AP News; Breitbart; Chron; Daily Mail; Haaretz; Houston Chronicle; Republic World; San Diego Union Tribune; San Francisco Chronicle; StarTribune; SFGate; Taiwan News; Yahoo! News; The Washington Post; WCBS; WPLG; WHO13; WRAL.com; WSB-TV; July 5: New York Post; July 7: KFAQ-FM; (260 as of July 7 at 9:45 a.m.)
New third type of supernova discovered: Electron Capture Supernova
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Patrick Kelly, is mentioned as one of the co-authors of a study that is part of a global supernova project. July 3: FocusTechnica; Honest Columnist; Jioforme; Native NewsPost; News Binding; Reporter Wings; SciTechDaily;
University of Minnesota’s Bakken Medical Devices Center now part of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine
Starting July 1, 2021, Mechanical Engineering Professor Art Erdman, the founding director of the Bakken Medical Devices Center, and Carla Pavone, the Associate Director of the University’s Holmes Center for Entrepreneurship in the Carlson School of Management and the Program Director of Minnesota Innovation Corps, will become co-directors of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine Innovation Pillar. July 1: UMN Twin Cities;
School of Environmental Studies' stratospheric balloon experiment takes learning to new heights
UMN professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics James Flaten collaborated with physics teacher Eric Colchin and students at the School of Environmental Studies. July 1: Minnesota Patch;
Quantum computing breakthrough: Unveiling properties of new superconductor
The collaboration between UMN's School of Physics and Astronomy and Cornell University has discovered some unique properties of a new semiconductor, such as a superconducting metal. July 1: Analytics Insight; Black Tech Daily; July 2: ELE Times;
June 2021
Stéphane Bancel: Wiki, bio, age, career, wife, Moderna, net worth
UMN alumnus (M.S. in biochemical engineering) and CEO of Moderna, Stéphane Bancel, is featured. June 30: WikiBiography.in;
Christine Sako feels “Seasoned” after relationship trials – New pop synth single
UMN alumnus in mathematics and indie synth pop artist, Christine Sako, is featured. June 29: The Hype Magazine;
How to cut the COVID-19 risks of orchestras
UMN CSE researchers studied how far wind and brass instruments spread aerosols and found that putting a mask on an instrument can cut down its aerosol spread by 60 percent. June 29: CGTN Europe; RAZOR Science Show;
Meet 2021 scholarship recipients Jagmehr Madan and Kristine Stedman
UMN senior who is studying industrial and systems engineering, Jagmehr Madan, is a 2021 MinneAnalytics Scholarship recipient. June 29: MinneAnalytics.org;
Scholarships for civil engineering students
UMN's Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering is mentioned. June 27: EcoRoads; Highways Today;
The Covid-19 booster market just keeps getting bigger, Moderna’s CEO says
UMN alumnus (M.S. in biochemical engineering) and CEO of Moderna, Stéphane Bancel, is interviewed. June 27: Barron's; MarketWatch; Tittle Press;
David Reynolds
Former UMN biomedical engineering research intern David Reynolds is featured. June 27: The Grand Island Independent;
Shattering the competition, U of M Rocket Team wins worldwide competition
The University of Minnesota Rocket Team is now the reigning worldwide champion of the 2021 Spaceport America Cup. Rocket Team Lead Patrick Collins is quoted. June 26: KSTP News;
New research optimizes body's own immune system to fight cancer
UMN research shows how engineered immune cells can allow a patient's own immune system to fight tumors. Associate professor in biomedical engineering and senior author of the study, Paolo Provenzano, is interviewed. June 26: Journey Line Newspaper (India);
Ethanol industry banks on carbon capture to slow climate change, but researchers have doubts
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. June 25: GovernorsBiofuelsCoalition; Iowa Public Radio; KCUR;
Form DEF 14A Hawkins Inc For: Mar 28
UMN alumna in chemical engineering Mary J. Schumacher has been a member of the Board at Hawkins Inc since 2012. June 25: StreetInsider;
Recycling is only one part of solution to plastic waste, experts say
UMN professor in chemistry and a sustainable polymer specialist Marc Hillmyer was an expert witness at the June 24 US congressional panel. June 24: Hill Heat; House Science, Space and Technology Committee; U.S. House of Representatives; June 25: C&EN; CSPAN; CSPAN 2; Foreign Affairs; Pristell; June 26: Bioplastic News;
Who was Colonel Ernest J. Teberg?
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering Colonel Ernest J. Teberg (1892-1987), who was an electrical engineer, a veteran of three wars, and a curator at the Museum of Science and Industry, is featured. June 24: In the Garden City;
Concern over wake boats on Lake Auman
UMN St. Anthony Falls Laboratory research on the effects of wake boats on shoreline and lake bottom ecosystems is mentioned. June 24: Seven Lakes News;
Musical chairs? Why swapping seats could reduce orchestra aerosols.
UMN research, concluding that trumpets, oboe and bass trombones have the highest rate of coronovirus transmission, led by associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jairong Hong, is mentioned. Dr. Hong is quoted. June 23: AAAS; Aajka Samachar (India); Breaking National News; Covid19CoronaNews; Educosmos; Eminetra (South Africa); Exbulletin; Galileo News; Hcabarieri; Healthofood; Infomagazine; Jaun News; Karmasangram; Kodamcasi; Latest News; Mahabarishaji; News Arific; New York Times; New York Times Evening Post; News Crowd; News Inject; News Maxx; NYC Daily Post; Odu.li; One1News; Reliablesasa; Rising Sun Bulletin; Salten News; Slightly Left; TheToday.News; Today World Latest News; The Top Earth; The Viral Live; The Vital News; Washington Latest; Xnnnewsblog; Z-Lane; June 24: AmazingDealsToday24; AW Journal; Carefromvirus.com; Current News; English Headline; LenexWeb; Live Daily News; News Elegant; Stylish Index Stories; Tips Loves; Tittle Press; USA Digest; Virasth; The World Stock Market; June 28: Smithsonian; (99 as of June 29 at 12:00 p.m.)
Oculogica's new patent opens potential for a CTE test for live subjects
UMN associate professor of bioinformatics and computational biology, and founder of Oulogica, Uzma Samadani, is quoted. June 24: Chronicle Journal; Daily Penny Alerts; GlobeNewswire; Market Screener; Market Watch; Morningstar; The Post and Mail; Spoke; StreetInsider; Wall Street Select; (89 as of June 24 at 9:04 p.m.)
Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Minnesota
UMN research in astronomy and astrophysics, and professor in physics and astronomy Tom Jones, are featured. June 24: Open Access Government;
Indian American chemical engineer honored as MIT Institute Professor
UMN alumnus (postdoc in chemical engineering) and MIT Institute Professor Arup Chakraborty is featured. June 24: Hi India; June 29: MIT Technology Review;
Stop competing and start winning – The business of coaching
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and metalluragical engineering. June 23: CoachInsider;
Preparing for an office or classroom return? Experts say forget the plexiglass
UMN professor in mechanical engineering Chris Hogan is quoted. June 23: KARE 11; 13WMAZ;
Manulife US REIT: Switching to High-Gear?
The University of Minnesota is mentioned for producing a large proportion of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) talent. June 22: ProButterfly; June 23: Financial Chickens;
New machine learning methods could improve environmental predictions
UMN research is featured. UMN Computer Science and Engineering (CS&E) Ph.D. alumnus Xiaowei Jia and CS&E professor Vipin Kumar are quoted. CS&E Ph.D. candidate Jared Willard is mentioned. June 22: 7th Space; Bioengineer.org; Burada Biliyorum; Cowboy.News; Dweb.News; EurekAlert!; Mirage News; News8Plus; Newswise; Phoenixbioinfosys; Science Codex; Scienmag; Simply Amazed; Super Computing Online; Tech Xplore; UMN Twin Cities News & Events; June 23: Alopan.in; Catholic Higher Education; Ethical Editor; ILDERIMI; Lenexweb; Livdose; ScienceDaily; World News Monitor; June 24: AI Summary; June 25: ACM TechNews; June 26: Technology.org;
Five executives in Semiconductor GovCon
CSE dean's advisory board member, UMN alumnus (electrical engineering '95), and President and CEO of Lattice Semiconductors, Jim Anderson, is featured. June 22: Potomac Officers Club;
Commentary: North of Two - June Jubilee
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Dick Nachbar, authors commentary. June 22: International Falls Journal;
Plastic Waste – House Subcommittee sets June 24 hearing
Director and Principle Investigator, University of Minnesota National Science Foundation Center for Sustainable Polymers, Marc Hillmyer, will be a witness at the June 24 House Subcommittee hearing. June 22: Plastic Food Packaging Waste News;
UMN faculty leadership reflect on challenges and silver linings from year of online operations
Outgoing chair of UMN's Faculty Consultative Committee (FCC), who is a professor in chemistry, Phil Buhlmann, is quoted. June 21: Minnesota Daily;
MnDOT prepares to use future vehicle-to-vehicle messaging
UMN research sponsored by MnDOT is featured. Assistant professor in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, Michael Levin, is quoted. June 21: Minnesota Transportation Research;
Ballarini recognized as Distinguished Member
Former head of the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo-Engineering at UMN, Roberto Ballarini, has been honored with inclusion by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) in its 2021 class of Distinguished Members. June 21: American Society of Civil Engineers;
Molycule launches air purification rental service
Testing on air purifiers performed by UMN's College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine is mentioned. June 20: Energy Daily (Korean); GIB News (Korean); H-G Times (Korean); Naver Blog (Korean); NewsGN (Korean); NewsWire (Korean); Sobi Life (Korean); SPOTV News (Korean); Star in News (Korean); STN (Korean); (105 as of 6/21/2021 at 11:57 a.m.)
Amid report on farm-related pollution, conservation cited
UMN research is featured. Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. June 19: AP News;
10 Best startups leaders to follow in 2021 - Continual Engine
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering (M.S.) Mousumi Kapoor is the founder and CEO of Continual Engine. June 19: Article Gods; Great Articles; Seek Articles;
Tinnitus: Another symptom of COVID-19?
CSE associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, conducted a study that found that deep brain stimulation can reduce symptoms of tinnitus. June 18: Psychology Today; Psychology Today (South Africa); Psychology Today (United Kingdom);
8 scouts from Troop 589 awarded Eagle
Student thru PSEO at UMN who achieved the rank of Eagle, Meg Geller, plans to complete her final two years of college in CSE earning her degree in mathematics and pursuing graduate studies in medicine. June 18: Chanhassen News;
The inventor of the black box was told to drop the idea and “Get on with blowing up fuel tanks”
UMN professor in mechanical engineering in the early 1950's, who developed the VGA Flight Recorder, James Ryan, is highlighted. June 18: IEEE Spectrum;
UMN receives $1.5 million for COVID-19 treatment trial
CSE professor in biomedical engineering and co-investigator in the trial, David Odde, is quoted. June 17: Minnesota Daily;
This low-cost smart sensor can help optimize interventions to improve water quality and public health
UMN assistant professor in mechanical engineering Natasha Wright worked with University of Toronto engineering professor David Meyer to design a sensor known as the SmartSpout that has been successfully deployed in a large-scale field trial in South Africa’s Limpopo Province. June 17: University of Toronto Engineering News;
Diesel generators in the data centre – when is bigger better?
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering David Matuseski authors article. June 17: Sparks Electrical News;
National Merit college-sponsored winners announced
National Merit Scholarship winners, Ryan G. Diaz, probable career field: computer science, and Morgan K. Madsen, probable career field: environmental engineering, will be sponsored by the University of Minnesota. June 17: Sun Thisweek;
Researchers uncover unique properties of a promising new superconductor
An international team of physicists led by the UMN has discovered that a unique superconducting metal is more resilient when used as a very thin layer. The team includes UMN School of Physics and Astronomy faculty members, Associate Professor Vlad Pribiag, Professor Rafael Fernandes, and Assistant Professors Fiona Burnell and Ke Wang; and graduate students, Alex Hamill, Brett Heischmidt, Daniel Shaffer, Kan-Ting Tsai, and Xi Zhang. June 16: Bioengineer.org; dearJulius; EurekAlert!; ILDEREMI; MyBcTimes; Nanowerk; OLTNews; Phys.org; Quantum Zeitgeist; Science Codex; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; TrustiNews; UMN TC News & Events; Uncover Reality; June 17: 7th Space; Alopan.in (India); Bioreports; Burada Biliyorum; Chemeurope; Innovations Report; Knowledia (South Africa); NewOnNews; Newswise; Tech and Science Post; Times of News (Israel); Tittle Press; Today News 24; June 21: DWEB.News; June 22: Cowboy.News; June 29: FocusTechnica; HELPFounder; SciTech Daily; SmartHomeSign; (34 as of June 29 at 9:02 a.m.)
Cargill backs corn as a substitute for plastic, forms JV with big Iowa plant
Director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers in CSE, Marc Hillmyer, is quoted. June 16: Minneapolis StarTribune; Yahoo! News;
Orion: Overlord of Stonehenge
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, and in geology, Paul D. Burley, authors article. June 16: Lookfoodandcook;
Sewage sleuths helped an Arizona town beat back Covid-19
Research led by UMN alumnus (M.S. and Ph.D. in civil engineering) Rolf Halden, who is director of the Center for Environmental Health Engineering at the Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, is featured. June 16: African News Herald; DailyNewsKit; DrAbout.net; LDS Returned Missionaries; Pro Beauty Hacks; Silicon Investor; STAT News;
First-ever galaxy observed in a “blow-away” state – reveals secrets of the evolution of the universe
UMN research led by astrophysicists from the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is featured. The paper's lead author, Nathan Eggen, who recently received a master’s degree in astrophysics from UMN, is quoted. June 16: SciTechDaily; June 30: VNExplorer;
Watch recording: New technologies for asset localization and tracking
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering and M.B.A.) Jeff Graupmann is a presenter in the featured webinar. June 16: Automotive Manufacturing Solutions;
Regents consider 1.5% tuition increase as part of proposed budget; University community weighs in during public forum
Dean of the College of Science and Engineering, Mostafa Kaveh, and chair of the Faculty Consultative Committee and professor in chemistry, Phil Buhlmann, are quoted. June 15: Minnesota Daily; June 16: UWire;
Going beyond volunteering
UMN Community Engagement Scholar who majored in biomedical engineering, Breanne Retherford, is featured. Also receiving the honor were Carrie Kistler, a computer science major; and Jennifer Rosauer, an industrial and systems engineering major. June 15: UMN TC News & Events;
Molekule announces publication of peer-review journal article in The Journal of Indoor Air
Molekule has announced the inclusion of recent testing from UMN's College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine in Indoor Air. June 15: Benzinga; Finanzen (German); Daily Penny Alerts; Financial Content; Franklin Credit; Markets Insider; MyChesCo; PR Newswire; StreetInsider; Value Investing News; WRDE; Yahoo!Finance; June 16: Healthcare Business Today; (68 as of June 16)
Blavatnik National Awards For Young Scientists announces the finalists of 2021
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science Paul Dauenhauer is a 2021 Blavatnik National Awards finalist in chemistry. June 15: 7th Space; EurekAlert!; Intelligent Health and Fitness; News4global; Newsplug24; Scienmag; June 16: News Central Site; Nominfotech;
David Graf named Vice President and Group President of Carpenter Technology's Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) Business Segment
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) David Graf has been appointed to lead Carpenter Technology’s Specialty Alloys Operations (SAO) business segment as VP and Group President. June 14: 1SourceNews; Benzinga; GlobeNewsWire; Market Screener; Market Watch; Market Wire News; MorningStar; StreetInsider; Yahoo! Finance; (114 as of June 15 at 11:00 a.m.)
No, the COVID-19 vaccine can’t make people magnetic
UMN professor in physics and astronomy E. Dan Dahlberg is quoted. June 14: 9News; 11Alive; KARE11; KHOU11; Lyricsmint.xyz; RocketCityNow; WFAA; WUSA9; THV11; June 15: Tittle Press; (42 as of June 15 at 10:50 a.m.)
Post Consumer Brands gains efficiency through boiler optimization
UMN mechanical engineering major from the MnTAP Intern Program, Natalia Kaliszewski, compared different options for boiler system operation and replacement for Post. June 14: ProFood World;
Minneapolis teacher follows the rules, earns Think-Off debate win
Debate finalists included CSE staff member at Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics (MIfA), Angela Stehr, and CSE alumnus in electrical engineering, Bill Sutherland. June 14: Detroit Lakes Tribune; Echo Press; Park Rapids Enterprise; Perham Focus; Wadena Pioneer Journal;
The new president of Hellastron: Konstantinos Koutsoukos
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering) and new president of Hellastron, Konstantinos Koutsoukos, is featured. June 14: Voria (Greek);
Form S-1/A Verve Therapeutics, Inc.
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering Yasser El-Gamal, J.D., has served as vice president, legal affairs and chief intellectual property counsel at Verve Therapeutics since February 2021. June 14: StreetInsider;
Form DEF 14A Xtant Medical Holdings, For: Jun 14
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, who also earned an MBA, Jeffrey Peters, has served as Chairman of the Board and as member of the Board at Xtant Medical Holdings since February 2018. June 14: StreetInsider;
Water fight: Why wakesurf boats are making waves in cottage country
Associate director of engineering and facilities at UMN's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Jeffrey Marr, is quoted. June 13: Live24x7News; Ottawa Sun; June 14: Charotar Samachar; Toronto Sun;
What’s beneath your plane? As Shane Loeffler, a geology student at the University of Minnesota, was flying home from Europe,
UMN geology student Shane Loeffler, with a grant from the National Science Foundation, created a free app called Flyover Country. June 12: For All Answers;
Almost all kinds of air pollution hit people of color hardest
Study coauthor and professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. June 12: The Good Men Project; Gymntonic;
Researchers discover a key cause of energy loss in spintronic materials
A study led by UMN researchers uncovered a property of magnetic materials that will allow engineers to develop more efficient spintronic devices in the future. Lead author of the study and a Ph.D. student in physics and astronomy, Bill Peria, and senior author of the paper and a professor in physics and astronomy, Paul Crowell, are quoted. June 11: Dweb (Maltese); EurekAlert!; Flipboard; Minnesota Minutes; News Break; Newswise; June 14: Alopan.in; Bioengineer; ILDRM; Knowledia; The MyBc News; Today News 24; Phys.org; ScienceDaily; UMN-TC News and Events; June 15: AZO Materials;
New radioactivity measurement could increase accuracy of dark matter experiments
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, who is a physicist at the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search experiment, not involved with the study, Priscilla Cushman, is quoted. June 11: Betox; dearJulius; The Hack Posts; Jioforme; Lenex Web; Public News; State of Press; Mytn; Scientific American; June 12: Charotar Samachar; June 13: Odu; June 14: Web News 24;
After declaring bipartisanship dead, McConnell says infrastructure deal ‘still possible’
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Shashi Shekhar, is quoted. June 10: Lexington Herald Leader;
Daemen: Can we encourage domestic production of clean energy minerals?
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in geo-engineering) Jaak Daemen authors article. June 10: Casper Star Tribune;
Form 10-12G/A Sezzle Inc.
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering who earned an MBA from the Carlson School of Management, Charles Youakim, is co-founder, Executive Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Sezzle Inc. June 10: StreetInsider;
From PPE to testing: Emerging technologies from COVID-19
Director of the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center, Arthur G. Erdman, will speak at an upcoming webinar from the editors of Medical Design Briefs. June 10: Tech Briefs; June 16: Tittle Press;
Astrobites at AAS 238: Day 3
UMN professor emerita in physics and astronomy Roberta Humphreys was the featured speaker in the second to last plenary of AAS 238. June 10: Astrobites;
Commentary: North of Two - Media Melancholy
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Dick Nachbar, authors commentary. June 9: International Falls Journal;
Two University of Minnesota students named 2021 Astronaut Scholars
Two UMN CSE students, Sauviz Alaei, a math and physics major, and Nathan Pharis, an aerospace engineering major, have been awarded scholarships for the 2021-22 academic year by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. June 9: UMN News and Events;
Adaptive management strategies can improve deicing operations
CSE research professor in bioproducts and biosystems, Lawrence Baker, is quoted. June 9: MN Transportation Research;
Minnesota Supercomputing Institute Joins iRODS Consortium
UMN’s Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI) has become the newest member of the iRODS Consortium. June 8: HPC Wire;
UND physicist awarded $600,000 research grant to study unique combination of materials
UMN assistant professor in chemical engineering and materials science Turan Birol, who will join UND assistant professor Deniz Cakir in the research, is quoted. June 8: Grand Forks Herald; KNOX FM; Yahoo!; Yahoo! News;
Local MnDot worker to retire after 3 decades of helming
UMN alumnus in civil engineering Joseph (Joe) McKinnon is featured. June 8: Retirement;
David Levinson
Former adjunct faculty in civil, environmental and geo-engineering (1999 - 2016) and Richard P. Braun/CTS Chair in Transportation (2006–2016) at UMN, David Levinson, is featured. June 8: The Middle East North Africa Network;
University of Minnesota Supercomputing Institute expands research capability, adds 10 petabytes of Panasas storage
Panasas announced an expansion of its 13-year relationship with the University of Minnesota’s Supercomputing Institute (MSI) to supply a new generation of parallel storage systems. June 8: WBOC; Inside HPC; June 9: Scientific Computing World; June 14: Storage Newsletter;
Honeywell Quantum Solutions and Cambridge Quantum Computing merge with go-public in mind
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering Tony Uttley, president of HQS, is slated to become president of the newly formed company. June 8: Forbes; Gamers Grade; June 9: Develop WorldTech; June 10: Desktop Background; June 24: Moor Insights and Strategy;
Srinivas Rangarajan wins NSF CAREER award for catalytic transfer hydrogenation research
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) and winner of the NSF CAREER award, Srinivas Rangarajan, is featured. June 8: 7th Space; AAAS EurekAlert!; Bioengineer.org; Intelligenthealthnfitness; Scienmag;
James Cortada - Fake News Nation: The Long History of Lies and Misinterpretations in America
Senior research fellow at UMN's Charles Babbage Institute James Cortada, is interviewed about his book Fake News Nation: The Long History of Lies and Misinterpretations in America. June 7: The Dissinter;
Amerigo announces changes to its Board of Directors
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mineral resources engineering) David Thomas has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Amerigo. June 7: AP News; Benzinga; Financial Post; Globe Newswire; Goldea Capital; Markets Insider; Market Screener; Market Watch; Morningstar; National Post; Yahoo! Finance; (96 as of June 8, 8:30 a.m.)
Why is the world’s largest collection on China’s modern IT history in the US?
The world-class IT archival collections held at UMN's Charles Babbage Institute are mentioned. June 6: Vietnam Explorer;
Study estimates particulate pollution of foods
UMN research, comparing the emissions from production of foods, is featured. Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. June 4: Iowa PBS;
Back to school 2021: How Ford is keeping kids safe from COVID-19
UMN technical leads and Well Living Lab were engaged by Ford research and advanced engineering to make sure their research was rock-solid in developing a simple, low-cost air filtration system for schools. June 4: CambodiaNews; CleanTechnica; News Symplexia;
Smart bike predicts cars’ trajectories, honks to warn of impending crash
UMN research that developed a smart ebike is featured. Professor in mechanical engineering, Rajesh Rajamani, who led research efforts, is quoted. June 3: IEEE Spectrum; IEEE Xplore; Kozmofeed; June 4: BikingLA; June 6: Germanic.news; June 11: World Industrial Reporter;
TACC announces 2021-2022 Frontera Computational Science Fellowship Winners
UMN Ph.D. candidate in mechanical engineering Hongyuan Zhang is a 2021-2022 Frontera Computational Science Fellowship awardee and is interviewed. June 3: HPC Wire; Frontera-Portal;
'He's Amazing.' Interns can make an impact at Medtronic
Future UMN student who plans to start in the fall of 2021 and pursue a degree in computer science, and who is currently a Medtronic intern, Omar Salem, is featured. June 3: Accountability-Central; BPAS; Crain BusinessInsurance; Deer Park Sentinel; The Evening Leader; Milwaukee Journal Sentinel; Pawtucket Times; The Post and Mail; Value Investing News; WallStreetSelect; (103 as of June 4, 10:55 a.m.)
Meet the 13-year-old university student studying physics biggest mysteries
13-year-old Elliott Tanner, who is attending UMN and working to solve physics biggest mysteries will be in the next episode, scheduled for June 5, of Zooming In w/Gen Z. June 3: Citizen Ed;
Researchers at U of M develop vaccine wafer
UMN researchers developed a vaccine wafer that could be a "game-changer" in how vaccines are administered. CSE associate professor in biomedical engineering, Chun Wang, is interviewed. June 3: KSTP-TV; June 4: WDIO;
Opinion: Out in farm country, we’re getting fed up with hogs fouling our nests
UMN research that was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and reports 15,900 deaths per year from air pollution can be attributed to people living around livestock, is cited. June 3: Washington Post;
Thayer Scale Announces New Vice President of Engineering and Development
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and new VP of Engineering and Development at Thayer Scale, Todd Newman, is featured. June 3: Ascensus; The Evening Leader; Finanzen; The Kane Republican; Markets Insider; Market Screener; Morning Investing News; PR Newswire; Stock Market Financial Content; StreetInsider; Value Investing News; (105 as of June 4, 9:00 a.m.)
Anderson’s The Man Who Came Early shows aliens among us
UMN alumnus in physics Poul Anderson, who was a science fiction writer and author of The Man Who Came Early, is featured. June 2: Narbutov;
Q&A: Nicole Atchison
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in biomedical engineering) and CEO of PURIS Holdings, Nicole Atchison, is interviewed. June 2: Successful Farming-Agriculture;
Guzman Energy announces Steve Beuning hired as Senior Director for Market Design and Integration
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering Steve Beuning is featured as Guzman Energy's new senior director for market design and integration. June 2: AP News; Benzinga; Fat Pitch Financials; Galveston County Daily News; KTVN Channel 2; Market Screener; Morningstar; StreetInsider; Valdosta Daily Times; Yahoo! Finance; (61 as of June 2, 9:00 a.m.)
Pancontinental Resources : The PUC Report - June 2021
UMN alumnus in geology and Exploration Manager at Pancontinental Resources, Patrick Quigley, is mentioned. June 2: MarketScreener;
Solar eclipse arrives in June
Minnesota Starwatch, a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy, is mentioned. June 2: Pine City Pioneer;
Improving ventilation will help curb SARS-CoV-2
UMN research, led by associate professor in mechanical engineering Jiarong Hong, that used computer models to study how aerosols would spread in a classroom is mentioned. June 2: Etcheberry Consultores;
Panayiotis 'Panos' Diplas recognized with 2021 Hunter Rouse Hydraulic Engineering Award
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in civil engineering,1986), who was the J.S. Braun Intertec Visiting Professor in civil engineering at UMN (Spring 2007), and is a professor of water resources engineering at Lehigh University, Panayiotis "Panos" Diplas, is featured. June 1: Bioengineer.org; EurekAlert!;
Proxy Statement (definitive) (def 14a)
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in civil engineering) and CEGE advisory board member, Dino Xykis, who is the CTO at Power Solutions International, Inc., is mentioned. June 1: ADVFN;
Dynamics of gender bias in computing
Thomas J. Misa, who directed the Charles Babbage Institute (2006–2017), authors article. June 1: Deals Mansion;
How do you make an orchestra COVID-19 safe and which instruments are the most risky?
UMN research, on how far wind and brass instruments spread aerosols, led by associate professor in mechanical engineering Jiarong Hong is featured. June 1: RAZOR Science Show;
Commentary: North of Two - Memorial Memories
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Dick Nachbar, authors commentary. June 1: International Falls Journal;
May 2021
Dr. Mikhail Shifman: 50 Years in Theoretical Physics
UMN's Ida Cohen Fine Professor of Theoretical Physics at the William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute, Mikhail Shifman, is featured. May 29: Go IT;
A technology race to stop the mass killing of baby chicks
UMN associate professor bioproducts and biosystems engineering Abdennour Abbas is one of several grantees trying to identify differences in the gasses released by male and female eggs. May 29: The Wall Street Journal; Eminetra;
Your perfect lawn is bad for the environment. Here's what to do instead
UMN associate professor in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, Randal Barnes, is quoted. May 29: Discover Magazine;
Solar eclipse arrives in June
Minnesota Starwatch, a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy, is mentioned. May 28: Kanabec County Times;
USG Accounting Office faults Defense Dept. efforts on Alternative PNT
UMN professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics Demoz Gebre-Egziabher is mentioned as one of the 3xperts outside the DOD who were consulted for the report. May 28: Inside GNSS;
A celebration of thinking at the Sargent Centre and the 27th Professor Roger W. H. Sargent Lecture
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering, 1986) and professor at Johns Hopkins University, Yannis Kevrekidis, is the featured 27th Professor Roger W. H. Sargent Lecture. May 26: Imperial College London;
Improving ventilation will help curb SARS-CoV-2
UMN research led by associate professor in mechanical engineering Jiarong Hong is mentioned. May 26: The Economist; News Update Daily; May 28: Head Topics;
New York Times: Power, pollution and the internet
CSE professor in electrical and computer engineering, Randall H. Victora, is quoted. May 26: Protect PWC;
Weekly Space Hangout: May 26, 2021 – Looking for microbial life in space with Dr. Jay L. Nadeau
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics, 1996) Dr. Jay L. Nadeau, who is an associate professor in physics at Portland State University and the founder of the Nadeau Lab, is featured in this recorded livestream video. May 26: Weekly Space Hangout; May 28: Cosmoquest;
Polymer ‘wafers’ placed under the tongue could deliver vaccines of the future
A team of researchers, led by a UMN associate professor, have developed a polymer “wafer” that, when placed under the tongue, can effectively deliver and preserve protein-based vaccines for diseases. CSE associate professor in biomedical engineering and corresponding author of the study, Chun Wang, is quoted. May 26: Fox 9 KMSP-TV; Fox 21; Medical Xpress; Nano Werk; Newswise; UMN News and Events; May 27: Cybermark Solutions; Kare11; PositivelyPositive; Technology.org; Today Headline; May 29: Local 12 WKRC-TV; May 31: KEYC News 12; Innovation Toronto;
Nobles County public works director to travel the road to retirement
UMN alumnus in civil engineering and Nobles County Public Works Director, Stephen Schnieder, will retire July 1 after more than 38 years with Nobles County. May 25: Active Lifestyle Media; The Globe; May 26: Yahoo! News;
The uncanny science of superheroes, IOP East Midlands Branch Feature Physics talk
CSE professor in physics and astronomy, and author of the book The Physics of Superheroes, James Kakalios, is featured. May 25: IOP Regions and Nations;
A champion of physics in South Africa
Distinguished UMN alumus (Ph.D. in physics, 2002) and now dean of science at Nelson Mandela University, Dr. Azwinndini Muronga, is featured. May 25: Symmetry Magazine;
Oculogica adds to IP Portfolio with Patent for Assessment of Impairment Due to Cannabis
Oculogica Inc., founded by UMN associate professor of bioinformatics and computational biology, Dr. Uzma Samadani, has been granted a patent for assessment of impairment due to cannabis and other substances. May 25: AP News; Benzinga; Crain BusinessInsurance; Electric Light and Power; Financial Post; Inside UW-Green Bay News; Intelligent Value; Market Screener; National Post; Penticton Herald; The Pilot News; StreetInsider; TeleTrader; Yahoo!7 Finance (Australia); Yahoo! Canada Sports; (80 as of May 26, 10:00 a.m.)
How a U of M scientist is solving the mystery of dark matter
A new theory about axions, developed by CSE postdoctoral associate in physics and astronomy Raymond Co and his former colleague Keisuke Harigaya, is featured. Co is quoted. May 24: Mpls St. Paul Magazine;
U of M junior on 'Jeopardy' tournament of champions semifinals Wednesday
UMN student majoring in chemical engineering and minoring in computer science and math, and winner of the Jeopardy! season 36 College Championship, Nibir Sarma, will compete in the season 37 Tournament of Champions semifinals Wednesday, May 26, airing at 4:30 p.m. on KARE 11. May 24: HometownSource; Twin Cities Pioneer Press;
BioMADE institute brings Defense dollars to U of M’s St. Paul campus
UMN research is featured. U.S. Department of Defense will allocate $87.5 million to launch BioMADE, a non-medical bio-industrial manufacturing institute to be housed on UMN's St. Paul campus. May 23: Twin Cities Pioneer Press; May 29: Argus Press; Clay Center Dispatch; Connecticut Post; Edwardsville Intelligencer; Greenwich Time; The Hour; Houston Chronicle; KXRA FM; La Crosse Tribune; Mankato Free Press; The Middletown Press; New Haven Register; The Register Citizen; Shelton Herald; Stamford Advocate; Winona Daily News;
Minnesota colleges mull whether to make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory
CSE professor in chemistry and chair of the faculty consultative committee Phil Buhlmann is quoted. May 22: StarTribune;
Controversial ivermectin added to University of Minnesota COVID-19 drug trial
UMN research is featured. Professor in biomedical engineering David Odde is quoted. May 21: StarTribune;
The 1st Inaugural IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Reality (ICIR) 2021
CSE professor in computer science and engineering Victoria Interrante is a keynote speaker at the 1st Inaugural IEEE International Conference on Intelligent Reality. May 21: Julie Bernicker;
Newswise Expert Panels on COVID-19 Pandemic: Notable excerpts, quotes and videos available
CSE professor in biomedical engineering David Odde was a panelist on the March 11, 2021, session. May 21: Newswise;
Why is there a new cellular pole in my Minneapolis neighborhood?
CSE assistant professor in computer science and engineering Feng Qian is quoted. May 21: StarTribune;
DEBRIEFED • Dr. JACOB HAQQ-MISRA • New Worlds
UMN alumnus (B.S. degrees in astrophysics and computer science in 2005) and senior research investigator at Blue Marble Space Institute of Science, Dr. Jacob Haqq-Misra, is the featured guest. May 20: The Debrief;
Melvin Calvin: Principal of photosynthesis
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) Melvin Calvin, who won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1961 for mapping of the pathway of carbon assimilation in photosynthesis, is featured. May 20: Markandaywords546640651;
New material could harvest water all day long
UMN assistant professor in mechanical engineering and formerly a postdoctoral scholar at Caltech, Ognjen Ilic, was part of a research team that fine-tuned the design of the micro-trees developed at Caltech. May 20: Gamers Grade; India Education Diary; Jioforme (India); Mirage News; Phys.org; Science Blog; Sense Needify; Wilshire Today; May 21: Innovation Toronto; Neo Visions; Smart Water Magazine; May 22: Technology.org; May 24: Nano Magazine; May 29: The Uncover Reality;
Two faculty members receive Amazon Research Awards
UMN alumnus in math and computer science and Penn State faculty member, James Wang, is one of two Penn State faculty members receiving the Amazon Research Award. May 19: Penn State University News;
The difference between small and big molecule pharmaceuticals
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) Evan August Weitz authors article. May 19: Evan A. Weitz Word Press;
Molekule introduces Air Mini+ to India, a new home air purifier with enhanced sensors and app-enabled functionalities
UMN College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine research on the Air Mini device is mentioned. May 19: Atul Tech Bazaar; May 20: Business Wire India; Devdiscourse (India); OutLookIndia; PTI News; Punjab News Express; Telecomdrive (India); United News of India; VAR India; The Week; Yahoo! India News; May 21: Nasheman (India); May 26: ApnaJivan (India); BarraiInteriors; Healthworld; Medicaloid; TodayNewNews; White Newspaper; (262 as of May 26, 9:53 a.m.)
On Main Hall Green With … Marcia Bjornerud: Knowledge to save the planet
UMN alumnus in geophysics Marcia Bjornerud is featured. Dr. Bjornerud is the Walter Schober Professor of Environmental Studies and professor of geology at Lawrence University. May 18: Lawrence University;
Robert Gadwood to retire as Kalexsyn CEO
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) Brian Eklov will succeed Robert Gadwood as Kalexsyn CEO. May 18: Associated Press; Benzinga; Bio Space; Chronicle Journal; Galveston County Daily News; Inyo Register; KTVN Channel 2; Market Screener; Morningstar; Pawtucket Times; RFD-TV; Rockford Register Star; San Diego Union Tribune; Starkville Daily News; StreetInsider; The Pilot News; Valdosta Daily Times; Wedbush; Yahoo! Finance; (94 as of May 18)
The current state and future direction of HDD and SSD storage
UMN alumnus with a master's degree in electrical engineering Dave Verburg is a presenter in this IEEE Southern MN Section YouTube video. May 18: IEEE Southern MN Section;
New radioactivity measurement could boost precision of dark matter experiments
CSE professor in physics and astronomy Priscilla B. Cushman is quoted. May 18: Scientific American;
Oculogica receives Department of Defense grant to develop wearable concussion diagnostic with pre-eminent partners
Oculogica Inc., founded by UMN associate professor of bioinformatics and computational biology, Dr. Uzma Samadani, has received a U.S. Army Medical Research and Development Command (USAMRDC) grant for $2 million to develop a wearable version of its technology. May 18: AP News; ASCensus; Benzinga; BioSpace; Borger News Herald; Chronicle Journal; Concord Monitor; Deer Park Tribune; Edmonton Sun; The Financial Post; Intelligent Value; London Free Press; Market Screener; MENAFN; Morning Star; National Post; Observer News; Pharmaceutical Daily; RICentral; Silicon Investor; Spoke; StreetInsider; TeleTrader; TMCNet; Wedbush; Yahoo! Finance; May 25: Inside UW Green Bay News; (103 as of May 18)
Lake Mills students awarded scholarships, awards
A Lake Mills senior who will attend UMN to study aerospace engineering, Quentin Saylor, has earned the Academic Excellence Scholarship $2,225 over four years, Rotary Scholarship $2,000 and the Scott A. Ferguson Scholarship $25,000. May 18: Hometown News;
'Jeopardy!': 'It's the most emotional Tournament of Champions you'll see'
UMN chemical engineering junior Nibir Sarma will compete in Jeopardy!'s Tournament of Champions. May 17: Deming Headlight;
How microfluidics can automate drug discovery and development
UMN researchers led by professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, have developed a 3D spherical microfluidic device. Postdoctoral associate in mechanical engineering, Ruitao Su, is interviewed. May 17: Drug Target Review; May 29: Clikati;
How do you make an orchestra COVID-19 safe?
UMN research on studied how far wind and brass instruments spread aerosols is featured. CSE associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is interviewed. May 16: CGTN; May 20: CGTN;
China and the World Forum: A dialogue about China and the world in the 21st century
UMN alumnus in physics (Ph.D. in 1972), Da Hsuan Feng is currently the Honorary Dean of Hainan University Belt and Road Research Institute and the Chief Advisor of China Silk Road iValley Research Institute. Dr. Feng will moderate the May 19 talk. May 16: World Scientific;
University of Minnesota looks to wastewater treatment plants to recover dwindling phosphorus supplies
UMN research is featured. CSE professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, and project manager, Bo Hu, and lead researcher on the project, Jim Postiglione, are interviewed. May 15: StarTribune;
Magnet videos refuel bogus claim of vaccine microchips
UMN Head of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Randall Victora, is quoted. May 14: Free America Network; May 15: Capital Journal; Toys Matrix;
Experts review 2020 inspection that made no note of crack on Hernando DeSoto Bridge
CSE associate professors in civil, environmental and geo-enigneering, Jia-Liang Le and Lauren Linderman are interviewed. May 14: Myarklamiss; WATE; WJHL; WJTV; WREG;
New research optimizes body's own immune system to fight cancer
UMN research shows how engineered immune cells can allow a patient's own immune system to fight tumors. Associate professor in biomedical engineering and senior author of the study, Paolo Provenzano, is interviewed. May 14: 7th Space; AAAS EurekAlert; Asian News International; Business Mayor; Daily Mail India; Devdiscourse; Jioforme; HealthInfo; ILDRM; Knocking Live; LatestLY; The Medical News; Medical Xpress; Mirage News; Newswise; One Sky News; Publisher Health; Punjab Tribune; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; UMN News and Events; Yahoo! Lifestyle India; May 15: 365 Wellness; Amanology; Australian Online News; Baby Health Adviser; Barai Interiors; Bharat Times Live; Big News Network; The Economic Times; Epilogue; The Hack Posts; Health Medicine Network; Interesting Engineering; Knowledia; Knowedia News Israel; Lokmat; Medicaloid; Projin News; Sify; Tech and Science Post; Telangana Today; Times of News; Today's Sciencology; Topmostpopular; White Newspaper; ZEE5; May 16: ApnaJivan; Press Aggregate; Shinbun News; May 17: 1010.team; Btoktiktok; Burada Biliyorum; dearJulius; EMINETRA; Indian Bureaucracy; The Indian Practioner; Live24x7; Mindzilla; My Mango; News Bot; Prime Team News; Projin News; Saudi in 24; Saudi24News; Slash Gear; Sound Health and Lasting Wealth; Technelofar; Technology.org; World News Network; Zukus.net; May 18: Chilly Life; Ebio Trade (Chinese); New Kerala; The Toys Matrix; Web India; May 19: Gatra News (Indonesian); Science Featured; Xcloud.id (Indonesian); May 20: Shenzhen Daily (Chinese); May 23: Adsdesi; EduCracyPedia; Honest Columnist; Infosurhoy; Jioforme (India); Biology Environmental Changes and More; Native Newspost; Newsbinding; Reliable UK; Reporter Wings; SciTechDaily; SenseNeedify; Sky1News; TecNoticia (Spanish); Today BizNews; U.S.A. News Wall; Verity News Now; World News Era; May 24: FocusTechnica; May 26: Conscious Life News; Myfusimotors.com; Tankonlablog (French); May 27: Ronit Linka; May 31: Faculty of Medicine; (104 as of May 31. 9:52 a.m.)
Science Enrichment: The Physics of Superheroes
CSE professor in physics and astronomy, and author of The Physics of Superheroes, James Kakalios, will talk at a Sharples School Institute of Physics free webinar on May 20th. May 14: Sharples School;
Commentary: North of Two - Tomfoolery
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Dick Nachbar, authors the May 4, 2021, journal entry in this article. May 13: International Falls Journal;
It’s not just methane—meat production fills the air with noxious particulate matter too
UMN research is featured. Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering and study author, Jason Hill, is quoted. Doctoral candidate in bioproducts and biosystems engineering and lead author, Nina Domingo, is mentioned. May 13: Popular Science;
How Phoenix’s Lectric eBikes found became a monster in the industry
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and cofounder of Lectric eBikes, Robby Deziel, is interviewed. May 13: Meticonbikes;
Researchers close in on tinnitus breakthrough
CSE associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, and his team of multinational researchers have developed a breakthrough device for tinnitus called bimodal neuromodulation. May 13: Your Live Choices (Australia);
UCSD tests ultrasound treatment for COVID-19 patients
USCD is using the SecondWave MINI to test the efficacy of ultrasound to reduce COVID-19-related inflammation. UMN associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert H. Lim, is CSO of the Minneapolis startup SecondWave Systems that developed the device with funding from the DoD. May 12: Fox5SanDiego; Medical Alley; UC San Deigo Health;
What to do when everything is the same at work
CSE professor in chemistry, Chris Cramer, is mentioned. May 12: c&en;
Ford DIY air filtration kit that reduces COVID-19 in the air validated by peer-reviewed scientific research journal
Research led by Ford with the University of Minnesota on air filtration kits is mentioned. May 12: Auto Connected Car; Concept Carz; Ford Media Center; Hot Cars; Industrial Equipment News; Lulop; Market Sreener; May 13: Top Gear Phillipines; May 14: Portal4Cars;
Blazing a path—From a STEM Camp to a captivating career
CSE professor in electrical engineering, Rhonda Franklin, is featured. May 11: ARCS Newsletter;
Form POS AM Angel Pond Holdings Corp
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics) Dr. Theodore T. Wang, is co-founder of the newly formed Angel Pond Holdings Corp and will serve as CEO and Chairman. May 11: StreetInsider;
One major side effect of buying animal-based foods, new study says
UMN research is featured. The study found air pollution related to red-meat production caused the most harm. Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. May 11: Eat This; MSN Canada; MSN Malaysia; MSN Singapore; MSN UAE; NaijaOnPointMedia; The Viral Live; Yahoo! Style Canada; Yahoo! Style Singapore; Yahoo! Style India; Yahoo! Lifestyle (US); Zukus.net; May 12: Nggossips; Newsngr.com.ng;
Meat production is dirtying the air you breathe
UMN research is featured. The study found air pollution related to red-meat production caused the most harm. Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. May 10: MSN; MSN Canada; MSN NZ; National Geographic; May 11: Acupuncture Herbs; Best Life and Beauty; Brigham and Women's Hospital; Doctors Lounge; Drugs.com; Eminetra; Fav Store News; Globalbedia; HealthDay; Here4DBest; Immakinglifebetter; Izod News; Jioforme; Live24x7; Lykelyfe; Medicine Net; Neom Visions; Networthy Newz; News One Top; News Time; Press Aggregate; Queenie Muzikk; Sevigames; Sasony; Today Headline; True Median; UC San Diego Health; Who is Who; Win2All; World News Network; Xnnnewsblog; May 12: Charotar Samachar; Groyourwealth; HealthDay Consumer (French); Infiniti CS News; InHabitat; Netsuggest; Newsedigital; Nulled Now; Projin News; The Vital News; Zukus News; May 13: Win2All; A Green Living; May 25: DietSolutionProgramme; May 26: World Animals Voice; (50 as of May 26)
Animal production responsible for vast majority of air quality-related health impacts from U.S. food
UMN research is featured. Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, and Nina Domingo, a doctoral candidate in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, are quoted. May 10: Amanology; Brooklinewineyard; Business Mayor; CNN; Daily Mail India; DTNPF; EurekAlert; Governor's Biofuels Coalition; GrandSichuanHouse; HealthInfo24; Independent; Mirage News; Phys.org; Publisher's Health; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; Washington Latest; Washington Post; May 11: AZO Clean Tech; BollyInside; Compsmag; Eurasia Review; Gamer's Grade; Gurus Point Income; In1.me; Inside Climate News; ILDEREMI; New Food Magazine; Odu.li; Rapid Shift; Sortiwa; TechCodex; Web Developers World; May 12: Daily Illinois; Omny.fm 1 (Aus); Omniy.fm 2 (Aus); YubaNet; May 14: Science and Technology News; Western Livestock Journal; May 17: Illinois Ag Connection; Minnesota Ag Connection; (41 as of May 17)
BREAKING IT DOWN | Ep08 | Biodegradable Plastics: Working With What We’ve Got
Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, is interviewed. May 10: Plastic Oceans International;
People Of Color Hardest Hit By Air Pollution From Nearly All Sources
Co-author Jason Hill, a professor of bioproducts and biosystems engineering, speaks about the research. May 9: DoveMed; May 10: Futurity; DTNPF; May 11: The Hack Posts; May 17: World Economic Forum;
Uniform Rectifiability and Elliptic Operators Satisfying a Carleson Measure Condition
This breakthrough research was performed in part by Svitlana Mayboroda, in the Department of Mathermatics. May 9: Springer;
Thin-liquid-film flow on three-dimensional topographically patterned rotating cylinders
This work was supported through the Industrial Partnership for Research in Interfacial and Materials Engineering of the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Supercomputing Institute (MSI), May 8: Cambridge;
Tiny galaxies may have brought the cosmos out of the dark ages
UMN alumnus (M.S. in astrophysics) and lead author of the study, Nathan Eggen, is quoted. May 7: Popular Science;
Day 1: Establishing reliability in qualitative chemistry education research
UMN alumnus (M.S. and Ph.D. in chemistry), Dr. Solaire Finkenstaedt-Quinn, is featured. May 7: Micerportal;
Cells are more resilient to environmental changes than previously thought
CSE professor in computer science and engineering, Chad Myers, was a senior author on the paper. May 6: EurekAlert!; Gamers Grade; Phys.org;
Paula Hammond and Arup Chakraborty named Institute Professors
Former UMN postdoc in chemical engineering, Arup Chakraborty, has been named an Institute Professor, the highest honor bestowed upon MIT faculty members. May 6: USA News Hub; MIT News; May 7: India Education Dictionary;
Idaho and the U.S. Armored Corps
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in organic chemistry) Theodore Budrow, who was head of the DuPont patent department when he retired in 1958, is featured. May 6: Southfork Companion;
Commentary: North of Two - 'Pentuppers’ Pressures' and easing the steam
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Dick Nachbar, authors the April 21, 2021, journal entry in this article. May 6: International Falls Journal;
See the 23 best graduate aerospace engineering programs
The University of Minnesota is ranked by U.S. News and World Report, in a tie at number 17, among the top 23 best graduate aerospace engineering programs. May 5: U.S. News and World Report; Yahoo! News;
The 1936 Stout Scarab: A weird and wonderful minivan that made history
UMN alumnus, William Stout, who created the 1936 Stout Scarab, is featured. May 5: HotCars;
Meet Mihai ‘Mishu’ Duduta, MIE’s newest faculty member
UMN's Medical Devices Innovation Fellow alumnus, Mihai “Mishu” Duduta, who recently joined the University of Toronto as an assistant professor in mechanical engineering, is interviewed. May 4: U of T Engineering News;
Geology Lecture Series at Southwestern concludes with a seismic doubleheader
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in geophysics), Dr. Ben Holtzman, will be a speaker at the Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Geology Lecture Series. May 4: The World;
San Ramon: Donor Network West launches initiative to fund organ preservation research
The Biostasis Research Institute (BRI) will work with UMN's newly Organ and Tissue Preservation Center in the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM). IEM Director John Bischof is mentioned. May 4: Danville San Ramon;
This tech genius is about to make history as the highest-ranking black woman in U.S. Intelligence
UMN CSE alumna (chemical engineering postdoctoral fellow) Stacey A. Dixon has received the nod from President Biden to be the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence. May 4: womenafrica.com;
Australia's TGA grants approval to first objective concussion diagnostic
Oculogica Inc., an eye tracking-based, neuro-diagnostic company founded by, CSE associate professor of bioinformatics and computational biology in CS&E, Dr. Uzma Samadani, is featured. May 4: Benzinga; Chronicle Journal; Daily Herald; Drug Patent Watch; FirstWord MedTech; KTVN Channel 2; Newswire; PR Newswire; PR Newswire Global BioTech; Spoke; TN TownNews; StreetInsider; US983; WFMZ; (85 as of May 4)
Researchers at U of M working to create world's 1st human organ storage bank
UMN's newly launched Organ and Tissue Preservation Center in the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) is featured. IEM Director John Bischof is interviewed. May 3: KAAL-TV; KSTP;
Finalists announced for Great American Think-Off in New York Mills
A staff member at CSE's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics (MIfA), Angela Stehr, and a CSE alumnus in electrical engineering, Bill Sutherland, are featured as finalists. May 3: Wadena Pioneer Journal; May 4: Fergus Falls Journal;
Stillwater team designs award-winning rover for NASA challenge
Future UMN student who will attend CSE in the fall, Ben Abbott, is the senior on the team from Stillwater Area High School that recently placed second in NASA’s 27th annual Human Exploration Rover Challenge. May 3: TwinCities.com;
CytoSorbents appoints David D. Cox, PhD, MBA as Vice President – Global Regulatory Affairs
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in bio-inorganic chemistry), David D. Cox, Ph.D., M.B.A., has been appointed to Vice President – Global Regulatory Affairs at CytoSorbents. May 2: Prittle Prattle News;
April 2021
University fall semester will coincide with Rosh Hashana
CSE professor in chemistry and the chair of the Faculty Consultative Committee, Philippe Buhlmann, is quoted. April 30: Minnesota Daily;
Webinar shows high school students how they can attend college for free
UMN student studying chemical engineering and computer science and PSEO alumni, Tatem Rios, is quoted. April 30: Hometown Source;
How beef and other foods impact health and environment
CSE professor in the department of bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is interviewed. April 30: Ampgoo,com; Social News XYZ; Yahoo! News;
Small galaxies likely played important role in evolution of the Universe
Research led by astrophysicists from UMN CSE's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is featured. The paper’s lead author who recently received a master’s degree in astrophysics, Nathan Eggen, is quoted. April 29: 7th Space; Bioengineer; EurekAlert!; Health Medicine Network; Phys.org; Science Codex; Scienmag; Zephyrnet; April 30: Gamer's Grade; ScienceDaily; Technology.org; May 3: SpaceRef; May 4: SpaceDaily; (28 as of May 4)
Minnesota Book Awards honor winners in nine categories
The book Minnesota Geologist: The Life of Newton Horace Winchell, a biography about N. H. Winchell, for whom the UMN's Newton Horace Winchell School of Earth and Environmental Sciences is named, is a winner of the 2021 Minnesota Book Awards. April 29: Eminetra.com; Twin Cities.com; Yahoo! News;
Seven graduates of DOE Office of Science Graduate Student Research Program headed to LANL
UMN graduate student in chemistry, Nicholas Alexander Garcia, is one of seven students of the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science Graduate Student Rsearch Program joining the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL). April 29: Los Alamos Daily Post; Los Alamos Reporter;
U of M researchers pitch ‘green’ ammonia as key to renewable energy future
UMN research is featured. CSE professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Prodromos Daoutidis, and director of renewable energy at the West Central Research and Outreach Center, Michael Reese, are quoted. April 28: MinnPost;
U of M hopes to create a human organ bank for transplants, with cryogenic research
UMN's newly launched Organ and Tissue Preservation Center in the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) is featured. IEM Director John Bischof is interviewed. April 28: KARE 11;
Deadly air pollutant ‘disproportionately and systematically’ harms Americans of color, study finds
CSE professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering and co-author of the Science Advances paper, Jason Hill, is quoted. April 28: Anchorage Daily News; Chron.com; Loredo Morning Times; Midland Reporter Telegram; Seattle Times; SF Gate; The Washington Post; April 30: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette; (10 as of April 30)
People of color hardest hit by air pollution from nearly all sources
CSE professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering and study co-author, Jason Hill, is quoted. April 28: EurekAlert!; Mirage News; The National Tribune; Newswise; Phys.org; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; Scientific American; April 29: AP News; Breitbart News Network; CBS Sacramento; Chron.com; Click on Detroit; CTV News; Daily Mail; Dayton 247 Now; Houston Chronicle; Jioforme; KTLA TV; San Diego Union-Tribune; Sacramento Bee; SFGate; StarTribune; The Seattle Times; This is Money; Toronto Star; The Washington Post; Yahoo! News; April 30: Denver Post; Smithsonian; May 2: KPBS; May 3: Science Blog; (385 as of May 3)
Closest supermoon of the year May 25-26
UMN's Minnesota Starwatch, a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy, is mentioned. April 28: Kanabec County Times;
The Joe R. Sexton Lecture with Maurice Isserman
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Joe R. Sexton, for whom the Joe R. Sexton Lecture was named, is mentioned. April 28: Patch;
Seminar: Information history: How, what, where and why?
UMN senior research fellow at the Charles Babbage Institute, James W. Cortada, will be one of the speakers for the LUCK Lund Centre for the History of Knowledge seminar. April 28: LUCK Lund Centre for the History of Knowledge;
Form 20-F Adagene Inc. for: Dec 31
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry), Yu (Albert) Ren, who serves as Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer at Adagene, Inc., is mentioned. April 28: StreetInsider;
New Biomanufacturing Institute BioMADE launches April 28
A live virtual event on Wednesday, April 28, will celebrate the official launch of BioMADE, a new Manufacturing Innovation Institute headquartered on the St. Paul campus. April 27: WBOC;
This metal is more valuable than gold
CSE professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, is interviewed. Segment starts at 0:54. April 27: The Verge;
New method preserves viable fruit fly embryos in liquid nitrogen
UMN researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind method that cryopreserves fruit fly embryos. Postdoctoral associate in CSE and ATP-Bio, Li Zhan, is quoted. April 27: EurekAlert!; Gamers Grade; Lifeboat News; Mirage News; Newswise; Phys.org; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; Techcodex; April 28: The Medical News; Technology.org;
Tinnitus breakthrough: First effective, viable treatment for ringing in the ears
A research study for tinnitus co-authored by UMN associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is featured. Dr. Lim is quoted. April 26: Bharat Express News; News Chant; The New Daily (Australia);
Geology Lecture Series – A seismic doubleheader: The 2018 Kilauea Eruption and Seismology with Your Ears
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in geophysics), Dr. Ben Holtzman, will be a speaker at the Southwestern Oregon Community College’s Geology Lecture Series. April 22: Southwestern Oregon Community College;
University of Minnesota to host new research center for organ and tissue preservation
UMN's Organ and Tissue Preservation Center will be in the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and will be led by IEM Director John Bischof and Medical School Department of Surgery faculty member Erik Finger. April 22: 7th Space; EurekAlert!; Knowledia News ; The Medical News; Scienmag; April 27: Becker's Hospital Review; Pahrump Valley Times;
U.S. President Biden announces key administration nominations for National Security
Dr. Stacey A. Dixon, who was a UMN chemical engineering postdoctoral fellow, is a nominee for Principal Deputy Director, Office of the Director of National Intelligence. April 21: Mirage News; The White House;
New technologies to save people needing organ transplants
UMN's Organ and Tissue Preservation Center, which will be in the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM), is featured. April 21: Forbes;
Biostasis Research Institute launches to enable human "organ banks" through the cryogenic storage of donor organs for transplantation
UMN’s Organ and Tissue Preservation Center will be housed within the Institute for Engineering in Medicine (IEM) and will be led by IEM Director, Dr. John Bischof, who is quoted in this article. April 20: Associated Press; Benzinga; Biospace; Carson Now; Chronicle Journal; Daily Herald; The Daily Press; Drug Patent Watch; Home News Here; Le Lézard; Medindia; Nevada Business Magazine; Noble Profit; PR Newswire; Spoke; StreetInsider; USA Life Sciences Database; WFMZ; April 22: Gas World; (63 as of April 22)
Optimus Gold appoints Ettlinger to board
UMN alumnus in earth and environmental sciences, Blaze Ettlinger, has been appointed to the board of directors of Optimus Gold Corp. April 20: Stockwatch;
Payne challenges Reich for First Ward seat
UMN alumnus, who earned a B.S. in mechanical engineering and an MBA, Elliott Payne, is running for Minneapolis City Council First Ward seat. April 20: Northeaster;
Celebrating all things paper: The wonder and the legacy, continued
UMN alumnus (doctorate in chemical engineering, 1963) who was inducted to the Paper Industry International Hall of Fame in 2003, Thomas Grace, is featured. April 19: Global Paper Money;
Restorative art thru 3D printing
The College of Science and Engineering's 3D printers are mentioned. April 19: Funeral Director Daily;
Form S-1/A Impel Neuropharma Inc
UMN alumnus in physics, John Hoekman, is co-founder and CSO of Impel Neuropharma; and UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Timothy S. Nelson, serves on the BOD of the company. April 19: StreetInsider;
CINDE: What fuels medical devices leadership in Costa Rica?
UMN's master's program in medical device engineering and its alliance with Tecnológico de Costa Rica are mentioned. April 15: Fat Pitch Financials;
How many tyrannosaurus rexes ever lived on earth? Here’s a new clue.
CSE professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, is quoted. April 15: New York Times;
The Discovery Files - 'Carbon Copy Studies' - This week's episode
CSE professor in earth and environmental sciences, Marc Hirschmann, was part of a first study and led a second study. April 2: EurekAlert!; April 14: Apple Podcasts; April 15: National Science Foundation; NSF Grants: GEO; NSF Grants: MPS; NSF Grants: MPS #2;
Form DEF 14A Sensata Technologies For: May 27
CSE Dean's Advisory Board member, and director of Sensata Technologies, James E. Heppelmann, is featured. April 15: StreetInsider;
R&D: Rotated read head design for high-density heat-assisted shingled magnetic recording
CSE professor in electrical and computer engineering, Randall Victora, and research assistant Wei-Heng Hsu, both in the Center for Micromagnetics and Information Technologies, authored article. April 15: StorageNewsletter;
Form DEF 14A MaxLinear Inc For: May 12
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Michael Bollesen, has served as Vice President, Sales, at MaxLinear, Inc., since July 2018. April 13: StreetInsider;
Form DEF 14A Bellerophon Therapeutics For: Apr 13
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics), Ted Wang, has served as a member of the Board at Bellerophon Therapeutics, Inc., since November 2017. April 13: StreetInsider;
Meet Yota Palli, candidate for Council Rock School Board
UMN alumna in mathematics and candidate for Council Rock School Board, Yota Palli, is featured. April 12: Pennsylvania Patch;
H&S Manufacturing has remained nimble to keep up with specialty crop needs
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Darin Adolphson, has helped lead H&S Manufacturing, Inc., since 2017. April 12: AGWeek; The Dickinson Press; Duluth News Tribune; The Globe; Grand Forks Herald; Inforum; Jamestown Sun; Mitchell Republic; Pine Journal; Post Bulletin; Superior Telegram; Wadena Pioneer Journal; West Central Tribune;
Form S-1/A SkyWater Technology
UMN CSE Dean’s Advisory Board member and alumnus in mechanical engineering, Gary J. Obermiller, is mentioned. April 12: StreetInsider;
This week in geek (4/12/21–4/18/21)
CSE Ph.D. student in astrophysics, Laura Salo, will be the guest speaker at the April Virtual Star Party. April 11: Twin Cities Geek;
Recent findings in manufacturing described by researchers from University of Minnesota
UMN research on the values of vehicle-to-grid electricity selling is featured. Assistant professor in industrial systems engineering, Yiling Zhang, is mentioned. April 10: Energy Central;
Form 424B3 Hartman vREIT XXI, Inc.
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and one of the independent directors at Hartman vREIT XXI, Inc., John G. Ostroot, is mentioned. April 9: StreetInsider;
'Somewhere between insane and suicidal': Scientists warn against dangerous TikTok trend
Former UMN vice president for research and former CSE associate dean, who is currently a Fellow of the American Chemical Society, Chris Cramer, is interviewed. April 9: Daily Mail;
This newly discovered dinosaur is called ‘the one who causes fear’ for a reason
CSE professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, is quoted. April 8: Popular Science;
These technologies are speeding COVID-19 vaccines to market
UMN alumnus in engineering and business, Ben Arriola, and UMN alumnus in chemistry and chemical engineering, Zach Blum, are featured. April 8: Pharmaceutical Processing World;
North of Two: 'Water Watchers,' and resource status
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Dick Nachbar, authors the March 31, 2021, journal entry in this article. April 8: International Falls Journal;
Starting a sound & straightforward safety program
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, and product safety and compliance manager at Doosan Bobcat, Chris Fosland, authors article. April 8: Construction Business Owner;
Muon’s escalating challenge to the standard model
CSE professor in physics and astronomy, Priscilla Cushman, authors article. April: 7: Physics Magazine;
Researchers create lab-made heart valves that grow with patient
UMN CSE and Medical School research on lab-created heart valves is featured. Senior researcher and professor in biomedical engineering and chemical engineering and materials science, Robert Tranquillo, is interviewed. April 6: BioMedWire; Chase County Leader News; Investors Hangout; Middle East North African Network; StreetInsider; April 30: BPoD (Biomedical Picture of the Day, UK Medical Research Council);
Form DEFR14A Lifeloc Technologies
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering ) Wayne Willkomm has been elected as a director at Lifeloc Technologies. April 6: StreetInsider;
Unique mini-microscope provides insight into complex brain functions
UMN CSE and Medical School researchers have developed the mini-MScope, a unique head-mounted mini-microscope for studying neural activity. Assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Suhasa Kodandaramaiah; Ph.D. candidate, Mathew Rynes; and recent master’s degree graduate, Daniel Surinach, are quoted. April 5: 7th Space; EurekAlert!; FirstWord Med Tech; The Medical News; Medical Xpress; Newswise; Science Codex; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; Sortiwa; April 6: 365 Wellness; AZO Life Sciences; Technology Times; April 7: Fabiola Fashion; Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News; HFaculty; Technology.Org; April 9: Wiley Analytical Science; April 12: DoveMed; April 16: Paradigm;
Vyant Bio Announces Newly Appointed Board of Directors
Senior Fellow with UMN's Technological Leadership Institute, Paul Hansen, has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Vyant Bio. April 5: Bakersfield; BioMedReports; Biospace; Biotech Gate; Daily Journal; EIN Presswire; Fine Globe; First Word Pharma; Forex TV; Market Watch; Market Wire News; myMotherLode; NewsR; Omaha World Herald; Spoke; Stockhouse; Stockwatch; Yahoo! Finance;
Ancient kauri trees capture last collapse of Earth’s magnetic field
CSE professor in earth and environmental sciences, Lawrence Edwards, is quoted. April 4: Bioterra; Blogarama;
Business people: education
UMN's Technological Leadership Institute announced the appointment of professor in mechanical engineering, Allison Hubel, as director. April 4: Pioneer Press;
CLA students petition for college to explore in-person graduation options
UMN College of Science and Engineering departments will host in-person celebrations for their graduates. April 4: Minnesota Daily;
Earth’s carbon could have arrived later in its formation from the space between stars
CSE professor in earth and environmental sciences, Marc Hirschmann, who was part of a first study and led a second study, is quoted. April 2: EurekAlert!; IFL Science; Nanowerk; Science Daily; Science Magazine; Space Daily; Space Today; Vaaju; UPI; April 3: Eurasiadiary; A Magical Journey; MyScience; Science Springs; April 5: Ideas, Innovations and Innovations; Science Blog; April 6: Astrobiology Web; Centauri Dreams; (26 as of April 6)
6 expert-approved ways to lose belly fat
CSE associate professor in the Biotechnology Institute, Dan Knights, is interviewed. April 2: Redbook; Yahoo! Life; Yahoo! News; Yahoo! Singapore; Yahoo! Style;
The bill is long overdue to fix US infrastructure
UMN's engineering department reported in 2001 that cracks were beginning to develop in the I-35 bridge cross girders. April 2: Herald Mail Media;
Home is where the heart (valve) is
UMN CSE and Medical School research on lab-created heart valves is featured. Senior researcher and professor in biomedical engineering and chemical engineering and materials science, Robert Tranquillo, is interviewed. April 1: Medical Product Outsourcing;
New study introduces ultraflat sub-10 nanometer gap electrodes for two-dimensional optoelectronic devices
UMN Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering researchers and Professor Seon Namgung (Department of Physics, UNIST) jointly led the study. April 1: Mirage News;
March 2021
U of M Study recommendations on conserving threatened groundwater
UMN research and assistant professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Kang, who is the study's author, are mentioned. March 31: Minnesota Ag Connection;
Air Purifier Company is donating $1.5 million worth of its devices to small businesses looking to improve indoor air quality
UMN research that found Molekule’s devices inactivate 99.9% of the H1N1 flu virus and coronavirus strains is mentioned. March 31: Forbes;
Navneet Kapoor joins Maersk Executive Board
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering and an M.S. in electrical engineering), Navneet Kapoor, is the Chief Technology & Information Officer at A.P. Moller – Maersk and has been appointed to the company's executive board. March 30: Avanza Bank (Swedish); Daily Shipping Times; Dagins Industri; Express Computer; Globe Newswire; Hindu Business Line; MarketScreener; RISI Technology Channels; Sea News; StreetInsider; Wall Street Online (German); Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo! Finance (United Kingdom); Yahoo!7 Finance (Australia); March 31: Cargo Connect; Cyprus Shipping News; Danmark Transport - Tidnde (Danish); Helenic Shipping News Worldwide; ShipInsight; (21 as of March 31)
UMN-developed synthetic heart valve shows promise after growing with several animal recipients
CSE professor in biomedical engineering, Robert Tranquillo; researcher in biomedical engineering, Zeeshan Syedai; and professor in the Medical School, Richard Bianco, are quoted. March 29: Minnesota Daily;
Which superhero should we call if the Suez Canal gets plugged again? A Minnesota professor weighs in.
CSE professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is interviewed. March 29: StarTribune;
UI School of Music keeps live music-making possible with strict COVID-19 protocols
UMN CSE 2021 study, Aerosol generation from different wind instruments, is mentioned. March 29: Daily Iowan;
LMCD voices opposition to wakesurf legislation
UMN St. Anthony Falls Lab study measuring the effects of wakes and prop wash on shoreline and lake bottoms is mentioned. March 29: Lake Pioneer;
Why smaller air purifiers could be a 'reasonable option' in coronavirus fight
UMN research led by professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is featured. Professor Hogan is interviewed. March 28: Daily Republic; Duluth News Tribune; Grand Forks Herald; Inforum; Jamestown Sun; Post Bulletin; West Central Tribune;
St. Anthony: Once-wilting Gevo shuttered its Minnesota operation, but sprouts new life
UMN alumnus who received an M.B.A. and Ph.D. in chemistry, Patrick Gruber, is interviewed. Gruber has been Gevo’s CEO since 2007. March 26: StarTribune; Yahoo! News;
New study looks at ideal placement of air purifiers
UMN Department of Mechanical Engineering research on the efficacy of air purifiers in achieving ventilation rates is featured. March 26: HVAC&RNews (Australia);
Advocacy group prefers science before regulation when it comes to wake boats
UMN St. Anthony Falls laboratory research on wake boat effects is mentioned. March 24: White Bear Press;
These 7 mind tech applications will change how you see the future
UMN research on neurotechnology led by professor in biomedical engineering, Bin He, is featured. Professor He and research team members are interviewed in the video Mind Over Mechanics. March 24: Medium;
Twin Cities hit hard by spike in catalytic converter thefts
CSE professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, is quoted. March 23: Axios; Yahoo! News; March 25: Bioreports;
Computational acceleration of novel organic electronic materials development
UMN alumnus who received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering, Shaun Kwak, is Sr. Principal Scientist and the Global Materials Applications Lead at Schrödinger and will speak at upcoming webinar. March 23: Chemistry World;
Vice President for Research Chris Cramer announces departure from University
UMN vice president for research and former CSE associate dean, Chris Cramer, will leave his position in June to join Underwriters Laboratories (UL). March 22: Minnesota Daily;
Molecular opens an experiential exhibition space in the editorial shop Stroll
UMN College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine research on air purification is mentioned. March 22: Energy Daily (Korean); HG Times (Korean); Inch Eon News (Korean); Kyeonggi (Korean); Newsgn (Korean); Newswire (Korean); Sobi Life (Korean); SPOT TV (Korean); Stnsports (Korean); Tip Tip News (Korean); (103 as of March 22)
Celsius strengthens its executive leadership team with key hires from big banking
UMN alumnus in transportation engineering, Vijay Konduru, will join Celsius as Chief Marketing Officer and Head of Analytics. March 22: AiTHORITY;
Winner named for third annual NFL Big Data Bowl powered by AWS
UMN student working on a master's degree in data science, Sam Walczak, is part of the analytics team that won the NFL's 'Big Data Bowl' bringing their competition total to $25,000. March 19: NFL Communications;
Professor Massoud Amin on smart grids that manages electricity in a reliable manner
CSE professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is interviewed. March 18: Mangalore Mirror;
Maple Grove resident wins exclusive Evans Scholarship
UMN CSE freshman majoring in mechanical engineering, Garrett Kaiser, is one of five students from Minnesota to receive the Western Golf Association’s Chick Evans Scholarship. March 18: HometownSource; March 26: Sun Sailor;
Lab-created heart valves can grow with the recipient
UMN researchers from CSE and the Medical School created heart valves capable of lasting growth when implanted in lamb models. Senior researcher and professor in biomedical engineering and in chemical engineering and materials science, Robert Tranquillo, is interviewed. Lead researcher, Zeeshan Syedain, is quoted. March 17: 7th Space; Australian Online News; EurekAlert!; Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News; Global BioTech Insights; Health Medicine Network; H Faculty; The Medical News; Medical Xpress; Newswise; Science Codex; Science Daily; Science News Net; Scienmag; Scienmag (additional article); Sortiwa; WCCO CBS Minnesota; March 18: Bio Space; Cardiovascular News; Central and North Burnett Online News; Diagnostic Cardiology; Fars News Agency; Health Care Asia; The Engineer; The Medical News; New Atlas; STAT Morning Rounds; Sign of the Times; Sohu News; To Vima (Greek); March 19: Global Biotechnology Insights; Laboratory Equipment; Mad World News; Pioneer Press; Popmech (Russian); The Scientist; Technology.org; March 22: Drugs.com; HealthDay; U.S. News and World Report; March 24: KSTP TV;
March 17, 2021 | Brief
The Minnesota Neuromodulation Symposium, part of the Institute for Engineering in Medicine’s Innovation Week at UMN, is mentioned. March 17: Techregister;
Badge-eligible schools: Best science schools 2022
UMN is mentioned as a top school in chemistry, computer science, earth sciences, mathematics, applied math, physics. March 16: U.S. News & World Report;
Samson Jenekhe wins the 2021 Polymer Physics Prize
CSE alumnus who holds a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from UMN, Samson Jenekhe, has been awarded the 2021 Polymer Physics Prize by the American Physical Society. March 16: The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education;
Acoustic graphene plasmons study paves way for optoelectronic applications
CSE professor in electrical and computer engineering, Sang-Hyun Oh; post-doc researcher, In-Ho Lee; and their template-stripping method to create ultra-smooth nanostructures, are mentioned. March 16: 7th Space; AlphaGalileo; Bioengineer; EurekAlert!; KAIST; Nanowerk; Mirage News; Phys.org; Science Codex; Scienmag; March 17: ELE Times; Nano Magazine; March 24: Brinkwire; SciTech Daily;
The Magic Molekule
UMN research is mentioned. Professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. March 16: Head Topics; NYMag;
As precious metals prices soar, Minnesota becomes hot spot for catalytic converter thefts
CSE professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, is quoted. March 16: Albert Lea Tribune; MPR News; March 22: Market Place;
North of Two: Spring snows and recollections of Rainy River
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Richard "Dick" Harold Nachbar, is currently working on a project titled "North of Two--A Northland Journal." March 15: International Falls Journal;
More than a mask
UMN's Department of Mechanical Engineering's testing on the B2 facemask is mentioned. March 15: European Plastic Product Manufacturer;
University of Minnesota provost manages crisis, plans for post-pandemic future
CSE professor in chemistry and chair of the U's faculty senate, Phil Buhlmann, is quoted. March 13: StarTribune;
How a bike safety bot became a building block for computer engineers
CSE professor in computer science and engineering, Shashi Shekhar, is interviewed. March 11: Bloomberg;
Increase in reported scholastic dishonesty prompts concern among UMN faculty, admin
CSE professor in chemistry and chair of the Student Academic Integrity Committee (SAIC), Kenneth Leopold, is quoted. March 11: Minnesota Daily;
Watching DNA nanotechnology at the speed of light
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and NSF graduate research fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Stephanie M. Hart, authors article. March 11: Science Direct;
Warren Buffett’s cautious road to riches isn’t ideal for society
CSE professor in mathematics, Andrew Odlyzko, is quoted. March 11: Bloomberg;
Welcome to Minne Inno's 2021 Tech Madness Challenge
Minne Inno is going live with its annual Tech Madness bracket, which includes UMN startups Aria CV and BlueCube Bio. March 10: Minne Inno;
3M explains how reflective material works on our favorite sneakers
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and materials science, and former CEO at 3M, the late Harry Heltzer, is quoted; his research is mentioned. March 10: Complex; Yahoo! Entertainment;
Wired Health, the fourth edition kicks off
CSE professor in mechanical engineering, Michael C. McAlpine, will be a guest at the Wired Health business conference to be held March 17 & 18, 2021. March 10: AD Architecturual Digest (Italian); ADC Group (Italian); Best All (Italian); Calcolo Voto di Laurea (Italian); GQ (Italian); Mediakey TV (Italian); OmniaGate (Italian); Vanity Fair (Italian); Vogue (Italian); Wired (Italian); World Magazine (Italian);
Form 424B4 Roblox Corp
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Gregory Baszucki, is mentioned as a member of the board of directors at Roblox Corp. March 10: StreetInsider;
Strategic air purifier placement reduces virus spread within music classrooms
UMN research led by assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Suo Yang, is featured. Yang is interviewed, and graduate research assistant, Sai Ranjeet Narayanan, is quoted. March 9: 7th Space; Brinkwire; EurekAlert!; FocusTechnica; Newswise; Phys.org; ReachMD; Sciencemag; SciTech Daily; WN.com;
‘We have a real adversary’: Work intensifies to safeguard solar from cyber attacks
CSE professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. March 9: PV Magazine;
Niron Magnetics : Expands its Board of Directors and Advisor Network Ahead of Commercialization Efforts for Rare-Earth Free Magnets
Alumnus who received a in Ph.D. in materials science/electrical engineering from UMN, Dr. Ga-Lane Chen, is a new Niron executive advisor. March 9: Borger News Herald; Buffalo News; Collision Repair Magazine; Daily Press; Decatur Daily Democrat; Financial.de; Kane Republican; Livermore; MarketScreener; Morning News; Ridgway Record; TMC Net; Wall Street Select; Yahoo! Finance;(23 as of March 9)
Underwriters Laboratories names Dr. Christopher J. Cramer as Chief Research Officer
UMN vice president for research and former CSE associate dean, Christopher J. Cramer, has been selected to be senior vice president and chief research officer at Underwriters Laboratories. March 8: Business Insider; The Daily Press; Fat Pitch Financials; Finanzen.ch; Jot Up; Le Lezard; MENAFN; Morning Star; myMotherLode; News Bug; TMCnet; WBOC; WICZ; (24 as of March 8)
Form S-1/A Sun Country Airlines
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, who also earned an M.B.A., Dave Davis, serves as President and CEO at Sun Country Airlines. March 8: StreetInsider;
Committee uses equity lens to review every University administrative policy
UMN CSE human resources director, Joy Wise Davis, is quoted. March 7: Minnesota Daily; UWire;
New Orleans, Baton Rouge area people in business for March 7, 2021
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Bill Abler, has been named vice president of investor relations at Entergy Corp. March 7: The Advocate; Bollyinside; ExBulletin; NOLA;
It's not just Texas: America's entire power grid is prone to failing as climate change worsens
Analysis by the director of UMN's Technological Leadership Institute, Massoud Amin, is mentioned. March 6: Mic;
Comet Catalina suggests comets delivered carbon to rocky planets
Professor at the UMN's Minnesota Institute of Astrophysics and the paper's lead author, Charles Woodward, is quoted. March 5: Archaeological News Network; Finanzen; Finanzen.ch; Interesting Engineering; IFL Science; Markets Insider; Merrill Edge; PR Newswire; Sci-News; TheStreet; StreetInsider; SpaceDaily; Tech Social Net; WFMZ; Yahoo! Finance; March 6: Fox News; Geek Tech Online; March 8: Daily Magazine; Daily Mail; Knowledia; Yahoo! Finance; (110 as of March 6)
'Betelgeuse on steroids': This monster star is dimming and scientists now know why
UMN professor emerita in physics and astronomy, Roberta Humphreys, is interviewed. March 4: Hubble Site; International Business News; NASA TV; Newswise; Phys.org; March 5: ASDNews; Florida Space Report; Just A Life Sciences Blog; Knowledia News; Nestia; New Merck, Reviewed; Technology.org; (28 as of March 5);
Field study shows icing can cost wind turbines up to 80% of power production
UMN postdoctoral associate at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Linyue Gao, was a member of a study on wind turbines led by an Iowa State University professor. March 4: 7thSpace; Bioengineer; EurekAlert!; Scienmag;
Fast-tracking clinical trials, vaccine delivery, and personal protective equipment through engineering: Live virtual event
UMN professor in biomedical engineering, David Odde, will be one of the experts from the the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) at the March 11 virtual event. March 4: Newswise;
IIT Roorkee organizes 4th edition of Prof. J.B. Lal Memorial Lecture on ‘The Future Of Chemical Engineering Teaching’
UMN emeritus professor in chemical engineering and materials science, who was a key speaker at the J.B. Lal Memorial Lecture, Edward L. Cussler Jr., is featured. March 3: APN News; India Education Diary; The Hawk;
Steel Bridge Task Force announces recipient of 2021 Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture
The program was instituted in 2005 in memory of UMN associate professor of civil engineering Robert J. Dexter. March 3: Informed Infrastructure; March. 5: Civil + Structural Engineer; March 16: Associate Construction Publications;
Newsmakers, University of Minnesota Twin Cities Dean's List
UMN's College of Science and Engineering 2020 fall semester dean’s list is mentioned. March 3: Watertown Daily Times;
WPI Announces Faculty Promotions and Tenure Awards
Alumnus who earned a Ph.D. in computer science at UMN and has been awarded tenure at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Yanhua Li, is featured. March 2: Worcester Polytechnic Institute;
Can NMR spectral interpretation be taught more efficiently?
CSE assistant professor in chemistry, Joseph Topczewski, is quoted. March 2: c&en;
Koans as questions, Koans as test: One scientist’s personal perspective
Adam Frank, Ph.D., who held postdoctoral and visiting scientist positions at Leiden University and UMN, is interviewed. March 1: UPAYA;
February 2021
Meet your neighbor: Ted Wolanin Jr.
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Ted Wolanin, Jr., is featured. Feb. 28: Midland Daily News;
Minnesota StarWatch: Take advantage of the lengthening days
UMN's Bell Museum is mentioned. Feb. 28: Austin Daily Herald;
College news - local students earn university honors
UMN's College of Science and Engineering 2020 fall semester dean’s list is mentioned. Feb. 28: Herald Independent News;
‘Exciting times’: UMN and NASA alum, 81, watches historic Mars mission
Former UMN professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Andrew Vano, is featured. Feb. 27: PioneerPress; Feb. 26: Duluth News Tribune; Grand Forks Herald; Inforum; Post Bulletin; Wadena Pioneer Journal;
IAQ and dedicated outdoor air systems
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, and product manager at Daiken Applied, Matt Dodds, authors article. Feb. 26: Facility Executive;
‘Energy & U’ virtual show debuts with more than 9,000 guests during UTRGV Engineers Week
UMN originally developed the “Energy and U” show in 2007. Funding from NSF facilitated the migration of the show to South Texas. Feb. 26: Texas Border Business; University of Texas Rio Grande Valley;
Minnesota sports analytics team makes finals in NFL's 'Big Data Bowl' competition
UMN student working on a master's degree in data science, Sam Walczak, is part of an analytics team that is one of five finalists in the NFL's 'Big Data Bowl.' The team won $15,000. Feb. 25: StarTribune; Yahoo! News;
Though power grid held steady during cold, Minnesotans brace for natural gas price surge
CSE professor in electrical and computer engineering, Ned Mohan, is quoted. Feb. 24: Inforum;
NUBURU establishes advisory board of seasoned technology experts
UMN alumnus, who earned a Ph.D. in materials science/electrical engineering and will serve on the advisory board of NUBURU, Dr. Ga-Lane Chen, is featured. Feb. 24: Ascencus; Big Spring Herald; Deer Park Tribune; Malvern Daily Record; Market Screener; Morning News; Morningstar; NewsOK; San Diego Stocks; Yahoo! Finance; Feb. 25: WebWire; (27 as of Feb. 25)
CM Group names Desta Price as chief product officer
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, and new chief product officer at CM Group, Desta Price, is featured. Feb. 24: Azcentral; Benzinga; Canadian Insider; Daily Herald; Daily Penny Alerts; Daily Press; GlobeNewswire; The Kane Republican; Market Screener; Medicine Hat News; Morningstar; StreetInsider; Yahoo! Finance; (38 as of Feb. 24)
Elliott Payne declares for 1st Ward
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, and candidate for Minneapolis First Ward City Council, Elliott Payne, is featured. Feb. 24: Northeaster Newspaper;
Launch Minnesota announces innovation grants for 17 more startups
UMN startup and winner of the 2020 Minnesota Cup, BlueCube Bio, is mentioned. Feb. 23: Minne Inno; Red Lake Nation News;
Entergy Corporation: Names Bill Abler vice president of investor relations
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Bill Abler, is featured. He has been named VP of investor relations at Entergy Corp. Feb. 23: Market Screener;
Haynes and Boone elevates eight lawyers to counsel in 2021
UMN alumnus in biomedical engineering, Chad Hammerlind, is one of eight lawyers at Haynes and Boone, LLP, who have been promoted to counsel. Feb. 22: Haynes Boone;
Wycliffe Ogega joins Dewberry
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Wycliffe Ogega, P.E., has joined Dewberry as a project manager. Feb. 22: PM Engineer;
SciTech interns boost future of Minnesota economy
UMN junior in chemical engineering and Minnesota SciTech intern, Tatem Rios, is interviewed. Feb. 21: StarTribune; Yahoo! News;
Speakers announced for plastics sustainability conference
CSE professor in chemistry, and Presidential Endowed Chair Director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers, Marc A. Hillmyer, will speak from the U.S. at the GRIPS conference. Feb. 19: Materials Today;
Ancient kauri trees capture last collapse of Earth’s magnetic field
CSE professor in earth and environmental sciences, Lawrence Edwards, is quoted. Feb. 18: PrimeTimes (Inidia); Science Magazine; Feb. 19: News Opener; Feb. 21: Later On;
Tech 20: Allison Hubel, Founder, BlueCube Bio
CSE professor in mechanical engineering, and founder of UMN startup BlueCube Bio, Allison Hubel, is featured. Feb./Mar.: Twin Cities Business;
indie Semiconductor augments senior management team
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering Steve Machuga has joined indie Semiconductor in the newly created role of chief operating officer. Feb. 18: Antlers American; Ascensus; Avanza Bank; Benton Courier; Bezinga; Crain Business Insurance; Long Beach Press Telegram; Market Screener; Morningstar; NewsOK; One Observer News Enterprise; Ridgway Record; Rockford Register Star; Wallstreet Online; (37 as of Feb. 18)
University of Minnesota, UMN Hormel Institute, and Mayo Clinic collaborate on new citizen science project
UMN partnership is featured. Professor in physics and astronomy and co-founder of Zooniverse, Lucy Fortson, is quoted. Feb. 17: The Medical News; Newswise; Science Magazine; Feb. 18: Bioengineer; Feb. 23: Austin Daily Herald;
Sophisticated, this smartphone application can help the blind cross the road
UMN research is featured. Research associate in mechanical engineering Chen-Fu Liao is quoted. Feb. 17: Liputan6 (Indonesian);
The search for “perfect” recyclables: University researchers explore alternatives to plastics
UMN research is featured. Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer; graduate student in the Dauenhauer Research Group, Yutong Pang; and professor in chemistry, Marc Hillmyer, are quoted. Feb. 17: Minnesota Daily;
Discovery improves catalytic production of chemicals
A study by a national team of researchers, including a UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Matthew Neurock, is featured. Professor Neurock is quoted. Feb. 16: Chemical Online; Feb. 17: Mirage News;
Dr. Lucy Fortson - Mapping the Haystack / Finding the Needles
CSE associate head and professor in physics and astronomy, Lucy Fortson, will be the presenter for the February 16, 2021, Zooniverse webinar. Feb. 16: All Events Online;
Inaugural GRIPS conference commences 16 March
CSE professor in chemistry, and Presidential Endowed Chair Director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers, Marc A. Hillmyer, will speak at the conference from the U.S. Feb. 16: Medical Plastic News Magazine; Feb. 18: Asia Pacific Coatings Journal; Polymers Paint Colour Journal;
Molycul launches 'Air Pro RX', an air purifier approved by the US FDA
UMN College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinarian Medicine research is mentioned. Feb. 16: EnergyDaily (Korean); GlobalNewsAgency (Korean); HG-Times (Korean); Idreambank (Korean): Kyeonggi (Korean); Newsgn (Korean); NewsWire (Korean); SOBILife (Korean); SPOTV News (Korean); STNSports (Korean); WOLYO (Korean); (126 as of Feb. 16)
Ford announces patent-pending clear N95 masks & low cost air filters
Ford collaborated with UMN for smoke particulate testing and aerosol modeling. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Feb. 14: This.Kiji.is; Uinterview;
Super Bowl dream comes true for Spencer Dille
UMN alumnus (B.S. in computer engineering, 2003; M.S. in computer science, 2012) and director of technology for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Spencer Dille, is featured. Feb. 15: Independent Review; Feb. 17: Hutchinson Leader;
With arenas reopening, health experts are concerned about further infections
UMN research is mentioned. Associate professor in mechanical engineering Jiarong Hong is quoted. Feb. 12: Spectrum News NY1;
Don Paulson inducted into Plastics Hall of Fame
UMN alumnus in engineering, Don Paulson, who is founder and chairman of Paulson Training Programs, Inc., has been inducted into the 2021 Plastics Hall of Fame. Feb. 12: Middletown Press;
The 2021 Midwest Manure Summit is going virtual
UMN associate professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Erin Cortus, will be a presenter at the 2021 Midwest Manure Summit. Feb. 10: Midwest Farm Report; Feb. 16: Dairy Business;
'How air conditioning spreads coronavirus aerosols decoded'
UMN research is featured. Associate professor in mechanical engineering and study co-author, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Feb. 10: CNBC TV18; UMN CIDRAP;
If a restaurant doesn't have these 2 things, don't eat there right now
UMN research is featured. Associate professor in mechanical engineering and study author, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Feb. 9: BestLife; MSN; MSN India News; MSN UAE; MSN Malaysia; Yahoo!Life;
Ford's next pandemic mission: Clear N95 masks and low-cost air filters
Ford collaborated with UMN for smoke particulate testing and aerosol modeling. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Feb. 9: Beaumont Enterprise; Chron.com; LMTonline; MSN; MySanAntonio; New Haven Register; Press From; Seattle Times; Stars and Stripes; Washington Post; Feb. 10: Messenger Inquirer;
University of Minnesota smartphone app could help people with visual impairments cross the street
UMN research is featured. Lead researcher in mechanical engineering Chen-Fu Liao is quoted. Feb. 8: StarTribune;
150 polymer experts to speak at first-of-its-kind global plastics sustainability & innovation conference
CSE professor in chemistry, and Presidential Endowed Chair Director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers, Marc A. Hillmyer, will speak at the conference from the U.S. Feb. 8: Factory & Handling Solutions; Feb. 16: AZO Clean Tech;
Mysterious organic scum boosts chemical reaction efficiency, may reduce chemical waste
CSE professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Matthew Neurock, co-led the study and is quoted. UMN graduate students, Ashwin Chemburkar and Vineet Maliekkal, and postdoctoral researcher Stuart Winikoff, are mentioned. Feb. 7: India Education Diary;
Reell names Jim Brown as Senior Global Product Line Manager for Commercial Motion
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Jim Brown, has been named Senior Global Product Line Manager for Reell's Commercial Motion Business Unit. Feb. 4: ADVFN; Benzinga; The Kane Republican; Powergrid International; PRWeb; San Antonio Express News; SM Daily Press; Times Union; Value Investing News; WFMZ; (133 at Feb. 4)
Parametric creates diversity quantitative finance fellowships at University of Washington and University of Minnesota
The Parametric Fellowship at UMN Mathematical Finance Master (MFM) program is featured. Feb. 4: Finanzen.at; Finanzen.ch; Markets Insider-Business Insider; The Marietta Daily Journal; PR Newswire; Starkville Daily News; StreetInsider; Value Investing News; WFMZ; (60 as of Feb. 4)
'This is a game-changer': U of M spinoff company launches face mask it says can kill the coronavirus
UMN spinoff, Claros Technologies, has developed a mask it says is capable of killing the virus. The company's cofounder and associate professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Abdennour Abbas, is interviewed. Feb. 3: KSTP;
Ford ramps up #finishstrong initiative with mask deliveries to hard-hit areas, Super Bowl lV ads, new PPE designs
UMN and Ford conducted aerosol modeling studies. Associate professor in mechanical engineering, Jiarong Hong, is quoted. Feb. 2: The Auto Channel; Auto Futures; Concept Carz; Ford Authority; Ford Media Center; Feb. 3: Stage Directions; Feb. 4: AutoMobilSport; Pronounce Media; Feb. 8: IEyeNews;
NanoBionic spinach plants can detect explosives
CSE professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, is quoted. Feb. 2: Technology Times;
United Launch Alliance modifies launch pad and facilities in advance of first Vulcan Centaur launch this year
UMN professor emerita in physics and astronomy, Roberta Humphreys, has been named an AAS Fellow by the American Astronomical Society (AAS). Feb. 2: SpaceRef;
How to showcase your department to prospective grad students—virtually
CSE assistant professor in chemistry, Courtney Roberts, is interviewed. Feb. 2: Science Magazine;
On This Day in Math - February 2
The Gertrude Blanch Papers, 1932-1996, are stored at UMN's Charles Babbage Institute. Blanch did pioneering work in numerical analysis and computation. Feb. 2: Pat's Blog;
Research teams describe results of Frontera supercomputer access at TACC Texascale Days
UMN researchers were given access to the entire Frontera machine at TACC for 24 hours. Professor in physics and astronomy, Paul Woodward, is interviewed. Feb. 1: HPC Wire;
January 2021
Clear winter skies make February fantastic for stargazing
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy, is mentioned. Jan. 30: Kanabec County Times; Feb. 2: Alpha Galileo;
Scientist use space-technology to see how our air is cleaning itself
UMN research that uses satellites to monitor the chemistry of the atmosphere is mentioned. Jan. 30: Sciencenorway;
MnDOT, University of Minnesota work together on app to help the visually impaired at signal crossings
U of M and MnDOT conducted research on a new app to help people at signal crossings. Senior research associate in mechanical engineering, Chen-Fu Liao, is interviewed. Jan. 29: KSTP;
Blake Larson, Northrop VP, Space Systems President
UMN alumnus who holds a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and a master’s degree in management of technology, Blake Larson, is featured. Jan. 28: Potomac Officers Club; Potomac Officers Club/Five GovCon Execs;
Regents consider allowing UMN logo on alcohol products
CSE professor in chemistry, Phil Buhlmann, is quoted. Jan. 27: Minnesota Daily;
Bell Museum hosts virtual Space Fest Feb. 4 - 6
UMN researchers and scientists from NASA's Goddard Lab will be presenters at Bell Museum's annual Space Fest event. Jan. 27: Fox 9;
New board members at the Winona Community Foundation
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Corey Hancock, is one of two new board members added to the Winona Community Foundation board of directors. Jan. 27: Winona Post;
Carbon-chomping soil bacteria may pose hidden climate risk
CSE assistant professor in civil, environmental and geo-engineering, Judy Yang, conducted the research as a postdoctoral fellow at Princeton. Jan. 27: 7th Space; Bioengineer; Brinkwire; EurekAlert!; Phys.org; Science Codex; Science Daily; SciTechDaily; Jan. 28: AZO Cleantech; Sortiwa Portal;
Minnesota needs a climate leader, not a new pipeline
UMN alumna in bioproducts and biosystems, Caroline Frischmon, authors article. Jan. 27: MinnPost;
University of Minnesota part of Toyota Research Institute’s new initiative
CSE assistant professor in computer science and engineering, Hyun Soo Park, will lead the Toyota Research Institute's sponsored research at the UMN. Jan. 26: UMN News and Events;
Announcing the Brooke Owens Fellowship Class of 2021
UMN senior studying electrical engineering, Marie Wulff, is a recipient of the 2021 Brooke Owens Fellowship, a nationally-acclaimed nonprofit organization recognizing exceptional undergraduate women and other gender minorities. Jan. 26: SpaceRef;
How this chemical engineer is hacking plastic production to promote sustainability
CSE professor in chemical engineering and materials science and a 2020 MacArthur fellow, Paul Dauenhauer, is interviewed. UMN research is featured. Jan. 25: PBS News Hour;
U.S. Investing Championship 2020 final standings
UMN alumnus in chemistry, Kenneth He Huang, Ph.D., is the top finisher among participants in the enhanced growth division trading accounts of less than $1,000,000 in the U.S. Investing Championship 2020. Jan. 25: Associated Press; Benzinga; Galveston County Daily News; Kane Republican; Malvern Daily Record; MarketScreener; Morning News; Morningstar; Odessa American; Yahoo! Finance; (71 as of Jan. 25)
Waibel believes there’s plenty of room for corn’s future
UMN Center for Sustainable Polymers research that developed tires made from corn-based rubber instead of a petroleum-base is mentioned. Jan. 22: TheLandOnline;
Voters guide: Ramsey City Council Ward 1 special election Feb. 9
UMN alumna in aerospace engineering and Owner/President of Diversified Utility Sales of America, Jane Covart, is running to fill the Ward 1 seat on the Ramsey City Council. Jan. 22: HometownSource;
Open or closed? Local museums welcome back visitors as COVID-19 restrictions lift slowly
UMN's Bell Museum hopes to reopen to the public sometime in early March, according to their website. Jan. 22: Minnesota Daily;
Faces of EHS: For Maryann Hoff, safety is more than just a job
UMN alumnus and senior risk control manager at Safety National, Maryann Hoff, who has a master's degree in environmental health and safety and a B.S. in chemical engineering, is interviewed. Jan. 22: EHS Daily Advisor;
NERC 2021 Leadership Summit
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering Mark Lauby, who is senior vice president and chief engineer at NERC, is featured and will make opening remarks at the upcoming summit. Jan. 21: NERC;
CytoSorbents appoints David D. Cox, PhD, MBA as Vice President - Global Regulatory Affairs
Alumnus who received a Ph.D. in bio-inorganic chemistry from UMN, David D. Cox, has been appointed VP of Global Regulatory Affairs at CytoSorbents, effective immediately. Jan. 21: Associated Press; Barchart; Benzinga; The Buffalo News; Finanzen; Finanzen.ch; Markets Insider; PR Newswire; StreetInsider; Yahoo! Finance; (111 as of Jan. 21)
Seven faculty members honored with outstanding distinctions
Alumnus who received a doctorate in chemical engineering from UMN, Ranil Wickramasinghe, has been named as a Distinguished Professor at the University of Arkansas. Jan. 20: University of Arkansas News;
A nerve center for climate in the Biden White House
UMN alumnus Jonathan Pershing - ESCI Ph.D. grad (1990) - will serve on the team under Former Secretary of State John Kerry, who will serve as Biden’s international climate envoy. Jan. 19: E&E News; DNYUZ; New York Times; Jan. 21: Our Daily Planet;
Orbia appoints new CEO
Alumnus who received a Ph.D. in chemical engineering from UMN, Sameer S. Bharadwaj, has been appointed to the position of chief executive officer at Orbia Advance Corp. Jan. 19: Associated Press; Benzinga; Market Screener; Morningstar; The Street; Yahoo! Finance; Jan. 20: Finanzen; Market Report Company; Markets Insider; Wallstreet Online; (132 as of Jan. 20)
Zumbrota POW veteran, among the last from WWII, still strong at 97
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and WWII POW veteran, Frank Goplen, is featured. Jan. 16: StarTribune;
Conductive nature in crystal structures revealed at magnification of 10 million times
A team led by UMN professor in chemical engineering & materials science, K. Andre Mkhoyan, has made a discovery that blends transparency and conductivity. Jan.15: Apostz; Bioengineer; Biotech World; Bright Surf; Burada Biliyorum; Cracked Resources; Engineeringjobs4u; EurekAlert!; Freshnewstday; Health Medicine Network; Ildrm; IsraelNationalNews; Mirage; Nanotechnology Now; Newswise; NewstoHughes; Peek Jar News; Phys.org; PunchngNews; Science Codex; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; TechandSciencePost; Today's Sciencology; Zephyrnet; Jan. 16: DailyMailIndia; Estore; Knowledia; Latest News Tips; Latest News Tripura; Niyanazriya; Sciencesprings; Starline News; Uncover Reality; Vectors Journal; Jan. 17: AZOM; Geek Tech Online; Infinity CS News; inMyCity; Vectors Journal; Jan. 18: Compound Semiconductor; Jan. 24: ASM International; Jan. 25: Printed Electronics World;
Study: X-Rays surrounding 'Magnificent 7' may be traces of sought-after particle
A team of scientists, including a UMN researcher, have found that mysterious x-rays detected from nearby neutron stars may be the first evidence of axions. Study collaborator and UMN researcher in physics and astronomy, Raymond Co, is quoted. Jan. 15: Berkley Lab; EurekAlert!; Futurism; UMN News and Events; Jan. 16: Express; Jan. 17: New Atlas; Sakshi News; Jan. 18: Newsbeezer; Zephyrnet; Jan. 19: Yahoo! News;
Low-volume road runoff analyses suggest optimal treatments
CSE professor civil, environmental and geo-engineering, John Gulliver, is quoted. Jan.15: Crossroads;
The 2021 Midwest Manure Summit is going virtual
UMN associate professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Erin Cortus, will be a presenter at the 2021 Midwest Manure Summit. Jan 15: Dairy Business;
How will pandemic impact transportation? House committee begins looking at post-COVID future
CSE professor in industrial systems and engineering, Saif Benjaafar, provided testimony to the MN House Committee on Transportation Finance and Policy, and professor in computer science and engineering, Shashi Shekhar, also attended. Jan.14: Minnesota House of Representatives;
Testing demonstrates Molekule's air purification technology inactivates H1N1 flu virus and Coronavirus strains
Critical testing from UMN's College of Science and Engineering and College of Veterinary Medicine is featured. The lead researchers, professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Montserrat Torremorell, are quoted. Jan.14: Ascensus; Buffalo News; Daily Press-Financial Content; Finanzen; KTVN; Markets Insider; PR Newswire; Ridgeway Record; Stock Market-Financial Content; StreetInsider; TMCnet; WBOC; WFMZ; Yahoo! Finance; (54 as of Jan. 14)
Good news Thursday: Tiny artificial heart
The lead researcher and head of UMN's Department of Biomedical Engineering, Brenda Ogle, is quoted. Jan.14: Daily Kos;
New partnership could put University of Minnesota at center of biomanufacturing industry
UMN's Board of Regents last week approved an agreement to host the Bioindustrial Manufacturing and Design Ecosystem (BioMADE). Professor in chemistry and vice president for research in OVPR, Chris Cramer, is quoted. Jan.13: StarTribune;
The 20 hottest digital health startups from flyover country
UMN's Department of Mechanical Engineering tested ergonomic, washable masks made by the Minneapolis start-up Breathe99. Jan. 13: Observer;
Rethinking GPU hackathons for a pandemic and beyond
The AeroUMN team and the research associate in aerospace engineering and mechanics who led the team, Ioannis Nompelis, are mentioned. Jan. 13: HPC Wire;
Light-Responsive 3D Printed Smart Gels Replicate Octopus Camouflage
UMN post-doctoral associate in mechanical engineering and study co-author, Daehoon Han, is mentioned. Jan. 13: 3D Print;
Women, students from underrepresented groups feel less supported in chemistry graduate school in the US
CSE professor in chemistry, Edgar Arriaga, is interviewed. Jan. 13: c&en;
Have meat and eat it too
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and Senior VP International at Impossible Foods, Nick Halla, will be a speaker at an upcoming Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce webinar. Jan. 13: HKGCC;
Some museums reopen, some move toward reopening (it’s complicated)
UMN's Bell Museum hopes to reopen in late February/early March. Bell Museum's director of business and marketing, Adrienne Wiseman, is quoted. Jan. 12: MinnPost;
New video series highlights corn farmer-funded research
Videos by CSE associate professor in mechanical engineering Will Northrop, CFANS assistant extension professor Vasudha Sharma, and CFANS professor Tim Griffis, are featured. Jan. 12: Minnesota Corn Growers Association; Jan. 14: News Dakota;
Longtime Auburn resident turns 100
UMN alumnus in engineering and longtime Auburn resident, David G. McGuire, celebrated his 100th birthday on January 10, 2021. Jan. 12: Gold Country Media;
Massman names new CEO and Executive Board Chair
UMN alumnus in the Management of Technology, Jeffrey Hohn, has been appointed CEO and President at Massman, effective immediately. Jan. 12: Powder Bulk Solids; Produce Processing; Jan. 13: Packaging World; Refrigerated & Frozen Foods; Jan. 14: Flexible Packaging; National Provisioner; Jan. 19: Snack Food and Wholesale Industry;
Thank you, Minnesota
UMN Dean of the Medical School, Jacob Tolar, authors article noting the development the Coventor and augmented mask supplies due to a collaboration between the College of Design and CSE; and, a plexiglass protective shield developed by anesthesiology faculty and engineering students. Jan. 11: St. Cloud Times;
Why iron pyrite (fool's gold) is the compound of the future
UMN research on iron pyrite innovations is featured. Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Chris Leighton, is interviewed. Jan. 11: Mpls St Paul Magazine;
Paul Dye, Eagle Scout and NASA’s longest-serving flight director, shares how Scouting ‘truly shaped who I am’
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Paul Dye, is interviewed. Jan. 11: Scouting Magazine;
Researchers develop new one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials
A team led by UMN researchers has discovered a groundbreaking one-step process for creating self-assembled metamaterials. Associate professor in CEMS, Bharat Jalan; professor in AEM, Richard James; and professor in CEMS, Andre Mkhoyan, are quoted. Jan. 11: 7th Space; Apostz; Argonne National Laboratory; Bioengineer.org; BiotechAsiaNews; Bright Surf; Cracked Resources; Daily Mail India; eScience.News; EurekAlert!; Freshnewstday; Ildrm; IsraelNationalNews; Manorama News; MN Academy of Science; Mirage News; Nanowerk; Nayanazriya; Newswise; OneIndia News; Phys.org; Punchng.News; Sakshi News; Science Codex; ScienceDaily; Scienmag; Sortiwa; Technology Times; Technology Trends; TopSpot 247; TV5News; Urallnews; UMN AEM; UMN Research; U of M CSE; U of M News and Events; U of M Research; WIO News; World Pro News; Jan. 12: AZOM; Innovations Report; Nano Magazine; Space Daily; Jan. 14: Techology.org; Jan. 15: IsraelNationalNews; PunchngNews; SciTechDaily; Jan. 16: Brinkwire; Estore; FocusTechnica; LatestNewsTips; Nach Welt (German); News Beezer; Sky1news; Timworld;
Spider-Man's web strength, explained by science
The book The Physics of Superheroes by UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is featured. Jan. 11: Screen Rant;
Springfield Symphony kicks off New Year with ‘Smorgasbord’ concert, follows safety measures amid pandemic
Springfield Symphony is following the research conducted in a study by the University of Colorado and the University of Minnesota. Jan. 10: MSN;
Electrical inspections with a thermal camera
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Justin Sheard, is a specialist at Fluke Industrial Imaging group and authors this article on electrical inspections. Jan. 10: Electrical Industry Canada;
Regents take next steps on BioMade
UMN Board of Regents approved building lease agreements and an employment contract as a next step in advancing the University’s partnership with bioindustrial manufacturing organization BioMADE. Jan. 9: Minnesota Daily;
Ansys electronic design industry predictions
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Shawn Carpenter, is a program director at Ansys and authors this editorial on electronic design. Jan. 9: EDACafe Editorial;
Stop lines don't help improve driver safety, study finds
UMN research associate professor and director of Minnesota Traffic Observatory in CEGE, John Hourdos, who is the study's lead investigator, is quoted. Jan. 8: StarTribune;
FAQ Friday: The tech behind the COVIDaware MN app
CSE professor in computer science and engineering, Shashi Shekhar, is quoted. Jan. 8: Tech.MN;
2021 Cope and Cope Scholar award winners
UMN professor in chemistry and vice president for research in OVPR, Chris Cramer, is a recipient of the 2021 Arthur C. Cope Scholar Awards. Jan. 8: c&en;
SomaLogic appoints Jason Cleveland as chief technology officer
UMN alumnus in math and physics, Jason Cleveland, has been appointed by SomaLogic as chief technology officer. Jan. 8: Associated Press; Benzinga; Dow Theory Letters; Einnews; GlobeNewswire; Market Screener; MENAFN; Morningstar; Sweetwater Reporter; Yahoo! Finance; Jan. 11: Cobioscience; (92 as of Jan. 11)
GIS Ed Weekly: The spatially gifted are being overlooked
UMN research by Raphael Stern and Michael Levin, both scholars in the Center for Transportation Studies and assistant professors of civil, environmental, and geo- engineering in CSE, is mentioned. Jan. 7: Ignite Education;
CCEFP-associated projects gain federal funds, director reports
U.S. Department of Energy announced an award of $1.67 million for a project with UMN to research energy savings for connected and autonomous off-road vehicles. Jan. 7: Fluid Power Journal;
H. B. Fuller grants support local nonprofits
UMN's Center for Sustainable Polymers received support in 2020 from the H.B. Fuller Company Foundation. Jan 6. H.B. Fuller; MarketScreener;
Fish & Richardson elevates its most diverse principal class ever
UMN alumnus Grace Kim, who has a B.S. in chemical engineering and an M.S. in mechanical engineering, is one of 14 attorneys elevated to principals at the firm Fish & Richardson. Jan. 5: LawFuel; Jan. 12: Minnesota Lawyer;
A new view of the Twin Cities with LEGOS
Ryan Fuchs, who studied mechanical engineering at UMN, recreates Twin Cities' landmarks brick-by-brick in a CAD program. Jan. 5: Mpls St Paul Magazine;
Treating tinnitus through the tongue?
CSE associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is interviewed, and his research on a remedy for tinnitus is featured. Jan. 4: NAE Frontiers of Engineering; NAE Frontiers of Engineering News;
Eden Prairie: COVID-19 wasn’t the only story this year
UMN student majoring in chemical engineering and minoring in computer science and math, Nibir Sarma, won the 2020 Jeopardy! College Championship and $100,000. Jan. 4: HometownSource;
Extreme temperature diary - Sunday, January 3, 2021
UMN alumna in physical chemistry, Ruth Reck, is interviewed about her work at GM and her studies on global warming. Jan. 3: Guy On Climate;
Washington County public works employees recognized
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Wayne Sandberg, has been recognized by Washington County Board of Commissioners for having received an award from his professional organization. Jan. 3: Country Messenger;
New research could help millions who suffer from ringing ears
UMN research is featured. Associate professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is interviewed. Jan. 2: Nach Welt (German);
These 10 projects are the best in Minnesota architecture in 2020
The architectural design of UMN's Bell Museum has received an Honor Award by the American Institute of Architect Minnesota. Jan. 1: StarTribune;
