CSE in the News—2022 archive

December 2022

Daniel Acuña
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer engineering) and associate professor of computer science at the University of Colorado at Boulder, Daniel Acuña, is featured. Jan. 11: MENAFN;

Minnesota StarWatch: January’s full moon arrives on Friday, the 6th
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. Dec. 31: Brainerd Dispatch; Pine and Lakes Echo Journal;

ACS 2023 National Award winners
UMN professor in chemistry, Jiali Gao, is winner of the 2023 ACS (American Chemical Society) Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. Dec. 30: Chemical and Engineering News;

Kari Dziedzic brings family and political history to her biggest leadership role yet
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Kari Dziedzic, who will lead the newly minted DFL majority in the state senate, is featured. Dec. 29: Glow Articles; StarTribune; Dec. 30: Brospar Daily News;

Synthetic material enables soft robots to grow like plants
A team of UMN scientists and engineers has developed a first-of-its-kind, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth for building better soft robots. UMN professor Chris Ellison and UMN Ph.D. student Matthew Hausladen, both in chemical engineering and materials science, are quoted. Dec. 25: Tech Google News Today;

A new computer proof 'Blows up' centuries-old fluid equations
UMN professor in mathematics, Vladimir Sverak, is quoted. Dec. 25: BerryCave MagazineOcionoticias; Dec. 26: Local Herald NewsRocked Buzz; Sciencesprings; Wired;

What's the future of food and agriculture? A Purdue University economist shares his thoughts
Scientific lead at UMN's Minnesota Supercomputing Institute, Kevin Silverstein, is quoted. Dec. 24: Post Bulletin;

New provost named at Luther College
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Bradley Chamberlain has been appointed as the new provost at Luther College. Dec. 24: The Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier;

Underwater Human-Robot Interaction
UMN Ph.D. candidate in computer science and engineering, Michael Fulton, is interviewed. Dec. 24: Tech Google News Today;

Eric Bunge - MGWA Treasurer
UMN alumnus (B.S. in geology) and MGWA (Minnesota Ground Water Association) Treasurer candidate, Eric Bunge, is featured. Dec. 22: MGWA;

What is the multiverse - and is there any evidence it really exits?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kaklios, is quoted. Dec. 22: Infomaniahub;

Meet Washington, United State's top CEO's
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science) Joh Herlocker is president, founder and CEO of Tignis. Dec. 21: Ceo.br.media;

Engage Venture Partners announces lead investment in VOCxi's Health
UMN research is mentioned. Dec. 21: AccesswireAssociated Press; Benzinga; Digital JournalFinanz; KARKKLFYMENAFN; StreetInsiderYahoo! Finance; Dec. 23: What's New 2day; Dec. 29: Healthcare IT Today(125 as of Dec. 29 at 8:00 a.m.)

TLI, Thermo King launch state's first graduate credential in electrification engineering
The Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) at the College of Science and Engineering, University of Minnesota is collaborating with Thermo King to launch the state's first ever graduate credential in electrification engineering. Dec. 20: Press Release PointUMN Twin Cities

U of M leading $1 million grant to build superfast 'TURBO' telescopes
A team led by UMN researchers and undergraduate students is constructing two sets of extremely fast telescopes that will enable more detailed studying of gravitational waves and light. Lead project investigator and UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Patrick Kelly; UMN Ph.D. student in physics and astronomy, Daniel Warshofsky; and UMN undergraduate student studying computer science, Matthew Tran, are quoted. Dec. 20: Rockerzilla;

Wing Ning Li to retire after more than 30 years
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science) Wing Ning Li, who is professor of computer science and computer engineering, will retire from the University of Arkansas on Dec. 31 after 34 years of service. Dec. 20: University of Arkansas; Dec. 29: Arkansas Money and Politics;

IIIT-Hyderabad organises International Conference on Big Data Analytics
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, will be a participant in the panel discussion on Data Science at the IIIT-Hyderabad International Conference. Dec. 19: Daily Hunt; Dec. 20: ANI; DevdiscourseLatestLY; Odishabytes; Sambad (English); SiasatUniIndia; The WeekZee5(118 as of Dec. 20 at 12:20 p.m.)

Scientists freeze Great Barrier Reef coral in world-first trial
The mesh technology devised by a team from the UMN’s College of Science and Engineering, including Dr. Zongqi Guo, a postdoctoral associate, and Professor John C. Bischof, both in mechanical engineering, was first tested on corals by Ph.D. student Nikolas Zuchowicz. Dec. 19: 97.9 FMABC NewsAFED MagAl Bia Wal TanmiaAl Arabiya News; AllegrasMom; ApressArt Business News; Asia Daily DigitalAsiaOne; Biedexmarkets; BpissuenewsThe Business StandardBusiness Telegraph; The Business Times; Canada Today; Cape Breton Post; Century21AmiableChanel News Asia SingaporeChronicle.IU; CocinusColorado Springs GazetteDaily MagazineDaily HuntDaily Mail; Daily Stories NewsThe Denver Gazette; Devdiscourse; Dhaka NewsDisruptive Asia; Duke FMDunya NewsDZBB Super RadioE&T Magazine; Emea TribuneeNCa; ENewsEuronewsFiji TimesFinancial Assets; Fort Worth News SourceFry Electronics; Gatra News (Indonesian); GMA NetworkHead Topics USHead Topics Australia; Head Topics Singapore; Head Topics USHeromagThe Hindu; Hot CopperIlluminati PressThe Indian Express; India Today; International Business Times; Irish Independent; The Jerusalem Post; JTown; KDAL AM; KELO FMKFGO AMKhaleej Times; ​​​KingsPark West NewsKRRO FM; KTWB FMKVOX FMKWSN; MarketScreener; McKinney News SourceMena24TVMENAFN; MontagneDistributionMorning Mail Live; MSN AustraliaMSN India; MSN Phillipines; MSN Singapore; Nachrichten Welt (German); Nasdaq; N-Cryptech NewsNews18; News Hub; News ExplorerNordotOne America News; Pakistan Ahead NewsThe Peninsula; Philippine Daily Inquirer; Pilippines Daily Story; PrakisheditingtamizhanRaw StoryReuters; Reporter Wings; SaltWireShore News Network; The Singapore TimeThe Straits TimesSuccessful Farming; Teacher Idea ExchangeTodayTrend Fool; UK NewsUK Time News; US DailyUSA News HubVigour Times; VN Explorerx99 News; WebTodayWHBL AM; WHTC AM; WIKY FMWIMZ FM; WIXX FMWKZO AM; WNCY FMWNWN FM; WSAU AM; WSTO FMWTHI FMWTVB AMWWVR FMYahoo! FinanceYahoo! News; Yahoo! News Canada; Yahoo! News Hong Kong; Zielona (Polish); Dec. 20: Alsiasi; Arlington Daily Story; Arlington News FlashThe Daily GuardianDaily Sabah; DZBBFiji TimesThe Frontier PostGMA News OnlineGeoTelevision Network; Global HowIndynewssourceJapan Today; Manorama (Dubai); Portlandnow.newsMSN; MSN New Zealand; NatureNews18; News BreakThe News.netNewsDeal; Newshub; OnmanoramaPlanet Circulate; PortlandornewssourceThe Print; RoanokenewsSeattlewanewssourceSight MagazineStabroek News; Transferfiles.usVigour Times; Dec. 21: Asharq Al Awsat; Environment Watch; The European StingHawaii Public RadioKHPR FM; Latestly; Dec. 22: Astroawani; Bilanova; DeerbornMTV Lebanon; Sonasmultimedia; Dec. 23: AktenengineeringMgazine; Post Today (Indonesian); Quicktelecast; Wikifever; Dec. 24: EngnewsGlobal How; Interesting EngineeringTeacher Idea ExchangeTechsalah360; The Weather Network; Dec. 25: BlonglobalnewsBpissuenewsCSITQuestions; Dagens Nyheter (Swedish); GlobalHow; Learning English BroadcastSweden Posts EnglishUSDaily; VOI (Indonesian); Dec. 27: Journals of India; VOA Story; Dec. 28: My Droll; Dec. 29: LakannadaSomeone Somewhere; WION;

Hubble lives! See its top 10 images
UMN professor in physics and astronomy and a lead author of the paper, Patrick Kelly; and UMN postdoctoral researcher in physics and astronomy and first author of the paper, Wenlei Chen, are mentioned. Dec. 19: 24htech; Big ThinkVN Explorer;

And just like SPAC, MariaDB had gone public
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics) Theodore Wang is chairman and CEO of APHC and has joined MariaDB's board of directors. Dec. 19: Blocks & Files;

UMN students push for greener future in chemistry
UMN chemistry students and professors in chemistry, Jane Wissinger and Mark Hillmyer, are quoted. Dec. 18: The Minnesota Daily;

Boudouris joins OEVPRP as associate vice president
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Bryan Boudouris will head the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research's new Strategic Interdisciplinary Research Division at Purdue. Dec. 16: Century21Amiable;

WPP ScanGroup settles on Miriam Kaggwa as CFO
UMN alumna (B.S. in chemical engineering) Miriam Kaggwa has been appointed as chief finance officer at WPP Scan Group. Dec. 16: KBF;

Vigil Neuroscience appoints David Gray, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer and announces changes to executive team
UMN alumnus (B.S. in chemistry) who received a Ph.D. from The Scripps Research Institute, David Gray, has been appointed to Chief Scientific Officer at Vigil Neuroscience. Dec. 15: AP News; Benzinga; Fox 8 News; GlobeNewswire; KHON TVKLAS TVKRON TV; KRQE TV; KSNT TVKXAN TV; MarketScreener; NBC4iWFLA; WGN TV; WJHL TVWOOD TV; WQRF TVWRIC TV; WTEN TVYahoo!Finance; (182 as of Dec. 15 at 10:20 p.m.)

Gianluca Gregori
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering and M.S. in astrophysics) who is a professor of physics at Oxford University, Gianluca Gregori, is featured. Dec. 15: MENAFN;

December 8 Rotary meeting with Mike Zelkind
UMN alumnus (B.S. in electrical engineering) who is cofounder and CEO of 80 Acres Farms, Mike Zelkind, spoke at the Cincinnati Rotary Club meeting on December 8, 2022. Dec. 15: Cincinnatirotaryclub (YouTube);

Scientists announced they have found a portal to the fifth dimension
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Zhen Liu, is quoted. Dec. 15: Into Space (YouTube);

EAPC is pleased to welcome Jeremy Dahmen, PE to our St. Paul office as a Structural Engineer
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering), Jeremy Dahmen, has joined the EAPC structural engineering team. Dec. 14: EAPC;

University of Minnesota awarded $21M to lead research revealing effects of vagus nerve stimulation in humans
A UMN-led research team was awarded $21M by to study the effects of vagus nerve stimulation in humans. Researchers from the Medical School, the College of Science and Engineering, and the School of Public Health, are leading the global clinical study. UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is quoted. Dec. 13: Medical Product Outsourcing;

Is a master's degree in data science worth it?
UMN professor in computer science and engineering and director of the data science graduate program, Daniel Boley, is quoted. Dec. 13: Online Education;

Shared automated vehicles could make cities more livable, equitable
UMN research is featured. UMN professor in computer science and engineering who led the large interdisciplinary team, Zhi-Li Zhang, is quoted.  Dec. 12: Actiworld; GenxNewz; Metro Magazine; Mirage NewsNews Update; TechNewsBoyTech Street Now; TechXplore; UMN Twin CitiesUr All News; WiredFocus; Dec. 13: News Azi;

Secrets of an earlier universe revealed by red-supergiant supernova
An international research team led by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has measured the size of a star dating back 2 billion years after the Big Bang, or more than 11 billion years ago. UMN professor in physics and astronomy and a lead author of the paper, Patrick Kelly; and UMN postdoctoral researcher in physics and astronomy and first author of the paper, Wenlei Chen, are quoted. Dec. 12: Alvixo; BharatFocusTechnica; Infori.de (German); International People NewsMilwaukee City Bulletin; News BrigNimaba; OBC Tech; Public News TimeQuick Telecast; SciTechDailySky News; Dec. 13: Anewza; Dvdsetsale; Gangulyworld; Globalpulse; Indian Monitor; RentsobeSatrnnewsSuntravel-Syria; Dec. 14: Edutechnolife; Ranchijunction; Dec. 20: Xsildenafilpills;

Advantages of a law license other than the ability to practice law
The late UMN professor in mathematics who also had a license to practice law, Charlotte Striebel, is featured. Dec. 10: TrendRadars;

Battling antibiotic resistance through development and discovery of novel antibacterial agents - Dr. Erin Carlson
UMN research is featured. UMN associate professor in chemistry, Erin Carlson, is interviewed. Dec. 9: Player FM;

New research could help millions who suffer from 'ringing in the ears'
UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, who was the senior author of the study sponsored by Neuromod Devices, is quoted. Dec. 9: Digital Retina;

State's new crop: Bioplastics
Innovation at UMN's Center for Sustainable Polymers fuels startups aiming to replace petroleum-based products. UMN professor in chemistry, Marc Hillmyer, and graduate student, Marianne Meyersohn, at the Hillmyer Lab are featured. Dec. 8: IQ Stock; MinneInnoUser Walls;

American Chemical Society announces new Bioconjugate Chemistry editor in chief, Theresa Reineke
UMN professor in chemistry, Theresa Reineke, has been appointed by the American Chemical Society (ACS) as editor in chief of Bioconjugate Chemistry. Dec. 8: ACS Chemistry for Life;

Frontiers in Computational Chemistry
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemical physics) and professor of chemistry at Michigan State University, Angela K. Wilson, is  an editor of the sixth volume of the series "Frontiers in Computational Chemistry." Dec. 8: EurekAlert!;

Researchers develop smartphone-powered microchip for at-home medical diagnostic testing
UMN researchers in electrical and computer engineering have developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered by a smart phone. Professor in electrical and computer engineering, Sang-Hyun Oh, and recent CSE  alumnus (ECE Ph.D. '20) Christopher Ertsgaard are quoted. Dec. 7: HealthHQ; Dec. 13: Mack Feed;

Collective robotics: Multi-robot coordination in complex environments
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Maria Gini, is a featured speaker in this AI for Good webinar. Dec. 6: AI for Good (YouTube);

Zoltek celebrates the founder's 80th birthday
UMN alumnus (B.S. in chemical engineering) who founded Zoltek Corporation, Zsolt Rumy, is featured. Dec. 6: AP News; AsiaOneBenzinga; Dagens Industri (Swedish); The Financial PostFox 8 News; GlobeNewswire; KLAS-TVKRON-TV; KXAN-TV; MarketSreener; The Montreal GazetteNational Post; Toronto Sun; The Vancouver SunWCMHWFLA; WGHPWGN; WHTMYahoo! Finance(401 as of Dec. 7 at 11:55 p.m.)

Why so salty: issues with road salting in winter
UMN research manager at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Andy Erickson, is quoted. Dec. 6: MN Daily;

UMN researchers have discovered a new method to move objects using ultrasound waves
UMN research is featured. UMN assistant professor in mechanical engineering and senior author of the study, Ognjen Ilic; and UMN graduate student and first author on the paper, Matthew Stein, are quoted. Dec. 6: Acti World; AlwaysFirstAsian News InternationalBig News Network; BilanovaBioengineer.org; B-Newsdaily; BpissuenewsCentury21AmiableDailyhuntDailyPrabhat; Desi123DevdiscourseEurekAlert!; FDAT Site; GenxNewz; ItshortnewsLatestLY; Lisupplyco; Live NewsMantras; MgazineMirage News; Modre NewsMy Droll; NBC FeedNews 7F; News8plusNews Azi; NewsConcernsNewswise; Press Release PointThe PrintScienceDailyScienmag Science Magazine; SuperdailyStudyFinds; Tadalafilxv; TadalafilarbTechiAziTech XploreTimes of News; TodayschronicUMN Twin Cities; ViralbuzzVN Explorer; WebIndia123; ZEE5; Dec. 7: 247bulletinsAZoM; Century21amiableThe Daily Bulletin; Dailynewshunt24Daily Trending; DigitalskeletonDivya Bharat; DvdsetsaleEngnews.g7tamilGlobal-How; Globalseopulse; Highways Today; IndiatimesIndia Today News; Knowledgeduniyaa; KSTPThe Local Report; MagzentineMashableIndiaNDTV (India); MSN IndiaNew Atlas; NewsBeezerNewsfounded; News.mkme.org; Rentsobe; Semi-infotechThemailtvUS Breaking News Hub; Viraalbuzz; Dec. 8: Head Topics; InceptiveMind; Journalbreak; NaijaPluxPune.MediaQuicktelecast; Technica Life; Dec. 9: Control Fail; India Education Diary; MediumView in NewsVN Explorer; Dec. 12: Elrisala; Dec. 13: Century 21Amiable; RentsobeWorld News; Dec. 15: Time of Viral; Dec. 22: ElectronicsforyouKoolplaz; NerdypitchPhysics for you;

Meet Saint Paul's 7 top CTOs in the software space
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science) Andrew Drenner is the Director of Engineering and a co-founder of ReconRobotics. Dec. 6: CTO Boardroom Media;

Reception session of Professor Mr. Georgios V. Giannakis as Corresponding Member of the Academy of Athens
UMN professor and McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in electrical and computer engineering, Georgios V. Giannakis, will be welcomed during a live broadcast on December 7 as correspondent member of the Academy of Athens. Dec. 5: Emvolos (Greek);

Silver Jackets emphasized teamwork and collaboration
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering and B.S. in geology) Terry Zien, who is the Silver Jackets St. Paul District program manager, is featured. Dec. 5: DVIDS;

Looking back at Hubble data, astronomers have identified six massive stars before they exploded as core-collapse supernovae
UMN researchers in physics and astronomy are part of a Caltech-led team that is researching the Hubble archives. Dec. 5: Before It's News; Canada News Media; Future NewsGlow Articles; I Rockers ZillaLisupplyco; NewsachieveNewsbeezer; News ExplorerPhys.orgPills7v; PrecaligaSdquarterTadalafilarb; TadalafilxvUniverse Today; VN Explorer; Dec. 6: BilanovaDailytechnews; Glow ArticlesMgazineMycoinprocessorNewsConcerns; Samachar Central; TechCodexTimes of NationUrallnewsr;

Scientists have compiled a "Galaxy Inventory" using the power of mass
UMN professor of physics and astronomy who is one of the project leaders, Lucy Fortson, is quoted. Dec. 2: News and Science;

Minnesota StarWatch: The moon upstages Mars
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. Dec. 2: Austin Daily Herald; Dec. 5: Brainerd DispatchPine and Lakes Echo Journal;

Minnesota family creates board game on U of M student life
The University of Minnesota is featured. CSE instructor in the Technological Leadership Institute, Kent Sieffert, is interviewed. Dec. 2: KARE 11;

Lightning Strikes Datapalooza
UMN alumnus (B.S. in bioengineering) David Do is featured. Dec. 1: The Health Care Blog;

Retired water services general manager turns talents to Wheel of Fortune appearance
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil, environmental and geo- engineering) Steve Schneider was a winner on the Wheel of Fortune television game show. Dec. 1: AWWA;

Wisdom from the women leading the cybersecurity industry, with Melissa Miller of NetSPI
UMN alumna (B.S. in computer science) and managing security consultant at NetSPI, Melissa Miller, is interviewed. Dec. 1: Medium;

PIM SmartCafe - Power your business for less with commercial solar
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Steve Oman is a speaker in this webinar. Dec. 1: Printing Industry Midwest (YouTube);

Rare sighting of luminous jet spewed by supermassive black hole
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy and co-author of the study, Michael Coughlin, is quoted. Dec. 1: Alps Holidays; AlvixoAusark Media; AutomaxKuwait; Before It's NewsBejagadgetBhatti News; BlogmametBrendmlm; Canada News Media; CGaldChuksNewsBlog; ColenaveCrazyhost; Csjcjp888CTV NewsDailyupdates98; DajsgaDilura; DakarinfoDaksha News; Desi123Egypt Independent; EndsDayTimeNewsExpressfreedirectory; Filesk2FocusTechnicaFxtraders; GamohaGExperience (Italian); Good Word News; Gravitasjournal; HL-1.tv; IiTm; Indian Monitor; International People NewsKalbanglarjoyKnowridge; KranciFoodKreuznacher Rundschau (German); Latest News Around the World; Kriptovaliutos (Lithuanian); LisupplycoThe Limited Times; MediumMining TechnologyNews.al-abnaa.com; News ConcernsTheNewsDunia; News ExplorerNews Net Daily; Ny News Update; OBC TechOmfuttOne Sky New; OrangecialisPage Rank Updates; Pills7vPolitical TrianglePost US News (French); QuaocQuick Telecast; Ramtvlive; Rochakway; Raven TribuneSecure News; SeemayoSemarakSem-InfotechThe Science TimesSriwijaya TV; Stev.joomlatotal; TadalafilarbTiells; Tech News Insight; True Viral NewsUnited News Network; Universe Today; US EassywayThe USA News DayUS News Center; Verified News ExplorerWindobi; World11 NewsWorldlatestnews; World United News; Yqg rocks; Dec. 2: Davesnews; Democratic Underground; Ikoku NewsNews Click (India); News LeportaleNewzlab; Pandora-UK; SatrnnewsViraalbuzz; Dec. 3: Globalseopulse; KnowridgeRentsobe; Dec. 5: AskbygeeksNewsachieveMycoinprocessor; LisupplycoPills7v; TadafilarbTadalafilxv; Dec. 6: Astro (Czech); Dec. 9: India Education Diary;

November 2022

Rare sighting of luminous jet spewed by supermassive black hole
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy and co-author of the study, Michael Coughlin, is quoted. Nov. 30: 2minutesinfo4State.News; 51hpcNewsAazkinewsAgadir Group; Albuquerque LocalAlexnewsAlbany Herald; Albuquerque News Source; Amogh-it-news; AnaheimnewssourceArlingtonnewssourceBaltimoremdnewssourceBioengineer.org; BostonmanewssourceCBS58IDW (German); ChahidvipCitizen Digital; Clayton News Daily; ClevelandohnewssourceCNNCNN International; CommercewallaCosmos Magazine; CSITQuestionsDigitalFYME; DigitalnewsservicesDurhamnewssourceDvdsetsale; EarlyBulletinsEbroky; EurekAlert!FDAT siteGlobal Technology; Glow Articles; GreensboronewssourceGwinnett Daily Post; HendersonnewssourceHenry Daily Herald; HindinewswalaInvesting StoryIrvinenewssource; ItshortnewsJackson ProgressKESQ; KMIZLiverpool John Moores University BlogKansascitymonewssourceKESQKEYTKHOG-TV; KIDK; KIONKMIZKOAT TVKOCO TV; KRDOKTVZ; KVOAThe Live USA; Local Cincinnati News; Mirage News; Modre NewsMy DrollNature; NBC5; NBC FeedNewsAchieveNewsBeezerNewshub; NewsReportsNewsSmashersNewstimecafeNewswise; OaklandnewssourceOklahomacityoknewssource; Projin News; Publishers HealthRichardson News SourceRockdale Citizen; Rank TechRentsobeReutersRockdale Citizen; Sanfranciscocanewssource; SanjuannewssourceScienceDailyScienceSpringsScienmag Science Magazine; Seattlewanewssource; ShopbanhonewsSky News; StlouismonewssourceStpaulnewssourceTampaflnewssourceTimes of News; Todaylivenewz; Todays ChronicToday US News Updates; US Today News; US Breaking News HubUS Today NewsVerve Times; Virginiabeachnewssource; WaveViralWBALWCVB TVWDSU; WICZWLWT5; WRAL; WTHIYRT News;  Zimepl;

BayoTech welcomes Raj Melkote as the Senior Vice President of Technology
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Raj Melkote has joined BayoTech as the Senior Vice President of Technology. Nov. 29: Hydrogen Central; Nov. 30: FuelCellsWorks;

Lowering deer-related car accidents in Minnesota
UMN assistant professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering Raphael Stern, who is a researcher on a Minnesota Department of Transportation-funded project at UMN, is quoted. Nov. 29: Mpls. St. Paul Magazine;

Niron Magnetics plans to power greener electric motors
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Jian-Ping Wang, is mentioned. Nov. 29: StarTribune;

Indian-born Jayathi Murthy becomes President of Oregon State University
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering), Jayathi Y. Murthy, has become the 16th President of the Oregon State University (OSU) Nov. 29: The Asian News International (India); The Big News NetworkDevdiscourse (India); Face 2 News; The Headlines of Today (India); Hernxt; HTDS Content Services (India); The Kolkata Mail (India); LatestLY (India); MENAFN; Mixpoint (India); NewsR (India); Odisha Post (India); One News Page (U.S.); Press Trust of India (India); Ten News (India); The Tribune (India); WebIndia123 (India); The Week (India); ZEE5 (India); (97 as of Nov. 29 at 6:04 p.m.)

The list of new members of the Optical Society of America announced in 2023, 11 Chinese scholars were selected
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Joseph Talghader, has been named a 2023 Optical Society of America Fellow for advances in high optical power thin film physics and thermal infrared coating design. Nov. 29: Sohu (China);

Meet Minnesota's 14 top CTO's in the health care space
UMN alumnus (M.S. in management of technology) and Dean's Advisory Board member for UMN's College of Science and Engineering, Drew Flaada, is co-founder and Chief Technology Officer of Ambient Clinical Analytics. Nov. 28: CTO Board Room;

Lao restaurant, brewery plan to open in Highland's Sibley Plaza
UMN alumnus (M.S. in management of technology), Rob Reisdorf, is a brewery collaborator at Wandering Leaf Brewing Co., a new brewery in Highland's Sibley Plaza in St. Paul, Minnesota. Nov. 28: Twin Cities Pioneer Press; Vertical LobbyYahoo! News;

Faculty Senate passes AF&T resolution
UMN professors in computer science and engineering, Eric Van Wyk, who is Academic Freedom and Tenure Committee Chair, and Gopalan Nadathur, are quoted. Nov. 28: The Minnesota Daily;

MN companies once dominated the supercomputer industry. What happened?
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) Ted Adams is quoted. Nov. 25: Disqusrefugees; Fichasdesenhos; StarTribuneYRT News;

Combining electrical body stimulation with sound may help treat chronic pain
UMN research is featured. The study’s lead author, Cory Gloeckner, Ph.D., alumnus of the University of Minnesota Twin Cities Department of Biomedical Engineering, and an assistant professor at John Carroll University in University Heights, Ohio, is quoted. Nov. 24: Integrative Practitioner;

UW-Stout: Professor Wheeler helps unlock a key to energy-efficient skyscrapers
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) who is a co-author on the study and director of the mechanical engineering program at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Vincent Wheeler, is quoted. Nov. 23: Wisbusiness; Nov. 27: La Crosse Tribune;

Lab focuses on curing brain-related diseases | Shikha Nangia | Syracuse University Faculty
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemistry) who is a professor at Syracuse University, Shikha Nangia, is featured. Nov. 22: SyracuseU (YouTube);

'He was fast...he ran you right over': what it's like to get hit by an SUV
UMN director of HumanFIRST Laboratory and a research associate professor in mechanical engineering, Nichole Morris, is quoted. Nov. 22: The Guardian;

Vertos medical appoints new Vice President of R&D
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mechanical engineering) who has a Ph.D. in mechanical engineering from the University of California-Riverside, Mehrzad Khakpour, has been appointed Vice President of Research and Development of Vertos Medical, Inc. Nov. 21: American PressBenzinga; Austin Daily HeraldThe Charlotte Gazette; The Coastland TimesFinanzen (German); MENAFN; LaGrange Daily News; Magnolia State LiveOne News Page; The Oxford EaglePicayune ItemPort Arthur News; Shelby County Reporter; SpokeStreetInsider; Troy MessengerThe Vicksburg PostWFMZYahoo! Finance(84 as of Nov. 21 at 6:17 a.m.)

UMN researchers to lead global study on impacts of vagus nerve stimulation
A UMN-led research team was awarded $21M by to study the effects of vagus nerve stimulation in humans. Researchers from the Medical School, the College of Science and Engineering, and the School of Public Health, are leading the global clinical study. Nov. 20: MN Daily;

Confronting the problem of plastic
UMN professor and Director of the National Science Foundation for Sustainable Polymers, Marc Hillmyer, is interviewed. Nov. 20: Fox9;

Minnesota companies enter the metaverse
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Victoria Interrante, is quoted. Nov. 20: Miss Think UpRoxxCloudStarTribune;

How the first transistor worked
Former director of UMN's Charles Babbage Institute for the History of Science and Technology, Thomas Misa, is quoted. Nov. 20: Amazonofferspro; AreiosCloud RelicsIEEE SpectrumLewlewmedia; News CharotarRoxx Cloud; So Simple SEOTransferfilesWhat's Breaking Daily; Nov. 21: VirtualBits; Nov. 26: The Eponymous Pickle;

Securities Registration Statement
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) Bob Gower has served as Chairman of the Board at Ensysce Biosciences, Inc., since 2008. Nov. 18: ADFVN;

Easy and accurate forecasting with AutoGluon-TimeSeries | Amazon Web Services
UMN alumnus (M.S. in computer science and engineering), Nick Erickson, who is a Senior Applied Scientist at Amazon Web Services, co-authors article. Nov. 18: Newsakmi;

Canon on cusp of nanoimprint chip-making revolution
Nanoimprint lithography (invented by Japanese researcher Susumu Fujimori and patented in 1979) was brought to attention in the US in the mid-1990s by Stephen Chou, Peter Krauss and Preston Renstrom of the NanoStructure Laboratory of the Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota. Nov. 18: Asia News Station; Asia TimesDaily USA Newz; MENAFNNewsaztak; Newsposl; Today Live Newz;

Yes, putting Mentos into any soda can make it explode
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Frank Bates, is interviewed. Nov. 17: KARE 11; KENS TV; KFMB TVKSDK TV; KXTV TVWBNS TVWCNC TV; WFAA TVWKYC TV; WTHR TVWTIC TV; WTOL TVWVEC TV; WWL TV;

Three Hagler Fellows to collaborate with Texas A&M AgriLife agencies
University of Minnesota Regents Professor in Chemistry, Lawrence Que Jr., is a Hagler Fellow who will collaborate with faculty and students in the Texas A&M University's Department of Biochemistry and Biophysics and College of Arts & Sciences. Nov. 17: AgriLife TodayCitizenconnect.link; Industry Update;

Research brief: Evaluating use of new AI technology in diagnosing COVID-19
UMN-led research, evaluating federated learning variations (an artificial intelligence technique) for COVID-19 diagnosis in chest x-rays, is featured. UMN assistant professor in computer science and engineering, Ju Sun, who co-led the study, is quoted. Nov. 17: Century21AmiableEurekAlert!; Glow ArticlesHome Computer-Service; MedicalXpress; MirageNewswise; Public News TimeScienmag Science Magazine; Tech U4Times of News; Today UK News; Nov. 18: Receive.news; Nov. 21: Health IT Analytics;

Prosel Bioscience becomes One Cell Foods and names Dr. Scott Jenkins its new CEO
Prosel Biosciences, Inc. will become One Cell Foods, Inc., and UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in synthetic organic chemistry), Dr. Scott Jenkins, will become its new CEO. Nov. 17: The Advocate MessengerAlexander City OutlookAmerican PressBizWire Express; The Charlotte Gazette; The Clanton AdvertiserThe Daily LeaderElizabethton StarThe Farmville HeraldThe Ironton Tribune;  LaGrange Daily News; L'ObservateurThe Oxford EaglePR.com; The Stanly News & PressThe Suffolk News Herald; Tryon Daily BulletinThe Vicksburg Post; Washington Daily News; The Winchester Sun(36 as of Nov. 17 at 9:07 a.m.)

Evaluating weather's effects on the accuracy of automated vehicles
UMN associate professor and director of undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering, William Northrop, is quoted. Nov. 17: MN Transportation Research Blog;

Computer proof 'blows up' centuries-old fluid equations
UMN professor in mathematics, Vladimir Sverak, is quoted. Nov. 16: Business NewsNews Explorer; True Viral News; Quanta Magazine; Nov. 17: News CharotarRiuzzang; Nov. 21: Tamilpub;

Nondestructive detection of pile length for high-mast light towers
UMN professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Bojan Guzina, is quoted. Nov. 16: MN Transportation Research Blog;

Building community: Spotlight on Dr. Juliet Johnston
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in environmental engineering) who founded Queer Science in 2015, Juliet Johnston, is featured. Nov. 16: Mirage News; Nov. 27: Trend CDN;

FOXO Technologies announces management changes and delays filing of form 10-Q
The FOXO Technologies Board has appointed UMN alumnus (M.S. in computer science) Tyler Danielson, Chief Technology Officer of the Company, as Interim Chief Executive Officer. Nov. 15: ADVFN; AP News; BakersfieldBenzinga; Boston HeraldThe Buffalo NewsBusinesswire; Central ChartsGalveston Daily NewsIQ Stock; Insurance Newsnet; International Business TimesMyCentralOregon; The Post and MailStreetInsiderTD Ameritrade; TMC NetValdosta Daily Times; The Valley City Times RecordWallstreet-online (German); (121 as of Nov. 15 at 11:58 a.m.)

Don't deride my plastic watch
UMN Regents Professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Frank Bates, is quoted. Nov. 16: Gear PatrolTechtorade;

New MPS observatory lets student reach for the stars
Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) held a grand opening for a new astronomical observatory at Hall STEM Academy on Nov. 9 and hopes to partner with astronomy students from the University of Minnesota and Metro State University. Nov. 15: Minnesota Spokesman Recorder; Nov. 16: KMOJ FM;

Research superstars: UMN receives funding to create super fast telescope
UMN head of the School of Physics and Astronomy, Paul Crowell; UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Patrick Kelly; doctoral student, Daniel Warschofsky; and fourth-year student, Matthew Tran, are quoted. Nov. 15: The Minnesota Daily;

How do we forget to drive in the snow? Blame human nature.
UMN research associate professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, John Hourdos, is interviewed. Nov. 15: KARE 11;

Han conducting collaborative research on innovating volumetric video streaming with motion forecasting, intelligent upsampling and QoE modeling
UMN associate professor in computer science and engineering, Feng Qian, is a collaborator on the project. Nov. 14: EurekAlert!Scienmag Science Magazine;

The future is now: Gary Hallgren of Arity on how their technological innovation will shake up the tech scene
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering) Gary Hallgren, who is president at Arity, is interviewed. Nov. 14: Medium;

Highlights - 5G from Satellites - Fireside with CEOs of SatixFy & EDNC
UMN alumnus (B.S. in astrophysics) who is the CEO and Director of Endurance Acquisition Corp., Richard Davis, is interviewed. Nov. 14: Yahoo! Finance; Yahoo! Finance (Singapore); Yahoo! Finanazas (Spanish); Yahoo! Sports (Canada);

Catalyzing clean energy
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Srinivas Rangarajan is part of the Lehigh University research team playing a key role in a multi-institution Energy Frontier Research Center (EFRC). Nov. 14: BantintphcmBioengineer.org; Century21AmiableEurekAlert!Scienmag Science Magazine; Nov. 15: TECHixy;

Better living through fungi
UMN research by assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jiwei Zhang, is mentioned. Nov. 14: The Mining Journal;

Senate Dems tap Dziedzic as new leader
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Kari Dziedzic, will lead the newly minted DFL majority in the state senate. Nov. 11: KARE11;

Spotlight - Ms. Vaidehi Gupta
UMN fourth-year undergraduate student in physics, Vaidehi Gupta, is interviewed. Nov. 11: Branding and Relations Cell, IIT Kharagpur (YouTube);

If you could reduce the size of corn, what would you see?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is interviewed. Nov. 10: Bantintphcm; Nov. 14: The Nation Update;

Perception of odors in our world: How we measure community odors
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering second-generation owner of St. Croix Sensory, Michael McGinley, presents webinar. Nov. 10: West Coast Section of A&WMA (YouTube);

Hubble telescope reveals huge star's explosion in blow-by-blow detail
An international research team led by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has measured the size of a star dating back 2 billion years after the Big Bang, or more than 11 billion years ago. UMN professor in physics and astronomy and a lead author of the paper, Patrick Kelly; and UMN postdoctoral researcher in physics and astronomy and first author of the paper, Wenlei Chen, are quoted. Nov. 9: ABC Science OnlineActi WorldAOL News; ASD News; Asean Breaking NewsAsiaOne; Before It's NewsBharat Express News; Bia2modelCape Breton Post; Channel News Asia; Colorado Springs GazetteThe Daily Bulletin; Daily MailDevdiscourseDUKE FM; Eurasia Review; EurekAlert!; Fry Electronics; Geo NewsGood Word News; Head Topics; The India ExpressThe Indies Times; InGear Media; IndianlekhakInternational Business Times; InterNewsCastKDAL AM; KFGO AM; KTWB FM; Latest News Around the World; Live ScienceMarketScreener; Mirage News; MSN; MSN CanadaNasdaq; NASANatureNDTVNewsbeezer; NewScientistNews ExplorerNews Net Daily; News UpdateNewswise; KELO FMKRRO FM; KVOX FM; MSN IndiaOne America News NetworkOttowa Citizen; Pehal News; Posts US NewsPostX News; Phys.org; Press Release PointReutersSaltWire; ScienceDaily; ScienceSprings; The Singapore TimeThe Spuzz; Stuff NZThe Straits TimesSwift TelecastTimes of News (USA); Times of News (China); UK Time NewsUMN Twin Cities; Universe Today; USA TodayU.S. News & World Report; Verified News Explorer Network; Verve TimesVision Times; WhatsNew2DayWHBL AMWHTC; WIKY FMWindobi; WIMZ FM; WIXX FM; WKZO AM; WMBDWNCY FMWNWN FM; WSAU AM; WSTO AMWTHI FMWTVB AM; WWVR FM; Yahoo! News; Yahoo! News Hong Kong; Nov. 10: Banginews; Bioengineer.orgBdnews24Central Recorder; EurekAlert!Fast Mail News; FuturismThe Financial Express; Geo Television Network; India EducationDiaryIndia Today; InGearInnovation News Network; International Business Times; Knowledia NewsKnowridge; MSN India; MyfusimotorsNewsBeezer; News Directory3; Quick Telecast; Scienmag Science MagazineSciTechDailyTech Central; Tech Explorist; Nov. 11: BOL News; Business Insider Nederland; Daily Sabah; Daily MagazineDunya News; The Epoch Times; Head Topics; London Evening StandardMSN Ireland; MSN UKNews Explorer; NTDScience Updates (YouTube); T3NTweakTown; Verified News Explorer Network; Yahoo! News; Nov. 12: Banbury Guardian; Belfast News Letter; Biggleswade TodayBirmingham World; The Bucks HeraldChad; Dallas ExpressDerbyshireTimes; Derry Journal; Desi123Dewsbury ReporterFalkirkHerald; The Galloway GazetteGlasgowWorld; Harborough MailHarrogate AdvertiserHartlepool Mail; Lancashire Post; Leighton Buzzard ObserverLincolnshire World; MSN IndiaNewcastleWorld; The News Portsmouth; Northhamptonshire TelegraphNorthumberland Gazette; The Scotsman; The Sheffield StarThe Southern ReporterStornoway Gazette; Sunderland EchoThe Yorkshire PostWarwickshireWorld; Workshop Guardian Newspapers; Nov. 13: ArchynewsyMore about Knowledge & Curiosity (YouTube); My DrollOna News; Zimepl; Nov. 14: International Business Times; Khabar Tak (India); Planet Bites; Nov. 15: ADM AccessoriesThe Hoops News; Run Down BulletinVerve Times; Nov. 17: Labroots; Nov. 19: Bharat Express NewsMSN India; The Singapore Time; UK Time News; Nov. 20: Health FightersHoops News; News Beezer; Nov. 21: Newsposl; Nov. 22: BilanovaThe Japan News; Nov. 26: The USA News Box; Nov. 27: Mgazine;

SharpLink Gaming (SBET) appoints Dave Abbott as CTO
UMN alumnus (B.S. in computer science) Dave Abbott has been appointed as SharpLink's new Chief Technology Officer. Nov. 9: Accesswire; Benton CourierBig News Network; Central ChartsDigital Journal; Dow Theory LettersIntelligent Value; International Business TimesKLFY; My Central Oregon; Penticton HeraldRochester First; San Diego Tribune; St. Marys Daily PressStockhouseStreetInsider; Town HallTulsa World; Value Investing NewsWaco Tribune Herald; Nov. 10: Recent Slot Releases;(92 as of Nov. 10 at 4:04 a.m.)

The upper nasal space: Drug delivery's next frontier
UMN alumnus (B.S. in physics) John Hoekmann, Ph.D., Impel Pharmaceuticals, Inc., authors article. Nov. 9: Outsourced PharmaPharmaceutical Online;

AISC dedicates 2022 edition of Specification to Ted Galambos
UMN professor emeritus in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Ted Galambos, has been honored by AISC dedicating to him the 2022 edition of its Specification for Structural Steel Buildings (ANSI/AISC360). Nov. 8: Modern Steel Construction;

MonoSol appoints new R&D leader
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering), Zuchen Lin, has been appointed vice president of global research and development of MonoSol, based in Merrillville and Midland, Michigan, locations. Nov. 8: Northwest Indiana Business Magazine;

Minnesota StarWatch: November hosts a lively night sky
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and Bell Museum are mentioned. Nov. 8: Austin Daily Herald;

A novel multi-modal image retrieval system by researchers from Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering, M.S. in computer and information sciences, and Ph.D. in scientific computation) and professor at Gwangju University of Science and Technology in South Korea, Moongu Jeon, authors article. Nov. 8: Bioengineer.orgEurekAlert!; Mirage News; Scienmag Science Magazine;

This 29-year-old super-saver earns $135,000 a year and plans to retire by 35
UMN alumnus in mathematics, Tanner Firl, is featured. Nov. 7: Free Republic;

Meet China's 101 top CEO's in the Information Technology Space
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in electrical engineering), Chi Xu, is Founder and CEO of Nreal, a developer of ready-to-wear reality glasses. Nov. 7: CEO.br.media;

Meet Austin, Texas's 16 top CTO's in the Apps Space
UMN alumnus (B.S. in physics) who was a staff scientist for UMN's Upper Atmospheric Research Group, John Morton, is currently Chief Technology Officer and Partner of Technology Kitchen. Nov. 7: CTO.br.media;

U of M researchers seeking to cut down state's number of car-deer crashes
UMN assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Raphael Stern, and UMN associate professor in Natural Resources Research Institute, Ron Moen, are quoted. Nov. 7: CBS Minnesota; The Singapore Time;

Top 10 best Robotech companies in India 2023
Recon Robotics, Inc., was established in 2005 to market robot technology created by the Advanced Research Projects Agency-funded Center for Distributed Robotics at the University of Minnesota (DARPA). Nov. 7: Inventiva; TimesofIndiamp; Nov. 8: Filmy Spark;

What the Cybersecurity Industry can expect in 2023
UMN alumnus (M.S. in Security Technologies) Nathan Hunstad, authors article. Nov. 7: VMblog;

What made Steve Jobs different from others?
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Joseph Konstan, is quoted. Nov. 5: Sage-qa

MIT engineers develop a low-cost terahertz camera
Researchers at MIT, the University of Minnesota, and Samsung have developed a new kind of camera that can detect terahertz pulses rapidly, with high sensitivity, and at room temperature and pressure. UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering and a co-author of the paper, Sang-Hyun Oh, is quoted. Nov. 4: Lucid-newsMIT News; Newsexplorer; DXT.maVerified News Explorer Network; Nov. 5: EassyWayFinance NewsIndia Education Diary; MobylakNanowerk; Science SpringsTiatira; Nov. 6: Zetsense; Nov. 7: CronyhostGalarabia; ItshortnewsKnowridge; Mano PremaMissthinkup; News CharotarPhys.orgSmart2zero; Tech Explorist; TechgenyzUKautohits; Nov. 8: GoPhotonics; Imaging and Machine Vision Europe; Nov. 9: India Education DiaryNanoappsmedical; Nov. 10: Mack Feed; Nov. 13: Electro Optics; News BrigNews Explorer; SciTechDailySky News; TiatiraVerified News Explorer Network; Nov. 14: Quick Telecast; Satrnnews; Nov. 15: Indian Monitor; Web Sales Promotion; Nov. 17: Upcoming Engineer; Nov. 18: Nypost In; Nov. 21: News Explorer; Verified News Explorer Network; Nov. 30: Quality Digest;

Washington Crossing lecture to explore the Battle of Saratoga
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering and M.A. in history) Kevin J. Weddle will lecture on his book, "The Compleat Victory: Saratoga and the American Revolution" on November 9 at the Washington Historic Park (PA). Nov. 4: Patch; Nov. 11: KDWA AM;

Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2) announces bid to create regional hydrogen hub to combat climate change
The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering is mentioned as a member of the Midwest Alliance for Clean Hydrogen (MachH2). Nov. 3: Associated Press; BenzingaFinanzen (German); KDVR TV; KKTVKLAS TVKRON TV; KTVI TVKXAN TVMarkets InsiderPR Newswire; WAVY TVWFLA TV; WFMZ TVWGN TVWGHP TV; WOIO TVWMC TVWREG TV; WWSB TV; Nov. 4: FuelCellsWorks(264 as of Nov. 4 at 3:38 p.m.)

Two vie for unexpired seat on Warrensburg Town Board
UMN alumna in civil engineering, Janet Tallman, will be one of two candidates on the ballot to fill an unexpired term on the Warrensburg Town Board. Nov. 3: The Post-Star;

Satish Dhawan: A Biography by Y.S. Rajan
UMN alumnus (M.S. in aerospace engineering) who was one of the greatest leaders of the scientific and academic community in modern India, Satish Dhawan, is featured. Nov. 3: Anup Kumar Das; Nov. 6: Mastpeedee;

Energy experts develop chameleon metal that mimics behaviour of different metals
UMN-led research inventing a groundbreaking device that electronically converts one metal into behaving like another. UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science (CEMS) who led the research, Paul Dauenhauer; and UMN professor in CEMS and study co-author, Dan Frisbie, are quoted. Nov. 3: NewsTech;

How cyber criminals use XWW and session hijacking
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science) and senior cybersecurity content architect, Mark Shaneck, is interviewed. Nov. 3: Workion Media (YouTube);

Gopher Protocol
In 1991 a team of programmers at the University of Minnesota created the first popular means of using the internet, called the "Gopher." Nov. 3: Knowledia News;

November starwatch
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and Bell Museum are mentioned. Nov. 2: Pine City Pioneer;

University of Minnesota's Knowledge Computing Lab turns location data into time-saving tools
Technology from UMN associate professor in computer science and engineering Yao-Yi Chiang's research team could reduce human labor and speed up map analyses. Associate professor Yao-Ye Chiang and a Ph.D. student in Chiang's lab, Zekun Li, are quoted. Nov. 2: DvdsetsaleGosearay;

Beloit-based student competes nationally to create affordable eye care
UMN student in aerospace engineering, Jaidyn Cox, will be competing for the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship's (NFTE) annual National Youth Entrepreneurship Challenge. His startup, Refractical, 3D prints glasses frames for less than $10. Nov. 1: WIFR TV;

A plant-inspired extrusion technique for soft robots
A team of UMN scientists and engineers has developed a first-of-its-kind, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth for building better soft robots. UMN professor Chris Ellison and UMN Ph.D. student Matthew Hausladen, both in chemical engineering and materials science, are quoted. Nov. 1: Hackster.io; Nov. 2: news.mkme.org;

Liang Fu and Patrick Lee receive Larkin Awards in Theoretical Physics
The William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI) at the University of Minnesota has announced that the recipients of the inaugural Larkin Award in Theoretical Physics are MIT condensed matter principle professors of physics Liang Fu and Patrick A. Lee. Nov. 1: Itshortnews; Nov. 5: India Education Diary; Nov. 6: HTDS Content Services; I Rockers Zilla;

October 2022

Liang Fu and Patrick Lee receive Larkin Awards in Theoretical Physics
The William I. Fine Theoretical Physics Institute (FTPI) at the University of Minnesota has announced that the recipients of the inaugural Larkin Award in Theoretical Physics are MIT condensed matter principle professors of physics Liang Fu and Patrick A. Lee. Oct. 31: Blogged Advice; Century21Amiable; Dxt.ma; Galarabia; Mirage NewsMIT News; News ExplorerToday Share Market; Verified News Explorer Network;

U.S. army veteran and silver star recipient's legacy lives on in Alchemco product line
UMN alumnus (graduate degree in chemistry) Curtis Nelson, who was the mastermind behind Alchemco’s modified waterproofing technology, is featured. Oct. 31: The DanEinnews; EinpresswireIQ StockLifestyle Maverick 1023; News Channel NebraskaWHLF FMWICZ TV

Meet your Cannon Falls city council candidates: Jay Behnken
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and director of sales for Trane, Jay Behnken, is one of eight candidates four four open Cannon Falls City Council seats up for election in November. Oct. 28: Cannon Falls Beacon;

The eleven percent: meet Belick Pha, senior construction supervisor
UMN alumna in geo- engineering and a senior construction supervisor for Cargill, Belick Pha, is interviewed. Oct. 28: Family Handy Man;

Enbridge names Jerrid Anderson as new director of Midwest Region Operations
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Jerrid Anderson, has been hired by Enbridge Energy as their new director of Midwest Region Operations. Oct. 28: Lakeland PBS;

Millennial super-saver earns $135,000 a year and plans to retire by 35
UMN alumnus in mathematics Tanner Firl is featured. Oct. 28: CNBCThe Conservative Investor DailyHead Topics; NBC New YorkNews Concerns; News ExplorerVerve Times; Vietnam Explorer; WRC TV; Oct. 29: Swift Telecast;

Fulfilling purpose at Philips with strategic partners
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mechanical engineering and MBA) and Chief Procurement Officer and Head of Sustaining Engineering at Royal Philips, Scott Schwartz, is featured. Oct. 28: Procurement;

WSB-TV chief meteorologist Glenn Burns retiring after nearly 41 years at the station
UMN alumnus (M.S. in astrophysics) Glenn Burns is retiring as chief meteorologist at WSB-TV. Oct. 27: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution;

Merchant & Gould welcomes one partner and two associates in Minneapolis
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Christian J. Hansen has joined the law firm of Merchant & Gould P.C., as a partner. Oct. 27: Charlotte News SourceSan Jose News Source;

High-res maps of entire polar regions provide new clues for climate researchers
A UMN-led researcher team has released four more years of high-resolution imagery data to create the most detailed polar terrain maps ever created. Acting co-director of UMN's Polar Geospatial Center, Claire Porter, is quoted. Oct. 27: Science Magazine; Oct. 31: Century21Amiable; UMN Twin Cities;

Nichols running for reelection in Corcoran
UMN alumnus (B.S. and M.S. in materials science and engineering) Jeremy Nichols is running for reelection to the Corcoran City Council, where he has served since winning a special election seat in 2020. Oct. 26: Hometownsource;

University of Minnesota awarded $21M to lead research revealing effects of vagus nerve stimulation in humans
A UMN-led research team was awarded $21M by to study the effects of vagus nerve stimulation in humans. Researchers from the Medical School, the College of Science and Engineering, and the School of Public Health, are leading the global clinical study. UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is quoted. Oct. 26: Associated Press; Benzinga; CBS17EurekAlert!The Financial PostGlobeNewswire; KRON TV; Fox 5 San Diego; Fox 59The Montreal GazetteNational Post; NBC4i; Ottawa CitizenToronto Sun; Vancouver SunWFLA TV; WGHP TV; WHTM TV; WKRN TVWRIC TVWXIN TVYahoo! Finance; (292 as of Oct. 27 at 6:30 a.m.)

Particle physics - a brief history of time-wasting?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Roger Rusack, is quoted. Oct. 26: Century21amiable; Oct. 29: Rockerszilla;

Researchers develop smartphone-powered microchip for at-home medical diagnostic testing
UMN researchers in electrical and computer engineering have developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered by a smart phone. Professor in electrical and computer engineering, Sang-Hyun Oh, and recent CSE  alumnus (ECE Ph.D. '20) Christopher Ertsgaard are quoted. Oct. 24: Tiatira;

Pesticides, medications, and more: Oh, the places they'll go
UMN professor in civil, environmenta, and geo- engineering, Bill Arnold, is discusses his research on chemical pollutants. Oct. 23: Finding Genius Podcast (YouTube);

American Chemical Society prepares for 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry announcement
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemical physics) and American Chemical Society President Angela K. Wilson, Ph.D., will issue a statement after the official 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is made on October 5 from Stockholm. Oct. 22: Bantintphcm; Info.rockerszilla;

Incumbent Carlson faces Lowell in Senate District 52
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Jim Carlson, who is the incumbent in Senate District 52, faces candidate Stephen Lowell in upcoming election. Oct. 21: Hometown Source;

Inver Grove Heights Public Schools: Simley graduate wins book award
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering and M.A. in history) Kevin J. Weddle, who is a professor at the U.S. Army War College, has won the Gilder Lehrman Prize for Military History. Oct. 21: Patch.comOct. 25: West Point Society of Washington; Oct. 30: Infomaniahub; Marietta Daily JournalRecently Heard; Rome News TribuneTwin Cities Pioneer Press; Yahoo! News;

Voters Guide: Wiklund and Pafko seek Senate District 51 seat
UMN alumnus (B.S. in electrical engineering) Melissa Halvorson Wiklund is a candidate for Senate District 51. Oct. 21: Hometown Source;

Explainable AI for climate science: Detection, prediction and discovery with Elizabeth Barnes
UMN alumna in physics and mathematics, who is associate professor of atmospheric science at Colorado State University, Dr. Elizabeth Barnes, is featured. Oct. 21: LEAP (YouTube);

Is a subatomic world possible and what would it look like?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is interviewed. Oct. 21: AecgroAtbfietsBuyclomidbest; Century21amiable; Comnavichiba; Comnavigifu; ComnavimieComnavioki; ComnavioitaCompeatix; DadzeemallDiscover Magazine; Edutechnolife; Ezine4i; Jeddiepeck; JinicmsKamingo; MehtwaMiss Think Up; Mixzhare; NewslanglbkPlayfatero; ProdigitalslrRoxxCloud; Sdquarter; SedretSem-infotech; Wmonz; Oct. 22: Petdede;

Sci-fi types of medical implants will soon become reality, researchers say
UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, is interviewed. Oct. 20: Tiatira;

Minnesota utility wants to expand work on community microgrids
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. Oct. 20: Energy News Network;

Sponsored content: Getting more out of four
UMN alumnus (B.S. in chemical engineering) Justin Kolbe authors article. Oct. 19: Electronics Weekly;

Nanophotonic devices: Can biosensors prevent death risks among patients?
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Sang-Hyun Oh, is quoted. Oct. 19: healthcare878997723;

TiE Silicon Valley's my story featuring Partha Seetala
UMN alumnus (M.S. in computer science and engineering) who is Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Robin.io, Partha Seetala, is featured. Oct. 18: TiE Silicon Valley (YouTube);

Can Adamantium be made?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. Oct. 18: Pockent;

Jian-Ping Wang: Professor, scientist (a nation of immigrants)
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering Jain-Ping Want is interviewed. Oct. 18: ThinkTech Hawaii (YouTube);

Which university is the best for computational chemistry?
The University of Minnesota is listed as one of the best universities for computational chemistry. Oct. 18: YourProfoundInfo;

Dr. Kim has received his Ph.D.
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in polymer/material chemistry '07)  Dr. Byeong-Su Kim, who is a professor of chemistry at Yonsei University of South Korea, has been appointed to the Scientific Advisory Board at NEO Battery Materials, Ltd. Oct. 17: Alacumba;

How AI can identify people even in anonymized datasets
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, who was not involved in the study, is quoted. Oct. 17: The USA News Box;

Czech contributions to American sciences
John Zeleý (1872-1951), who held the rank of full professor and Head of the Department of Physics, first at UMN and later at Yale, and his older brother, Anthony Zelený (1870-1947), who was also an outstanding physicist affiliated with UMN, are highlighted. October 17: Tres Bohemes;

AF&T resolution aims to protect academic freedom for term faculty
UMN professors in computer science and engineering, Gopalan Nadathur and  Eric Van Wyk, are quoted. Oct. 17: The Minnesota Daily;

MnDOT stops installing system designed to reduce rural intersection crashes
UMN director of HumanFIRST Laboratory, Nichole Morris, and postdoctoral researcher Disi Tian, are quoted. Oct. 16: Star Tribune;

A sweeter side of algae
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering Brett Barney and his research team are investigating the sugar creating algae for two main reasons: first, to use the sugars to fuel bacteria used in creating fertilizer and secondly, to use it for carbon-capture, or removing CO2 from the atmosphere. Oct. 16: Aquahoy;

Program so accelerated that 8th-graders take AP Calculus. Will that work?
University of Minnesota's Talented Youth Mathematics Program (UMTYMP) is mentioned. Oct. 16: Agadir GroupCentury21AmiableChron; Home Computer-ServiceMidland Reporter-Telegram; PlayfateroRecord Patriot; SFGate; Teacher Idea Exchange; Tip Sale TipsThe Washington Post;

Cook County officials support ban of wake boats on Caribou Lake
UMN research on wakesurfing is cited. UMN research associate at St. Anthony Laboratory, William Herb, is quoted.  UMN associate director of engineering and facilities at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Jeff Marr, is mentioned. Oct. 15: WTIP FM;

Mark Swanson challenges Gregg Felber for Sherburne County Commissioner District 3
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering Mark Swanson, who is running for Sherburne County Commissioner District 3, is interviewed. Oct. 15: Hometownsource;

What is gaseous diffusion?
Research by American physicist Alfred Nier at the University of Minnesota, that showed there is only one U-235 atom for every 139 atoms of U-28, is highlighted. Oct. 14: Paducah Sun;

Engineering leaders: Cyclone Engineers honored with top college alumni award
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Chris Ellison, is awarded the Iowa State University Alumni Society's Anson Marston Medal for outstanding achievement. Oct. 14: Iowa State University College of Engineering News;

Seven tech startups chosen for new University of Minnesota cohort to scale up their growth
The ScaleUp Minnesota program, run by the UMN's Technological Leadership Institute and created in partnership with Launch Minnesota and Minnesota SBIR, is intended to educate and mentor founders of fast-growing tech startups. Oct. 13: Minne Inno;

Jason Oliver joins PRO-DAIRY
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in biosystems science, engineering & management) Jason Oliver joins the PRO-DAIRY team as Senior Extension Associate of the Dairy Environmental Systems program. Oct. 13: Morning Ag Clips;

These Gen Z candidates never considered running for office. Now they're trying to flip their deep red districts blue in the midterms.
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities student in computer science, Joey Van Deurzen, is the Democratic candidate for 5th Assembly District seat in Wisconsin. Oct. 13: Fond du Lac ReporterGreen Bay Press GazettePost-Crescent; Sheboygan Press; Oct. 14: Stevens Point JournalWisconsin Rapids Tribune;

Farm sustainability metrics
UMN professor in biosystems and bioproducts engineering, Erin Cortus, was a speaker at the recent Minnesota Nutrition Conference in Mankato, focusing on opportunities and challenges associated with improving the sustainability of livestock operations. Oct. 12: Farms.com; Oct. 14: Southernminn.com;

Meier takes a humble role of hero for Riley
UMN alumnus in civil engineering and project executive at Riley, Chris Meier, is featured. Oct. 12: The Daily Reporter;

Meet the Rochester City Council Ward 1 candidates
UMN alumnus (M.S. in management of technology) who is a candidate on the August 9th primary ballot for the Rochester City Council Ward 1 seat, Patrick Keane, is interviewed. Oct. 12: Post Bulletin; Oct. 13: Yahoo! News;

Maczko challenges Levine’s bid for reelection as Mendota Heights mayor
UMN alumnus in civil engineering John Maczko is running for election as Mendota Heights mayor. Oct. 11: My Villager;

Environmental engineering expert presents Mathes Lecture at Missouri S&T
UMN alumnus (B.S. and M.S. in civil engineering) and associate dean for research in the University of Illinois-Chicago’s College of Engineering, Karl Rockne, presents this year’s Mathes Lecture at Missouri S&T. Oct. 11: Century21AmiableMissouri S&T; Oct. 12: InfomaniaHub; Oct. 22: Bantintphcm;

Amid controversy, industry goes all in on plastics pyrolysis
A review paper by UMN professor in biproduct and biosystems engineering, Roger Ruan, and other scientists is mentioned, and Professor Ruan is quoted. Oct. 10: Honest Columnist; Reporter Wings;

Public invited to celebrate Jasper's Strongest Town award this Wednesday, Oct. 12
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in urban and regional planning) Charles “Chuck”  Marohn, Jr., who is president of Strong Towns, will be a guest speaker at the October 12th celebration of the City of Jasper being named 2022 Strongest Town. Oct. 10: Dubois County Free Press; Oct. 11: WJTS TV;

New method of nasal vaccine delivery could lead to better vaccines for HIV and COVID-19
UMN research that has developed a new way to effectively deliver vaccines through the nose is featured. UMN assistant professor in biomedical engineering and first author on the research paper, Brittany Hartwell, is interviewed. Oct. 10: News Authority;

Carbon capture and use... A market that generates hundreds of billions of dollars and reduces emissions
UMN associate professor in chemistry Ian Tonks' research on biodegradable plastics and start-up to produce a variety of biodegradable plastics are mentioned. Oct. 9: Globe Echo;

NSF investing more than $30 million in university research on advanced manufacturing
The University of Minnesota is mentioned. Oct. 8: Forbes Magazine;

New Vice Chair for AASHTO Performance Committee
UMN alumna in civil engineering and interim deputy commissioner and chief engineer for the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT), Jean Wallace, has been named to a two-year term as vice chair of MnDOT's Committee on Performance-Based Management. Oct. 7: AASHTO Journal;

Supplying semiconductor chips to kickstart US innovation
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and the EVP and CTO at SkyWater Technology, Steve Kosier, is interviewed. Oct. 7: Agadir Group; Equitech; GroverwyMobylak; Potbsmap; Tip Sale Tips;

How green are biofuels? Scientists are at loggerheads
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Oct. 6: Knowable Magazine;

The climate change superstars few have heard about
UMN research associate professor in bioproducts and biosystems, Christian Lenhart, is quoted. Oct. 6: MPR News; Oct. 10: MPR News;

Improvements ahead: How humans and AI might evolve together in the next decade
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Joseph Konstan, is quoted. Oct. 6: Theme Dipia.com;

Voters Guide: St. Michael voters to choose mayor, council member
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering) and Director of Program Delivery for the Metropolitan District of The Minnesota Department of Transportation, Scott Pederson, is a candidate running for St. Michael City Council. Oct. 6: Hometownsource;

What is the multiverse - and is there any evidence it really exits?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kaklios, is quoted. Oct. 6: Theme Dipia;

U of M leading $1 million grant to build superfast 'TURBO' telescopes
A team led by UMN researchers and undergraduate students is constructing two sets of extremely fast telescopes that will enable more detailed studying of gravitational waves and light. Lead project investigator and UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Patrick Kelly; UMN Ph.D. student in physics and astronomy, Daniel Warshofsky; and UMN undergraduate student studying computer science, Matthew Tran, are quoted. Oct. 6: Glow Articles; Press Release PointUMN Twin Cities; Oct. 10: India Education Diary;

University Of Texas At Dallas: Researchers' Flow Platform Advances Water Harvesting Technology
Now a UMN postdoc in mechanical engineering, Zongqi Guo, was the first author of the study and is quoted. Oct. 5: Patch; Oct. 10: India Education Diary;

Review: Picturing the first financial crash
UMN professor in mathematics Andrew Odlyzko is quoted. Oct. 4: The Deal; Oct. 6: Nyuarthistory;

Step by step guide - feel your energy flows with Qigong - Master Gadu Doushin
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering, Gadu Doushin, who is a Quigong Master Teacher, is featured. Oct. 4: Motiv8;

Nanophotonic devices: their uses and impact
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering Sang Hyun Oh is quoted. Oct. 4: Chof360; Ezynft; Vecho Technology;

Timothy Hebrink of 3M to receive AIChE’s Energy and Sustainability Award
UMN alumnus (B.S. in chemical engineering) and Senior Staff Scientist at the 3M Corporate Research Lab, Timothy Hebrink, will receive the AIChE's (American Institute of Chemical Engineers) Energy and Sustainability Award at the November 2022 AIChE Annual Meeting. Oct. 3: AIChE.org;

Machine learning at Tubi: Powering free movies, TV and news for all - Jaya Kawale
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in computer science) and VP of Engineering at Tubi, Jaya Kawale, is the featured speaker. Oct. 3: Southern Data Science Conference;

Is a masters in data science worth it?
UMN Professor and Director of Undergraduate Data Science in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, is quoted. Oct. 3: Trendeepro;

IT leaders get creative to fill data science gaps
UMN students have been brought in at TruStone Financial Credit Union to use machine learning to analyze the company's data as part of the student's final-year capstone project. Oct. 3: Tiatira;

How to make recyclable plastics out of CO2 to slow climate change
UMN associate professor in chemistry Ian Tonks is quoted. Oct. 3: Donchristie;

Engineers discover process for synthetic material growth, enabling soft robots to grow like plants
A team of UMN scientists and engineers has developed a first-of-its-kind, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth for building better soft robots. UMN professor Chris Ellison and UMN Ph.D. student Matthew Hausladen, both in chemical engineering and materials science, are quoted. Oct. 3: Biotechnology.newsInnovation Toronto; Technology-allcom; Oct. 4: HospiMedicaLife-forever.xyz; Oct. 5: Robotics Research; Oct. 7: Design Products & Applications; Oct. 8: NMK World; San Jose Latest News; Oct. 10: India Education Diary; Oct. 13: Analytics InsightDadzeemall; Ireland24MehtwaSaminagahi; Oct. 24: The USA News Box;

Unique light-sensing 3D-printed device could help people with lupus
A team of UMN engineers and doctors have designed a unique 3D-printed light-sensing medical device that could help millions of people worldwide with lupus. UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine; and UMN medical school dermatologist Dr. David Pearson, both of whom are co-authors on the study, are interviewed. Oct. 3: MPO Magazine; Oct. 29: Healthtech;

Meet India's 53 top CEO's in the shopping space
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical and computer engineering) Manu Agarwal is founder and chief executive officer of Naaptol. Oct. 2: Ceo.br.media;

UMN scientists unearth massive meteoroid crash site under Inver Grove Heights
UMN Minnesota Geological Survey geologist Julia Steenberg and lead geologist Tony Runkel are quoted. Oct. 1: TheAge; ArchydeCBS News; Chahidvip; Egy Day NewsEnews; Fxtraders.eu; Healthcare BusinessHydra228IndietoasteriNews; iPress; IronbladeonlineLa Ronge Northerner; MediaBizNet; Ner NewsNewsBeezerNewsInfo; PDX RetroPMNews; PlayfateroRaven Tribune; Tech News InsightThe Times; Trance; Trend News DetailUKNews; United News NetworkUSNews; Yqg rocks; Oct. 2: ApressCocinus; Fox NewsGotoINT.comThe Latest; LocalnewsNewsposl; News Talk 1010News Today; Newsfeeds MediaNewsyNew York Times; Presstimes; The Sun BestTrend Fool; The US PostsYahoo! News;  Oct. 3: Bia2ModelHead Topics; Knowledia NewsNewsDubai; News Founded; Oct. 8: Outdoors;

Byran R. Seppala
UMN alumnus (B.S. in chemical and metallurgical engineering) Bryan R. Seppala, senior semiconductor process engineer at Honeywell International Inc., has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Engineers for dedication, achievements, and leadership in electrical engineering. Oct. 2: Marquis Top Engineers;

SPE Honors 2022 International Award Recipients - Society of Petroleum Engineers
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) and the W.A. (Monty) Moncrief Centennial Chair Professor of Petroleum & Geosystems Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin, Kishore Mohanty, is a recipient of the SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) 2022 International Award. Oct. 1: Daily Trust Life; Infomaniahub; Journal of Petroleum Technology; Oct. 6: AmezomoviesFilmyspark; Oct. 8: Daily Trust Live; Filmy Spark; Oct. 7: Bantintphcm;

September 2022

Particle physics - a brief history of time-wasting?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Roger Rusack, is quoted. Sept. 30: Bia2ModelThe Guardian; Insider Voice; Journal BeatMSN AustraliaMSN UK; News Block; News BreakNews CabalNews Concerns; News Logics; Pehal NewsSwiftTelecastUSA News Hub; Yahoo! CanadaYahoo! News;

American Businessman in talks to buy Everton
UMN alumnus in biology and physics, Maciek Kaminski, who is the founder and president of Kaminski Asset Management, is a potential suitor to buy Everton. Sept. 30: Belleville News DemocaratBradenton Herald; Ghana Soccernet; Happy Euro Anime; Modesto BeeMSN Ireland; MSN MalaysiaSan Luis ObispoStar TelegramSporting Life; The OlympianThe TelegraphWorld Soccer Talk;

Dow's Paul Witt to receive 2022 Evans Award in Chemical Engineering Practice
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Paul Witt, Technical Leader at Dow Chemical and recipient of the 2022 Evans Award in Chemical Engineering Practice, is featured. Sept. 29: AIChE;

New concussion diagnostic tool works in 4 minutes offered by Watermark medical partners to head injury patients across Southern California
UMN associate professor in bioinformatics and computational biology, Dr. Uzma Samadani, is a neurosurgeon at the Minneapolis VA Medical Center and founded Oculogica, Inc., an eye tracking-based, neuro-diagnostic company. Sept. 29: Watermarkmp;

Rogers hires community development director
UMN alumnus (degrees in both civil and mechanical engineering) Michael Albers is appointed to the position of assistant city engineer of Rogers, MN, effective Oct. 10. Sept. 29: Hometownsource;

UMN scientists unearth massive meteoroid crash site under Inver Grove Heights
UMN Minnesota Geological Survey geologist Julia Steenberg and lead geologist Tony Runkel are quoted. Sept. 28: CBS Minnesota; Sept. 29: ABC 7 Chicago; Abcracy; Ae-NewsAki Bon; AI abnaaBeyond infinityBolomidoBring Me the News; Faroxi; GidrolanHadashimi; Il SuInversionesloriguillo; JournalbreakLiviladyMeinvzpMikkelhaPage Rank Updates; Palm Angels Sale; SeemayoTimetotimes; WelcomepressreleaseWpxaminurZulucart; Sept. 30: 144 Generic; BSN Classifieds; The ClipeCluk Shoes; Crazy Host; DVDsetsale; EgydaynewsFan Soccers; Foodworld29Fredyrios; HumachsHydra228; Kmidkiff; LasrosasincNews AchieveNews FlapsNernews; News Queek; Pro MeowSildenafilu; StarTribuneSunpacflZeliw;

Louis Albright, pioneer in greenhouse energy systems, died at 81
UMN professor in mechanical engineering Chris Hogan is quoted. Sept. 28: Energy News; Onlineducationmba;

Engineers discover process for synthetic material growth, enabling soft robots to grow like plants
A team of UMN scientists and engineers has developed a first-of-its-kind, plant-inspired extrusion process that enables synthetic material growth for building better soft robots. UMN professor Chris Ellison and UMN Ph.D. student Matthew Hausladen, both in chemical engineering and materials science, are quoted. Sept. 28: Acti WorldAllinfo.lovestoblog.comAllnewsBioengineer.orgBitcoin Tech Bio; Bnewsdaily.coEurekAlert!GenxNewzInnovations Report; It Short News; Journalbreak.com; Mirage NewsNanowerkNbcfeed.live; NerdswireNews AziNewsConcerns; NewswisePrecaliga.com; Press Release PointRamseyelbasheer.io; ScienceDaily; Scienmag Science Magazine; Swifttelecast; TechiAI; TechstreetnowTechXploreTimes of Update; TimetotimesTodayschronic.com; TrainersAdda; UMN Twin CitiesVerified News Explorer Channel; Verified News Explorer NetworkVerve Times; Viralfluff; Sept. 29: Arlington Daily BuzzArlington Daily DispatchArlington Daily Journal; Arlington Daily Story; Arlington DispatchArlington Latest; Arlington News BuzzAZoM; Bristol News Station; Capitol News StationCave Spring News; Charlottesville GazetteChesapeake Gazette; Chicago News CastColumbus City Bulletin; Columbus City NewsColumbus City Report; Columbus Daily Buzz; Columbus News Release; Columbus News Report; Crystal City StationDranesville News; Fair Oaks News Station; Front Royal Daily JournalGainesville News Station; India BloggerIreland24; Journalbreak; Lake Ridge News; Lansdowne GazetteManassas Park News; Marumsco News; Mc Nair NewsMinneapolis Daily Report; Minneapolis News ReportNorfolk News StationPandora UK; Radford NewsSmbnn; Stoneridge Gazzette; Tysons Corner GazetteUKautohitsUnite.AI; Virginia Beach Buzz; Virginia Beach LatestWinchester News Station; Sept. 30: ASM InternationalTechand sciencepost; Viral Time NewsVirginia Beach Dispatch;

Kortney Rivard on the five things you can do to become more resilient during turbulent times
UMN alumna in aerospace engineering and host of the podcast, Real, Brave, & Unstoppable, Kortney Rivard, is interviewed. Sept. 28: Thrive Global;

Elizabeth A. Barnes
UMN alumna in physics and mathematics, who is associate professor of atmospheric science at Colorado State University, Dr. Elizabeth Barnes, is featured. Sept. 27: MENAFN;

American Chemical Society prepares for 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry announcement
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemical physics) and American Chemical Society President Angela K. Wilson, Ph.D., will issue a statement after the official 2022 Nobel Prize in Chemistry is made on October 5 from Stockholm. Sept. 27: American Chemical SocietyBpissuenews.com; The News Page; Newswise;

Minnesota StarWatch: Jupiter shines in the October skies
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and Bell Museum are mentioned. Sept. 27: Austin Daily Herald; Pine County News;

US particle physicists envision future of the field
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Priscilla Cushman, is quoted. Sept. 27: Juste-bio.com; Sept. 28: AIP American Institute of Physics; Oct. 1: Physics Today;

Corn belt nitrous oxide emissions spike when soils freeze and thaw
Researchers from the University of Minnesota and the University of Illinois are investigating the drivers of agricultural nitrous oxide emissions. UMN assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, and UMN graduate student, Yufeng Yang, are quoted. Sept. 26: UMN Twin Cities; Sept. 28: Agnews890; Farms.comKentucky Ag Connection; Mirage NewsMissouri Ag Connection; Trend Fool;

Five new faculty join U-M [University of Michigan] BME for Fall 2022
University of Minnesota alumnus (bachelor’s degrees in chemical and biomedical engineering) Paul Jensen joins the University of Michigan as an assistant professor in biomedical engineering. Sept. 26: Bme.umich.edu;

Minnesota's transition to electric vehicles is long and bumpy
UMN Center for Transportation Studies director Kyle Shelton is quoted. Sept. 24: StarTribune;

Satish Dhawan birth anniversary: Lesser-known facts about father of experimental fluid dynamics research in India
UMN alumnus (master's degree in aerospace engineering) Satish Dhawan is featured. Sept. 24: Dailyhunt; Sept. 27: Thetrc.news.blog;

New webinar: Today's packaged rooftop systems applied for yesterday's installations
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Christopher Gist, Portfolio Leader, HVAC Equipement Controls at Trane Commercial, will be a featured speaker at the October 18, 2022, webinar sponsored by Trane Commercial. Sept. 23: HPACEngineering;

U of M researchers looking to reduce catalytic converter thefts awarded $10.6 million grant
UMN research is featured. UMN professor and research leader, Paul Dauenhauer, and UMN postdoctoral associate Tzia Ming Onn, both of whom are in chemical engineering and materials science, are interviewed. Sept. 22: CBS Minnesota;

How AI can identify people even in anonymized datasets
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, who was not involved in the study, is quoted. Sept. 22: Renegadenate;

The spring of cryobiology: One enabling technology that will help build the new industry of the future
Director of UMN's Institute for Engineering in Medicine and Surgery and the Engineering Research Center for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio), John Bischof, is quoted. Sept. 22: EarthMagzForbes; Pedfire; Republic AmericasTechnoCodex; TechCodex; Verse.IndiaBlogger.inzbt.news;

Hagler Institute announces its largest class of new fellows: 14
UMN Regents Professor in Chemistry, Lawrence Que Jr., will collaborate with faculty and students in the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Texas A&M University's Hagler Institute. Sept. 21: Texas A&M Today; Sept. 24: Biotechnology.news; Sept. 28: Infomaniahub; Sept. 29: The Eagle; Oct. 1: My Aggie Nation;

Wisdom Wednesday with Girls' STEMpede; Volume 17 with Research Specialist at 3M, Maria Miranda
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemistry) and research specialist at 3M, Maria Miranda, is featured. Sept. 21: Girls' STEMpede;

Northeastern Junior College has four new instructors
UMN alumna (master's of geophysics) Joy Branlund is a new science instructor at Northeastern Junior College in Colorado. Sept. 21: Journal-AdvocateSouth Platte Sentinel;

Local startup receives $1.2M in federal funding to advance bio-plastics technology
Valerian Materials, alongside its project team members, the National Corn-to-Ethanol Research Center, the University of Minnesota and Scientific Bioprocessing, received the federally funded grant to advance through UMN's St. Paul Campus-based BioMADE, a U.S. Department of Defense-sponsored manufacturing innovation institute. Sept. 20: Minne Inno; Sept. 22: Ed Glen TodayRiverbender; Southern Illinois University Edwardsville; Sept. 30: Ethanol Producer Magazine;

Jasper celebrates winning Strongest Town Competition October 12th at Thyen-Clark Cultural
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in urban and regional planning) Charles “Chuck”  Marohn, Jr., who is president of Strong Towns, will be a guest speaker at the October 12th celebration of the City of Jasper being named 2022 Strongest Town. Sept. 20: WJTS TV;

A sustainable floral foam startup wins MN Cup's $50,000 grand prize
UMN professor in chemistry and director of the Center for Sustainable Polymers, Marc Hillmyer, is mentioned. Sept. 20: StarTribuneTwin Cities Business Magazine; Sept. 22: Bioplastics News; Sept. 27: Minneapolis Daily Info;

Falling Walls Global Call Winner 2022: Aldo Steinfeld
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering, 1989) Aldo Steinfeld, who is a professor at ETH Zurich and Falling Walls Global Call Winner 2022, is featured. Sept. 20: Falling Walls Foundation (YouTube);

SwRI's Dr. William Bottke named AGU Fellow
UMN alumnus (bachelor's degrees in both physics and astrophysics) Dr. William Bottke, director of Southwest Research Institute’s Department of Space Studies, has been named a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union (AGU). Sept. 20: Bioengineer.org; Bitcoin Tech BioEurekAlert!; JournalbreakPills7vScienmag Science MagazineSwRI; Sept. 21: Itshortnews; Sept. 22: Globalseopulse;

The secret lives of celebrity stars
UMN professor in physics and astronomy Kris Davidson is quoted. Sept. 19: Astronomy;

A grateful way to request - and provide - help in a health crisis
UMN associate professor in computer science and engineering, Svetlana Yarosh, is quoted. Sept. 19: StarTribune;

Boston Retail Solutions hires Randy Ahlm as Chief Operating Officer
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering Randy Ahlm has joined Boston Retail Solutions as its new Chief Operating Officer. Sept. 19: ABC27AP News; CBS17Fox 8 News; GlobeNewswire; KRON4MyFox8.comWFLAWOOD TVWXIN TVYahoo! Finance; (174 as of Sept. 19 at 9:13 a.m.)

Sponsored content: Gearing up for the EV road ahead
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Justin Kolbe, who serves as Henkel's Director of Market Strategy for Power and Industrial Automation, authors article. Sept. 19: Benton County News Now; Electronics Weekly.com; Sept. 20: ACT Engineering & Consulting;

Why deer crossing signs have disappeared from Minnesota highways
UMN assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Raphael Stern, is quoted. Sept. 18: StarTribune;

The Universe of Equations, virtually all are prime
UMN professor in mathematics, Andrew Odlyzko, is quoted. Sept. 18: Bilibili;

William A. Bardeen: American physicist
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in theoretical physics in 1968) and an American theoretical physicist at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, William A. Bardeen, is featured. Sept. 18: A.R Short Video (YouTube);

With therapeutic protein delivery strategy, researchers pave way for degenerative eye disease treatments
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Ben Hackel, and his team worked with the University of Toronto Engineering researchers that created a new platform to deliver multiple therapeutic proteins to the body. Sept. 18: Waseca Foods;

Schoolcraft learning community student Gabriel Lindman attends STEM conference
The Pathways to STEM conference held at the University of Minnesota this past July is featured. Sept. 17: Yahoo! News;

Fly fishing mobile tech company makes big improvements for anglers
UMN alumnus (M.S. in Management of Technology) Zach Pope is founder of TroutRoutes. Sept. 16: Angling Trade Magazine;

University of Minnesota: U of M geologists discover major meteor crash site
A team of scientists at the Minnesota Geological Survey (MGS)—a unit of the College of Science and Engineering’s School of Earth and Environmental Sciences—found the crater while updating a geologic map of Dakota County. Crater co-discoverer Julia Steenberg is quoted. Sept. 16: India Education Diary; Sept. 17: Daily Kos;

Your organization needs a tech strategy to deliver on innovation
UMN alumnus (B.A. in political science and an M.S. in software engineering), Charles Betz, V.P. and Research Director, Forrester, is highlighted. Sept. 16: Biograph DiaryEzefidelityGXStocks; MobdrotipsPotbsmap; Radiotelecherubin; Reveal the NewsTechRepublic; Sept. 19: Techtoday News; Sept. 20: SwapUpdate;

Family business in Pakistan-II The Houses of Habibs, Adamjees and Saigols
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Ali Suleman Habib, is mentioned. Sept. 16: NBIA NewsPakistan Observer; Sept. 17: ABB News.PK; Todaynewspak;

UTD welcomes new experts in humanities, psychology, engineering
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering), Dr. Hui Ouyang, joins the faculty of the University of Texas at Dallas (UTD). Sept. 16: The University of Texas at Dallas; Sept. 20: Century21amiable;

Vessel loan paid down by Gulf Navigation - The Maritime Standard
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) and Director, Abu Dhabi Maritime Academy, Dr. Yasser Wahedi, is highlighted. Sept. 15: Google Trending Article;

Improving asphalt performance and durability with Superpave 5
UMN professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Mihai Marasteanu, is quoted. Sept. 15: Minnesota Transportation Research;

2023 AWM Service Award Winners named
Katherine Dowd, administrative director of the School of Mathematics and assistant director of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA) at the University of Minnesota, will be recognized for the extraordinary professionalism, wisdom, and care she bestowed upon the Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) as host of the 2022 AWM Research Symposium. Sept. 14: AMS American Mathematical Society;

Researchers investigate nature's smallest "social cheaters"
UMN assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Jeff Tithof, who is a Burroughs Welcome Fund Career Awards at the Scientific Interface (CASI) recipient investigating how biofilm-forming bacteria keep cheater cells in check, is interviewed. Sept. 14: AP News; Benzinga; Fox 8 News; GlobeNewswire; KHONKRON 4; KRQE TVKSWB TV; WANE TV; WATE TVWCMH TVWFLA TV; WGHP-TVWHTM TV; WKRNWNCN CBS TVWOOD TV; WRIC TV; WTNH TVWXIN TVYahoo! Finance; (126 as of Sept. 14 at 1:04 p.m.)

Researchers combine data science and machine learning techniques to improve traditional MRI image reconstruction
UMN scientists and engineers have discovered an approach to improve the efficiency of traditional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) reconstruction techniques. UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, and senior author of the paper, Mehmet Akçakaya, is interviewed. Sept. 14: Agadir-Group; AXIS Imaging NewsBioengineer.orgBpissuenews; Elondonbuzz; Embratoria; EurekAlert!Glow Articles; HealthImaging; It Short News; Journalbreak; Medical XpressMedMDS; Mirage NewsMontagne Distribution; DOTmedNach WeltNewswisePlayfatero; Scienmag Science MagazineTeacher Idea Exchange; Timetotimes; UMN Twin Cities; Sept. 15: Itnonline; MedImaging; Sept. 16: India EducationDiary; Sept. 19: Healthcare in Europe; Sept. 20: Health IT Analytics;

Is computer science related to journalism
UMN senior in the College of Science and Engineering, Aditya Saxena, is mentioned. Sept. 14: Malaysian Digest;

New method of pancreatic islet cryopreservation marks breakthrough for diabetes cure
The UMN study developing a new process for pancreatic islet cryopreservation was led by UMN professor in mechanical engineering and director of University's Institute for Engineering in Medicine, John Bischof, Ph.D., and by associate professor of surgery in the UMN Medical School, Erik Finger, M.D. Sept. 13: Great Healthy Lives;

Why it seems like everyone is a bad driver right now
UMN research associate professor in mechanical engineering and director of HumanFIRST Laboratory, Nichole Morris, is a guest speaker.  Sept. 13: 1A WAMU NPR; Sept. 15: WHYY NPR;

New imaging technique allows seeing gene expression in brains in real-time
A UMN-led team has developed a new technique that allows scientists and engineers to, for the first time, visualize mRNA molecules in the brains of living mice. UMN associate professor in electrical and computer engineering and the study's lead author, Hye Yoon Park, is quoted. Sept. 12: NewsTech;

U of M receives $3 million for Interdisciplinary Research Traineeship
An interdisciplinary team of UMN faculty, staff and researchers has received a $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation to implement an interdisciplinary, cross-college research traineeship program that aims to better educate students on topics like sustainability, resource conservation and waste reduction. UMN professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, and co-PI on the project, Bill Arnold, is quoted. Sept. 12: Minnesota Ag Connection;

Newly discovered dinosaur shows pattern of huge animals with tiny arms
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, who co-led a team that has discovered a new dinosaur dubbed Meraxes gigas, is quoted. Sept. 12: The Washington Post;

No ethanol doesn't mean no profit
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is interviewed. Sept. 11: Dubuque Telegraph HeraldGlobe GazetteLeader TelegramPantagraph; South Bend Tribune; Sept. 14: Millard County Chronicle Progress; Sept. 15: Farm and Dairy; Western Ag Reporter; The Western Producer; Sept. 16: Advanced Biofuels USAThe Farmer's Exchange; Sept. 30: Agrinews; Indiana AgriNews;

OSU's 16th President sets University goals
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering), Jayathi Y. Murthy, on Friday Sept. 9, officially began her service as Oregon State University’s 16th president. Sept. 11: Oregon State University; Sept. 12: K103; 1190 KEXFM; InfomaniahubMirage News; MyCentralOregon; Sept. 13: Cascade Business NewsThe Corvalis AdvocateHighway 58 HeraldZipe-education; Sept. 14: Infomaniahub;

ACS 2023 National Award winners
UMN professor in chemistry, Jiali Gao, is winner of the 2023 ACS (American Chemical Society) Award for Computers in Chemical and Pharmaceutical Research. Sept. 9: c&en;

Massive expanse of towering hydrothermal vents discovered deep in the Pacific
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences and leader of UMN's Aqueous Geochemistry Lab, William Seyfried, is quoted. Sept. 9: News Fries;

How to make recyclable plastics out of CO2 to slow climate change
UMN associate professor in chemistry, Ian Tonks, is quoted. Sept. 9: BizlifetimeCity NewsFinanceraiFuture NewsHonest Columnist; Juste-bioKokcha News AgencyList 23; The Live USA; LivexdailyMydrollThe National NewsNews Explorer; TheNewz.siteThe Right News; SamacharCentral; Sarkari Exam NewsScience News; TechCodexTechnoCodex; Verse.IndiaBlogger.inZBT News; Sept. 11: TechLooby; Sept. 12: Tylergarrett; Sept. 18: Techsfame;

University of Minnesota awarded nearly $22M to lead two Energy Frontier Research Centers
Over four years, UMN's Center for Interacting Geo-Processes in Mineral Carbon Storage will receive $11 million and the Center for Programmable Energy Catalysis will receive $10.6 million. Sept. 8: Press Release PointUMN Twin Cities; Sept. 12: India Education Diary;

Unique light-sensing 3D-printed device could help people with lupus
A team of UMN engineers and doctors have designed a unique 3D-printed light-sensing medical device that could help millions of people worldwide with lupus. UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine; and UMN medical school dermatologist Dr. David Pearson, both of whom are co-authors on the study, are interviewed. Sept. 8: ABCBA News; AbwardAltechh; AmoosetracksmanorTheAnotherPostApkaco; ApkizApkizeApkmis; Apkosz; ApksonApkwm; Apkyan; BcowayBevoodBezalelaBioengineer.org; BioteczacB-News DailyCenram; CjygameCom2chmm; ComkaturuCompound Semiconductor; Compronuri; ConnectmeqrCprjob; Comro-yu; TheDiscoverNewsDspjobEurekAlert!; FabysmithFacts NationFashilo; FjrmjlGamegilGamekai; GamesyuGameyhn; GenxNewzGlmfss; GlobalseopulseIascdnIndustrial Equipment NewsManufacturing Business Technology; Frontpage News Update; Honest ColumnistLapetale; LmtheLupus expert to youManufacturing.net; MidyatantikotelMirage News; NBC FeedNews8plusNewswise; NfviagraPower Systems Design; Publisher Health; PedfirePudoroSavrerScienceDailyScienmag Science Magazine; Superad; Superdailynews; Technonews247TechXplore; USmarkettodayViagraltbWooDZog; World News; Yourschoolneeds; Sept. 9: Atarax TabAumag; Brad MadiukCompsmag; Crony Host; Gerand News; Head TopicsIt Short News; Interesting EngineeringJournalbreak; News Concerns; Reporter Wings; Science AtomSwiftTelecast; TimetotimesTodays Chronic; US Market TodayVerve Times; Sept. 10: Gangulyworld; KamingoTech and Science PostUnited News Network; Sept. 11: EmbratoriaSedret; Sept. 12: Alternate Learning; Amart.infoBlogyvCjygame; FashiloGlobalseopulse; GlowclarityHelpsolutions; Ivermectin365; LoustaOwurr; ManufasMidyatantikotel; MyfedsPress Release PointPrinted Electronics World; SmmwelchUMN Twin Cities; United News NetworkUSmarkettoday; Webdclub; Sept. 13: Alternate Learning; Sept. 14: 3dnatives; Sept. 16: India EducationDiary; Sept. 18: Tech Briefs;

Estimating land loss in river deltas
UMN postdoctoral associate at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory and co-author on the study, Austin Chadwick, is interviewed. Sept. 8: WhoWhatWhy; Sept. 9: Coastal News Today;

Robert A. Brown, BU's 10th President, to retire after 2022-2023 school year
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) and Boston University's 10th president, Robert A. Brown, who will retire after the 2022-2023 school year, is featured. Sept. 7: Associated PressBest of Universities; Boston.comBU Today; Chron; Fort Worth Star-TelegramThe Houston Chronicle; MySanAntonioNewsnetdaily; The News TimesSeattlepiSFGate; WSCH TV; (43 as of Sept. 7 at 4:16 p.m.)

Building a cryopreservation toolkit: an interview with Allison Hubel
UMN professor in mechanical engineering and director in both the Technological Leadership Institute and UNITE Distributed Learning, Allison Hubel, is interviewed about Hubel's research and role as President-Elect of the Society for Cryobiology. Sept. 7: RegMedNet;

Suzanne Shontz named School of Engineering Associate Dean for Research
Former UMN postdoctoral associate in computer science and engineering and Minnesota Supercomputing Institute research scholar, Suzanne Shontz, who is a professor of electrical engineering and computer science at the University of Kansas School of Engineering, has been selected to serve as the school's associate dean for research. Sept. 7: University of Kansas News;

Still solving engineering puzzles at 91 Bill Volna: Mentor, inventor, builder
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Bill Volna reflects on the experiences that led to an engineering career with Honeywell and his years as a consultant out of “The Sandbox," a concrete building he and his father built. Sept. 7: Northeaster Newspaper;

Academic Insight: Research yields carbon neutral jet fuel from sunlight
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) Aldo Steinfeld, who is a professor of mechanical engineering at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, and his research group have developed solar technology capable of producing synthetic kerosene from water and carbon dioxide. Sept. 7: Aerospace Testing International;

Computer science and math evolve to produce new major at CSB and SJU
UMN alumnus (M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science and engineering) and research manager at Medtronic, Sean Landman, is quoted. Sept. 6: Transhumanismworld; Sept. 14: Renegadenate; Sept. 25: Hari Knowledge;

Meet Orange's 6 top CFO's in the Health Care Space
UMN alumnus (B.S. in chemistry and J.D. in law) and CFO and General Counsel of AtaCor Medical, Sean McGeehan, is highlighted. Sept. 6: CFO Boardroom Media;

An analysis crew in the United States reveals a new route via which most cancer cells unfold
UMN-led research on cancer cell migration is featured. UMN professor in biomedical engineering and senior author of the paper, David Odde, is mentioned. Sept. 6: Newsdirectory3;

New application could lead to better treatments for diseases like cancer and COVID-19
A team led by UMN biomedical engineers has developed a universally accessible application that can simulate complex molecular interactions, which will allow researchers to design better treatments for diseases like cancer and COVID-19. UMN professor in biomedical engineering and senior author of the paper, Casim Sarkar, is interviewed. Sept. 6: 123durgapujaAbcba.news; Bioengineer.org; Bitcoin Tech BioBiztechmarkDialysisinc; DietfitnessdeckEscape from within; EurekAlert!Grain Valley Local; GuadenbatHarlem61Homecomputerservice; Honest ColumnistIndependence Guardian; Indianapolisautodetail; Medical NewsMedmds; Morganrem; Multiplicity Colombia; My Droll; NewsexplorerNewswise; News ConcernsPhys.orgRomney2002; Samachar Central; ScienmagSD Quarter; St. George Guardian; Swift TelecastSyakaihoken-webSzepvilagextra; Tech CodexTech and Science Post; Todays ChronicTrafficbotxVenezuela2007; Verve Times; Whatsnew2dayWutiangong; Sept. 7: BKC Buzz; ecancerGlobal Health NewswireMedical Health; Projin NewsRun Down BulletinTrendeepro; UMN Twin CitiesWikafever; Sept. 12: India Education Diary; Sept. 13: Oncology News Australia;

Women you should know!
President Biden appointed Stacey Dixon (who was a chemical engineering postdoctoral fellow at UMN) as Principal Deputy Director, Office of the Director of National Intelligence. Dixon, an intelligence technology expert, is the first Black woman to hold the No. 2 intelligence position.  Sept. 5: Career Mastered;

St. Joseph company aims to bring little electric cars to city streets
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and CEO of Opus Motorcar Co, Tom Skahen, is featured. UMN associate professor in mechanical engineering and a scholar in the Center for Transportation Studies, Will Northrop, is quoted. Sept. 4: NGR.News; Sept. 5: Wutiangong;

Free discussion series on food system innovations starting Sept. 8
UMN associate professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Erin Cortus, will kick off her fall series on Thursday, September 8, with a discussion about sustainability talks with livestock and dairy farms. Sept. 3: Deleciousfood; Groverwy; Sept. 30: Swineweb;

Is a master's degree in data science worth it?
Miguel Miguélez Díaz, a UMN alumnus (M.S. in data science); Daniel Boley, a UMN professor of computer science and engineering and director of the data science graduate program; and Jaideep Srivastava, a UMN professor of data science and director of undergraduate studies at the department of computer science and engineering, are interviewed about UMN's data science program. Sept. 3: Newsg.co.uk; Sept. 5: Speedhub;

Energy experts develop chameleon metal that mimics behaviour of different metals
UMN-led research inventing a groundbreaking device that electronically converts one metal into behaving like another. UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science (CEMS) who led the research, Paul Dauenhauer; and UMN professor in CEMS and study co-author, Dan Frisbie, are quoted. Sept. 3: Newstech.com.ng;

California's ban on gas-powered cars worries Minnesota's corn and soybean farmers
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted.  Sept. 1: StarTribune; Sept. 2: ArcaMax; Belleville News-Democrat; The Bellingham Herald; Centre Daily Times; DfmgoodsIdaho Statesman; Lancaster Farming; Merced Sun-StarMiami Herald; Newsbug.infoThe News & ObserverThe Olympian; The Sacramento BeeThe San Luis Obispo TribuneThe StateSun Herald; The Sun NewsThe Telegraph; The Tacoma News TribuneTri-City HeraldThe Wichita Eagle; Sept. 5: Governor's Biofuels Coalition;

Iron nitrides: Powerful magnets without the rare earth elements
UMN research on iron nitride permanent magnets, led by professor in electrical and computer engineering, Jian-Ping Wang, is highlighted. Sept. 1: Hackaday; Lucid News;

Benefits of a synchronous generator in a microgrid
UMN alumna (M.S. in mechanical engineering) Jaimie Hamilton-Antonson authors article. Sept. 1: Power Mag;

Making an impact: 2022 scholarship and graduate award winners
UMN fourth-year Ph.D. student in mechanical engineering, Hongyuan Zhang, is the winner of the 2022 AIAA (American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics) Martin Summerfield Propellants and Combustion Graduate Award. Sept. 1: Aerospace America;

August 2022

Estimating land loss in river deltas
UMN postdoctoral associate at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory and coauthor on the study, Austin Chadwick, is quoted. Aug. 31: EosNews CBC;

Shoreview resident publishes first book
UMN alumnus (B.S. in electrical engineering and J.D. in law) Daniel McDonald is interviewed about his book, "From Savy Saver to Smart Spender: How to Pick a Tax-Wise Retirement Withdrawal Strategy." Aug. 30: Press Publications;

Lake Minnetonka's new wake restrictions go into effect next year
UMN St. Anthony Falls Laboratory's study, which found wake surf boats require at least 500 feet of distance from shorelines and other boats to reduce their impact, is mentioned. Aug. 30: CBS News; Fox 9; Aug. 31: Best in youHello Gmb;

Imagining ancient landscapes with Dr. Ryan Tucker
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Mackovicky, is quoted. Aug. 28: MatieMedia;

Autonomous vessels sailing into uncharted waters
The dean of UMN's College of Science and Engineering, Andrew Alleyne, is quoted. Aug. 27: Belleville News Democrat; The Bellingham HeraldBradenton Herald; Centre Daily Times; The Charlotte Observer; Free Article PageThe Fresno Bee; GruppomusicistiGwinnett Daily PostIdaho Statesman; The Island PacketThe Kansas City Star; The Keller Citizen; Ledger InquirerLexington Herald LeaderMiami Herald; The Modesto Bee; MontatelviajeThe News & ObserverThe Olympian; The Sacramento BeeThe San Luis Obispo; Star Telegram; The State; The StreetThe Sun HeraldThe Sun NewsThe Tacoma News Tribune; Techy OPSTri-City HeraldThe Telegraph; The Wichita Eagle; Aug. 28: Business LendGwinnett Daily PostNews Break; Aug. 29: Maritime News; McAfeec ActivatesMfame Editor;

Sun finally comes out for University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team
UMN Twin Cities students Amber Zierden and Ivana Truong are quoted. Aug. 26: StarTribune;

Computer science and math evolve to produce new major at CSB and SJU
UMN alumnus (M.S. and Ph.D. in computer science and engineering) and research manager at Medtronic, Sean Landman, is quoted. Aug. 26: 7aniaicha.online; 7aniahmed.xyz; ArticleffBpissuenewsCSITQuestionsGet About Columbia; Glow ArticlesHome Computer Service; InfobbeaMyDomain8.xyzMBNC; MontagnedistributionRenegadenateRentsobe; Teacher Idea ExchangeTravel in Thailand; Aug. 27: Dump GooseVecho Technology; Aug. 28: Creep ArticlesNews Fries

Does Minnesota really have the 'World's Oldest Rock'?
UMN physicist Alfred O. C. Nier's work on a mass spectrometer in 1940 is mentioned. Aug. 26: StarTribune;

StarWatch: September stars shine the brightest
Minnesota Starwatch is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy. Aug. 26: Austin Daily HeraldKanabec County Times; Yahoo! News;

What to do Thursday at the Minnesota State Fair
As part of STEM Day, the University of Minnesota Physics Force will demonstrate the wonders of science. Aug. 24: Fairly Unbalanced; Aug. 25: BenwixRecentlyheard; Twin Cities Pioneer Press; Yahoo! News;

Is a master's degree in data science worth it?
Miguel Miguélez Díaz, a UMN alumnus (M.S. in data science); Daniel Boley, a UMN professor of computer science and engineering and director of the data science graduate program; and Jaideep Srivastava, a UMN professor of data science and director of undergraduate studies at the department of computer science and engineering, are interviewed about UMN's data science program. Aug. 24: 7ani7ani.xyz; 7aniaicha.onlineAix-Enews; Articleff; ArticlesblinkBorderlessandbeyondBpissuenews; CetabtitanFortune; Glow ArticlesMbnchannelMobylakMontagnedistribuitonRenegadenateRentsobe; Teacherideaexchange; Tip Sale TipsZipe-Education; Aug. 26: Abbnews.pk; Aug. 28: Enews.ngiPress; Ngr.news; The News Up Exam Paper;

Opponents of wake boats seek new rules, roiling lake communities
UMN's College of Science & Engineering completed a study earlier this year that found wake boats need to stay farther from shore than traditional motorboats to minimize the impact of their waves by the same amount. Aug. 24: 7ani7ani.online; 7aniaicha.online7aniahmed.xyz; Iran20745; My Domain 8Salsabil.onlineSdquarter.comSeven Days; Aug. 25: Freqfeel;

Per Danzl Vice President at Williams AV
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Per Danzl has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Engineering at Williams AV. Aug. 24: ISP Integracion;

“Personalized medicine: The Ayurveda way” by Dr. Purushotham
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in biomedical engineering) Archana Purushotham, MD, Ph.D., who is a vascular neurologist and clinical researcher at the Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, is the featured speaker. Aug. 23: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) (YouTube);

How did it all begin?
UMN professor emeritus in physics and astronomy, Lawrence Rudnick, is the featured speaker. Aug. 23: Plymouth Congregational Church Minneapolis (YouTube);

Enter the Gateway to the Future with Egypt University of Informatics (EUI)
The University of Minnesota, which is ranked #29 in Computer Science in US News, 2021, is mentioned. Aug. 23: Identity-mag;

13-year-old boy gets bachelor’s degree from U.S. University, Will get Ph.D. in physics at age 18
UMN incoming Ph.D. student who received a B.S. in physics last May at the age of 13, Elliott Tanner, is featured. Aug. 23: Scholarship RegionShorelooop.com; Aug. 25: Scholarship Gen;

Artemis Aerospace explores the history of the 'black box'
In 1953 James J. Ryan, who was a UMN professor in mechanical engineering, invented and patented the flight recorder in the United States. Aug. 23: ADVFN; American PressAviation ProsBenzinga; The Coastland TimesFinanzen; FinanzNachrichten; The Frankfort State JournalLaGrange Daily News; Le Lezard; The Natchez Democrat; Magnolia State LiveOne News Page; Picayune ItemPort Arthur NewsPR Newswire; Salisbury Post; Shelby County ReporterStreetInsider; The Vicksburg PostYahoo! Finance; Aug. 30: All About ShippingAviation24.be; Aug. 31: Blue Sky; (118 as of Aug. 31 at 1:13 p.m.)

Rare "Red Sprites" seen from ESO's La Silla Observatory in Chile
The capturing of pictures, by UMN scientists, of red sprites in 1989 is mentioned. Aug. 23: Before It's News; Head TopicsNews Explorer; Universe Today; Aug. 24: Democratic Underground; Phys.orgScience Alert; Aug. 25: Byondr.io; Aug. 26: Charlielikes; Aug. 29: Bolly Inside;

Is a Black Panther suit possible?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. Aug. 22: Thelittlelist.net;

Can you improve memory? Brain stimulation could make a 'moderate to large' difference, study shows
UMN researcher in biomedical engineering, Ivan Alekseichuk, is quoted. Aug. 22: USA Today;

Protecting medical devices from cyber attacks
UMN's new Center for Medical Device Cybersecurity will be housed within the Technological Leadership Institute, an interdisciplinary center within the College of Science and Engineering. Aug. 22: Cyber Security Intelligence;

[Meet the President] Korea University's head knows globalization first hand
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) and president of Korea University, Chung Jin-taek, is interviewed. Aug. 21: Naver;

Small Colleges with Biomedical Engineering
The University of Minnesota's bachelor of biomedical engineering program is highlighted. Aug. 20: Career Keg;

Colleges that offer chemical engineering degrees
The University of Minnesota is highlighted as a top 30 engineering school as ranked by US News & World Report. Aug. 19: News Scholar Hub;

Engineers develop new tool that will allow for more personalized cell therapies
A UMN team has, for the first time, developed a new tool to predict and customize the rate of a specific kind of DNA editing called "site-specific recombination." UMN associate professor in biomedical engineering and senior author on the paper, Casim Sarkar, is quoted. Aug. 19: Web Series Hindi;

A snoring solution? Minnesota startup invents 'dream' water bottle
UMN alumnus (B.S. in biomedical engineering and M.S. in medical device innovation) Anders Olmanson is interviewed. UMN's Technological Leadership Institute is mentioned. Aug. 18: KARE 11; Aug. 19: US Market Today;

Here's your day-by-day guide to the 2022 Minnesota State Fair
UMN's Physics Force will demonstrate at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair. Aug. 18: Twin Cities Pioneer Press;

Geomagnetic storm may make northern lights visible down as far south as Iowa, weather permitting
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Robert Lysak, is quoted. Aug. 18: Star Tribune;

New strategy for delivery of therapeutic proteins could help treat degenerative eye diseases
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Ben Hackel, and his team worked with the University of Toronto Engineering researchers that created a new platform to deliver multiple therapeutic proteins to the body. Aug. 18: G StocksUniversity of Toronto Engineering News; Newsachieve.com; Aug. 19: Agadir-GroupGXStocksMirage News; Aug. 20: India EducationDiary; The National Tribune; Aug. 21: Technology.org; Aug. 22: Aus Der Welt (German); News Night Tale; News ExplorerPhys.org; Aug. 23: News CBC;

Meet 4 South Dakota-born super scientists
UMN alumnus (bachelor's degree in chemistry in 1922, and master's degree in physics in 1923) Ernest Lawrence, who won the Nobel Prize for Physics in 1939 for his invention of the cyclotron, is highlighted. Aug. 18: 1000 KXRB.

Make a scene with CFANS science at the Minnesota State Fair
UMN’s College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences (CRANS) exhibit at the 2022 Minnesota State Fair and UMN’s Bell Museum are featured. Aug. 16: Crookston Times;

KISS Lecture: Dreaming of rocks from Mars - Scientific desires and the engineering of Mars Missions
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in history of science and technology) Erik M. Conway, will be the featured lecturer. Aug. 16: Caltech;

Managing periods of bulk power system instability
UMN alumnus (B.S. in electrical engineering and M.S. in agricultural engineering) Dick Pursley, who is the Director, Operations and Transmission Services at Great River Energy, co-authors this article. Aug. 16: Electric Energy Online;

In celebration of Professor Henry Buchwald's 90th birthday
UMN professor of surgery and biomedical engineering, Henry Buchwald, is featured. Aug. 15: SpringerLink;

Lead by example and others will follow! My daycare commute, step by step
UMN research associate professor in mechanical engineering and director of HumanFIRST Laboratory, Nichole Morris, is mentioned. Aug. 15: Streets.mn;

What is better computer science or electrical engineering?
The University of Minnesota is mentioned as one of the best electrical engineering schools in the US. Aug. 15: Your Sage Tip;

JEP Presents: Injustice in the Justice System: AI
UMN computer science Ph.D. candidate in GroupLens, Logan Stapleton, was a speaker in the Justice Ed Project workshop entitled, "Injustice in the Justice System: AI." Aug. 15: Justice Ed Project YouTube;

Tesla loses one of its most senior executives and Gigafactory builder Kevin Kassekert
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Kevin Kassekert, who had been one of Tesla's most senior executives and was behind the construction of Tesla's Gigafactories, has left the auto company. Aug. 12: The Toys Matrix;

Man thanks Nigeria for giving him quality education as he travels to US
Ebuka Peter Ezugwu thanks Nigeria for giving him a quality education as he travels to the United States to pursue a doctoral program in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering. Aug. 12: ElorasBlog; Legit Nigeria News;

Electrical body stimulation combined with sound activates the brain's somatosensory cortex
UMN Twin Cities-led research is featured. UMN professor in biomedical engineering and otolaryngology, Hubert Lim; and UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in BME '17), assistant professor at John Carroll University, and lead author on the paper, Cory Gloeckner, are quoted. UMN alumnus (B.S. BME '17) Jian Nocon was also part of the research team. Aug. 11: AI Biotechnology News; ArchynetysBioengineer.org; CAD News; The Dickinson Press; Duluth News TribuneEurekAlert!Grand Forks HeraldHealth Tech WorldHealthyKidsRX; HeromagHonest Columnist; InForumThe Medical News; Medical Xpress; Med IndiaMedMDS; Mirage News; Neuroscience News; News AziNewsBeezerNews ExplorerNewswise; Pledge Times; Press Release PointReporter Wings; Science DailyScienmag Science Magazine; Superior Daily TelegramTimetotimes.com; Today News 24Todays ChronicUMN Twin Cities; Verve Times; Wadena Pioneer JournalWest Central Tribune; Aug. 12: ArticleAcquireArticleProsperBrendmlm.comHealthyKidsRXHomeComputer-Service; My Space Astronomy; News Brig; News Explorer; PrecaligaReporter Wings; SciTechDailyTechnology Networks; TimworldTrainersAdda; VirtualBits; Web Health CloudWikafever; Aug.14: 123HindiNews; Cable Free TVShop Sale ProductsTechnology TimesAug. 16: Hashstacker; Aug. 17: Medium; Aug. 19: PhysioSunit;

Massive expanse of towering hydrothermal vents discovered deep in the Pacific
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences and leader of UMN's Aqueous Geochemistry Lab, William Seyfried, is quoted. Aug. 11: Archaeology.bestCjnurseries.comDvdsetsaleFootballuklive; Just Articles SiteNBC Mag; News7Trends; News ExplorerTherightnews.comTodays Chronic; Verified News Explorer NetworkVerve TimesWings Environmental; Aug. 12: Akibon; Alpes HolidaysChicagovelocityCity5ncDietfitnessdeck; Dmimotel.comExpressfreedirectory; Feinbergflipside.comHarlem61; Multiplicitycolombia; Nestia News; News AchieveNews BreakOusids.com; SD PictSentrakukm; Sunpacfl.comSzepvilagextraTranscentrumbus; Venezuela2007; Welcome Press Release; Aug. 13: Abcracy; Aug. 14: Alarame; Asteroid News; Berita Harian Terbaik; Crast.netEnglish News.Live; Footballuk.live; Futurenews.tech; Israb NewsMy Shukla; The Newz.siteNicity News; ; Space.comUSA News Hub; Aug. 15: Iamalgamate; Spawn News; US Today; Aug. 16: Astronomy Life;

New method of nasal vaccine delivery could lead to better vaccines for HIV and COVID-19
UMN research that has developed a new way to effectively deliver vaccines through the nose is featured. UMN assistant professor in biomedical engineering and first author on the research paper, Brittany Hartwell, is interviewed. Aug. 10: Bioengineer.org; EurekAlert!Medical Xpress; Mirage News; Newswise; FR Posts US News (French); Projin News; ScienceDailyScienmag Science Magazine; UMN Twin CitiesWiredfocus; World Pharma News; Aug. 12: Archynetys; European Pharmaceutical Review; Aug. 16: Frequencymodulation; Health News; World Pharma Today; Aug. 18: 2 Minutes Info; Glow ArticlesPharmacy Times; Real Time India; Tittle Press; Trendeepro.com; Aug. 19: Medindia; Aug. 22: Newsaholic; Aug. 23: Pharma Advancement;

Getting Ahead
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering) Mitch Gavin has joined the A&E design firm, Missoula office. Aug. 9: Missoulian;

CSU names interim dean of the College of Natural Sciences
Former postdoc at the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Simon Tavener, has been appointed interim dean of the College of Natural Sciences at Colorado State University. Aug. 9: Colorado State University;

St. Joseph company aims to bring little electric cars to city streets
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and CEO of Opus Motorcar Co, Tom Skahen, is featured. UMN associate professor in mechanical engineering and a scholar in the Center for Transportation Studies, Will Northrop, is quoted. Aug. 9: Albendazole365Diefitnessdeck; Duluth News Tribune; IdomicilInForumMinnesota Public Radio; Wadena Pioneer JournalWest Central Tribune;

Mapping out the future of high-energy physics in the United States
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Priscilla Cushman, is mentioned. Aug. 9: CERN Courier; Mirage News;

Meet United States' 59 top CEO's in the smart cities space
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) Sumit Dhoopar is highlighted. Aug. 9: CEO Boardroom Media;

Particle physicists want to build the world's first muon collider
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Priscilla Cushman, is quoted. Aug. 8: Happy Euro Anime; Hard TopicsLevi Trausers ForumNature; IT Short News; Aug. 9: Tanidiklarim; Aug. 14: Frase Log; Global TechnologyMywebinsur; Aug. 15: 7aniahmed.xyz; Mack Feed; Aug. 19: 7aniaicha.online; Aug. 23: Aissa7ani7ani7ani.online; Aug. 24: 7ani7ani.xyz;

Build-a-cell seminar Jiwei Zhang: Using the cell-free system to uncover the fungal arsenals
UMN assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jiwei Zhang, is the pressenter in this Build-a-Cell video. Aug. 8: Build-a-Cell YouTube;

Meet United States' 101 top CEO's in the photography space
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) and CEO of PhotoGurus, Naren Dubey, is highlighted. Aug. 8: CEO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 54 top CTO's in the product design space
UMN alumnus in physics and CTO & Partner of Technology Kitchen, John Morton, is highlighted. Aug. 8: CTO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 72 top COO's in the renewable energy space
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in organic chemistry and completed the Management of Technology Program) and President, COO & CTO of Gevo, Christopher Ryan, is highlighted. Aug. 8: COO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 41 top COO's in the network security space
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and COO of Datashield, Joel Menk, is highlighted. Aug. 8: COO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 25 top CTO's in legal tech space
UMN alumnus in computer science and Co-Founder, CTO of Ontra, Lane Lillquist, is highlighted. Aug. 7: CTO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 18 top COO's in the industrial automation space
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and Chief Operating Officer of Aurora Solar Technologies, Gregory Ayres, is highlighted. Aug. 7: COO Boardroom Media;

UMN departments receive high rankings for research
The ShanghaiRanking Consultancy ranked several University of Minnesota programs in the top 100 worldwide including library and information science, biotechnology, psychology and mechanical engineering. Aug. 6: The Minnesota Daily;

Meet United States' 101 top CTO's in the digital media space
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science) and Founder & CTO of OptiMine Software, Robert Cooley, is highlighted. Aug. 6: CTO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 27 top CEO's in the diabetes space
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and Chief Executive Officer of Metavention, Todd Berg, is highlighted. Aug. 6: CEO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 27 top CEO's in the coupons space
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and CEO of passwird, Dave Davis, is highlighted. Aug. 5: CEO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 15 top CFO's in the Cloud infrastructure space
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and co-founder, COO and CRO of Xantrion, Tom Snyder, is highlighted. Aug. 5: CFO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 101 top CTO's in the biotechnology space
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and co-founder and CTO of Conventus Orthopaedics, Paul Hindrichs, is highlighted. Aug. 5: CTO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 101 top CEO's in the chemical space
UMN alumnus in chemistry and president and CEO of InENTec, Jeffrey Suma, is highlighted. Aug. 4: CEO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 101 top CEO's in the biopharma startup space
UMN alumna (M.S. in microbial engineering with a minor in chemical engineering) and co-founder president and CEO of HiFiBiO, Liang Schweizer, is highlighted. Aug. 4: CEO Boardroom Media;

Meet United States' 24 top CTO's in the advanced materials startup space
UMN alumnus (dual bachelor's degrees in chemical engineering and chemistry) and CTO and co-founder of NanoGraf Corporation, Cary Hayner, is highlighted. Aug. 4: CTO Boardroom Media;

Massive touring Earth installation comes to Bell Museum
This summer, UMN's Bell Museum is hosting "Gaia," a humbling recreation of the Earth that broadens our perspectives of our own planet. Aug. 4: The Minnesota Daily; Aug. 12: KSTP;

Private equity firm acquires controlling interest of Santa Fe's Descartes Labs
UMN alumnus in astrophysics, Richard Davis, has been named CEO of Descartes Labs, which was recently taken over by Antarctica Capital. Aug. 4: Santa Fe new MexicanYahoo! News;

Beyond the Skyline: Q&A with Christine Beckwith
UMN alumna in civil engineering and METRO Blue Line Extension Project Director, Christine Beckwith, is interviewed. Aug. 4: Finance and Commerce YouTube;

Researchers discover two signaling pathways that are downregulated in human hearts after birth
UMN Medical School research is featured. Head of UMN's Department of Biomedical Engineering and director of the Stem Cell Institute, Brenda Ogle, is quoted. Aug. 4: BKC BuzzEurekAlert!The Medical News; MedMDSThe Mirage; NBC Feed; Publisher HealthScienceDailyScienMag Science Magazine; Aug. 5: Honest Columnist; News AziVerve Times; Aug. 6: Swift Telecast; Tech AI; Todays ChronicToday News 24; Aug. 7: Precaliga; Aug. 9: ANIThe Big News Network; DailyPrabhat; Illustrated Daily NewsLatestLY; Mantras; KairaliNewsOnlinenewKerala.comThePrint; WebIndia123Zee Cinema; Aug. 10: Reporter Wings; TimesNowNews;

Digi-Key: How to build & deploy a private LoRaWAN IoT project
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and principal application engineer at Digi-Key Electronics, Scott Raeker, is one of the speakers in the Digi-Key webinar. Aug. 4: Iotinsider;

IT leaders get creative to fill data science gaps
UMN students have been brought in at TruStone Financial Credit Union to use machine learning to analyze the company's data as part of the student's final-year capstone project. Aug. 4: Shrinkdlink; Aug. 30: Rentsobe; Aug. 31: Floozyspeak;

U of M receives $3 million for interdisciplinary NSF Research Traineeship program
The program, which will focus on the idea of creating a “circular economy,” will be run by the College of Science and Engineering in partnership with the University’s Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the Weisman Art Museum and the Institute on the Environment. A co-PI on the project who is a professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Bill Arnold, is quoted. Aug. 3: UMN Twin Cities; PressReleasePoint; Aug. 5: India Education Diary;

Good health - A gift from God
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in organic chemistry) and founder of CellGevity, Inc., Herbert T. Nagasawa, and his research on Glutathione are featured. Aug. 3: Meerschweinchen24;

GCConnections January 2022 - Building bridges through green chemistry education
UMN professor in chemistry, Jane Wissinger, is a co-presenter in the Beyond Benign YouTube video entitiled "Building Bridges through Green chemistry Education." Aug. 3: Beyond Benign;

Scientists use new techniques to identify lakes and reservoirs around the world
A team of researchers led by UMN data scientists has published a first-of-its-kind comprehensive global dataset of lakes and reservoirs. UMN professor in computer science and engineering and senior author of the study, Vipin Kumar, is quoted. Aug. 3: National Science Foundation; Aug. 19: Web Series Hindi;

Colleges that specialize in chemistry
The chemistry program at the University of Minnesota is highlighted. Aug. 2: Newscholarshub;

Does University of Minnesota have a good astrophysics program?
The astronomy and astrophysics programs at the University of Minnesota are featured. Aug. 2: Problemasdematematicas;

Easiest engineering schools to get into in 2022 complete guide
UMN's College of Science and Engineering is highlighted. Aug. 1: Hillsayjet;

Nanoscale advances UDaily
UMN alumna in chemical engineering and in chemistry, Priyanka Ketkar, has been selected for a prestigious National Academies/National Research Council (NRC) Postdoctoral Fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. Aug. 1: Journal BreakTip Sale Tips;

July 2022

Bell Museum's "Gaia" exhibit presents a new perspective on earth
The UMN Bell Museum's new "Gaia" exhibit is featured. July 31: CBS Minnesota;

MN StarWatch: Saturn will accompany round 'Supermoon' in early August
The UMN Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. July 30: Pine and Lakes Echo Journal;

Study reveals how coronavirus travels indoors
A new UMN study on how coronavirus travels indoors is featured. UMN associate professor in mechanical engineering and study co-author, Jiarong Hong; and assistant professor in mechanical engineering and study co-author, Suo Yang, are quoted. July 31: MedicineNet;

16 under 16: Meet the 74's 2022 class of STEM achievers
UMN incoming Ph.D. student who received a B.S. in physics last May at the age of 13, Elliott Tanner, is highlighted. July 31: The74; Yahoo! News;

Bill Scovell's book has special chemistry
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) and now-retired Bowling Green State University professor, William "Bill" Scovell, has written an autobiographical-fiction collection of short stories titled, "You Can't Make This Stuff Up." July 29: BB-BluesBG Independent; July 30: Bethacrosby; E-greennaraET News; Glow ArticlesKevinKingeMcafeeloginz; NiaterotrustViagrablpZpgf99;

Groups continue to quarrel over wake surfing on Lake Minnetonka
A study conducted by UMN's St. Anthony Falls lab on the effect of wake surf boat engines on lake beds and shorelines is mentioned. July 28: CBS News Minnesota;

Judging panel announced for 2022 R&D 100 awards program
Visiting professor in chemistry and IPrime scholar at UMN in 2002, Stephen Hahn; and an affiliate of UMN's Medical Industry Leadership Institute, Mark Wehde, are featured as 2022 judges of the R&D 100 Awards that has a judging panel of nearly 50 professionals. July 28: R&D World;

Nominations to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act Scientific Advisory Panel (FIFRA SAP): Request for Comments
UMN Associate Department Head in the Department of Chemistry, Professor Christy L. Haynes, has recently been nominated to serve on the Scientific Advisory Panel (SAP) established under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA). July 28: Federal Register;

IT leaders get creative to fill data science gaps
UMN students have been brought in at TruStone Financial Credit Union to use machine learning to analyze the company's data as part of the student's final-year capstone project. July 28: BaermannCIO; July 29: RenegadenateRentsobe; July 31: Novonite;

Colleges that major in chemical engineering
The University of Minnesota - Twin Cities undergraduate engineering program is highlighted. July 28: NewScholarsHub;

Injustice in the Justice System: AI-Justice Education Project and Encode Justice Event
UMN third-year computer science Ph.D. candidate in GroupLens, Logan Stapleton, will be one of the speakers at an upcoming panel discussion with a workshop about algorithmic justice in law enforcement, hosted by Justice Education Project and Encode Justice. July 27: Medium;

Halfway through 2022: A mid-year IoT checkup - connected world
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. July 27: BBM Tech;

Mark Pastir: Study shows negative effects of wake-surf boat waves
A UMN study on wake surfboats specifying a distance of at least 500 feet to attenuate wave energy is mentioned. July 27: The Laconia Daily Sun;

MN Geological Survey
UMN's Minnesota Geological Survey in the College of Science and Engineering is featured. July 26: Howbr;

Study in USA: Scholarships in USA without GRE-GMAT 2022
The Master's in Robotics program at UMN's Minnesota Robotics Institute is mentioned. July 26: Seniorngr;

Pond maintenance strategies to retain phosphorus
UMN professor emeritus in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, John Gulliver, is quoted. July 26: MN Transportation Research;

StarWatch: Planets lined up
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and Bell Museum are mentioned. July 26: Aumag; Austin Daily Herald; July 27: North Pine County News;

Student-led Solar Vehicle Project team wins the 2022 American Solar Challenge
The UMN student-led Solar Vehicle Project team took first place in the Multi-Occupant Vehicle category in the 2022 American Solar Challenge. Dean of UMN's College of Science and Engineering, Andrew Alleyne; UMN mechanical engineering student and the team's Director of Engineering, Amber Zierden; and UMN biochemistry student and the team’s Director of Operations, Ivana Truong, are quoted. July 25: UMN Twin Cities; July 26: India Education Diary; July 26: MinnPost;

Splitting T. Rex into 3 species becomes a dinosaur royal rumble
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, is quoted. July 25: New York Times;

Underwater Human-Robot Interaction #ICRA2022 - Robohub
UMN Ph.D. candidate in computer science and engineering, Michael Fulton, is interviewed about his research on underwater human-robot interaction. July 23: Jpyblog;

U of M listed as one of the world's leading research universities
The 2022 Global Ranking of Academic Subjects, released by Shanghai Ranking this week, has once again recognized the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities as one of the world’s leading research universities. July 22: ABC 6 News;

Form 424B3 AeroClean Technologies
UMN alumnus (M.S. in engineering and MBA) Rao Tella is director of operations at AeroClean Technologies. July 22: StreetInsider;

The Royal Society of Chemistry promoting global interest in chemistry
UMN alumnus (B.A., M.S. and Ph.D. in chemistry), Evan August Weitz, is a tutor at Achieve Academics, Plymouth, Minneapolis, assisting students in preparing for the ACT examination. July 22: Evan Weitz.wordpress;

Molecular properties of lung surfactants lead to better respiratory illness treatment
UMN research is featured. Lead author on the paper and Ph.D. student, Cain Valtierrez-Gaytan; and senior author on the paper and a professor, Joe Zasadzinski, both in chemical engineering and materials science, are quoted. July 22: Macyintdesign;

Virtual reality helps shape and respond to artistic impulses
UMN associate professor in computer science and engineering, Daniel Keefe, who is a digital artist, is featured. July 21: PNAS;

Engineers develop new tool that will allow for more personalized cell therapies
A UMN team has, for the first time, developed a new tool to predict and customize the rate of a specific kind of DNA editing called "site-specific recombination." UMN associate professor in biomedical engineering and senior author on the paper, Casim Sarkar, is quoted. July 20: Blogged Advice; Century21AmiableEurekAlert!; Finance NewsHonest Columnist; Medical Laboratory ObserverMirage News; NBC Feed LiveNews AziNews ExplorerNewswise; Phys.org; Publisher HealthReporter Wings; Samachar CentralScienceDailyScienmag Science Magazine; Sixth NewsTechCodexTechiLive.inVerve Times; July 21: AlwaysFirstArticleAcquireAsian News International; BigNewsNetworkBiocompareDaily PrabhatDevdiscourse; LastLYMantras TV; ThePrintThe Science Advisory BoardTrainersAddaTechnology NetworksTechnology Networks BiopharmaTechnology Networks Cell Science; Technology Networks Drug DiscoveryTechnology Networks Genomics ResearchTimes of News; Todays ChronicUMN Twin Cities; Webindia123; July 22: NewKerala;

University of Notre Dame computer science ranking
UMN's computer science program ranks highly nationally. July 20: Learners Abroad;

Tesla loses one of its most senior executives and Gigafactory builder Kevin Kassekert
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering) Kevin Kassekert, who had been one of Tesla's most senior executives and was behind the construction of Tesla's Gigafactories, has left the auto company last week. July 19: Electric Bike Conversion Kit;

Computer scientists who changed the world
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering known as "the father of supercomputing," Seymour Cray, is highlighted as one of the top ten computer scientist over the last century. July 19: Technoverse24;

Data Scientists use new techniques to identify lakes and reservoirs around the world
A team of researchers led by UMN data scientists has published a first-of-its-kind comprehensive global dataset of lakes and reservoirs. UMN professor in computer science and engineering and senior author of the study, Vipin Kumar, is quoted. July 19: Agadir-groupAljazeera; Always First; Asian News InternationalAsk by GeeksBioengineer; Bunte Zeitung (German); Daily Prabhat; DevdiscourseEscapefromwithinEurekAlert!; Feinbergflipside; Getaboutcolumbia; KnowlediaLatestLYMantras TV; News ExplorerNewswise; Phys.orgThe PrintRenegadenate; Samachar CentralScienmag Science Magazine; Sixth NewsTech CodexTech and Science Post; WhatsNew2DayWeb India 123Wings Environmental; July 20: Bizemag; Escapefromwithin; Feinbergflipside; Glow ArticlesHarlem61New Kerala; Ousids.com; RenegadenateRentsobe; Smart Water Magazine; UMN Twin CitiesVenezuela2007; Water Online; July 21: Minnesota Ag Connection; July 22: Century21Amiable; July 23: Apeksha Sandesh; July 25: Water Journal (Korean);

Lack of investment and innovation adds to worries of grid failure and outages
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. July 18: ExBulletinTip Sale TipsTittlepressUtility Dive; July 19: Banpeegroup; July 23: Grover WY; July 25: KQ Education Group;

U of M awarded $3.7M to prepare for clinical trials of lab-created pediatric heart vessels that grow with the recipients
A UMN-led team of researchers has received a $3.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense to prepare for a human clinical trial of artificial, bioengineered blood vessels that grow with the patient. UMN professor in biomedical engineering and in chemical engineering and materials science, Robert Tranquillo, is interviewed. UMN researcher in biomedical engineering, Zeeshan Syedain, is mentioned. July 18: All Ten News; KSTPMedical Design & OutsourcingUMN Twin Cities;

New college ranking of technology transfer has a surprise number two
The University of Minnesota is number ten on the Heartland Forward's Index of University Tech Transfer and Commercialization. July 17: Forbes;

Next steps in Samsung's memory evolution
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science) and Senior VP Storage Software at Samsung Electronics, Sangyeun Cho, is the keynote speaker. July 17: OpenStack Korea Group;

American Solar Challenge drives through area
UMN's team in the American Solar Challenge is featured. UMN student in electrical engineering, Rachel Craig, is interviewed. July 16: Torrington Telegram;

Online computer engineering degree programs
UMN's master of science in computer engineering program (MSCE) is highlighted. July 16: University domain;

Neuromod publishes clinical trial for Lenire device
UMN professor in biomedical engineering and otolaryngology, Hubert Lim, was the senior author of the study sponsored by Neuromod Devices. July 15: Hearing Review;

Ensuring sustainability: People, planet, profit
Minnesota Corn has invested in research at UMN's Center for Sustainable Polymers to develop corn-based plastics. July 14: Minnesota Corn Growers Association;

Wayne Herivel's "I am still learning: Recollections and what I've learned along the way"
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) and author, Wayne Herivel, is interviewed. July 14: ADVFN; LaGrange Daily NewsThe Natchez DemocratPort Arthur News; Salisbury Post; Shelby County ReporterStreetInsider; The Vicksburg PostWFMZ; WICZ TV; July 15: My Silly Little Gang; One News Page(88 as of July 15 at 12:36 a.m.)

Applied materials: Takeaways from Panel Discussion at Sustainability Summit
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering and M.S. in mechanical engineering) and Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Market Intelligence at Applied Materials, Sundeep Bjikar, authors this article. July 14: MarketScreener;

"The way things were": How the Association for Computing Machinery is opening the doors to its archives
UMN's Charles Babbage Institute contains an archive of Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) materials, which helps keep ACM's history alive. July 13: Associations Now;

Dominic Louwagie joins Reell Precision Manufacturing as Senior Automotive Global Product Line Manager
UMN alumnus (B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineernig and and executive MBA), Dominic Louwagie, has accepted the position of Senior Global Product Line Manager at Reell. July 13: 995 Jamz1045 The Dan; 1077lakefmChinese Wire; Grit DailyJot UpLang1234Magic 979; Mystery Shopping TeacherThe Weekend Drive(94 as of July 13 at 4:45 a.m.)

Making computers smarter - with TikTok dance videos
UMN doctoral student in computer science and engineering, Yasamin Jafarian, trains AI computers to understand visual data through images and video. July 13: Technology.org;

UMN-led team receives $1.4M Keck Foundation grant to study possible breakthrough in quantum computing
A UMN-led team received a $1.4 million award from the WM Keck Foundation to study a new process that combines quantum physics and biochemistry. UMN associate professor in physics and astronomy and project lead, Vlad Pribiag, is quoted. July 12: UMN Twin Cities; July 13: HannabirnaPressReleasePointSoheadoverheels; Today's Sciencology; July 18: James King USA;

U of M professor reflects on stunning new images from NASA telescope
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Evan Skillman, is interviewed. July 12: Fox 9 KMSPKSTP; WCCO AM;

"Inspire a whole new generation": Bell Museum planetarium displaying new NASA telescope photos on giant ceiling
UMN Bell Museum Planetarium educator Thaddeus LaCoursiere is interviewed. July 12: CBS Minnesota;

Research finds that cancer cells can migrate toward certain 'sweet spot' environments
UMN-led research on cancer cell migration is featured. UMN professor in biomedical engineering and senior author of the paper, David Odde, is interviewed. July 11: Nature; July 12: Agadir GroupBioengineer; BpissuenewsEurekAlert!; Finance NewsHappy Euro Anima; HardypwHonest Columnist; LempiratimesThe Medical News; MediumMedMDs; Mid FeedMirage; NBC FeedNews Azi; News wise; NewsXpro; PhoenixbioinfosysPublisher HealthReporter WingsThe Science Advisory Board; ScienceDaily; Scienmag Science MagazineSwiftTelecast; TamilbloggersToday News 24; Todays ChronicTrainersAdda; Verve times; Zipe education; Waveviral; July 13: Technology NetworksTechnology Networks Analysis & SeparationsTechnology Networks Cell Science; Technology Networks Cancer ResearchTimes of News; Today's Sciencology; Wish TV; July 14: NewsweekOverclockers (Russian); July 15: Acting Chance; July 30: Agadir-GroupAirvers; Blogged AdviceBPIssueNewsBreaking News OnlyDaily Charotar; FocusTechnicaIndian Monitor; JioformeIRJAR; News Brig; NewsExplorerNewsxpro; Reporter WingsThe Right News; SciTechDailyTechno Bhaskar;

Industrial wastewater and resource recovery
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Peter Cartwright, co-authors this article. July 12: Water Technology;

Knutson Construction promotes four key executives to take on new leadership roles
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering) Brendan Moore is being promoted to President at Knutson Construction. July 12: 1st Discount Brokerage IncBakersfieldBenzinga; Chronicle Journal; Deer Park TribuneGreat American Life Insurance; International Business TimesIntelvalue; The Inyo RegisterKUTV; Lethbridge Herald; Markets.FinancialcontentThe Pilot News; The Saline CourierSpokeStreetInsider; Valdosta Daily TimesWICZ TV; WorkBoatYahoo! Finance; (108 as of July 12 at 9:41 a.m.)

UMN professor part of team that has published results of second large-scale study for tinnitus treatment
UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert Lim, who was the senior author of the study sponsored by Neuromod Devices, is quoted. July 11: PressReleasePoint;

Walz weekly roundup - July 1-8, 2022
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) Matt Schuerger has been appointed to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission. July 10: Fergus Falls Daily Journal;

Vermont's missing Covid wastewater data is a mystery to government officials and contractors
UMN professor in civil engineering, Timothy LaPara, is quoted. July 9: The Hoops News; Hunter News; Postbrexigcompliance;Tittle PressTooHunVTDigger;

A new giant dinosaur gives insight into why many prehistoric meat-eaters had such tiny arms
UMN professor in earth and environmental sciences, Peter Makovicky, who co-led a team that has discovered a new dinosaur dubbed Meraxes gigas, is interviewed. July 7: ABC NewsOne; News FoundedPosts US News (French); Press Release PointTop1Bux; UMN Twin Cities; July 8: USA Today; July 26: MPRNews;

University of Minnesota study measures the power of wake boat waves study by researchers
UMN St. Anthony Falls Laboratory's research on wake boat waves is featured. UMN associate director of engineering and facilities at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Jeff Marr, is interviewed. July 7: Daily AdventGrand NewsKARE 11; News Break;

Ten years after the Higgs, physicists face the nightmare of finding nothing else
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Marvin Marshak, is quoted. July 7: Realms of Discordia;

Ken Hoyme joins the Advisory Board at MedCrypt
UMN alumnus (B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering) Ken Hoyme joins the Advisory Board at MedCrypt. July 6: Benzinga; Digital JournalFinanzenPR Newswire; RFD TV; Salisbury PostStreetInsider; WICZ TVWFMZ TVYahoo! Finance; July 7: IT Security Wire; July 8: AI-TechPark(95 as of July 8 at 4:30 a.m.)

Zeng awarded [Syracuse] University's 9th 2021 NSF CAREER Award for Lake Water Research
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in civil engineering) Teng Zeng, who is an assistant professor at Syracuse University, has been awarded the NSF CAREER Award for Lake Water Research. July 6: NysfolaSyracuse University News; July 9: Century21Amiable;

New imaging technique allows seeing gene expression in brains in real-time
A UMN-led team has developed a new technique that allows scientists and engineers to, for the first time, visualize mRNA molecules in the brains of living mice. UMN associate professor in electrical and computer engineering and the study's lead author, Hye Yoon Park, is quoted. July 6: 1Kmat.com; Aljazeera; Always FirstAustralia NewsBioengineer.org; BlogontaCalifornia News Times; Canada News; DailyhuntDaily PrabhatDigi Tech ParadiseEmourlyEurekAlert!; Globalseopulse; HardypwJournalbreak.comJust Bio; Kraemer365Leecapmgmt.com; LempiratimesLevitrausersforum; Mantas WingsMantras TVMedical Xpress; MedMDsMideast World NewsMirage News; A Moose Tracks ManorMtech News; My Asian MarketplaceNasa-sat.com; News AziNews7trends; Newsachieve.comNewswise; New Zealand News; One Sky NewsThePrintRenegadenate; ScienceDailyScienmag Science Magazine; SitraindiaTechadnan.comTech Explorist; TekbastoreTimes of News (Israel); UMN Twin Cities; July 7: ActiWorld; Breaking Tech NewsDaily Hindustan News; Era of NewsJust Android; Gadgets 360Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News; JothintechIndiabloggerLatestlyLatest India news; Mahil (India); NBC FeedNewsBeezer; NewsDeal; New KeralaPhoenixbioinfosys; RealTimeIndiaReporter Wings; TechCodexTech Daily; Tech IndiaTechiLive; Techno Hoop; TechnologyNetworksTechnologyNetworks Analysis & SeparationsTechnologyNetworks Cell Science; TechnologyNetworks Drug Discovery; TechnologyNetworks Genomics ResearchTechnologyNetworks Neuroscience News & ResearchTechnology for youTechnology Shout; Thelocalreport; Times NowUPC News; UpscquizVerve times; WebIndia; World Recent; Z News Tech; July 8: Honest ColumnistList 23; TechCodex; July 9: Apeksha Sandesh; July 10: GossipGobble; Samachar Central; Tech Specs Nepal; July 13: Rentsobe; July 22: Heftygrams; Rentsobe;

Meet new [University of St. Thomas] College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. "Bill" Tolman
The new University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. "Bill" Tolman, who previously spent nearly three decades at the University of Minnesota’s Chemistry Department, is featured. July 5: University of St. Thomas Newsroom;

Jasper will celebrate Strongest Town win Monday July 11th at Astra Theater
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in urban and regional planning) Charles “Chuck”  Marohn, Jr., who is president of Strong Towns, will be a guest speaker at the upcoming award celebration. July 5: Dubois County Free Press; July 6: WJTS;

Mjölnir: The physics that could stop the unworthy from wielding Thor’s hammer
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is interviewed. July 5: BBC FocusHebdenbridge News; July 9: Century21Amiable; KNT1; July 18: Bee Magzine; July 19: The Storiest;

You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter
UMN researchers, with support from NASA, are leading a new citizen science project within the Zooniverse platform, called Jovian Vortex Hunter, that allows volunteers to help scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter. UMN postdoctoral researcher in physics and astronomy, Ramanakumar Sankar, who is leading the project, is quoted. July 1: Malmh; July 3: Nasa-Sat.com; July 6: BaoyamForbesNewsBeezer; July 7: DevdiscourseNewsBeezerBusiness News YouTube; HardypwLempirateimesMinnesota Daily; Raid Watch; TechnoCodexZBT News; July 21: Oicanadian; July 22: Paydayl; July 25: Press Stories; July 26: Inferse;

Five new executives join WPI's Board of Directors
UMN alumnus ( Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Navjot Singh is one of five new executives joining the Board of Trustees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). July 3: Century21amiable;

Top 10 Universities for Data Science in the USA
The University of Minnesota is listed as a Top 10 University for Data Science in the USA in this article. July 2: Health blog info;

July 13 will display a supermoon
Minnesota Starwatch is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboatory of Physics and Astronomy. July 13: Kanabec County Times;

Elk River Municipal Utilities announces new general manager
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering), Mark Hanson, will be the next general manager at Elk River Municipal Utilities (ERMU), effective July 18. July 1: Elk River Star News;

Equity Expander
UMN alumna (B.S. in physics) and professor of mathematics education at the University of California, Judit Moschkovich, is interviewed. July 1: DiversityWomanMedia;

Halfway through 2022: A mid-year IoT checkup
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. July 1: The Art of Allen; Connected World;

How AI can identify people even in anonymized datasets
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, who was not involved in the study, is quoted. July 1: Levi Science; Renegadenate; July 10: Agencijaefb; July 27: Rentsobe;

Governor Ron Desantis announces the appointment of seven persons to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors
UMN alumnus (B.S. in aerospace engineering and mechanics and Minnesota Executive Program Certificate) Brian Sartain has been appointed to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors by Governor Ron DeSantis. July 1: Florida Daily;

Transporting food generates whopping amounts of carbon dioxide
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. July 1: Nature;

See the best graduate aerospace engineering programs
The University of Minnesota's aerospace engineering program is listed. July 1: U.S. News and World Report;

June 2022

Vascudyne receives Biobusiness Award from Regenerative Medicine Minnesota for treatment of nerve injury
Vascudyne licensed its proprietary TRUE Tissue technology developed by world renowned tissue engineering leader Robert Tranquillo, Ph.D., Distinguished McKnight University Professor, and his colleagues from the University of Minnesota in 2017. June 30: 1st Discount BrokerageAP News; Ascensus; Benton Courier; BPAS; Chronicle JournalDeer Park Tribune; Financial ContentFranklin Credit Business Services; Great American Life Insurance; International Business TimesMiddle East North Africa Financial NetworkObserver News Online; Penticton HeraldSpokeStreet Insider; WedbushWICZ TV; WorkBoatYahoo! Finance(96 as of June 30 at 1:40 p.m.)

2022 TAPPI/PIMA Awards: Celebrating Excellence
UMN alumnus in civil engineering and capital project engineer at Clearwater Paper Company, Kirk Carlson, is a recipient of the TAPPI Young Professionals of the Year Award. June 29: Paper360;

Governor Ron Desantis announces the appointment of seven persons to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors
UMN alumnus (B.S. in aerospace engineering and mechanics and Minnesota Executive Program Certificate) Brian Sartain has been appointed to the CareerSource Florida Board of Directors by Governor Ron DeSantis. June 29: STL NewsTdpelmedia;

Lake health, welfare main district concerns
Phase 2 of a UMN wake boat study is mentioned. UMN associate director of engineering and facilities at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Jeff Marr, is quoted. June 29: Press Pubs;

Red goblins: what are they and where is this curious phenomenon observed?
UMN researchers, in July 1989, discovered the phenomenon called the red spectra, popularly called "red goblins," that usually occurs after intense electrical storms. June 29: Nenroll-nenroll;

Five new executives join WPI's Board of Directors
UMN alumnus ( Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Navjot Singh is one of five new executives joining the Board of Trustees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). June 28: AIX-enews; CETAB TitanHiswatertoysSearch My Article; WPI;

Mow 'em, Cowbot! University of Minnesota working on autonomous mower for pastures
UMN post-doctoral associates in computer science and engineering, Parikshit Maini and Pratik Mukherjee, are quoted. June 27: Post Bulletin; June 28: Cowbot;

Why Vibration Matters
UMN alumnus (bachelor of aerospace engineering and mechanics) Matias Gervai will be the speaker at the upcoming Virtual UAV Manufactueres Meet Up Webinar Series. June 27: Unmanned Systems Technology;

Opinion: Bruno's 100th 21-second 50 free was poetically imperfect
UMN Ph.D. student in mathematics who is a swimming analyst, Andy Hardt, is interviewed. June 27: The Sports Zone (UK); Swim Swam;

Minnesota StarWatch: Parade of the cosmos
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. June : Austin Daily Herald;

Researcher charts path for greater use of electric freight vehicles in Minnesota
UMN associate professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Alireza Khani, is interviewed. June 23: MN Transportation Research;

Public invited to join in Strongest Town award celebration
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in urban and regional planning) Charles “Chuck”  Marohn, Jr., who is president of Strong Towns, will be a guest speaker at the award celebration. June 23: Dubois County Free Press; June 30: Dubois County Herald;

You can help scientists study the atmosphere on Jupiter
UMN researchers, with support from NASA, are leading a new citizen science project within the Zooniverse platform, called Jovian Vortex Hunter, that allows volunteers to help scientists learn more about the atmosphere on Jupiter. UMN postdoctoral researcher in physics and astronomy, Ramanakumar Sankar, who is leading the project, is quoted. June 22: 1kmat news1uprankingsCanada NewsEurekAlert!Face PortHardypwJournalbreakNewsachieveNewsExplorerNewswisePhys.orgScienmagScience History InstituteSpaceRefTechCodex; June 23: Australia NewsMirage NewsPar3WebSpace DailySpace RefVerified News Explorer ChannelVerified News Explorer Network; June 25: Bpissuenews; June 27: Agadir-GroupBlackwater TacomaBpissuenewsHonest ColumnistLeecapmgmt.comMSN (Australia); MSN (Philippines)NewsachievePopular MechanicsRanchi Junction (German); Reporter WingsVerified News ExplorerYahoo! News CanadaYahoo!; June 28: BlogontaCaa-caeCanada NewsGlobalseopulseLevi Trausers ForumFace PortA Moose Tracks ManorNasa-Sat.comNew Zealand NewsRentsobeUSA News; June 30: Inferse;

A new cybersecurity center wants to protect medical devices against hacks
UMN's new Center for Medical Device Cybersecurity is featured. Mike Johnson, a securities technologies expert at the University of Minnesota’s Technological Leadership Institute, is quoted. June 22: ASM InternationalZipe-Education;

Local philantrhopist & champion auto racer Don Soenen embodies superlative slice of Michigan
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Don Soenen, is featured. June 22: Plymbook;

New device allows for production of chameleon metal
Researchers led by UMN have invented a groundbreaking device that electronically converts one metal into behaving like another. UMN professor who led the research, Paul Dauenhauer; UMN post-doctoral researcher who fabricated and tested the catalytic condensers, Tzia Ming Onn; and UMN professor and study co-author, Dan Frisbie - all of whom are in chemical engineering and materials science - are quoted. June 21: Huewhite; June 22: 1patoghAdab-sy.comASM InternationalBcheckb; BiryastikaDpdohod; Maheri NetworkMatematicanota10Mining; Rctnnews; Tripping Mom; TulanefmlUSMarketToday

Ahmed Sameh
Former head of computer science at UMN, Ahmed Sameh, is featured. June 21: Sasta World;

Establishment of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) Women Committee
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Maria Gini, and UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Liuqing Yang, are scientists of Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA) Women Committee. June 20: Boston HeraldC9News; DFW News App; Digital Journal; Franklin Credit Business ServicesInternational Business Times; Intelligent ValueMiddle East North Africa Financial NetworkPressure ReleaseRB Webcity; Santafe Online; WICZ TV Fox 40; World Now Finance; (123 as of June 20 at 6:59 p.m.)

Scholarships awarded to college students for their research projects on compost
UMN doctoral candidate in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Grant Goedjen, is one of two winners of this year's Compost Research Scholarships awarded by the Compost Research & Education Foundation (CREF). June 21: Waste Advantage Magazine;

Communication and collaboration in green chemistry at Augsburg University
UMN teaching professor in chemistry and Organic Lab Director, Jane Wissinger, is quoted. UMN's National Science Foundation's Center for Sustainable Polymers is mentioned. June 20: Private University Products and News;

Navy's newest ship commissioned in Duluth
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Captain David E. Miller, Commander, Littoral Combat Ship Squadron 2, was among the dignitaries attending the May 21 event in Duluth that commissioned the USS Minneapolis-St. Paul, one of the U.S. Navy's newest ships. June 19: Faribault County Register;

Fern Hollow Bridge inspection troubling but did not suggest imminent danger, experts say
UMN assistant professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Lauren Linderman, is quoted. June 18: Trib Live;

SPE Board announces nominees for 2024 President and 2023 Directors
UMN alumna in chemical engineering, Susan (Sue) Staley, is the sustainability director for vPSI Group LLC and a nominee for the 2023 SPE directors. June 17: Journal of Petroleum Technology;

Instagram is rolling out new features to protect teens, but experts say measures can only do so much
UMN assistant professor in computer science and engineering, Stevie Chancellor, is interviewed. June 16: Business Insider IndiaInsider; Yahoo! News;

Shima details inspirations for writing
UMN alumnus (B.S. in metallurgical engineering) Frank Shima, who has written three books, spoke to an audience of more than 70 people at Giesenbrau Bier Co. in New Prague about his latest book "Plum Creek." June 16: New Prague Times;

Weird Star produces the fastest nova ever
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Charles "Chick" Woodward, who co-led a research team and co-authored a report about the fastest nova ever observed, is quoted. June 14: 24htechArizona State University News; Daily Mail (UK); EurekAlert!; IFL Science; Signs of the Times; June 15: Appki; Atibaia ConnectionBig Think; BreaGeek News; CDU Site; Day to NewsElectric City MagazineGreat Indian Mutiny; Heromag; Honest ColumnistKabartotabuanMyFedsNews Beezer; News BrigNews Founded; OLT News; Reporter WingsRun Down Bulletin; ScienceDaily; SciTechDailyTeleAlessandria; Verified News Explorer NetworkVi Cong Ly; June 16: Knowledia NewsKnowridge Science Report; Mirage News; News Break; Technology Times; June 17: Knowledia; UMN Twin Cities; June 21: Technology.org; June 22: India Education Diary; Medium; June 23: Eastern Arizona Courier;

Form DEF 14A Vyant Bio, Inc. For: Jun14
Senior Fellow with the UMN's Technological Leadership Institute, Paul Hansen, has been nominated to continue serving on the Board of Directors at Vyant Bio, Inc. June 14: StreetInsider;

Mary Jo Abler
UMN alumnus (M.S. in management of technology) and Board of Trustees member at St. Catherine University, Mary Jo Abler, is featured. June: 14: St. Catherine University online;

Rochester City Council Ward 1 candidates
UMN alumnus (M.S. in Management of Technology) Patrick Keane is a candidate for the Rochester City Council Ward 1 seat. June 14: Post BulletinRome News TribuneYahoo! News;

How AI can identify people even in anonymized datasets
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, who was not involved in the study, is quoted. June 14: Renegadenate; June 26: Rentsobe;

Cosmic Solar, Inc. - Providing customer with state-of the-art solar technology
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemical engineering and material science) Bahram Shadzi, founder and president of Cosmic Solar, Inc., is featured. June 14: The Silicon Review;

Institute hires engineers to help researchers use AI to advance science
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Anudha Mittal joins the AI specialists team at Penn State's Institute for Computational and Data Sciences. June 14: ClashrhackCryotweaksHebden Bridge News; Michmutters; Newsyparents; Perigiduit;

Ten years after the Higgs, physicists face the nightmare of finding nothing else
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Marvin Marshak, is quoted. June 13: Buzz News Post; GetAboutColumbiaHebden Bridge NewsScience Magazine; Times News ExpressTrue Viral News; WorldRCTNNews; June 14: 123 Australia TravelA Moose Tracks Manor; Articleqs; Head TopicsJoejoomladevNew Zealand News; Renegadenate; Unbetmeta; June 15: Levi Trausers Forum(108 as of June 15 at 3:58 p.m.)

Researchers solve mystery surrounding dielectric properties of unique metal oxide
UMN-led research is featured. Senior author on the paper and UMN associate professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Bharat Jalan; co-author in the study and UMN professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Richard James; and UMN graduate student in physics and astronomy, Zhifei Yang, are quoted. June 13: Bioengineer.org; EmourlyEurekAlert!; Hardypw; Honest ColumnistJournalbreakLempiratimesMirage News; MixpointMobgaze; NBC FeedNerdsWire (German); Newswise; New Zealand NewsPhys.orgSamachar CentralScienceDaily; ScienMag; TechCodexUrallnews; June 14: AZoMEuroconferences; News X Pro; SwiftTelecastTechnovinkyVerve Times;

Peering at the past Spring Grove engineer was television pioneer
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and a research pioneer in television, Alfred L. Johnsrud, is featured. June 13: Fillmore County Journal;

Meet California, United States' 24 top COO's in the cyber security startup space
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering and Co-founder, COO & CFO of Xantrion, Tom Snyder, is highlighted. June 13: Threat Technology;

The  History of the Flight Data Recorder
Professor James J. “Crash” Ryan - a mechanical engineering professor at the University of Minnesota from 1931 until 1963 who designed and patented the flight recorder in the United States - is highlighted. June 11: Airways Magazine;

New Release: American men & women of science
UMN teaching professor and organic lab director in chemistry, Jane E. Wissinger, is a new listee to the premier compendium of accomplished American scientists. June 10: Gale blog;

Starkey's Achin Bhowmik named AAIA Fellow
Achin Bhowmik, Ph.D., who serves on the board of advisors for UMN's Institute for Engineering in Medicine and Biomedical Engineering and is CTO and Executive VP of Engineering at Starkey, was recently named a fellow of the Asia-Pacific Artificial Intelligence Association (AAIA). June 9: Audiology Online; June 10: Hearing Health & Technology MattersThe Hearing Review;

A new microchip powered by your phone can test for diseases
UMN researchers have developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered by a smart phone. Professor in electrical and computer engineering, Sang-Hyun Oh, and recent CSE  alumnus (ECE Ph.D. '20) Christopher Ertsgaard are quoted. June 9: The Debrief;

Molecular properties of lung surfactants lead to better respiratory illness treatment
UMN research is featured. Lead author on the paper and Ph.D. student, Cain Valtierrez-Gaytan, and senior author on the paper and a professor, Joe Zasadzinski, both in chemical engineering and materials science, are quoted. June 8: MLO Online; June 26: Health News;

Wake boat controversy leads to listening session with lake leaders, community members
A study by UMN's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory on the effects of wake boats on lakes is cited. June 8: KARE 11; June 9: KSTP; June 10: StarTribune;

Woman finally gets her 2 ceramic bowls unstuck after epic Twitter saga
UMN professor of physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. June 8: ArticleyoWeekend Today (NBC); Tittle Press; June 9: Ask By GeeksCentury21 Amiable; Hebden Bridge News; Yahoo! News; June 10: Kidspot;

The celebrity men of Dancing with the Pagosa Stars
UMN alumnus in geo- engineering, Mike Garding, will compete in Dancing with the Pagosa Stars to support Pagosa’s Seeds of Learning. June 8: Blog3G; Dragoninkhouse; Wasecafoods;

National engineering education, research and service leader named OSU’s next president
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) Jayathi Y. Murthy, will become Oregon State University’s next president on September 9, 2022. June 7: Century21Amiable; Corvallis Gazette Times; Fox 26; KEX AM; KKCW FM; KKRZ FM; KLTH FM; KTVZ TV; Oregon State University; Winkleaner; June 8: Corvallis AdvocateDiverse Education; KQ Education Group; Times News ExpressUniversity Rating; US Tribune Media; June 9: 99 News; The Skanner; June 15: Advair Medication; June 19: The Indian Panorama News;

Luther College student named Rossing Physics Scholar
UMN Ph.D. graduate student in physics and astronomy, Colin Weber, who was a 2020 Rossing Physics Scholar, is quoted. June 6: Agadir-GroupHebden Bridge News; Luther College; Scholarship.spidzz.comZipe-Education;

Fischler Report: A playoff record that will never be broken
UMN alumnus in astrophysics and Ice In Paradise hockey coach, Neal Walsh, is quoted. June 6: Belleville News DemocratBradenton Herald; Fort Worth Star Telegram; The Hockey NewsLatest Sports Online; Merced Sun Star; The Modesto BeeThe Olympian; San Luis ObispoThe State; (23 as of June 6 at 2:32 p.m.)

Renewable gasoline for boaters
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry and MBA) and CEO of Gevo, Patrick Gruber, is interviewed. June 6: BoatlyfePower&MotorYacht;

Webinar on June 8 to explore how universities are planning to cut their direct and electric power carbon emissions
UMN alumnus (bachelor of civil engineering) Sara Popenhagen will be a speaker at this webinar. June 6: EIN NewsUS 98.3 Lifestyle; WICZ TV; June 8: Retrofitmagazine;

Police driving practices under scrutiny as crashes kill officers, bystanders
UMN director of the HumanFIRST laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nichole Morris, is quoted. June 6: El Akhbar GateKooora300Media News; MSN; MSN Canada; NBC News; NewsDealNews Zent; ScriptoriWakimonoWeeb New; Yahoo!News;

Critical benefits of snowpack for winter wheat are diminishing
UMN assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, who led an international team in researching the implications of declining snowpack on winter wheat, is quoted. June 5: CropForLife;

WeLEAP Enlightening Talk Series (Dr. Cristina Riso): Episode 4 Part 2
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in aerospace engineering) and postdoctoral associate at MIT Gas Turbine Lab, Dr. Durgesh Chandel, hosts this episode. June 5: WeLEAP Global YouTube;

The main purpose of cryptocurrency mixer and/or splitter services is fraud and money laundering
UMN alumnus (M.S. in security technologies) Jeremy Swenson authors article. June 5: Jeremy Swenson;

Look for 'gorgeously bright' supermoon mid June
Minnesota Starwatch is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics. June 3: Kanabec County Times;

What is the closest metal to Vibranium?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. June 3: Brainchild Point;

Intelligent Implants expands leadership team and welcomes Andy Forsberg as Senior Vice President of Product Development
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering and MBA) Andy Forsberg is featured. June 3: EIN NewsWHLF-FM-LifestyleWICZ Fox 40;

University of Minnesota technology allows amputees to control a robotic arm with their mind
UMN Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) research is featured. UMN BME postdoctoral researcher and Ph.D. graduate Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen, and UMN BME associate professor Zhi Yang, are interviewed. June 3: Critical MentionMass DeviceMedical Design and Outsourcing; Medical Design Sourcing; News E-Services; WCCO CBS 4 Minnesota; WCCO CBS 4 Minnesota (Video); June 4: CETAB Titan; News BreakNew Technology EraTop1BuxVirtualbits; June 15: SciTechDaily; June 16: Airvers Tech News; AX2ABelle GuideBiz News PostBlogged Advice; Enfo TimesFocusTechnica; ICapitalMobylak; News BrigNewsXpro; Perigiduit; Reporter Wings; Technology TimesTip Sale Tips; Uncoolist; June 17: FormacionJulie Simba; Mobile Healing ArtsNew Technology Era; Popular Mechanics; June 18: Freethink; June 19: Article JuicyAumag; EmourlyNew Zealand News; June 20: Lorazepam How ToMy Carrier Pigeon; PloongeTechno Trenz; Mr. Good World; June 25: Bug-hr (Croatian);

Alverno College announces faculty promotions
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in history of science and technology) Chris Young has been promoted to professor emeritus of biology at Alverno College. June 3: Patch;

Meet Massachusetts' 101 top CEO's in the medical space
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemical engineering) and president and founding CEO of Moderna Therapeutics, Stephane Bancel, is featured. June 2: BestStartUps;

The great dimming of Betelgeuse: Answers finally emerge
UMN professor emerita in physics and astronomy, Roberta Humphreys, is quoted. June 2: AUNews; Timetotimes;

Per Danzl named new Vice President of Engineering at Williams AV
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Per Danzl, has been appointed to the position of Vice President of Engineering at Williams AV, the leader in assistive communication technology. June 2: AP News; AscensusBoston HeraldDigital Journal; Franklin Credit Business ServicesIntelligent ValueNewswireObserver News Enterprise; StreetInsiderWICZ TV Fox 40(89 as of June 2 at 6:25 a.m.)

Power Solutions International Announces Leadership Transition
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in civil, environmental and geo- engineering) who served on the CEGE advisory board, C. (Dino) Xykis, currently serves as Chief Technical Officer at Power Solutions International and has been appointed by the Company’s Board of Directors to the additional role of Interim Chief Executive Officer, effective June 1, 2022. June 2: AP News; BenzingaGulf Oil and GasMarketScreener; MarketScreener (German); MarketScreener (Italian); National PostSpoke; The StreetWallstreet Online (German)Yahoo! Finance(188 as of June 3 at 5:07 p.m.)

Study uncovers how structural changes affect the superconducting properties of a metal oxide
UMN-led research is featured. UMN associate professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Bharat Jalan; UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Rafael Fernandes; and UMN associate professor in physics and astronomy, Vlad Pribiag, are quoted. June 1: 4liferecordzEurekAlert!; Honest ColumnistKnowledia; Mirage NewsNewswise; Nu-TipsPhys.org; Samachar CentralScienceDaily; TechCodexToday Top Stories; June 2: AZoM; KhaleejimotorsNasa News XYZ (Thai); Verve Times; June 4: Tech and Science Post; June 7: Medium;

May 2022

Meet United States' 101 top advisors in SaaS Space
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science) and Advisor of RFPIO, Inc., Raghu Raghavan is highlighted. May 31: BestStartUp;

Meet United States' 101 top presidents in renewable energy space
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) and President, COO & CTO of Gevo, Christopher Ryan, is highlighted. May 31: BestStartUp;

Kobulnicky Receives UW Foundation Stewardship Award
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in astrophysics) and University of Wyoming (UW) professor in physics and astronomy, Chip Kobulnicky, has received the UW Foundation Stewardship Award. May 31: University of Wyoming;

Form DEF 14A Power Solutions Internat For: Jul 14
UMN alumnus C. (Dino) Xykis, Ph.D. in civil, environmental and geo- engineering (CEGE), who served on the advisory board of CEGE, is Chief Technical Officer at Power Solutions International. May 31: StreetInsider;

ICRA 2022 Autonomous Racing - Evangelos Theodorou: Control Architectures for Agile Autonomy
UMN alumnus (M.S. in computer science) and assistant professor at Georgia Institute of Technology, Evangelos Theodorou, is the featured speaker in this talk. May 29: Johannes Betz (YouTube);

Engineers, policymakers discuss resource adequacy, cybersecurity under changing grid conditions
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, participated in a panel during the DISTRIBUTECH and POWERGEN International leadership summit in Dallas TX and is quoted. May 28: Industrial News (UK);

How AI can identify people even in anonymized datasets
Professor in computer science and engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, is quoted. May 27: Rentsobe;

UJ’s Hassina Mouri awarded UNESCO Chair on Medical Geology in Africa
UMN alumna (postdoc in earth and environmental sciences), Hassina Mouri, who is a Professor in Medical Geology at the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and a B rated researcher by NRF, has been awarded the UNESCO Chair on Medical Geology in Africa. May 26: Polity;

Artic Information Technology announces the appointment of Tom Mercer as president and general manager
UMN alumnus (M.S. in management of technology) Tom Mercer has been appointed to president and general manager at Arctic Information Technology. May 25: BPAS; Chronicle Journal; Cision PR NewswireCuster County ChiefDigital JournalGlobeNewswire; KXAN TV; Magnolia State LiveNewswireSina.com.hk (Hong Kong); Shelby County ReporterStreetInsider; Sweetwater Reporter; TownhallThe Vicksburg PostWICZ TV; The Winchester SunWNCT TVWRIC TVYahoo! Finance; (202 as of 11:16 a.m. on May 26)

Minnesota StarWatch: Jupiter on the run in June skies
UMN’s Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and Bell Museum are mentioned. May 24: Austin Daily Herald; May 25: AskByGeeks;

Renewable gasoline – Trade only today
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry and MBA) and CEO of Gevo, Patrick Gruber, is interviewed. May 24: News.sunset-usa.com;

OSU presidential candidates visit campus, here’s what they had to say
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) and dean at UCLA Engineering, Jayathi Y. Murthy, is a semi-finalists for Oregon State University presidential search. May 24: Albany Democrat-herald; Corvalis Gazette Times;

Kenosha County area school, college achievements listed
UMN alumnus (B.S. in computer science with distinction), Tyler Kawka, is mentioned. May 24: Kenosha News;

Women in STEM: Celebrated Muslim scientist who discovered a new galaxy to visit Dallas
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in astrophysics), Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, has been invited by the Institute for Medieval and Post Medieval Studies to speak at the University of Texas at Dallas. May 24: Wisconsin Muslim Journal.org;

Geological Engineering Programs
The University of Minnesota is number one in School Choices' list of top geological engineering schools. May 24: Igoinbb.xyz;

Digital Technology University
UMN's Digital Technology Center, which served as a research hub for the University for two decades, is mentioned. May 24: Rumahmetaverse;

Research Bits: May 24th
UMN researchers have used a customized printer to fully 3D print a flexible OLED display. UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, and 2020 UMN mechanical engineering Ph.D. graduate, Ruitao Su, are quoted. May 24: Nerverlearn; Semiconductor Engineering;

Gov. Tim Walz appoints Nancy Daubenberger new MnDOT commissioner
UMN alumna (master of civil engineering) Nancy Daubenberger has been named Minnesota Department of Transporation's (MnDOT’s) permanent comissioner by Governor Tim Walz. May 23: StarTribuneYRT News; May 24: Agadir-GroupBollyinside; May 27: AASHTO

Retail Technology Innovation Hub
UMN CSE professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, and professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine, Dr. Montserrat Torremorell, led the research that tested Molekule's PECO technology. May 23: Retail Technology Innovation Hub;

Electro Information Technology Conference 2022
UMN Regents Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Ned Mohan, will deliver a keynote presentation on the opening day of the 22ndnd annual IEEE International Conference on Electro Information Technology. May 18: Hebden Bridge News; May 19: Environmental News Bits;

Som Boualaphanh came from a refugee camp in Thailand to build a new life in Minnesota
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and a cofounder and partner at Victus Engineering, Som Boualaphanh, is featured. May 18: Sahan Journal;

Nonin Medical appoints five new board members
Angela Dillow, who completed a post-doc in chemical engineering at UMN, is appointed to the Board of Directors at Nonin Medical. May 18: Medical Product Outsourcing;

The National Academy of Sciences elects three U of M faculty to membership
UMN Regents Professor and Distinguished University Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemistry, Lawrence “Larry” Que, is one of three UMN faculty elected to National Academy of Sciences membership. May 18: UMN Twin Cities; May 23: India Education Diary;

Study underway to reduce deer-vehicle collisions
UMN assistant professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Raphael Stern, is the pilot project’s principal investigator and will do the statistical analysis of the data collected. May 17: Infotatile;

University of Minnesota technology allows amputees to control a robotic arm with their mind
UMN Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) research is featured. UMN BME postdoctoral researcher and Ph.D. graduate Jules Anh Tuan Nguyen, and UMN BME associate professor Zhi Yang, are interviewed. May 17: AudacyBlog3g; BurstiDxt; CETAB Titan; The Dark Side of the Moon (Portuguese); Glow Articles; Good Life Magazine OnlineHeiopaIosswa; Kamild; KCBS RadioKMOX FM; KNSS RadioKRLD RadioMetsoa; MSN Canada; News BreakNews Technology EraNewswise; ScienceBlog; SirinelSsikat; Tetracyclined7KUMN Twin Cities; Viopiiuyt14; WBBM News Radio; WCCOWWJ 950; May 18: Best in youCentury21 AmiableIndia Education Diary; Engineering and Technology MagazineIznas; KDHL AMKMBZ 98.1 FMNews Talk 1280 WGBFNews Talk 1340 KROCMedical XpressMy Asian MarketplaceOne Sky News; Technology.org; May 19: Engineers ForumRegenHealthSolutions; May 20: Retail Crowd (UK); Wonderful Engineering; May 20: Head Topics (Indonesia); Interesting EngineeringNews Break; US Education; WKDQ FM; May 21: KRFO AM; May 25: Owatonna People's Press; May 26: Todays Medical Developments; New Technology Era; May 28: Newzquick; May 29: Dubblydo;

New head for hydrostatics division
UMN alumnus (B.S. in mechanical engineering from CSE and MBA from Carlson School of Management) Tony Welter has been appointed as the new president of the Hydrostatics division at Danfoss Power Solutions. May 17: Engineering News; Fluid Power JournalThe Read-out Instrumentation Signpost; May 18: Process and Control Today; May 19: Diesel Progress; May 26: FluidPower World;

Northfield bowmaker updates a traditional art with a modern twist in upcoming demonstration
UMN alumnus in chemistry and "internationally renowned violin bowmaker," Matthew Wehling, is featured. May 16: Southernminn;

Meet United States' 101 top CTO's in the medical space
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering and cofounder and CTO of Conventus Orthopaedics, Paul Hindrichs, is featured. May 15: Beststartups;

Meet United States' 101 top directors in artificial intelligence space
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) and founder and managing director of Zetta Venture Partners, Mark Gorenberg, is featured. May 14: Beststartups;

Meet California's 101 top directors in the enterprise space
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering and managing director of Dell Technologies Capital, Daniel Docter, is featured. May 13: Beststartups;

Meet United State' 101 top presidents in the mobile space
UMN alumna in electrical engineering Vice President and General Manager of the Preamp Components Division at Broadcom, Sally Doherty, is featured. May 13: Beststartups;

Optimizing pavement network maintenance
UMN professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Mihai Marasteanu, is quoted. May 13: Minnesota Transportation Research;

Using alternatives to conventional toilet paper could help the planet
Professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Shri Ramaswamy, is quoted. May 12: Business Insider; Business Insider IndiaBusiness Insider Nederland; May 13: Amoosetracksmanor;

Cubic names Matt Luxton as senior vice president & general counsel
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering, Matt Luxton, is appointed senior vice president and general counsel at Cubic. May 12: AP NewsDecaturdailydemocratRFD-TVStreetInsiderYahoo! Finance; Yahoo! Finance Hong Kong; WICZ TV(32 as of May 12 at 1:20 p.m.)

Nettbergs named to Robotics Hall of Fame - Park Rapids Enterprise
The Minnesota Robotics Coaches Association Hall of Fame induction at the state robotics competition held at the University of Minnesota is featured. May 11: Business Fast;

CSP explores chemistry of turning corn into space-age materials
UMN-based Center for Sustainable Polymers (CSP) is featured. UMN professor in chemistry and director of CSP, Marc Hillmyer, is interviewed. May 11: Minnesota Ag Connection; Minnesota Corn Growers Association;

Was the understanding of QM fundamental to the creation of transistors and silicon semiconductors?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is mentioned. May 11: GrindSkills;

CDI promotes Pierre Menard to Director of Engineering
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Pierre Menard, has been promoted to director of engineering at Climate Design International (CDI). May 10: Southernminn.com;

Exec Q&A with Desta Price, CPO of CM Group
UMN alumna in mechanical engineering and Chief Product Officer of CM Group, Desta Price, is interviewed. May 10: Technology Magazine;

Critical benefits of snowpack for winter wheat are diminishing
UMN assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, who led an international team in researching the implications of declining snowpack on winter wheat, is quoted. May 10: Farmtario; May 19: Environmental News Bits;

Beta Bionics appoints Gilad Glick to the Board, Veena Rao named Chief Commercial Officer
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Veena Rao, has been appointed to the role of Chief Commercial Officer at Beta Bionics, Inc. May 10: AP News; Benzinga; BioSpaceCityBiz; GlobeNewswire; The Financial PostHrNxt; KXAN TV; The Montreal GazetteNational Post; Ottawa CitizenSaskatoon StarPhoenix; Toronto SunYahoo! Finance(155 as of May 10 at 12:09 p.m.)

Using nanowires to label cells for cancer treatment
UMN Professor and Associate Department Head of Electrical and Computer Science Engineering, Beth Stadler, is interviewed. May 9: NanoTube - The National  Nanotechnology Initiative;

Energy researchers invent chameleon metal that acts like many others
Researchers led by UMN have invented a groundbreaking device that electronically converts one metal into behaving like another. UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science who led the research, Paul Dauenhauer, is interviewed. May 9: 123jobsvacancy; Aus Der Welt (German); BioengineerEurekAlert!; Happy Euro AnimeMirageScience Daily; NanoWerkNewswise; Phys.orgScienmag; Swift TelecastToday News 24Todaytopstories; True Viral News; Verve Times; May 10: 123JobsVacancy; ArchynetysAus Der Welt (German); Awsmheart.com (Latvian); AZoMConcaternanaoggi.it (Italian); DailyNews99; Deporticos (Spanish); Diacaf; Gadgets 360Helpsolution.info (Norwegian); Isoslending; JKStudentzoneMtech News; New Atlas; NewsDeal; NovoniteTechnews.upjobsnews.comTechno HoopTechnology for you; UP Jobs NewsUMN Twin Cities; May 11: 24htechAirvers; Biz News PostChemEurope.comCleanTechnica; Descargitas-com (Chinese); Head TopicsIndiaEducationDiaryInfoHighTech (French); KMSP-TVKnowlediaLaboratory Equipment; News Brig; Quick TelecastReporter WingsSciTechDaily; SouthernminnThai News Net; Today UK NewsUSEducation; Verified News Explorer; May 12: FocusTechnicaTechnology.org; May 13: The Nation UpdateScientificinquirer; Times of Truth; May 15: Ireland News; Ranchi Junction (German); May 16: Articleqs; May 23: Chemistry World;

Imedia brands strengthens corporate leadership team
UMN alumnus in computer science, Matthew Barsness, recently joined iMedia as VP,Technology. May 9: MENAFN; May 10: Buzzzlynet.xyz;

New research explains how to stimulate immune cells to fight cancer
UMN engineers and medical researchers have discovered a new way to fight cancer using engineered immune cells to boost a patient's immune system. UMN associate professor of biomedical engineering and senior author of the study, Paolo Provenzano, is interviewed. May 7: Good People Must KnowLeland Baptist

Listening to Learn: Dinosaurs of India: Dead but doing well
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in geology) and Professor Emeritus, Panjab University, Chandigarh, Ashok Sahni, is the featured presenter of this recorded webinar. May 6: NCERT Official;

UW-River Falls: Recognizes four alumni during evening of excellence
UMN alumna in civil engineering and UW-River Falls alumna in applied physics, Sydney Hall Wittmier, is a recipient of the UW-River Falls Outstanding Young Alumni Award. May 5: Per-fect.xyz; Wisbusiness;

Landslides can have a major impact on glacier melt and movement
A team led by UMN researchers have revealed that landslides can majorly impact the movement of glaciers. Max Van Wyk de Vries, lead author of the study and a recent UMN Ph.D. graduate is interviewed, and UMN associate professor Andy Wickert is mentioned. Both of whom are in earth and environmental sciences. May 4: Article Explore; EurekAlert!JasminehotelaptsMirageMixpoint; NewswisePhys.orgScienceDailyScienmag; UMN Twin CitiesWSCA News; May 5: AanWorld; Alert Breaking News; My Droll; Quick Telecast; Samachar Central; TechCodexTech and Science Post; UrallnewsVerve TimesZBT News; May 6: Minnesota Ag ConnectionSpace.Navy (Deutsch); Spektrum der Wissenschaft (Deutsch); May 11: Galaxus.ch (German); May 18: LabrootsMay 25: Smart Water Magazine; May 31: Mining Africa;

OVPR announces recipients of the Innovation Impact Case Award
UMN assistant professor in mechanical engineering, Sayan Biswas, is a recipient of the UMN's Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) Innovation Impact Case Award. May 4: Prestigious Scholarships;

What is the multiverse and is there any evidence it really exists?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. May 4: KLAM-IQ; Levitrausersforum; Mywebinsur; National GeographicRentsobeVideo--production; Volanicast; May 5: MSN Canada; May 6: Century21amiable; May 7: The Innovative Web; May 14: Iran20745; May 18: Gujjufoodfellow; May 19: Rentsobe; May 22: Snnam;

One student's drive to save coral reefs
UMN biomedical engineering senior Benjamin Alva is featured. May 4: Wired Focus;

Costly SOFIA telescope faces termination after years of problems
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Charles Woodward, is quoted. May 3: News Akmi (UK); Quick Telecast; Reportwire; Republic AmericasScientific American; May 19: Inferse.com;

Researchers develop smartphone-powered microchip for at-home medical diagnostic testing
UMN researchers in electrical and computer engineering have developed a new microfluidic chip for diagnosing diseases that can be powered by a smart phone. Professor in electrical and computer engineering, Sang-Hyun Oh, and recent CSE  alumnus (ECE Ph.D. '20) Christopher Ertsgaard are quoted. May 2: 1patoghAmazing Bizarre; ArtkompaniArticleqsBia2modelBioengineer.org; Blog3gBlogyv; Cialissmart; ConsommateurscitoyensDaily.rctnnews.comDaracosmetic; DpdohodEurekAlert!; Ezine4iG2 Intelligence; GlobalRCTNNewsGoldman Associates LawHealthy Duck; invesBrainJasminehotelapts; Jinicms; KansasdoctorwhoLeader gsmMirage; MixzhareMobylak; Mtech NewsNanowerk; NASA-SATNewswise; Nkmsm; RecentRCTNNewsSacsonlineoutletScienceDailyScienmag; Searchinicio; Sougeulma; StylecebuTakmihanTechregister; TulanefmlUMN Twin Cities; USmarkettodayusyumWiredfocus; WooDZogWorldinvestserviceZetabizuZipe-education; ZithromaxtbZpgf99; May 3: 3uyn; 6Park.News/MinnesotaAgen-tas; Alert Breaking NewsAZO Materials; Bcremodelingtx (Japan); Beckers Hospital ReviewClinical Lab ManagerDontfightthefuture; GetaboutcolumbiaGoodlifemagazineonline; Ivermectin365 (Spanish); List23The Medical News; MobylakMyNews 24x7NetinformersNeuetrends; New Techonology EraPhoneweek; rri.co.id (Indonesia); SiapGrak!com (Indonesia); TechiaiTechnology Networks; Verve Times; Wiley Analytical ScienceWillerengWiredfocus; yypyp; May 4: Globalseopulse; JasminehotelaptsLine Today IndonesiaTimes Now; May 17: DiagnosticsWorld; May 18: 1PatoghArdyanStyleArticleqs; DaracosmeticErwinpale; Ezine4iGlobalseopulse; Goldman Associates LawHelpsolution.infoIran20745; JinicmsLeader gsmMixzhareSacs Entertainment; Mtech News; Nkmsm; NomisecSearchinicio; SnnamStylecebu; Technews; Tulanefml; US Market TodayZetabizuZpgf99;

Long Lake nursery celebrates 100 years
UMN alumnus in civil engineering who cofounded Kelley and Kelley Nursery in 1922, Bill Kelley, is featured. May 1: Hometownsource;

Comet Catalina suggests comets delivered carbon to rocky planets
UMN professor in physics and astronomy and the paper's lead author, Charles "Chick" Woodward, is quoted. May 1: Trendradars;

New study could help reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
A team of researchers led by the U of M has significantly improved the performance of numerical predictions for agricultural nitrous oxide emissions. Research scientist, Licheng Liu, and assistant professor, Zhenong Jin, both in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, and professor in computer science and engineering, Vipin Kumar, are quoted. May 1: Today News 24; May 3: India Education Diary; May 4: Pennsylvania Ag Connection;

Local 13-year-old pursing Ph.D. in physics friends with 'Young Sheldon' actor in real life - WCCO
A 13-year-old UMN student, Elliott Tanner, is set to graduate with a bachelor's degree in physics in May and will start the Ph.D. program at the U in the fall. May 1: The Daily TribuneKRFO-AM; Space.com; May 2: True Median; May 3: MplsStPaul Magazine; May 4: Head TopicsHidden Bridge NewsInteresting Engineering; May 5: People; May 6: Newsner; May 7: Hebden Bridge News; KNBJ-FMMPR News; May 8: Posts Career Engine; May 9: The Colonel Newsmagazine; Grand Forks Herald; PatchWCCO; May 10: WKRC-TV Local 12; May 12: HebdenbridgenewsRctnnews; StarTribuneTrending CrimeUSANewsYahoo! News; May 14: Dawn; May 16: Goodnet; WCCO CBS Minnesota; May 20: Alt 96-1; Alt 975austinAlt 1023KFMQ Rock; KTEG FMKYSR FMKZRX921; Pep.phWXDX FM; May 20: Alt 987; KPLV 93.1 The MountainMSN Philippines;

April 2022

Watch for a lunar eclipse mid May
Minnesota Starwatch is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy. April 29: Kanabec County Times;

Cemstone Companies welcome senior business development engineer
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Jim Grothaus, is appointed as senior business development engineer at Cemstone Companies. April 29: Albert Lea Tribune;

Researchers develop first fully 3D-printed, flexible OLED display
UMN researchers have used a customized printer to fully 3D print a flexible OLED display. UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, and 2020 UMN mechanical engineering Ph.D. graduate, Ruitao Su, are quoted. April 29: Hidden WiresInAVate (GBR); April 30: Technonews247;

Trying to stay ahead of competition, U.S. pares down troubled $3 billion neutrino experiment
UMN professor in physics and astronomy who is a DUNE physicist, Marvin Marshak, is quoted. April 28: Trend Radars;

Chemical researchers invent bio-oil for sustainable materials
A team of researchers from the NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers based at UMN has developed a bio-oil for sustainable materials. UMN professor of chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, and UMN professor of chemistry, Marc Hillmyer, are quoted. April 28: Dubblydo;

Costly telescope-on-a-plane finally faces termination after years of problems
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Charles Woodward, is quoted. April 28: NatureTimes News UK;

New study could help reduce agricultural greenhouse gas emissions
A team of researchers led by the U of M has significantly improved the performance of numerical predictions for agricultural nitrous oxide emissions. Research scientist, Licheng Liu, and assistant professor,  Zhenong Jin, both in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, and professor in computer science and engineering, Vipin Kumar, are quoted. April 28: 6Park.News/Minnesota6Park.News/Pennnsylvania; AboutftcollinAgtechdailyArnella VanillaBioengineer.org; Columbusinline; DickweberblogdpdohodEurekAlert!Gamers GradeGlow Articles; JahanaGahiMirage; Jaituss; MixpointNewswiseNew Technology Era; Phys.org; PrecaligaSeed Today; Tech for youTechnoises; TechstrapTimes of News; TobnadecorUMN Twin Cities; UpdatesPlugUSmarkettodayVerve Times; ZC-Live; April 29: AzocleantechFoodmanufacturingTNC NetworkTrendradars; April 30: AboutftcollinsAlert Breaking NewsEbuties; Eurasiareview; Secular Times; Swifttelecast; Technology.org; VervetimesZipe-education;

Ice age glaciers may be long gone, but they're still affecting the earth (& will be for millennia to come)
UMN's director of the Minnesota Geological Survey, Harvey Thorleifson, is interviewed. April 27: Rswystun;

How to capture and use near-miss lab-incident reports in academia
UMN researchers in the Departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering and Materials Science are encouraged to report near-miss incidents to catch safety hazards before they escalate. UMN associate professor in chemistry Ian Tonks is quoted. April 26: c&en;

Extended reality in astronomy schooling/outreach
UMN first-year astrophysics Ph.D. student, Lindsey Gordon, is mentioned. April 26: ardyanstyle; astrobitesbestenof; dpdohod; equitech-engglobalseopulsetakmihanyypyp; zc-live; April 27: KQ Education GroupTechregister; April 29: Maohoube; April 30: Canadiandrugsstore; EastlifesExtremalbyLeader gsm; SacsonlineoutletTechstrapThepreppursuitTobnadecor; Tulanefml; USmarkettodayWorldinvestservice; Zetabizu;

Minnesota StarWatch: May's line-up in the heavens
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and Bell Museum are mentioned. April 26: Austin Daily Herald;

Dr. Nebiyou Tilahun
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in civil engineering) who is a professor at the Uinversity of Illinios, Chicago, Dr. Nebiyou Tilahun, is featured. April 26: SoundCloud;

Moonfall is (unintentionally) hilarious and epic
The UMN Department of Physics is mentioned. April 26: Twin Cities Geek;

BIG Math Network Industry Connection Series: UnitedHealth Group
Former UMN postdoctoral fellow in mathematics and a director at Optum, Natalie Sheils, will be a panelist at the April 28 BIG Math Network Industry Connection Series event. April 25: Big Math Network;

Spider-Man's web strength, explained by science
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, authored the book The Physics of Superheroes, which is featured. April 25: Wechoiceblogger;

Chemical modeling to design a sustainable energy future (online webinar)
Former UMN professor in chemistry and professor of chemistry at the University of Chicago, Laura Gagliardi, will be the featured presenter for the upcoming webinar on sustainable energy. April 22: Chicago Gallery News;

Five MIT Ph.D. students awarded 2022 J-WAFS fellowships for water and food solutions
UMN alumna in chemical engineering and Ph.D. candidate in chemical engineering at MIT, Katharina Fransen, is a 2022-23 J-WAFS Graduate Student Fellow. April 22: Article333ArticleEnclave; Bizoppmania; DXTIndiablogger; LevitranewsLucid News; ManualarticlebaseMIT News; News SymplexiaPrestigious ScholarshipsScienceBlog; Tip Sale TipsVoraciousblog; April 23: AskByGeeks; Joyjoykitchen; USEducationWinnquick; ZBT News; April 24: Blog3g; April 27: India Education Diary;

Comet Catalina suggests comets delivered carbon to rocky planets
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Chick Woodward, the lead author of a paper regarding the results from SOFIA, is quoted. April 22: Science Radars;

Local 13-year-old pursing Ph.D. in physics friends with 'Young Sheldon' actor in real life - WCCO
A 13-year-old UMN student, Elliott Tanner, is set to graduate with a bachelor's degree in physics in May and will start the Ph.D. program at the U in the fall. April 21: Fox 9 KMSPWCCO-TV; April 22: AU TimesCanada Express NewsEnglish Times; Lakeland Broadcasting; April 23: Daily Mail (UK); KARE 11 News; NBC News; Phys.org; StarTribune; April 24: Daily Mail (GB); KSTP-TVMuslim Community ReportMSN; New York Daily News; April 25: Eagle929online; The Independent; MSN (UK); PressbeeYahoo! News; April 26: Briefly.co.za; Bring Me The News; Head Topics; KTTC-TVTimes Now; April 28: CengNews; Female FirstNewsweek; WATL-TV; April 29: Business MayorThe News07trends TimeSwiftTelecast; Verve Times; April 30: KRFO-AM(194 as of April 30 at 4:02 p.m.)

From fertilizer to fuel: Can 'green' ammonia be a climate fix?
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Prodromos Daoutidis, is quoted. April 21: GreenBiz; April 25: The Choice Press;

Port High to honor educator, rights champion
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in industrial and systems engineering) who retired as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-Stout in 2019, Robert Meyer, will be honored by Port Washington High School during Wall of Fame program. April 20: Ozaukee Press;

Rigetti hires Eric Ostby as Vice President of Product
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Eric Ostby, has been hired as Vice President of Product at Rigetti Computing, Inc. April 20: ABC 8 News WRIC-TV; Bakersfield Californian; Daily Journal; Street Insider; April 21: CityBiz; (72 as of April 22 at 11:55 a.m.)

2022 Cohort of NIH MOSAIC scholars
UMN alumna in biochemistry, Rahel A. Woldeyes, is one of five new scholars welcomed to the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology’s second cohort for the Maximizing Opportunities for Scientific and Academic Independent Careers, or MOSAIC, program. April 19: 6Park.News/South Carolina6Park.News/North CarolinaAklatweb; AllegrasmomColnave; Duchetridao; FoodDollar; GlobalRCTNNews; Healthy Duckmore.nationalcybersecuritytrainingacademy; Topfitness20; Woodzog; April 20: Maohoube;

Kelley conference on AI in healthcare taking place at 16 Tech Innovation District on April 29
UMN alumna (B.S. in biomedical engineering and M.S. in Medical Device Innovation, and Technological Leadership Institute Fellow) who is principal innovation architect at Oracle Health Sciences, Shruti Iyer, will keynote the Kelley conference. April 19: CBLSBlog;

E15 fuel could save you money at the pump - but at what cost?
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is interviewed. April 19: 6Park.News/Minnesota; AskbygeeksKSTP-TVThe-News-Page;

Newly appointed IEEE Computer Society Distinquished Speakers
UMN alumnus (M.S. in electrical engineering) Pablo Ibargüengoytia is among the new group of prominent visitors selected by the IEEE Computer Society. April 17: Fuentitech;

In the courtroom and the skies, Minnesota tribe carries on its challenge of the Line 3 pipeline
UMN research professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Joe Magner, is quoted. April 15: Grand Forks Herald; Wadena Pioneer JournalWest Central Tribune;

Introducing the 2022 Class of CCST Science & Technology Policy Fellows
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Michael Karavolias is a 2022 Class of California Council on Science and Technology (CCST) Policy Fellow. April 15: Blogged Advice;

Weekend picks
The April 20th virtual launch of a book about the origins and history of UMN's Bell Museum is mentioned. April 14: MinnPost;

Next-generation rare-earth-free magnets are coming
Research on magnetics that was led by UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Jian-Ping Wang, is mentioned. April 13: AudioXpress;

Kountry Kraft names new president
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mechanics) Dave Riebe has been named president of Kountry Kraft. April 13: Woodworking Network; April 14: KBB Online;

Student insights: Crisis text line: A case study on data ethics, privacy, and technopolitics
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Stevie Chancellor, is quoted. April 13: Critical AI.org;

What element did Tony Stark create?
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, James Kakalios, is quoted. April 12: En.celebrity.tn;

Biden to allow higher-ethanol E15 gas to be sold all summer
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. April 12: DNYUZ; Koolplaz; Legal InsurrectionReporter WingsTimes of News; World Face (UK); April 13: Biznewz.online; NewofRimjhimkhanna.com; April 14: Goldman Associates Law; April 15: JuegospormontonSoftware News; April 21: Mtech NewsUnity-Software; April 23: Goldmanassociatelaw1KmatZpgf99; April 24: Amoosetracksmanor;

Deep learning poised to 'blow up' famed fluid equations
UMN professor in mathematics, Vladimir Sverak, is quoted. April 12: 24HTechFlipboardNewsonetop; Quanta Magazine; Verified News Explorer;

CTS Webinar: Electrification of the freight system in Minnesota - barriers, opportunities, and a multicriteria planning tool
UMN associate professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Alireza Khani, will be a featured speaker for the upcoming CTS webinar. April 12: 6Park.News/MinnesotaMN Transportation Research;

JEM Technical expands engineering staff
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mechanical engineering), Jefferson Hui, joins the engineering staff at JEM Technical. April 12: Diesel Progress International; Fluid Power World;

ASHRAE Awards Society Scholarships 2021-22
UMN undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, Victoria Baeumler, is the recipient of the 2021-22 Minnesota ASHRAE Chapter Peter Potvin Fellowship. April 12: Scholarship.spidzz.com;

Medical device innovation at the University of Minnesota
The Institute for Engineering in Medicine's Innovation Week is April 11-15 at UMN. UMN professor in the Medical School, Paul Iaizzo, and UMN professor in mechanical engineering, William Durfee, will lead an all-day Innovation Workshop. April 11: 25directory.com; AklatwebAmazingBizarre; AfpkudosArticle222ArticleDate; Atrix4gforumBizopezine; Blogged AdviceBlog.nomisec.comDaracosmetic; Dpdohod; FeedumiGileslinks.comGlobal Technology; Glow Articles; Healthy DuckJustuspsmc; KQ Education Group; Mixzhare.comMounimch-tech.com; Nomisec.comPrestigious ScholarshipsSolekleberTakmihan.comTechnovinkyUMN Twin Cities; Mega4up; ; USEducationWorldface.uk; World Invest ServiceZC-Live;

Women's history month: Dr. Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in astrophysics) and an NSF and KICP Fellow at the University of Chicago, Burçin Mutlu-Pakdil, is featured. April 10: AstrobitesMaohoube; April 12: Women in Astronomy;

In the courtroom and the skies, tribe carries on its challenge of the Line 3 pipeline
UMN research professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Joe Magner, is quoted. April 9: StarTribune; April 11: The Denver Gazette; News Bug Info; The Sacramento Bee;

Delayed reappearance of a supernova may reveal how fast the universe expands
UMN assistant professor in astronomy and physics, Patrick Kelly, is quoted. April 9: Nation World News;

Teams face off in robotics competition
Some 55 teams filled the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus for a regional robotics competition event. April 8: WCCO-TV; April 9: Erodtech;

Critical benefits of snowpack for winter wheat are diminishing
UMN assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, who led an international team in researching the implications of declining snowpack on winter wheat, is quoted. April 7: AgTechDaily; AgUpdateAskByGeeks; Biz News PostGamers Grade; Honest ColumnistMid-West Farm Report; MirageMix Point; Nixolympia; Phys.orgSixth NewsZipe-Education News; Wings Environmental News; UMN Twin Cities; April 8: Farms.comTech and Science Post; April 9: India Education Diary; April 11: Agni NewsAlert Breaking NewsArticlesFrontEurekAlert!Happy Euro Anime; iCapitalsIllinois Ag Connection; Indiana Ag Connection; Kansas Ag ConnectionKentucky Ag Connection; Ag News 890 KQLX-AM; Info ResearchLive DoseMichigan Ag Connection; Minnesota Ag Connection; Missouri Ag Connection; Nebraska Ag ConnectionNew York Ag Connection; North Dakota Ag Connection; Ohio Ag Connection; One Day DealsOrlando News StationPennsylvania Ag Connection; ScienceDaily; Secular TimesSouth Dakota Ag Connection; Tamil Bloggers; Tamil TechsTechiAIToday News 24; Wings Environmental; ZBT News; April 12: Environmental News NetworkNASA-news.xyz (Thai); News.programsmagic.com; One Day DealsOne News.Life; Projin NewsSEO-Specialists; April 18: Eurasia Review;

Electric buses are back on the road in the Twin Cities
UMN associate professor in civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, Alireza Khani, who recently helped author a study on bus electrification in the Twin Cities, is quoted. April 7: Doggy Orama; April 8: MinnPost; 9: Bestinau; April 10: Automotive World;

St. Thomas appoints renowned chemistry scholar to lead College of Arts and Sciences
Dr. William “Bill” Tolman, who spent nearly three decades at the University of Minnesota’s chemistry department, will lead the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas. April 7: St. Thomas News;

John Pierre to give UW Faculty Senate Speaker Series Talk April 12
UMN alumnus (M.S. and Ph.D. in electrical engineering) and professor at the University of Wyoming (UW), John Pierre, will be the featured speaker at the UW talk. April 7: University of Wyoming;

Workers want a lifetime income guarantee: Allianz Life's Matt Gray
UMN alumnus in mathematics and Vice President of Workplaces and Middle Markets at Allianz Life Insurance Co. in North America, Matt Gray, is interviewed. April 7: Abercrombie Fitch Cloth;

Study discovers molecular properties of lung surfactants that could lead to better treatments for respiratory illnesses
UMN-led research that could develop better treatments for respiratory illnesses is featured. Senior author and professor Joe Zasadzinski, and lead author and Ph.D. student Cain Valtierrez-Gaytan, both of whom are in chemical engineering and materials science, are quoted. April 6: Bioengineer; EurekAlert!Trend Fool; Medical News; Medical XpressMirage News; Newswise; ScienceDailyScienmag; UMN Twin Cities; April 7: 6Park.News/Minnesota; CRISPRSociety; Hale Plus HeartyHealthNewsDigestTechnology.orgTimes of News (Israel); April 8: Honest ColumnistReporter WingsTechiAI; April 9: India EducationDiaryNews Azi;

Mind-controlled prosthetic hands grasp new feats
UMN associate professor in biomedical engineering, Zhi Yang, and collaborators from UMN and the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center have focused on developing an AI and peripheral nerve interface. Professor Yang is interviewed. April 6: IEEE Spectrum;

UW-Stout physics professor wins UW System Excellence Award
UMN alumna (M.S. in physics and Ph.D. in science education) and UW-Stout physics professor, Laura McCullough, is one of three UW System faculty who will receive the UW System Excellence Award. April 6: Leader TelegramThe Marietta Daily JournalRome News-TribuneYahoo! News;

Stéphane Bancel net worth
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemical engineering) and CEO of Moderna, Stéphane Bancel, April 6: 6Park.News/Massachusetts; Gadget ClockIndia News Online Team;

Why did Calvin use Chlorella?
Reasearch by UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry, 1935) and Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1961 winner, Melvin Calvin, is featured. April 5: Wikipedikia;

Explore cultural astronomy at the Bell Museum’s Third Annual State Star Party
The University of Minnesota Bell Museum will kick off its third annual statewide star party, beginning Thursday, April 7, and running through the weekend. April 5: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Twin Cities Geek;

StarWatch: The planets take over the April skies
UMN’s Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. April 5: Austin Daily Herald;

Celebrating Technology Leaders Episode 9: Mental health, wellbeing, and self-care
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in computer science) and assistant professor of user experience at the Milwaukee School of Engineering, Katie Panciera, is a panelist in this recorded episode. April 5: Association for Computing Machinery (ACM);

Trying to stay ahead of competition, U.S. pares down troubled $3 billion neutrino experiment
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Marvin Marshak, who is a DUNE physicist, is quoted. April 5: Shwe Lann Ma;

Why we love hard games - the science behind the urge to 'Git gud!'
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Paul Schrater, is quoted. April 5: Gaming Debates; April 12: Gaming Debates;

Do equity metrics for smart transportation measure up? An interdisciplinary discussion
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering) Jane Macfarlage is a featured speaker in this discussion. April 4: UC Berkeley Institute of Transportation Studies;

New method of pancreatic islet cryopreservation marks breakthrough for diabetes cure
The UMN study developing a new process for pancreatic islet cryopreservation was led by UMN professor in mechanical engineering and director of University's Institute for Engineering in Medicine, John Bischof, Ph.D., and by associate professor of surgery in the UMN Medical School, Erik Finger, M.D. April 4: Medical Laboratory Observer; MLO Online; April 5: Healthcare Purchasing News;

Interview with Prof. Zhen Liu: Quantum mechanics & particle physics
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Zhen Liu, is interviewed. April 3: Goit.science;

Physicists explain the mesmerizing movements of raindrops on car windshields
UMN associate professor in mechanical engineering, Sungyon Lee, co-authored the study on droplet dynamics and is quoted. April 3: Science Writer;

Minnesota drivers may hit 20 times the deer reported to state
UMN assistant professor in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Raphael Stern, is quoted. April 1: Post Bulletin;

Using technology to identify crop types early in the season, without entering the field
UMN research is featured. UMN assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, and Ph.D. candidate Chenxi Lin are quoted. April 1: AgriMarketingEmpactstrong; Crop ProducerIndia Education Diary; April 5: Minnesota Ag Connection; April 12: Africa Surveyors Online News; April 18: FarmWeekNow;

A new study solves the mystery of how soft liquid droplets erode hard surfaces
A first-of-its-kind study led by UMN researchers reveals why liquid droplets have the ability to erode hard surfaces. Senior author of the paper and UMN associate professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Xiang Cheng, is interviewed. UMN chemical engineering Ph.D. student Ting-Pi Sun is mentioned. April 1: ArticlesclearAZoM; Buzzzlynet.xyz; Columbusinline.comIndia Education Diary; News Everything; Tech AITechnology.org; ViralHeaalthy.site; Thewopets; April 2: Femdomlin; April 5: Airvers Tech News; Diramk; April 6: ASM International; April 7: Desi123;

New study of how bacteria swim could help prevent the spread of disease and improve medical treatments
UMN-led research is featured. Shashank Kamdar, lead author on the paper and a chemical engineering graduate student, and Xiang Cheng, senior author on the paper and an associate professor in chemical engineering and materials science are quoted. Professor Emeritus Ed Cussler, Professor Lorraine Francis, and graduate researcher Seunghwan Shin, all of whom are in UMN's Department of  Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, are mentioned. April 1: India Education Diary; NewsbitTechi AI; April 4:  iCapitalsFocusTechnica; Honest ColumnistNews Brig; News Update (UK); Reporter Wings; SciTechDaily; April 5: Enfotimes; My DrollQuick TelecastShepherd Gazette

Biden Administration may add more ethanol to gasoline to reduce fuel prices
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. April 1: Treehugger;

Longtime EP building official retires
UMN alumnus in civil engineering Kevin Schmieg retired after 38 years and nine months working for Eden Prairie. April 1: Eden Prairie Local News;

Planets shine best in predawn hours
Minnesota Starwatch is a service of the Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the UMN's Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy. April 1: Kanabec County Times;

March 2022

Using technology to identify crop types early in the season, without entering the field
UMN research is featured. UMN assistant professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Zhenong Jin, and Ph.D. candidate Chenxi Lin are quoted. March 31: 3UYN.com; AgtechdailyChristmasonmarsmovie; East Atlanta Ice HouseEmma Citizen NewsHowWebTraffic; Gamers GradeInformation World Network; Mirage NewsMix Point; My News 24x7Neuetrends; Phys.orgYour Link Now; Sixth News; Tech.Radio-Host; Tip Sale Tips; Trend Fool; UMN Twin CitiesWings Environmental;

A new study solves the mystery of how soft liquid droplets erode hard surfaces
A first-of-its-kind study led by UMN researchers reveals why liquid droplets have the ability to erode hard surfaces. Senior author of the paper and UMN associate professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Xiang Cheng, is interviewed. UMN chemical engineering Ph.D. student Ting-Pi Sun is mentioned. March 30: Newswise; March 31: 6Park.News/Minnesota; ArticlesKit; BioengineerEllington Records; EurekAlert!; Focus TechnicaGamers GradeGileslinks; Golden-lilly.com; Hallnature; Head Topics; Highways TodayHonest Columnist; Mirage News; NanowerkNews of America; Newsbrig; NewswiseShwe Lann Ma Media; Nanowerk; Phys.org; Scienmag; ScienceDailySciTechDailySwift TelecastTargetpromoting; Tech Explorist; Times of NewsTrue Viral News; UMN Twin Cities; March 31: 1dimedealsAlpes-holidays; ArnellaVanillaArticles Unique; Bekkmed.xyzBeluxuryBiz News Post; BodrumtursabBritaworld; BSFQHBuck DIY; Canal SabinaCarsalad.co.uk; CDU SiteCian Technology; DaytoNewsDon IkuEntertainment Latest News; Ery LmEspaceddl; Ezine41For TayaGujjufoodfellow; HD FilmedHeromag.net;aituss.in; IC StocksIMRGF; Israel Times of NewsJaiTussJust Articles Site; Keith PugKoolplazLasrosasinc; Loanses; The MarketerPro; MarketUKMicaco Web; MySpaceAstronomy; NBC FeedNeuetrendsNewsbeezerNews.mehsn; News PrepareNewsSite24; NVMNB; ObadnsOKRrorOrn-pharm; PD Fabric; Pittsburgh XplosionPtsloansReporter Wings; Safitaclub; SamSaaSearchinicio; Serikron; SGTInfomediaShomAptiSierraeyewearSoho Articles; Sonmirc; Too HunTouch Duel; TrendByNewsUngroundableUntrueNorth; Weh Wah; ZBT NewsZibanos;

New study of how bacteria swim could help prevent the spread of disease and improve medical treatments
UMN-led research is featured. Shashank Kamdar, lead author on the paper and a chemical engineering graduate student, and Xiang Cheng, senior author on the paper and an associate professor in chemical engineering and materials science are quoted. Professor Emeritus Ed Cussler, Professor Lorraine Francis, and graduate researcher Seunghwan Shin, all of whom are in UMN's Department of  Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, are mentioned. March 30: 6Park.News/Minnesota; Amazing Grace BlogArnella Vanilla; AZoLifeSciencesCowboys Rookie ShopDay to NewsEntrship; EurekAlert!Gamers Grade; Jaituss.com; MechbmcMirage News; Mix PointMy Space Astronomy; Nestia NewsNews of AmericaNews PrepareNewswisePacific West AirwaysPhys.org; Press Release Point; Samachar CentralScienceDailySixth News; Tech CodexTechnology.orgThewopetsTouch Duel; Verve TimesZipe Education News; UMN Twin Cities; March 31: 24Htech.asiaAskbyGeeks; Verified News Explorer;

A stellar merger's astrophysical evolution in the "blink of an eye"
UMN professor in physics and astronomy and lead author on the paper describing the observation, Charles Woodward, is interviewed. March 30: VNExplorer;

Across the country, faculty fight to defend academic freedom
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Gopalan Nadathur, is quoted. March 30: The Nation;

Trying to stay ahead of competition, U.S. pares down troubled $3 billion neutrino experiment
UMN professor in physics and astronomy, Marvin Marshak, who is a DUNE physicist, is quoted. March 29: Black Hot Fire NetworkThis Weeks Five; Science.org;

Peter Kilpatrick named next President of Catholic University
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Peter K. Kilpatrick has been named the next president of the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. March 29: 6Park.News/North CarolinaAleteiaBefore It's News; Catholic News Agency; Catholic New YorkCatholic World Report; CruxNational Catholic Register; Natixa; News Net DailyPrestigious Scholarships; Tdpelmedia; March 30: Catholic CitizensThe Record Newspaper;

An interview with the professor behind CU Boulder’s Active Optical Devices Specialization
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering who is a professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder, Juliet Gopinath, is interviewed. March 29: Best 4 You; DrdonysnewsSaharsani;

Maple River robotics team wins Iowa contest
The Minnesota State High School League Tournament in Robotics will be at the University of Minnesota on May 7. March 29: Mankato Free Press; Marrietta Daily JournalRome News-TribuneYahoo! News;

Could game cameras be a useful poultry biosecurity tool?
UMN associate professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Erin Cortus, spoke at the March 23 Midwest Poultry Federation Convention. March 28: WATTAgNet;

Interview with Prof. Zhen Liu: Quantum mechanics & particle physics
UMN assistant professor in physics and astronomy, Zhen Liu, is interviewed. March 28: Bari Science Lab;

Allina Health and UCare announce new senior leadership - Twin Cities
UMN alumnus (medical degree and a bachelor of mechanics) Dr. Robert Wieland has been promoted from chief medical officer to CEO at Allina Health/Aetna. March 27: BestinauDoggyorama; Webringnet;

Reliability of Structures
The textbook, Reliability of Structures, by UMN professor emeritus in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, Theodore V. Galambos, is reviewed. March 26: Eurolivraison;

Fixing the NLP Pipeline with Humans and Data
UMN assistant professor in computer science and engineering, Dongyeop Kang, is the featured presenter. March 25: USC Information Sciences Institute;

UMN Plant Protein Innovation Center encourages student participation in research across colleges, departments
UMN CSE students have also become undergraduate researchers in the UMN Plant Protein Innovation Center. Fourth-year student Maddi Johnson and second-year student Madison Stoltzman, both in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, are quoted. March 24: The Minnesota Daily;

Mpls. Park Board revives Hiawatha Golf Course redesign
UMN alumnus Andy Komor, VP at Pacific Advanced Water Engineering, created the basic concept of the alternate plan for the proposed Hiawatha Golf Course redesign. March 24: MSN; StarTribuneYahoo! NewsYRT News;

New method of pancreatic islet cryopreservation marks breakthrough for diabetes cure
The UMN study developing a new process for pancreatic islet cryopreservation was led by UMN professor in mechanical engineering and director of University's Institute for Engineering in Medicine, John Bischof, Ph.D., and by associate professor of surgery in the UMN Medical School, Erik Finger, M.D. March 23: Alert Breaking NewsArticles AplentyBiz News Post; Body Alive HealthBusiness Mayor; CookmrDrolab (UK); DuchitridaoEurekAlert!Gestta (UK); Happy Euro Anime; Healthy DuckJustuspsmcMedical Xpress; Miami Standard NewsMirage News; My Asian Marketplace; NewsbitOne Day Deals; Orlando News StationPublisher Health; Reporter WingsScienceDaily; Scienmag Science Magazine; TamiltechsTechi AI; Today HeadlineUMN Twin Cities; Verve TimesWoodzog; World Face; WSCA News; Zipe Education News; March 24: Body Alive Health; CRISPR SocietyDinnerfu; Honest ColumnistWiki Emma CitizenHealthy DuckIndia Education Diary; The Medical News; Nestia NewsPledge TimesRuetirTechnology NetworksTrend Fool; March 25: ReachMD; March 26: Technology.org; March 30: Body Alive Health; Dinnerfu; March 31: Healthy Duck;

Which slime is the king of slimes, according to a scientist
UMN professor in chemistry, Marc Hillmyer, is mentioned. March 23: eSports Asia; DNYUZ; News BrigNews Nation USA; PolygonTimes News Express;

Building medical robots, bacteria sized: Bradley Nelson at TEDxZurich
UMN alumnus (M.S. in mechanical engineering) and Professor of Robotics and Intelligent Systems at ETH Zürich, Brad Nelson, Ph.D., is featured. March 23: Ensues News;

WuXi AppTec: Proposed election of executive director
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in organic chemistry) Dr. Minzhang Chen, who is co-chief executive officer of WuXi AppTec, has been nominated to the board of directors at the company. March 23: HKExnews;

The Cyber-Delusion
UMN professor in mathematics and former head of UMN's Digital Technology Center, Andrew Odlyzko, is mentioned. March 22: Foreign Affairs;

Top 25 women in technology
UMN alumna in mechanical engineering, Rebecca Ellis, President, Questions & Solutions Engineering, Inc., is interviewed. March 21: Mission Critical;

AI is revolutionizing prosthetic arm control
UMN researchers have found a way to use an AI decoder to measure and decode nerve signals so that they can be used to intuitively control prosthetic arm, hand and finger movement. Ph.D. candidate in biomedical engineering, Diu Khue Luu, and postdoctoral researcher, Anh Tuan Nguyen, are quoted. March 21: Discover Magazine;

Heuer honored with distinguished achievement award
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Mike Heuer, Braun Intertec Vice President and Principal Engineer, was recently honored with the Distinguished Achievement Award at the 70th Geotechnical Engineering Conference at the University of Minnesota by the Conference Committee. March 20: ACP Pubs;

Webinar 28th #2: An integrated generator-rectifier system for high-power AC-to-DC conversion
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Phuc Huynh, is the featured webinar speaker. March 19: VPEC Vietnam Power Electronics Community;

A rusting battery in Minnesota could unlock the electric grid of the future
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. March 18: 6Park.News/Massachusetts6Park.News/Minnesota; 6Park.News/NorthDakotaBusiness FastGrand Forks Herald; Wadena Pioneer Journal;

Spouses, colleagues and business partners
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Ranil Wickramasinghe, and Ranil's spouse, Xianghong Qian, are featured. March 18: American Jobs Institute; Boring BuzzBusiness Mayor; Informations World NetworkKQ education group; Prestigious ScholarshipsUniversity of Arkansas News; USEducation Service; Village Gate NewWired Focus Tech News; (34 as of March 18 at 3:43 a.m.)

An interview with the professor behind CU Boulder's active optical devices specialization
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering who is a professor at University of Colorado Boulder, Juliet Gopinath, Ph.D., is interviewed. March 17: ElimuHelp;

Machine learning at scale for precision agriculture
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in computer science and engineering) and principal scientist at Sentera, Dimitris Zermas, is the featured speaker. March 16: Geoawesomeness Blog;

Bringing melody to business - Leekthough
UMN alumnus in computer engineering William Mallik Harris, a musician popularly known as Leekthough, is featured. March 16: The Hype Magazine; March 30: Vents Magazine;

Physicists explain the mesmerizing movements of raindrops on car windshields
UMN associate professor in mechanical engineering, Sungyon Lee, co-authored the study on droplet dynamics and is quoted. March 16:  Biz News PostCBmateChemist (Greek); Gamers Grade; Honest ColumnistKokcha News AgencyLocal News ReviewsMass Blog; Press News AgencyThe Press United; Radar Hit NewsReporter Wings; Science News; Science News Strategian; Today News 24WardentimesWitable BlogWoodZog; March 16: 123esites; Chubimon; DiramkPakmates; March 20: GileslinksWSCA News; March 23: Ordonews;

Researchers 3D print regenerative heart valves that grow with patients - 3D printing industry
UMN research worked with Medtronic in 2020 to develop customizable 3D printed patient-specific heart valve models. March 15: 3DPBites;

Local genealogist turns ancestral research into 1st book
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Donovan McGee, is featured. March 15: Northfield News;

Master YongHua in Seoul
UMN alumnus in mathematics, Master YongHua, founder of Bodhi Light International, is featured. March 15: Brunch.co.kr (Korea);

What is the significance of Pi?
UMN professor in mathematics, Scot Adams, and sophomore Ella Krauel, are interviewed. March 14: WCCO CBS Local;

Achieve Life Sciences announces appointment of Dr. Vaughn Himes to Board of Directors
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) and CTO at Seagen, Dr. Vaughn B. Himes, PhD., has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Achieve Life Sciences. March 14: AP News; Andalusia Star News; Canadian InsiderGlobeNewswire; The Oxford EagleThe Street; StreetInsider; TMC NetUSA Life Sciences Database; Wallstreet: online; (25 as of March 14 at 2:34 p.m.)

The many scientific pursuits of University of Minnesota grad Laura Linton
UMN alumna (bachelor's degree in chemistry and later earned a medical degree in 1900) Laura Alberta Linton (1853 - 1915) is featured. March 14: MinnPostMNopedia; oOtnewsPrestigious ScholarshipsUS Education Service; WinnQuick; March 15: J News (UK); Novonite; TechsumouGGcozy; (18 as of March 15 at 5:30 a.m.)

MT #41 Peter Webb
UMN professor in mathematics who is also a musician, Peter Webb, is featured. March 13: Musician Talk;

Ethanol's clean air benefits clouded by greenhouse gas emissions
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. March 12: StarTribune; March 13: 123 esitesal3eyonBluestem PrairieChubimondiramkGovernors' Biofuels Coalition; YRT News;

Gophers OL Blaise Andries' NFL dream took root in Marshall
UMN alumnus in mathematics and Golden Gophers Football player, Blaise Andries, is featured. March 12: Gophers Guru;

ChemPlus 2022: Plenary Lecture Dr. Ram Gandikota - "A chemical engineer's journey"
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering), Dr. Ram Gandikota, who is a senior engineer at Texas Instruments, is featured. March 12: ChES IITM;

10 Best Home Generators of 2020
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Massoud Amin, is quoted. March 11: Scholars Levels;

Few journals heed calls to boycott Russian papers
UMN Professor in physics and astronomy, Joseph Kapusta, is quoted. March 10: Live Science;

Moderna approves golden parachute for CEO worth more than $926 million in the event he's replaced
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemical engineering) Stéphane Bancel, who is Moderna's CEO, is featured. March 10: Angle News; Celeb99; CNBCDaily MailMogaznews En; Mail on Sunday; Maserie TVNews CityThis is Money; March 11: New York Times Post;

Haran named as new POETS director
UMN CSE Dean Andrew Alleyne, formerly director of the Center for Power Optimization of Electro-Thermal Systems (POETS) at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, is mentioned. March 10: ece.illinois.edu;

Yes, properly inflating your car’s tires can help improve your gas mileage
UMN professor in physics and astronomy E. Dan Dahlberg is quoted. March 10: 10 WBNS11 AliveABC WFAA 8; KARE 11KHOU 11; KSDK TVKUSA TV; WMAZ TVWTHR TVWUSA 9; WKYC; March 15: DinestleNews Nation USA; We Are Iowa(39 as of March 15 at 3:55p.m.)

Volunteer spotlight: David Poerschke
UMN assistant professor in chemical engineering and materials science, David Poerschke, has been selected by ACerS for the Volunteer Spotlight program. March 9: Ceramics.org;

Kirloskar Oil Engines appoints Ajay Bhushan Pandey to its Board
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. and M.S. in computer science) Dr. Ajay Bhushan Prasad Pandey is appointed to the Board of Directors at Kirloskar Oil Engines Limited. March 9: 6Park.News/Minnesota; HrNxt (India); MarketScreener; March 10: Guide to Invest;

Mathematical Sciences hosts 47th Spring Lecture Series May 4-6
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Yousef Saad, will deliver a series of lectures at the conference. March 9: News - University of Arkansas;

Microsoft: 2.5 million-plus cybersecurity jobs are open - women can fill them
UMN's graduate program in electrical engineering is mentioned. March 8: Business FastMarketScreener; Techregister; Wired Focus; March 13: American Jobs Institute;

5G safety claims “as evil as big tobacco’s lie on ‘safe’ smoking”
UMN alumna (Ph.D. and M.S. in electrical engineering) and electromagnetics specialist, Dr. Nisa Khan, is featured. March 8: Principia Scientific;

The discovery could lead to improvements in medical devices and electronics
An international team of researchers from the UMN and the University of Kiel has found a path that could lead to shape-changing ceramic materials. UMN professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics and co-author of the study, Richard James, is quoted. March 8: Journal Time;

Display technology sees swift advancement
UMN researchers, led by professor in mechanical engineering Michael McAlpine, have developed a technique in which entire OLED displays are made on a single printing station. Professor McAlpine, and 2020 UMN Ph.D. graduate in mechanical engineering, Ruitao Su, are quoted. March 7: Laser Focus World; March 15: Tech Briefs; March 17: Shasthras Nehi;

So Minnesota: The U of M St. Anthony Falls Lab
UMN's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory research is featured. Research manager at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Andy Erickson, is quoted. March 7: 6Park.News/Minnesota; KSTP TV;

Caltechlive! Event delves into book about long-buried truth about the dawn of the space age
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in History of Science and Technology) Erik M. Conway will be participating in the conversation for the March 24th CaltechLive! Behind the Book virtual event. March 7: Pasadena Now;

Venus, Mars, Saturn featured in night skies throughout March
Minnesota Starwatch is a service of UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics, located in the Tate Laboratory of Physics and Astronomy. March 4: Kanabec County Times;

Meet the 2021 MinneAnalytics Scholarship Recipients
UMN senior studying industrial and systems engineering, Jagmehr Madan, and UMN senior pursuing dual degrees in mathematics and management information systems, Cori Roberts, are among 32 of the students awarded the MinneAnalytics Scholarship in 2021-2022. March 3: MinneAnalytics;

Muniba Mazari wins Hum Women Leaders Award, Sanam and Asim pay tribute to Reshma
UMN alumna (B.S. and M.S. in electrical engineering) Dr. Wardatul Amani Wan Salim, was honored during the Hum TV awards ceremony. March 2: Desi123; March 3: Daily Times; March 21: Elite One;

Setback for wakesurfing bill
A UMN CSE study, which reported that wakesurfing boats produced wave heights two to three times higher than traditional boats, is mentioned. March 2: Ossipee Lake;

Innovation aims to reduce maternal mortality
UMN associate professor in biomedical engineering, Shai Ashkenazi, is a clinical adviser to a team of fourth year engineering undergrads and helped them develop the DuoPouch. March 2: Prestigious Scholarships; March 4: India Education Diary;

Video lectures and presentations on quantitative finance
UMN Department of Mathematics’ four online lectures on financial mathematics are highlighted. March 2: Finance Money;

Optica Names 20 Recipients for 2022 Awards and Medals
UMN professor emeritus in electrical and computer engineering, Marshall I. Nathan, IBM TJ Watson Research Center, has been selected as the 2022 recipient of the Nick Holonyak Jr Award. March 2: Mirage; Photonics;

11 events and activities to kick off the spring this March
UMN Bell Museum’s event, Star Party: Astronomy with Other Senses, is highlighted. March 1: The Minnesota Daily; March 3: Exbulletin:

California Governor appoints new State Printer
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Paul Dixon, who was appointed to California's State Printer, is featured. March 1: In-plant Impressions;

Minnesota StarWatch: Mars marches on
UMN’s Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics is mentioned. March 1: Austin Daily Herald;

New standards of 3D printing for better patient outcomes
UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Michael McAlpine, is interviewed. March 1: NS Medical Devices;

Institute to accelerate AI expects early advances
Principal Investigators from the University of Minnesota are part of a multi-organizational team participating in the Accelerated Artificial Intelligence Algorithms for Data-Driven Discover (A3D3) Institute. March 1: AFCEATechregister (UK);

GSS Symposium III -Leveraging the soft power of the global Hellenic Community
UMN professor in electrical and computer science, Georgios Giannakis, is a confirmed speaker for the third Greek Scientists Society Symposium. March 1: The Greek Scientists Society;

February 2022

Naeem Qureshi
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering), Naeem Qureshi, is featured. Feb. 27: Qora.in (India);

Incoming SRMC president talks future plans, taking over liquid waste work
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering, Dave Olson, who will be the president and program manager for Savannah River Mission Completion (SRMC), is interviewed. Feb. 26: The Marietta Daily Journal; The Post and CourierRome News TribuneYahoo! News;

Sustainability as a road trip
UMN associate professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Erin Cortus, is featured. Feb. 25: Dairy Star;

Laboring to understand the interactions between pregnancy and the immune system - Dr. Elizabeth Bonney
UMN alumna in chemical engineering, Dr. Elizabeth Bonney, is featured. Feb. 25: Player.FM;

St. Luke’s welcomes orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Bryan Armitage
UMN alumnus (Medical Degree and an M.S. in biomedical engineering) Dr. Bryan Armitage, who is an orthopedic trauma surgeon, joins St. Luke's as a member of Synergy Health Partners. Feb. 25: Business North;

Phoebe Suina environmental engineer: A day in the life
UMN Ph.D. student in chemical engineering, Kristine Loh, authors article. Feb. 25: My India TimesReTime;

RadTech Young Professionals: Alexandra Young and Sijia Huang
UMN alumna in chemical engineering, Sijia Huang, who is a Lawrence fellow working at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, is interviewed. Feb. 23: UV+EB Technology;

Barbara J. Thompson
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in physics) Barbara J. Thompson is featured. Feb. 23: Bat Worth;

Stormwater ponds can contribute to pollution, researcher says
UMN professor emeritus in civil, environmental and geo- engineering, John Gulliver, who co-led a research team from the St. Anthony Falls Laboratory investigating phosphorus pollution, is quoted. Feb. 23: Echo Press;

Giant leap for immersive learning: Creating virtual reality classroom
UMN professor of computer science and engineering, Feng Qian, will lead a team working on system implementation, as part of a multi-university research team, to develop a VR platform for use in the classroom. Feb. 22: Bioengineer.org; EurekAlert!The National Tribune; Scienmag;

50 Best Aerospace Engineering Colleges
The University of Minnesota ranks number 11 in the Current School News list of 50 Best Aerospace Engineering Colleges. Feb. 22: Current School News;

Educators celebrate new STEM film, "Energy & U"
UMN associate professor in chemistry, Aaron Massari, participated in a collaboration of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV) that produced the movie "Energy & U," which was inspired by UMN's live action STEM shows. Feb. 22: UTRGV; Texas Border Business;

What materials can be magnetized?
Research on iron nitrogen compounds by UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Jianping Wang, is mentioned. Feb. 22: 1200artists;

Episode 90: A conversation with component storage expert Mike Adamson
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Mike Adamson, who is product manager at Inovaxe Corp., is the featured guest in Reliability Matters' Episode 90. Feb. 22: Reliability Matters;

Panel of aerospace engineering professionals to discuss students' transition to the workplace
UMN alumnus in aerospace engineering Lars Gunnerson, Patent Attorney, McKee, Voorhees & Sease, PLC, is an invited panelist. Feb. 21: 6Park.News/Iowa;

What are the main stages of the Calvin cycle?
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry) who won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1961, Melvin Calvin, is featured. Feb. 21: Wikipedikia;

Orlando Regional REALTOR® Foundation to host nation's leading community-building experts in town hall conversation in Oviedo
UMN alumnus (B.S. in civil engineering and M.S. in urban and regional planning) Charles "Chuck" Marohn, who is founder and president of Strong Towns, will be a featured presenter at the Smart Growth event. Feb. 21: AP News; ADVFNBenzinga; GlobeNewswire; LaGrange Daily NewsThe Natchez Democrat; One News PagePort Arthur NewsWashington City Paper; WICZ Fox 40(55 as of Feb. 21 at 9:53 a.m.)

During wave of speeding drivers, pedestrian fatalities were highest in Minnesota in 5 years
UMN CSE research lead by the director of the HumanFIRST Laboratory in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Nichole Morris, is mentioned. Feb. 20: 6Park.News/Iowa; 6Park.News/Minnesota6Park.News/Mississippi; Post Bulletin;

Pardon My French
UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Victor Barocas, created his ninth Sunday crossword puzzle for The New York Times, and his 17th overall. Feb. 19: The New York Times;

3D-printed stem cells patch help a broken heart
A team of biomedical engineering researchers, led by the UMN, has created a revolutionary 3D-bioprinted patch that can help heal scarred heart tissue. UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Brenda Ogle, is quoted. Feb. 18: Stem Cells News;

UMN class, Science Court, set to debate S/N grading this semester
UMN professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Ellad Tadmor, teaches the Science Court course. Feb. 17: The Minnesota DailyPrestigious Scholarships; Feb. 18: Catamarcanews;

People on the move in the local construction industry
UMN alumnus in physics Tim Bornemann has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cohen Architectural Woodworking. Feb. 17: St. Louis Construction News and Review; Feb. 23: St. Louis CNR;

University of Minnesota makes push for $220 million agricultural complex
UMN CFANS's Future of Advanced Agricultural Research in Minnesota (FAARM) will use the latest technology including predictive analytics, big data, robotics and artificial intelligence. Dean of CFANS, Brian Buhr, is quoted. Feb. 16: Meat+Poultry; Feb. 17: AgriMarketing;

Dr. Dan Knights: Getting more signal from metagenomic data
UMN associate professor in computer science and engineering, Dan Knights, is the featured speaker. Feb. 16: DePaul Computing;

Evaluation of culvert designs for aquatic wildlife capabilities and future resilience
UMN research associate at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Jessica Kozarek, is quoted. Feb.16: 6Park.News/Minnesota;

This "green" solution might have made cars even worse for the planet
UMN professor in bioproducts and biosystems engineering, Jason Hill, is quoted. Feb. 16: Daillytrader; Guncelkal.netPhoneweek.co.ukXtraradio.xyz; Feb. 17: KCUR The States Public Radio

Getting back to in-person with Fluid Power Technology Conference 2022
UMN CSE's Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) is mentioned. Feb.15: FluidPower World;

Ezra's Round Table/Systems Seminar on 2/11/2022: Sharon Di
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in civil, environmental, and geo-engineering) Xuan (Sharon) Di presents this seminar. Feb. 14: Cornell Systems Engineering;

2seventy bio announces key management appointments
UMN alumna (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Susan Abu-Absi, Ph.D., has been promoted to chief technology & manufacturing officer. Feb. 14: AP News; Avanza; BakersfieldBenzinga; BioSpaceBusiness Wire; MarketScreenerThe Street; StreetInsiderTD Ameritrade(136 as of Feb. 14 at 7:14 a.m.)

Urban storm water presents pollution challenge
UMN researcher at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, Andy Erickson, is quoted. Feb. 13: c&en;

How to fix your scientific coding errors
UMN professor in chemistry Thomas Hoye is quoted. Feb. 12: Head Topics; Feb. 14: Honest Columnist; List23; Feb. 17: Head Topics;

Samson Jenekhe, Anna Karlin elected to National Academy of Engineering
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Samson Jenekhe has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering. Feb. 11: 6Park.News/Michigan6Park.News/Minnesota; 6Park.News/WashingtonBursti; eFood Teaching;

What you need to know about COVID omicron variant, Minnesota mask requirements, vaccines and more
UMN professor in mechanical engineering Chris Hogan is quoted. Feb. 11: StarTribune;

Inventor, atomic bomb witness, and university professor Larry Johnston [otd 02/11]
Former UMN professor in physics Larry Johnston, who was born February 11, 1918, is featured. Feb. 11: South Fork Companion;

Kaman named SIAM chair of the membership committee
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Yousef Saad, will present a series of lectures at the 2022 Spring Lecture Series, sponsored by the National Science Foundation. Feb. 10: 6Park.News/ArkansasPrestigious Scholarships; University of Arkansas News;

Look Back
UMN alumnus in electrical engineering, Clarence M. Jesperson, was named permanent chairman of the Anniston Committee for Industrial Development on February 9, 1947. Feb. 9: The Anniston Star;

Regenerative medicine company Vascudyne relocates to high capacity GMP manufacturing facility
UMN professor in biomedical engineering Robert Tranquillo and colleagues developed the TRUE Tissue technology licensed by Vascudyne in 2017. Feb. 9: 1DiscountBrokerageAP News; The Evening LeaderFranklin CreditLaGrange Daily News; News OK; Lethbridge HeraldShelby County Reporter; StarTribuneWICZ Fox 40Yahoo! Finance; (129 as of Feb. 9 at 11:50 p.m.)

Paying tribute to our black leaders in science
UMN alumna (M.S. in chemistry) Jeannette E. Brown, who was the first Black woman to earn a graduate degree in chemistry from UMN in 1958, is featured. Feb. 9: The Antlers American; PennwellFast Pitch Financials; The Inyo RegisterMalvern Daily RecordMyMotherLodeRicentral; Starkville Daily NewsSweetwater ReporterTownhall Finance; (112 as of Feb. 9 at 8:26 a.m.)

How giving legal rights to an Indigenous food could stop a pipeline
UMN CSE research in 2018, concluding that Manoomin (wild rice) is an indicator species, is mentioned. Feb. 9: Mother Jones; Feb. 11: Canada's National Observer;

Lynn Eaton wins Ward 5 special election
UMN alumnus (M.S. in civil engineering) Lynn Eaton has won the Ward 5 special election in Bemidji, Minnesota. Feb. 8: Bemidji Pioneer; Feb. 9: Yahoo! News;

Minnesota researchers say they've created the first fully 3D-printed OLED display
UMN researchers, led by professor in mechanical engineering Michael McAlpine, have developed a technique in which entire OLED displays are made on a single printing station. Professor McAlpine, and 2020 UMN Ph.D. graduate in mechanical engineering, Ruitao Su, are quoted. Feb. 8: Make Parts FastMedical Design & Outsourcing; Feb. 10: Additive Manufacturing; Design News; Design World Online; Feb. 10: Business Mayor; Feb. 11: 3DPBites; Feb. 13: VNExplorer; Feb. 22: Infinitalab; Feb. 28: Packaging Digest;

ECS Webinar: "Hydrogen's Big Shot: Where we are and where we are going"
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Bryan Pivovar will be the featured speaker at the upcoming Electrochemical Society (ECS) Webinar. Feb. 8: Electrochem.org; Massblog.xyz;

Parry Labs appoints Mark Shepardson as Chief Technology Officer
UMN alumnus in computer science Mark Shepardson has been appointed to Chief Technology Officer at Parry Labs. Feb. 8: AP News; Finanzen (German); Fox 19Hawaii News NowKCRG TV; KKTVKY3 TV; WBTVWFMZ; WKYT; WVLT(89 as of Feb. 8 at 9:30 p.m.)

Designing magnetic materials using mathematical tools
UMN professor in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Richard D. James, is part of a research team that has proposed a material design rule to discover novel magnets with extremely small hysteresis. Feb. 8: Accelics;

Young Vietnamese scientist builds robotic arm for the disabled
Postdoctoral fellow in biomedical engineering, Nguyen Anh Tuan, is featured. Feb. 7: Tuoi Tre News (Vietnam);

Interns harness career opportunities to bridge pandemic challenges
UMN CSE seniors in civil engineering, Charles Sisterman and Zoe Jeske, are quoted. Feb. 6: Cvandmore;

Can 'green' ammonia be a climate fix?
UMN research is featured. UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Prodromos Daoutidis, is quoted. Feb. 5: NerdshalaWired; Feb. 7: Advanced Biofuels USA;

Eight Indian Americans among 100 most influential academics in government
UMN alumnus (M.S. in chemical engineering) Devesh Kapur is featured. Feb. 4: The Indian Panorama;

Letter to the Editor: Give all students better options
UMN undergraduate student in mechanical engineering, Alex Engebretsen, authors article. Feb. 4: Cannon Falls Beacon;

Steel Bridge Task Force announces recipient of 2022 Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture
The Robert J. Dexter Memorial Award Lecture program was instituted in 2005 in memory of Robert J. Dexter, who was a UMN associate professor of civil engineering. Feb. 4: Informed Infrastructure;

Oil man and mathematical enigma
UMN professor emeritus in mathematics, Jay Goldman, is mentioned. Feb. 4: Livemint; Feb. 6: Daily News Prime;

Elmer's Diagram
UMN alumnus in physics who was one of the scientists who invented and began research on biofeedback, Elmer Green, is featured. Feb. 4: WinnPost;

How to ensure reliable pressure transmitter measurement in pharmaceutical applications
UMN alumnus in chemistry and chemical engineering, Brandon Haschke, authors article. Feb. 3: P. I. Process Instrumentation;

Ardent Health Services appoints new board member
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering, Rob Webb, is appointed to the board of directors at Ardent Health Services. Feb. 3: AP News; The Bakersfield CalifornianBenzinga; Business Wire; The Galveston County Daily News; The Joplin GlobeMarketScreener; StreetInsiderTD Ameritrade; Yahoo! Finance(131 as of Feb. 3 at 4:45 p.m.)

Walz proposes $2.7 billion budget with $214 million for UMN
UMN would receive $142 million for building upgrades and $72 million for a renovated chemistry laboratory. Professor in chemistry Philippe Buhlmann is quoted. Feb. 2: The Minnesota Daily;

Prof. Dr. Erica Lilleodden is new director of the Fraunhofer IMWS
UMN alumna in materials science Prof. Dr. Erica Lilleodden has been appointed as director of the Fraunhofer Institute for Microstructure of Materials and Systems IMWS. Feb. 1: Guestel.de (German) Hallelife.de (German); Feb. 2: IMWS; Feb. 3: Science Business;

Dr. Elizabeth Barnes: Viewing anthropogenic change through an AI lens
UMN alumna in physics and mathematics, who is associate professor of atmospheric science at Colorado State University, Dr. Elizabeth Barnes, is the featured speaker. Feb. 1: ESSICUMD;

Researchers study waves created by recreational boats
A new study by researchers in UMN CSE's St. Anthony Falls Laboratory found that wakesurf boats require greater distance than typical boats from shoreline and other boats. Two of the lead researchers on the study, Jeff Marr and Andy Riesgraf, are quoted. Feb. 1: 24HTech6Park.News/Minnesota; Bioengineer.org; Daily Advent; Detroit Lakes TribuneEurekAlert!Eyalo; Gamers Grade; Happy Euro Anime; Knowledia NewsKSTPMirage; MPR News; NewsBreakNewswisePhys.orgPrestigious Scholarships; RSNews; ScienceDaily; ScienmagUMN Twin Cities; World News; Feb. 2: AirNewsHubb; AlertBreakingNews; The Indies Times; MinnPostMy Droll; My Space Astronomy; Pelican Rapids Press; Pine and LakesPost Bulletin; Public News Service; Samachar CentralTechiAI; TechCodexTittlePress; UrAllNews; Verve Times; Feb. 3: Fox 9 KMSPNovonite; St. Croix 360Times of News; Feb. 4: Echo Press; Kenyon LeaderSouthernminn.com; Feb. 7: Marine Industry News; Feb. 8: Crow River Media; Feb. 18: Ossipee Lake;

U of M student helps support college women in tech through 'hackathon'
UMN student in industrial engineering and computer science, Governess Simpson, is featured. Feb. 1: KARE 11; Feb. 3: WCCO;

Scientist make a new type of optical device using alumina
UMN visiting professor in physics and astronomy, Tomotake Matsumura and professor in physics and astronomy, Shaul Hanany, and their collaborators have made a new type of optical element to improve telescopes studying radiation from the Big Bang. Feb. 1: Go IT; Feb. 2: Ceramics.org; Satellite News Network; Feb. 3: Finanzen; MINING; Feb. 4:  6Park.News/Minnesota; Optic Flux;

January 2022

How to fix your scientific coding errors
UMN professor in chemistry Thomas Hoye is quoted. Jan. 31: Alert Breaking News; TheServiceNow.com/Delaware; TheServiceNow.com/Idaho; TheServiceNow.com/IndianaTheServiceNow.com/IowaTheServiceNow.com/MassachusettsTheServiceNow.com/Michigan; TheServiceNow.com/Kansas; (26 as of Jan. 31 at 9:30 a.m.)

From Lendway's Lounge to Washington County, longtime public works director to retire Monday
UMN alumnus in civil engineering, Don Theisen, who has been Washington County's public works director, retires on January 31. Jan. 31: Alixa tech; J News (UK); Twin Cities Pioneer Press;

University of Minnesota student helping lead national 'hackathon' for female coders
UMN student in industrial engineering and computer science, Governess Simpson, is featured. Jan. 30: Borderless & Beyond; Ekla MagazineEmpact Strong; FlipBoardPrestigious Scholarships; StarTribune;

Interview with the CEO: Gevo, Inc.
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemistry and MBA) Dr. Patrick Gruber, who is CEO and board member of Gevo, Inc., is featured. Jan. 28: The Wall Street Transcript;

It's only natural. Bell Museum celebrating 150 years, and I finally take a tour
UMN's Bell Museum is featured. Jan. 28: Twin Cities Pioneer Press;

University alum receives $100,000 grant for green magnetic core technology
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in material science and engineering) Dr. Aminul Mehedi’s startup company CM Materials received a $100,000 Encouraging Development, Growth and Expansion (EDGE) grant. Jan. 27: The Minnesota Daily;

Dynamic Catalysis
UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Paul Dauenhauer, co-authored the paper. Jan. 27: University of Delaware;

Q&A: What the UMN community needs to know about masks and face coverings amid Omicron surge
UMN researcher in mechanical engineering, Qisheng Ou, and a research consultant at CIDRAP, Lisa Brosseau, are interviewed. Jan. 27: The Minnesota Daily; ScienceDaily;

Scientist make a new type of optical device using alumina
UMN visiting professor in physics and astronomy, Tomotake Matsumura and professor in physics and astronomy, Shaul Hanany, and their collaborators have made a new type of optical element to improve telescopes studying radiation from the Big Bang. Jan. 25: Asia Research News; IverifyuNanowerk; Jan. 27: 6Park.News/Minnesota; 6Park.News/Pennsylvania; 6Park.News/Virgina; EurekAlert!; The Indies Times (Mumbai); Mixpoint; Phys.orgPrestigious Scholarships; RSNews; ScienceXTechnology Insurance Marketing; Jan. 28: AZoOptics; eeDesignITTechiAI; Jan. 30: Tech and Science Post; Jan. 31: Today's Sciencology;

How AI can identify people even in anonymized datasets
Professor in computer science and engineering, Jaideep Srivastava, is quoted. Jan. 25: Almooon; Asia Research NewsBiz News PostCBmateDigital News Today; Fakta360; FuentitechFuture News; Gamers Grade; Honest ColumnistKokcha News Agency; LivdoseMasterjiTips; News SymplexiaNewszf.comOptic Flux; PressNewsAgencyThe Press UnitedPrestigious Scholarships; ScienceNewsToday News 24Warden Times; Jan. 26: Chemist.gr; Radar Hit News; Jan. 27: AI Summary; Jan. 31: Science Atom;

Quant Guide 2022: University of Minnesota
UMN's Master of Financial Mathematics program, led by Academic Director Rina  Ashkenazi and Executive Director Laurie Derechin, is featured. Jan. 25: Darik.News/Minnesota; Jan. 26: Risk.net;

Minnesota StarWatch: Brightest stars take to the night skies
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and the Bell Museum are mentioned. Jan. 25: 6Park.News/MinnesotaAustin Daily Herald; Darik.News/Minnesota;

CSE Learning Abroad
UMN CSE Learning Abroad's international options are featured. Jan. 24: AFixNews;

Store owners wary, weary as robberies climb in Minneapolis
UMN professor in physics Woods Halley is quoted. Jan. 22: Darik.News/Minnesota; StarTribuneYRT News; Jan. 23: Brospar Daily News; PJ MediaWallup Daily News;

2022 Winter Carnival: Here's a look at what else is happening in St. Paul museums and venues
UMN's Bell Museum is mentioned. Jan. 22: Twin Cities Pioneer Press;

UMN Faculty Senate passes resolution to affirm academic freedom
UMN professor in computer science and engineering, Gopalan Nadathur, is quoted. Jan. 21: The Minnesota Daily;

Cohen Architectural Woodworking names Tim Bornemann COO
UMN alumnus in physics Tim Bornemann has been named Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Cohen Architectural Woodworking. Jan. 21: Phelps County Focus; Jan. 24: PRLogOpenPR; Jan. 26: 1888 Press Release24-7 Press Release; Jan. 28: The Middle East North African Financial Network; Jan. 30: Biz Journal;

Jonathan Pershing joins Hewlett Foundation as Environment Program Director
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in geology and geophysics) Johnathan Pershing will return to the Hewlett Foundation as the director of its Environment Program after serving a year as Deputy Special Envoy for Climate at the U.S. Department of State. Jan. 21: Hewlett.org;

Lewis University Dr. Leonard Weisenthal Colloquium Series Department of Chemistry and Physics
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in physics) Christopher White is the featured speaker. Jan. 21: Lewis University Television Network;

Two-time Gopher Women's Hockey national champ uses athleticism to help Minnesotans with Parkinson's
UMN alumnus (B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering) who is a Ph.D. candidate and lab supervisor at Bakken Medical Devices Center, Cara Piazza Herbers, is featured. Director of the Bakken Center, Art Erdman, is quoted. Jan. 21: Daily AdventKARE 11;

A stellar merger's astrophysical evolution in the "blink of an eye"
UMN professor in physics and astronomy and lead author on the paper describing the observation, Charles Woodward, is interviewed. Jan. 21: 6Park.News/Maryland; 6Park.News/Minnesota24HTechBiz News Post; Darik.News/Maryland NewsFocusTechnica; Honest ColumnistICapitalNews Brig; SciTechDailyVasiprak Blog

From fertilizer to fuel: Can 'Green' ammonia be a climate fix?
UMN research is featured. UMN professor in chemical engineering and materials science, Prodromos Daoutidis, is quoted. Jan. 20: Yale Environment 360; Jan. 21: Biz News PostHonest Columnist;

NVE (NVEC) Q3 2022 earnings call transcript
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in experimental condensed matter physics) who is Vice President of Advanced Technology at NVE, Pete Eames, is interviewed. Jan. 20: Biz News Post; Honest ColumnistMllm-invest; The Motley Fool; Nasdaq;

Dean of the College of Science and Engineering announced
The new dean of UMN's College of Science and Engineering, Dr. Andrew G. Alleyne, started the role effective January 10, 2022. Jan. 19: Bankwatches;

Physical Review C appoints Joseph Kapusta as Lead Editor
UMN professor in physics and astronomy Joseph Kapusta has accepted the offer to serve as the new Lead Editor for Physical Review C. Jan. 19: APS Physics;

AI2 spinout BirchAI lands $3.1M for healthcare customer support platform
UMN alumna in chemical engineering and mathematics who is a co-founder of BirchAI, Yinhan Liu, is featured. Jan. 19: Dope Desi; GeekWire; Nerdshala; Times News Express; The News Network; Jan. 21: NewsNation USA

UMN student project begins developing cost-effective solar panel technology
UMN's Institute on the Environment is mentioned. UMN teaching associate in electrical and computer engineering, David Orser, and a team member who is a student in computer engineering, Maxim Erickson, are quoted. Jan. 18: The Minnesota Daily;

Walz requests record $2.7 billion public construction package
A new UMN chemistry undergraduate teaching laboratory building is included in MN Governor Walz's proposed public construction package. Jan. 18: Darik.News/Mississippi; Duluth News Tribune; Fox 9; inForumKARE 11; KSTP TV; Mankato Free PressMinnesota Reformer; MPR News; The Register CitizenTwin Cities Pioneer Press; WCCOYahoo! News; YouTube; Jan. 19: Patch; Red Lake Nation NewsStarTribune; Jan. 22: The Minnesota Daily;

NetApp hires Microsoft vet as Chief Product Officer
UMN alumnus (M.S. in computer science) Harvinder Bhela joins NetApp in January for the newly created role of chief product officer. Jan. 18: Enterprise Storage Forum;

Maria Gini wins the 2022 ACM/SIGAI Autonomous Brokers Analysis Award
UMN professor in computer science and engineering Maria Gini, who has won the ADM/SIGAI Autonomous Agents Research Award for 2022, is featured. Jan. 18: Best Tech247; RB WebcityRobot Enthusiast;

Chemists create the world's tiniest antenna using DNA - "Like a two-way radio"
UMN doctoral student in chemistry and the study’s first author, Scott Harroun, is quoted. Jan. 17: Brinkwire; Jan. 19: Jaituss; Natica.xyz;

Combination product expert Carolyn Dorgan has joined Suttons Creek as principal Systems Engineer
UMN alumnus in biomedical engineering Carolyn Dorgan joins Suttons Creek as Principal Systems Engineer. Jan. 17: PRLog; Jan. 19: BizWire ExpressPR.com;

What is educational engineering?
The University of Minnesota is listed as one of the top 10 schools in the United States for chemical engineering. Jan. 17: Pbocdefi.com; Jan. 21: Kiestu News; Jan. 23: Pbocdefi;

Ruehle files to run against Boice in Douglas County commissioner race
UMN alumnus in chemical engineering Mike Ruehle, who will run for Douglas County commissioner, is featured. Jan. 16: The News Review;

Business Matters: JNelson Farms' Jon Nelson
UMN alumnus in mechanical engineering Joh Nelson, who with his wife owns JNelson Farms, is featured. Jan. 16: Atlanta Business Journal; Midland Daily News; Jan. 17: Curl Labs;

New research may help scientists unravel the physics of the solar wind
UMN research is featured. Professor in physics and astronomy and lead author on the paper, Cynthia Cattell, is quoted. Jan. 14: 6Park.News/Iowa6Park.News/Minnesota; 6Park.News/West VirginiaDarik.News/Iowa; DWeb.News; Newswise; Jan. 15: BestTech247; Darik.News/Colorado; Darik.News/IowaDarik.News/Maryland; NanowerkNews Prepare; Jan. 16: Optic FluxThe Ritz Herald; Jan. 17: DayToNews; ScienceSprings

The amazing wonders of physics on display at Northrop Auditorium
UMN's science outreach program Physics Force is featured. Jan. 14: StarTribune;

Jeff Dean Net Worth 2022
UMN alumnus in computer science, Jeff Dean, who leads the Google AI sector, is featured. Jan. 14: Proick;

Where can you find these granite rock formations?
The Common Minnesota Rocks webpage of the Minnesota Geological Survey, CSE, UMN is cited. Jan. 14: The Spectator Post;

What you need to know about COVID variants, Minnesota mask requirements, vaccines and more
UMN professor in mechanical engineering, Chris Hogan, is quoted. Jan. 13: StarTribune;

Two poor boys West: Memoir of a rocket scientist
UMN alumni in aerospace engineering and mechanics, Larry Carlson and  Jack Breiby, are featured. Jan. 12: Grand Rapids Herald Review;

This EDGE Grant recipient creates green technology with 'clean magnets'
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in materials science and engineering) and cofounder of Minnealloy Magnetics, Aminul Mehedi, is interviewed. Jan. 11: Technical.ly;

European hydrogen programs: from Hydrogen Manifesto to Clean Energy Act
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering) Bryan Pivovar, who is senior research fellow and electrochemical engineering and materials chemistry group manager in the Chemistry and Nanosciences Center at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), is featured. Jan. 11: Physics World;

James Hardie Industries appoints Chief Technology Officer
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in mechanical engineering), Joe Liu, has been appointed to Chief Technology Officer at James Hardie Industries. Jan. 9: BakersfieldBenzinga; BollyinsideBusinessWireMarketWatch; TD Ameritrade; TheStreet; Wallstreet OnlineYahoo! Finance; Jan. 10: Cowboy News; MarketScreenerTechnical Guru; StreetInsider.com; (160 as of Jan. 10 at 3:38 a.m.)

Print job completed: a bendable image display
UMN researchers, led by professor in mechanical engineering Michael McAlpine, have developed a technique in which entire OLED displays are made on a single printing station. Professor McAlpine is quoted. Post-doctoral associate in mechanical engineering, Xia Ouyang, is mentioned. Jan. 6: The Fabricator; Jan. 7: 6Park.News/Minnesota; 6Park.News/USA; Bioengineer.orgBusiness Mayor; EurekAlert!; Happy Euro AnimeNatureScienmagToday News 24x7Toys Matrix; YouTube; Jan. 8: Acti WorldDaytonNewseFoodTeaching; TheHackPosts; IBTimes (India); Jaituss.com; Mirage NewsMorningNews; Nanowerk; News ConcernsA New Species; Newstvpk.com; Planet Storyline; ScienceDailySimplyAmazedTech Explorist; TechRegister; Jan. 9: 6Park.News/Minnesota; AllstartsUsa; Burada Biliyorum; Engadget; Enter21st.comEurasiaReviewInnovationToronto.org; InnovationToronto.com; MySpaceAstronomyNeomvisions; NewsylistNotebook CheckNowYouReadMe.com; Tech and Science Post; Jan. 10: 24Htech; 3d Grenzenlos (German); 3D Printing Industry4PMTech; ABC27ABILKAllstartsUsa; Anitharik.News/USAArs TechnicaBenchmark (Polish); Besttech247; Bomega (Polish); BtoktiktokBusiness Insider India; CVBJ.bizDigLogs; Digital JournalEbroky; ElectronicsforuELE Times; Electronics Weekly; The EngineerEsports; Eurasia ReviewFossbytesFuntitech; Futurenews; Gamers GradeGamezigo; GetLowestPricePossible; GizmochinaHotHardWare; Interesting EngineeringKnowledia; Lab ManagerLEDinside; Leero Newz; Manufactur3DMCUTimesMobile SyrupMoxipass; MyBroadBandNerdshala; New Atlas; NewsAKMINewswise; OOTNewsPC Gamer; PhoneweekRonciy; Techbea; Swift HeadlineTechGate; Spark ChroniclesTechnical Guru; TechnoNews247; TechRegister; TechTimesTekdeepsTelamandoUSA News Hub; Variance LightingW3NewsPaper; Wiredfocus; Jan. 11: AZoMBrother's TechnologyDaetalytica; D1SoftBallNews; E&T MagazineElectropages; i-HLS; Jobs.Webblogging.inMirage NewsNerdyPitch; NewsyListPlay Crazy Game; RandrlifeTechnoNews247; TechWatch; TimesNewsExpressUMN Twin-Cities; Wonderful Engineering; Jan. 12: Adsale Plastics Network; All About CircuitsBigSam; BrinkwireChemEurope; Hidden Wires; InfoHighTech (French); IConnect007InAVate APAC; InAVate EMEA; iverifyu; Metal Tech NewsNews of Canada; Printed Electronics World; Sci NewsSocialpost; Jan. 13: ANI NewsArchynewsy; Big News Network; DailyhuntDevdiscourseLatestLYMantras TV; NewsBreakNewKerala; OICanadianOmnexus; Paris Beacon NewsPrinted Electronics Now; ProjinTimes of Oman; TMR Research BlogWebIndia123; Jan. 14: 3DPrintEP&T; CodeListModern Manufacturing (Thailand); Newsy Today; OPE Journal; Winnquick; Jan. 16: 3Dnatives3DPBites; Enkwire; Jan. 17: 3D Printing IndustryBeebomLED Professional; Jan. 18: Variance Lighting; Jan. 19: 6Park.News/MinnesotaDarik.News/Minnesota; Jan. 20: 3DnativesAddMaker (Chinese); mommys-university; Jan. 24: Sarun's Blog (Thai); Jan. 26: IEEE Spectrum; Jan. 27: 3D Printing Media Network; (181 as of Jan. 27 at 4:30 p.m.)

New Constellation board of directors named
A member of the Dean’s Advisory Board, College of Science and Engineering, for the University of Minnesota, Ashish K. Khandpur, will join Constellation's new board of directors. Jan. 7:  BenzingaBusiness WireCentral Charts; ConcordmonitorFinanzenMarketSreenerSpokeTheStreetOil and Gas Press; Yahoo! Finance; (127 as of Jan. 9 at 11:31 p.m.)

Nematicity is a new piece in double bilayer graphene phase diagram puzzle
UMN professor in physics and astronomy and study co-author, Rafael Fernandes, is quoted. Jan. 6: 6Park.News/Arizona; 6Park.News/WyomingDayToNews; Florida News TimesFuntitech;

How to cryopreserve fish embryos and bring them back to life 
UMN research by professor in mechanical engineering, John Bischoff, and colleagues is featured. Jan. 6: The Information Taker;

Form S-1 Aclarion, Inc.
UMN alumna in chemistry and director at Aclarion, Inc., Amanda Sequira, is mentioned. Jan. 6: StreetInsider;

Breaking the Ice: Mentorship, IP diversity efforts bring award
UMN alumnus in physics and shareholder at Greenberg Traurig, Alexander Kim, is interviewed. Jan. 6: Minnesota Lawyer;

List of women in mathematics
UMN alumna Sally Elizabeth Carlson (1896–2000), who was the first woman to obtain a doctorate in mathematics at the University of Minnesota, is mentioned. Jan. 6: Batman Wikis;

Professor Jian-Ping Wang elected as an academician of the National Academy of Inventors
UMN professor in electrical and computer engineering, Jain-Ping Wang, is featured. Jan. 5: Posts Career Engine (China); Six Degrees Network (China);

Mummified forest tells tale of changing north
Research assistant professor in earth and environmental sciences, Joel Barker, is quoted. Jan. 5: Kodiak Daily Mirror;

SHIC-funded, UMN project sheds light on aerosol technologies
Experts at the UMN College of Veterinary Medicine and the College of Science and Engineering will conduct the extensive literature search on known technologies directed at removing airborne particles from the air. Jan. 5: NationalHogFarmer;

Fish & Richardson elevates 17 attorneys to principal
UMN alumnus (B.S. in biochemistry and history) Dr. Caleb Bates is one of 17 attorneys elevated to principals at the firm of Fish & Richardson. Jan. 5: Antlers American; AscensusCityBiz;Deer Park TribuneIntelligent ValueKilleen Daily Herald; KUTVMarketScreener; NewsOK; The Ridgway RecordStreetInsider(42 as of Jan. 5 at 10:01 p.m.)

Graco appoints new Executive VP
UMN alumnus (bachelor’s in mechanical engineering and MBA) Inge Grasdal is appointed executive vice president of corporate development at Graco Inc. Jan. 4: HBSDealer;

Star watch: Planets, stars put on show in January
UMN's Minnesota Institute for Astrophysics and UMN's Bell Museum are mentioned. Jan. 3: Republican Eagle;

Dr. Cordell Hardy appointed to CyberOptics Board of Directors
UMN alumnus (Ph.D. in chemical engineering), Cordell Hardy, is appointed to the CyberOptics Board of Directors. Jan. 3: Avanza BankBenzinga; Market Screener; StreetInsiderTD Ameritrade; The Valdosta Daily TimesYahoo! Finance; Yahoo! Finance (Australia); Wall Street Online; Jan. 4: I-Connect007; StreetInsider; (87 as of Dec. 4 at 9:00 a.m.)

UMN designs respirator mask prototypes from filter technology
UMN research is featured. Professor in mechanical engineering David Pui is quoted. Jan. 3: IndiaEducationDiary;

Two UMN students named 2020 Astronaut Scholars
Two UMN CSE students, biomedical engineering major Marcos Zachary and civil engineering major William Zunker, have been awarded scholarships for the 2020-21 academic year by the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation. Jan. 3: IndiaEducationDiary;

UMN interns harness career opportunities to bridge pandemic challenges
UMN CSE seniors in civil engineering, Charles Sisterman and Zoe Jeske, are quoted. Jan. 3: IndiaEducationDiary;

21 bitcoin and blockchain leaders made Forbes 30 Under 30 List
UMN alumnus in computer science who founded Slingshot, Clinton Bembry, is highlighted. Jan. 1. Bit2Main;

Sci-fi types of medical implants will soon become reality, researchers say
UMN professor in biomedical engineering, Hubert H. Lim, is quoted. Jan. 1: Greenwich TimeSFGateWashington Post; Jan. 3: Stuff;