College-wide featured stories
Letting nature do its work
Posted November 9, 2018
BBE student Maria Camila Merino Franco managed several “floating wetland” islands that control harmful algae blooms in Minnesota.
More to bubbles than you think
Posted November 9, 2018
Ph.D. student Mrugank Bhatt is studying cavitation—and enjoying the chance to collaborate with researchers from different universities and disciplines.
Avery Loya: Aspiring chemical engineer and 3M Diversity Scholarship recipient
Posted March 25, 2018
Avery Loya was drawn to the College of Science and Engineering’s world class reputation and a $40,000 scholarship affirmed his decision.
Land of opportunity
Posted March 25, 2018
College of Science and Engineering alumni who leave their home countries for the United States have the talent to spot opportunity and the drive to make a contribution.
Setting a place at the table
Posted March 25, 2018
The 3M Diversity Scholarship is paving the way for more underrepresented students to pursue science and engineering at the University of Minnesota.
Emma Grant: Self-proclaimed math nerd and 3M Diversity Scholarship recipient
Posted March 25, 2018
With support from 3M, Emma Grant is free to fully dedicate herself to academic excellence and helping others enjoy mathematics.
Student benefits from charitable IRA rollover
Posted November 30, 2016
Emily Hindal, a senior studying Industrial and Systems Engineering, is the recipient of the Wendy and Chani Sra Scholarship, who created their scholarship from a charitable IRA rollover.
An emerging leader
Posted November 30, 2016
The Land O’Lakes Global Food Challenge—Emerging Leaders for Food Security program taps 10 or more exceptional college students each year for a yearlong fellowship. Elizabeth Alonzi, a junior studying bioproducts and biosystems engineering, was among the 2015-16 cohort.
Coaching the next generation
Posted November 30, 2016
CSE alumnus and Boston Scientific recruiter Kent Howe (EE ’88, M.S. ’91) is helping to prepare the next generation of scientists and engineers for their careers.
University partnership with Dow results in major discovery to improve oral medications
Posted November 29, 2016
A five-year partnership between the University of Minnesota and The Dow Chemical Company has resulted in a discovery that could allow life-saving oral medications to work faster and more efficiently.