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Foufoula-Georgiou named director of National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
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Efi Foufoula-Georgiou, a McKnight Distinguished Professor in the University’s Department of Civil Engineering, has been appointed the new director of the National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics (NCED), a National Science Foundation (NSF) Science and Technology Center based at the University of Minnesota.
University to open new environmental research lab Sept. 19
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The University of Minnesota has opened a new state-of-the art outdoor environmental research facility along the banks of the Mississippi River. The new Outdoor StreamLab is located at the Institute of Technology’s St. Anthony Falls Laboratory, 2 Third Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.
Researchers discover links between city walkability and air pollution exposure
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A new study compares neighborhoods’ walkability (degree of ease for walking) with local levels of air pollution and finds that some neighborhoods might be good for walking, but have poor air quality. Researchers involved in the study include University of Minnesota engineering faculty member Julian Marshall and University of British Columbia faculty Michael Brauer and Lawrence Frank.
U of M places fifth overall in Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon
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After more than two years of preparation and hard work, the University of Minnesota’s first-ever entry into the U.S. Department of Energy’s Solar Decathlon ended successfully with the team placing fifth overall with 838.544 points. The Minnesota team took home a first-place finish in two categories: the prestigious engineering category and in lighting design.
Officials to break ground on cutting-edge international physics lab
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Two U.S. congressmen and top ranking officials from the U.S. Department of Energy, University of Minnesota, and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory will break ground on May 1 for a new NuMI Off-Axis Electron Neutrino Appearance (NOvA) detector facility, the future home of the world’s most advanced neutrino experiment. The construction site is located near the Ash River about 40 miles southeast of International Falls, Minn.
Engineers Without Borders students featured in TV ads
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The Engineers Without Borders student chapter will be featured in a University of Minnesota television commercial that will air in October and November on stations throughout Minnesota. The commercial will air at various times in the morning and during the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. newscasts on network affiliates.
2009 Science & Technology Banquet-March 26, 2009
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The Science & Technology Banquet is the Institute of Technology’s premier scholarship fundraiser and networking event. The event has raised more than $70,000 for undergraduate student scholarships in the past four years.
Minnesota engineering researchers find that most road salt is making its way into state's water
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A University of Minnesota research report has revealed that road salt used throughout the winter is making the state’s lakes and rivers saltier, which could affect aquatic life and drinking water. However, better training of snow plow drivers and more judicious use of road salt could help lessen the impact and save money.
Students win challenge to bring clean water to slums of Mumbai, India
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A team of University of Minnesota-Twin Cities students from a civil engineering class are traveling to India to share their ideas and plans for helping bring clean water to thousands of residents living in the slums of Mumbai. The same impoverished area that provided the backdrop for the 2009 Oscar-winning movie, “Slumdog Millionaire.”
SCImagine event on May 8 features solar house team
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Members of the University of Minnesota Solar Decathlon team will give a sneak preview of their solar house at a special SCImagine event sponsored by the University’s Science and Engineering Library on Friday, May 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. in Walter Library, Room 101, 117 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis. The event is free and open to the public.