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Sam Finnegan: From Minnesota to Macedonia
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CSE student Sam Finnegan gained global experience by spending last summer in Macedonia as an intern modeling objects and machines in three dimensions using a software program.
David Levinson: Access for all
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David Levinson, CSE professor of civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, believes a world of autonomous vehicles is inevitable—and he’s looking forward to it.
Global Exposure
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CSE students are finding ways to gain global experience through new study abroad programs and opportunities.
Retrospect: Reaching for the Stars
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Public viewings of the night sky at the Tate Observatory have delighted stargazers every Friday night for more than 50 years.
Imagine this
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Using only your thoughts to fly a robotic helicopter? It may sound intimidating, but it’s a learnable skill, says University of Minnesota professor of biomedical engineering Bin He.
Kelsey Harper: Exploring Belgium and Germany
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CSE mechanical engineering student Kelsey Harper traveled to Germany and Belgium during winter break as part of a Freshman Global Technical Seminar.
John Hourdos: Connecting the DOT
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John Hourdos, research associate professor of civil, environmental, and geo- engineering, focuses his research on improving driver safety and traffic mobility.
Chen-Fu Liao: Safer crossings
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Chen-Fu Liao, a researcher in the Center for Transportation Studies, has developed a Mobile Accessible Pedestrian Signal (MAPS) system to help people who are visually impaired.
Taylor Trimble: Feathering the Nest
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Former CSE student Taylor Trimbe, who attended 2010-14, and majored in computer engineering connects with customers right where they live by writing software for Google’s Nest in-home products.
David Holt: Engineering a New Customer Experience
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Biomedical engineering graduate David Holt, now a healthcare attorney and co-founder of miVoyce, educates consumers to be more savvy about purchasing and using medical care.