Recent visits from our collaborators
DOW
Several executives from Dow and academic leaders from the University of Minnesota met to learn more about future collaborations to improve the quality of life for people and the planet. Dow Senior Vice President/Chief Technology Officer A.N. Sreeram also gave a seminar on innovation.
MEDTRONIC
Medtronic Chairman and CEO Geoff Martha visited campus to speak at the College of Science and Engineering’s Commencement Ceremony for undergraduate students. He also attended a reception with faculty and talked about ways Medtronic—the world’s largest medical device company— could strengthen its partnership with the University of Minnesota.
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack joined a panel of leaders on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus to explore trends in the nation's bioeconomy and discuss the University’s innovations in energy, fuel, and agriculture. University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering dean Andrew Alleyne was among the leaders, who came from government, industry, education, and research.
Read about the University of Minnesota roundtable with USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack.