Recent visits from our collaborators

The College of Science and Engineering continues to strengthen its partnerships with industry and government

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Visitors from Dow Chemical Co with College of Science and Engineering Dean Andrew Alleyne (third from left, back row) and Joe Konstan (right, red jacket).

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.

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Medtronic Chairman and CEO Geoff Martha on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus. Photo by Patrick O'Leary

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.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack (second from left) met with University of Minnesota deans Andrew Alleyne (College of Science and Engineering), Bev Durgan (Extension), and Brian Buhr (College of Food, Agricultural, and Natural Resource Sciences). Photo credit: CFANS/UMN

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.

Let's partner and collaborate

Our unique combination of science and engineering within one college means more opportunities for you to invest in interdisciplinary research and your future talent pipeline. To see how you can work with us, visit the CSE Corporate and Foundations website.


Let's talk

Want to learn more—or if you have specific questions—about partnering with us, contact the CSE Corporate Relations team at 651-329-2234 or email Gaby at [email protected].