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Researchers demonstrate a new material to reduce power consumption of electronics
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Research from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities gives new insight into a material that could make computer memory faster and more energy-efficient.

Biomedical engineering alumnus values partnership of Medtronic and the Visible Heart Labs
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The Visible Heart Laboratories, located on the University of Minnesota Twin Cities campus, are part of a unique partnership between academia and industry that is enhancing the future of cardiac technologies.

Ph.D. candidate seeks to manage plastic waste sustainably
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Chemistry Ph.D. candidate Luc Wetherbee chose the University of Minnesota because of its strong reputation in polymer science.

Undergrad leads SmallSat project bound for space station
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Physics major Kelsey Henry is gaining hands-on experience in the University of Minnesota’s Small Satellite Research Laboratory and looking forward to her team's move to a newly renovated floor in Shepherd Lab.

New research shows AI chatbots should not replace your therapist
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Should AI chatbots replace your therapist? New research says “no.”

Computer science alumnus and Chief Scientist at Google offers key lessons to graduates
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Despite being thrown into the cold winters of Minnesota at a young age after moving around to multiple states, Jean Dean decided that he wanted to come back to the state for college. That decision led him to a successful career, where he is now Google’s Chief Scientist, focusing on AI advances for Google DeepMind and Google Research.

University of Minnesota spin-off receives FDA clearance for AI-powered essential tremor treatment
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University of Minnesota spin-off company Fasikl announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted 510(k) clearance for the first-of-its-kind Felix™ NeuroAI™ Wristband for tremor-related functional limitations in the upper limbs in adults with essential tremor.

CSE alumnus uses knowledge from University education in Navy flight training
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From childhood dreams to cutting-edge flight training with the U.S. Navy, University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering alumnus Jack van Dyke’s story reflects a dedication to both education and service.

Three new CSE department heads begin in 2025-26
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering Dean Andrew Alleyne has named three new department heads in the college.

Six CSE-related teams make 2025 MN Cup semifinal
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering alumni and students, as well as a faculty member, are among the 92 companies named semifinalists in the nation's largest statewide startup competition.