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Graphic depicting a material that produces a powerful spin orbit torque.
Digital Technology, Research

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.

Two people conducting research in the Visible Heart Laboratory.
Corporate Partners

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 Luc Wetherbee poses while doing lab work.
Research

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.

Kelsey Henry standing inside a hallway.
Research, Students

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.

Person texting on phone with chat bubbles in front of them.
Research

New research shows AI chatbots should not replace your therapist

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Should AI chatbots replace your therapist? New research says “no.”

Jeff Dean and Andrew Alleyne standing at a podium at Commencement.
People-Profiles

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.

Wristband with small display on gray background
Corporate Partners, Medical-Health Technology

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.

Person standing in front a Naval aircraft.
People-Profiles

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 heads of new department heads in the College of Science and Engineering.
People-Profiles

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.

A man chats with a student at an event sponsored by the Carlson School.
Events, People-Profiles

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.