Ocean bacteria release carbon into the atmosphere
Posted April 12, 2021
A study led by CSE researchers discovered that deep-sea bacteria dissolve carbon-containing rocks, releasing excess carbon into the ocean and atmosphere.
From stardust to pale blue dot: Carbon's interstellar journey to Earth
Posted April 8, 2021
A pair of new studies involving a University of Minnesota Twin Cities researcher finds that we really may be made of stardust after all!
Unique mini-microscope provides insight into complex brain functions
Posted April 4, 2021
Researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a unique head-mounted mini-microscope device that allows them to image complex brain functions of freely moving mice. The study provides new insight into fundamental research that could improve human brain conditions.
CSE student awarded prestigious 2021 Goldwater Scholarship
Posted April 1, 2021
Chemistry and chemical engineering student Brian Carrick is one of two juniors at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities who have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars.
UMN College of Science and Engineering names inaugural Polaris Scholars
Posted March 25, 2021
Gift from Polaris, Inc. supports scholarships, project-based learning, and leadership opportunities for students from underrepresented communities.
Lab-created heart valves can grow with the recipient
Posted March 17, 2021
University of Minnesota lab-created heart valves made from real cells can grow with the recipient and are a step forward in reducing the need for repeated pediatric valve replacement surgeries.
Comet Catalina suggests comets delivered carbon to rocky planets
Posted March 5, 2021
University of Minnesota professor was the lead researcher on a study that gives new insight on the source of carbon on planets like Earth and Mars during the early formation of the solar system.
University of Minnesota, UMN Hormel Institute, and Mayo Clinic collaborate on new citizen science project
Posted February 16, 2021
A University of Minnesota-Mayo Clinic partnership has joined with the Zooniverse citizen scientist platform and the Francis Crick Institute in London to leverage world-leading expertise in microscope imaging with the power of citizen science to study the relationship between structure and function in biology to better understand health and disease.
UMN Technological Leadership Institute names Professor Allison Hubel new director
Posted February 16, 2021
The University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) is proud to announce the appointment of Professor Allison Hubel as TLI’s new director.
Discovery improves catalytic production of chemicals
Posted February 16, 2021
In a new study, a national team of researchers, including a University of Minnesota Twin Cities professor, have discovered an innovative way to improve catalytic processes used in the production of chemicals.