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You can help scientists study the Sun
Posted December 7, 2021
A new citizen science project, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota with support from NASA, allows volunteers to play an important role in learning more about the Sun by using their personal computers.
Chemical researchers invent bio-petroleum for sustainable materials
Posted November 23, 2021
A team of researchers from the NSF Center for Sustainable Polymers have developed a chemical technology of combined fermentation and chemical refining that can produce petroleum-like liquids from renewable plants.
Student-designed winter light shows begin Dec. 9 at the University of Minnesota
Posted November 19, 2021
Join the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) for a dazzling light show designed by science and engineering students. The high-tech light show features more than 250,000 LED lights set to music written and recorded by University of Minnesota students.
Exploding and weeping ceramics provide path to new shape-shifting material
Posted November 17, 2021
An international team of researchers from the University of Minnesota Twin Cities and Kiel University in Germany have discovered a path that could lead to shape-shifting ceramic materials. This discovery could improve everything from medical devices to electronics.
Large MeerKAT telescope data release reveals beautiful new cosmic puzzles
Posted November 15, 2021
An international team, including lead researchers from the University of Minnesota, have released highly detailed images of radio emissions from 115 clusters of galaxies that give new clues to the formation and evolution of galaxies throughout the Universe.
Filtration devices could make dentist appointments safer during the COVID-19 pandemic
Posted November 8, 2021
University of Minnesota researchers tested several filtration devices that can reduce COVID-19 spread and make dental cleaning procedures safer.
College exceeds three-year enrollment growth plan
Posted November 1, 2021
This fall, CSE welcomed 1,453 new first-year students—the largest freshman class in history and a 26 percent increase from 2018—despite the pandemic.
University of Minnesota researchers part of collaboration that casts doubt on 'sterile neutrino'
Posted October 27, 2021
Assistant Professor Andrew Furmanski and his team are part of an international collaboration of scientists who have possibly eliminated the theory related to the “sterile neutrino.”
Professor Vipin Kumar appointed first director of Data Science Initiative
Posted October 6, 2021
University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Dean Mos Kaveh has appointed Regents Professor Vipin Kumar as the first director of the new CSE Data Science Initiative.
Induced flaws in quantum materials could enhance superconducting properties
Posted October 4, 2021
In a surprising discovery, an international team of researchers, led by scientists in the University of Minnesota Center for Quantum Materials, found that induced imperfections in the crystal structure of quantum materials can actually improve the material’s superconducting and electrical properties.