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Portraits of Kelsey Stoerzinger (left) and Matthew Neurock (right) side by side.

Toyota Research Institute funds energy and materials project

University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering faculty are using electrocatalytic processes to power chemical reactions.

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First-of-its-kind academic-industry Spin Tech Center

University of Minnesota is advancing the state’s microelectronics and semiconductor industry with Polar Semiconductor and Honeywell Aerospace.

A view from the stage of CSE graduating students.

Ecolab CEO and Supreme Court judge share wisdom 

At spring graduation ceremonies, keynote speakers share life and career advice with students.

 

Ten people in a room with computers, whiteboards, and projection screens.

New AI classes and minor for all majors

Artificial intelligence isn’t just a trend; it’s the new backbone of the global workforce. 

Two researchers conducting an experiment in a lab.

Redesigning metals at the atomic level

University of Minnesota researchers have found a new way to impact next-gen electronic and quantum devices.

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Congratulations to the Class of 2026

Our more than 1,000 undergrads include Commencement speaker Lila Branchaw, plus seniors Mason Hamar, Jocelyn Prewett, and Sophia Konzen.

CSE in the News

Patras: Ceremony for the Awarding of Yousef Saad as Honorary Doctor of the Department of Computer Engineering and Informatics
May 27: Flamis.gr

Mining engineer Professor Napier awarded an honorary doctorate
May 25: African Mining

University of Minnesota launches new center to advance microelectronics and semiconductor industries
May 20: UMN News

New Zealand's First Female Prime Minister Discusses Women's Leadership at Asian Conference
May 18: The Chosun Daily

Joan ‘Jo’ Castaneda Gonzalez found wonder in chemistry
May 12: WSU Insider

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