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Image of sounding rocket launching in Alaska.

U of M researchers lead NASA’s first solar flare observation campaign

For the first time, University of Minnesota researchers launched a sounding rocket to study solar flares in real time. 

Zander Award winner Priscilla Bunday.

CSE student awarded 2024 Zander Alumni Award for Outstanding Leadership

12 other College of Science and Engineering students receive President’s Student Leadership and Service Awards.

Aerial image of emperor penguin colony

New imagery gives insight into emperor penguin population

Initial results of the study using satellite imagery revealed nearly 10 percent fewer emperor penguins in 2018 compared to 2009.

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Getting involved with the University of Minnesota Robotics team

CSE students talk about the wide-ranging experiences STEM students can gain with the University of Minnesota Robotics team.

iStock image of lungs highlighted.

New explanation for instability in the lungs in cases of ARDS

This study could lead to new treatments for respiratory illnesses in cases with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

Group of faculty members who were named Distinguished McKnight University Professors.

Five CSE faculty named Distinguished McKnight University Professors

This award is given to outstanding faculty who have made significant advances in their careers and recently achieved full professor status. 

CSE in the news

What are Edge Technologies? Diminishing Cloud Computing's Latency
Apr. 18: Online Engineering Programs

Q&A: Uncovering why people develop acute respiratory distress syndrome
Apr. 16: Healio

Julie McDonald: Professor talks about using AI to re-create deceased loved ones
Apr. 8: The Chronicle

Oshkosh's EAA museum debuts 'Women in Aerospace' exhibit to inspire future aviators
Apr. 6: Fox 11 News

Minnesota logistics company tests possibilities of electric semi-autos
Apr. 4: CBS News

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CSE magazine

Inventing Tomorrow is published by the College of Science and Engineering twice a year for alumni and friends. Read the latest issue.

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