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University of Minnesota discovery to improve efficiencies in fuel, chemical and pharmaceutical industries
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University of Minnesota engineering researchers are leading an international team that has made a major breakthrough in developing a catalyst used during chemical reactions in the production of gasoline, plastics, biofuels, pharmaceuticals, and other chemicals.
Engineering alumnus to launch social venture in India
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University of Minnesota electrical engineering alumnus Sri Latha Ganti is part of a project aimed at boosting local economies in India. The project has acquired funding to launch a for-profit social venture that will offer efficient drip irrigation systems to rural farmers in developing countries.
Engineering researchers develop technology for startup company that helps teens improve driving skills
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Some 16.5 million drivers are involved in traffic accidents in the United States each year, and more than 12 percent of them are under the age of 20—despite the fact that teenage drivers constitute less than 5 percent of the total driving population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
University of Minnesota hosts Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Nov. 30
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Google Chairman Eric Schmidt will speak at the University of Minnesota Wednesday, Nov. 30, on “The Future of the High-tech Economy: How Technology is Changing Business, Education and Government.”
University of Minnesota startup to improve traffic flow on congested roads
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Based on engineering research from the University of Minnesota, SMART Signal Technologies, Inc., will commercialize a system to better predict and manage the flow of traffic on roads controlled by traffic lights.
CSE faculty involved in first-of-its-kind integration of global population and environment data
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Three computer science and engineering faculty in the College of Science and Engineering are part of a University-wide collaboration that will create new opportunities for understanding the relationship between population and the environment on a global scale.
Algal Biomass Organization Summit to feature tour of University's St. Anthony Falls Lab
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The Algal Biomass Organization (ABO), the leading trade association for the algae industry, is partnering with the University of Minnesota to offer a unique workshop and tour for attendees of the 5th annual Algae Biomass Summit, October 24-27 at the Hyatt Regency Minneapolis.
Governor, Legislature approve new Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the U
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Gov. Mark Dayton and the State Legislature approved $51.3 million for an Experimental Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the University of Minnesota.
Chemistry professor develops sensor technology licensed to Minnesota startup company
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United Science, a Minnesota startup company, has licensed sensor technology developed by University of Minnesota chemistry associate professor Phillippe Buhlmann that could prevent toxic byproducts of mining and other industries from ending up in the environment and improve productivity at the same time.
Two recent CSE graduates launch start-up company based on atrazine treatment technology
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An atrazine remediation technology based on the research of two University of Minnesota faculty will serve as the basis for a start-up company launched by two recent College of Science and Engineering graduates, Joe Mullenbach and Alex Johansson. NewWater, the start-up created by Mullenbach and Johansson, will offer a biocatalyst-based drinking water filtration technology that can reduce atrazine concentrations to acceptable levels.