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University of Minnesota opens new robotics research labs
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Robotics research at the University of Minnesota received a big boost with the opening of new state-of-the-art robotics research labs.
University of Minnesota receives federal grant to study disorder in quantum systems
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The University of Minnesota has received $1 million over the next four years from the National Science Foundation (NSF) for fundamental quantum research that will help develop materials that could someday be used in quantum computing.
University of Minnesota awarded federal grant to research autonomous vehicles
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The University of Minnesota has received a $1.75 million grant over three years from the National Science Foundation (NSF) as part of the NSF's Smart & Connected Communities grant program.
University of Minnesota to lead $5.3 million federal grant to improve electronic circuit design
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The University of Minnesota has received a four-year, $5.3 million grant from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) to lead an effort that could spark the next wave of U.S. semiconductor innovation and broaden the competitive field for circuit design.
New material could improve efficiency of computer processing and memory
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A team of researchers led by the University of Minnesota has developed a new material that could potentially improve the efficiency of computer processing and memory.
University of Minnesota team receives $3.1 million federal grant to improve electronics
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The University of Minnesota team will receive $3.1 million over four years from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), an agency of the U.S. Department of Defense, to create new electronics capabilities that protect our country’s economic and national security interests.
Scientists discover new magnetic element
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A new experimental discovery, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota, demonstrates that the chemical element ruthenium (Ru) is the fourth single element to have unique magnetic properties at room temperature.
University of Minnesota secures $2.5 million grant to improve quality of life in cities
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The University of Minnesota has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) $2.5 million grant for a new project to advance access, wellbeing, health, and sustainability in cities.
Photons do the twist, and scientists can now measure it
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Researchers in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering have measured the twisting force, or torque, generated by light on a silicon chip.
University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute to host the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity
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On Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2016, the University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) will host an open meeting of the Commission on Enhancing National Cybersecurity. The University of Minnesota is one of just five locations where the Commission is hosting meetings.