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New Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity aims to grow workforce in electric power industry
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The University of Minnesota's Technological Leadership Institute (TLI), in collaboration with industry leaders and the state of Minnesota, recently launched the Minnesota Center for Electrification Opportunity to lead workforce development training in more sustainable, electric power technologies.
TLI, Thermo King launch state’s first graduate credential in electrification engineering
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The program, housed at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities' Technological Leadership Institute, will provide students a comprehensive look at electrification trends, state-of-the-art technologies, and the environmental benefits of electric infrastructure.
Robot Show highlights more than 200 unique machines designed by U of M engineering students
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A shoe cleaner, a t-shirt folder, and a Rubik’s Cube scrambler will be among more than 200 machines on display at the University of Minnesota Robot Show, the largest robot show in the Twin Cities.
From planet Earth to outer space
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Science and engineering faculty and students lend a hand in revamping natural history museum on St. Paul campus, from consulting on major exhibits to packaging star dust.
CSE hosts Tate Hall Open House and Tours on March 8
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University of Minnesota alumni, faculty, staff and students, as well as the general public, are invited to get an inside look at the $92.5-million renovation of the historic Tate Hall at a Open House and Public Tours on Thursday, March 8.
More than 30,000 school kids will be on U of M campus this week to learn about science
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More than 30,000 school kids will be on the University of Minnesota campus this week learning about how science can be fun and interesting.
University students host Boy Scout Science and Engineering Merit Badge event Saturday, April 2
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering students will help about 130 Boy Scouts earn merit badges in science and engineering at a special day-long event on Saturday, April 2
U of M Physics Circus brings large-scale stunts and physics fun to the public Jan. 14
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The Physics Force will present its largest public show of the year, the “Physics Circus,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14 at the University of Minnesota’s Northrop, 84 Church Street SE, Minneapolis.
Media Alert: Hall of Fame astronaut and NASA Kennedy Space Center Director to visit U of M campus
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Minneapolis native Robert Cabana, a Hall of Fame astronaut and current NASA Kennedy Space Center Director, will visit the University of Minnesota to talk about his experiences as an astronaut and the future of NASA.
Media Alert: University of Minnesota begins $92.5 million renovation of historic building
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More than 135 people, including legislators, alumni, University leaders, and faculty are scheduled to attend an invitation-only Tate Science and Teaching ceremonial groundbreaking.