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Cougar
K12 Outreach, Research

Cougar population regenerates after 100 years of decline, U of M researcher finds

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American mountain lions, or cougars, are re-emerging in areas of the United States, reversing 100 years of decline, new research by a University of Minnesota scientist shows.

Venus passing in front of the sun
K12 Outreach

U of M to host public viewings for Transit of Venus

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When Venus passes exactly between the Earth and sun starting at 5:04 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, it will embark on a transit not to be seen again for 105 years – until December 2117.

wheel that is part of game roulette
K12 Outreach

Best-selling author of ‘Struck by Lightning: The Curious World of Probabilities’ to speak at the U of M April 25

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The mathematics of probability is the topic at an upcoming lecture entitled “The Curious World of Probabilities” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, Willey Hall, Room 175, 225 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.

students working on their robot
K12 Outreach

Media Advisory: Robots take over U of M sports arenas March 30-31

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The Minnesota Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday March 30-31 at the University of Minnesota’s Williams and Mariucci arenas.

competitors building a steel structure
K12 Outreach

University to host student Regional Steel Bridge Competition March 24 at Mariucci Arena

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Engineering students from 11 universities spanning five states and Canada will face off in a steel bridge competition 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the University of Minnesota’s Mariucci Arena, 1901 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis.

Steak with piece of parsley on top
K12 Outreach

‘Physics and Cooking’ lecture uncovers secrets of top chefs

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Harvard University Professor David Weitz will present some examples of physics and science of cooking and will include demonstrations.

man shooting off canon at U of M Physics Circus
K12 Outreach

U of M Physics Circus brings large-scale stunts and physics lessons to the public on Feb. 9

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The Physics Force will present its largest show of the year, called the “Physics Circus,” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Minneapolis Convention Center.

a presenter shows a demonstration at Energy and U show
K12 Outreach

Energy and U' shows to bring 4,500 K-12 students to campus to learn about science

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Explosions, flames, and rock music—they’re all part of a unique and fun University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering outreach program that aims to interest elementary and secondary school students in science.

kid experimenting with a test tube at the State Fair
K12 Outreach

Come see the College of Science and Engineering at the 2011 State Fair

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A variety of College of Science and Engineering exhibits will showcase the relevance of science, engineering, and mathematics to people’s everyday lives at this year’s Minnesota State Fair.

Robot competition at the U of M
K12 Outreach

Media Advisory: Robots take over U of M sports arenas April 1-2

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The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering hosts the Minnesota Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions on Friday and Saturday, April 1-2 at the University’s Williams and Mariucci arenas.