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University of Minnesota receives two NIH grants originating from President Obama's BRAIN Initiative
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The University of Minnesota’s Center for Magnetic Resonance Research (CMRR) is among the first to be awarded two federal grants resulting from President Obama’s BRAIN Initiative to develop next generation neuroimaging technology.
New study shows that yoga and meditation may help train the brain
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New research by biomedical engineers at the University of Minnesota shows that people who practice yoga and meditation long term can learn to control a computer with their minds faster and better than people with little or no yoga or meditation experience.
Engineers show light can play seesaw at the nanoscale
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University of Minnesota electrical engineering researchers have developed a unique nanoscale device that for the first time demonstrates mechanical transportation of light.
Media Advisory: University of Minnesota to showcase $16 million renovation at St. Anthony Falls Lab
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Special media tour of the renovated St. Anthony Falls Laboratory—This is your exclusive chance to see what goes on inside this high-profile building across the river from downtown Minneapolis. Tour stops include the wind tunnel used for wind energy research; various basins and flumes used to study hydro energy and algae-based biofuels; and the outdoor stream lab.
University of Minnesota celebrates national historic landmark honor on Sept. 12
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The work of legendary chemistry professor Izaak M. Kolthoff in establishing the field of analytical chemistry as a scientific discipline has been named a 2014 American Chemical Society National Historic Chemical Landmark.
CSE to receive part of major gift from Land O’Lakes, Inc. and the Land O’Lakes Foundation
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Land O’Lakes, Inc. announced today that it will invest $25 million in University of Minnesota academics and Gopher Athletics—one of the largest single corporate commitments in University history and the largest commitment ever made collectively by Land O’Lakes, Inc. and the Land O’Lakes Foundation.
Groundbreaking nationwide study finds that people of color live in neighborhoods with more air pollution than whites
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A first-of-its-kind study by researchers at the University of Minnesota found that on average nationally, people of color are exposed to 38 percent higher levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) outdoor air pollution compared to white people.
University of Minnesota expands MN-IP program to promote industry partnerships and boost regional economies
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To promote technology partnerships with U.S. and Minnesota-based companies, improve access to University-developed technology and boost regional economies the University of Minnesota announced today it is expanding the Minnesota Innovation Partnerships (MN-IP) program to provide easy access to already-developed University technologies and solutions.
University of Minnesota sponsors Cyber Security Summit
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National cyber security experts and technology business leaders will gather Oct. 22 and 23 at the Minneapolis Convention Center for the third annual Cyber Security Summit.
University of Minnesota to host world's largest medical devices conference April 10-12
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Medical device leaders from across the country in both industry and academia will converge at the University of Minnesota’s 11th annual Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD) April 10-12 at the University Hotel Minneapolis, 615 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.