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Aditya Prabhu conducting field research on his startup Alure beetle traps
Research, Students

Start-up company aims to eliminate Japanese beetles with eco-friendly solution

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A start-up company co-founded by Aditya Prabhu while he was a University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering undergraduate student aims to attract and eliminate Japanese Beetles in large quantities with a new method that is environmentally safe.

Construction of chemistry teaching labs from drone
Awards-Grants, Students

Chemistry Teaching Labs construction reaches half-way point

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Summer 2024 marked the halfway point for the construction of a new $144.7 million Undergraduate Chemistry Teaching Laboratories building that will transform the way chemistry is taught at the University of Minnesota and fuel Minnesota’s workforce.

Graduate student Donovan Magney posing in front of the building at a LunAres Analog Astronaut Mission.
People-Profiles, Students

CSE student participates in space mission simulation in Poland

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Donovan Magney, a University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering computer engineering graduate student and aspiring astronaut received a glimpse into space travel when he recently participated in a LunAres Analog Astronaut Mission, an astronaut simulation research program.

UMN Rocket Team at the 2024 Spaceport America Cup.
Students

UMN Rocket Team defends title, wins 30,000-ft category at 2024 Spaceport America Cup

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The student-run University of Minnesota Rocket Team launched their rocket nearly 30,000 feet to take first place in one of the most challenging categories at the 2024 Spaceport America Cup.

CSE student Aditya Prabhu accepting the Student Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Founder's Day Event 2024.
Students

CSE student wins ‘Student Entrepreneur of the Year’

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Aditya Prabhu, who founded two start-up companies as a College of Science and Engineering undergraduate student, won the “Student Entrepreneur of the Year” award at the 2024 University of Minnesota Founder’s Day.

Noah Struck inside the U of M Civil Engineering building
Students

CSE senior Noah Struck ready to tackle everything from new transit systems to aging bridges

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CSE senior and scholarship recipient Noah Struck gains the skills to thrive as “an introvert in an extrovert world”—and a nation with aging infrastructure.

Josh Ichen standing outside on the campus Northrop Mall
Students

Student Commencement speaker reflects on growth and investing in education

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From cooking his first meal on the Twin Cities campus to learning abroad in Tanzania, Joshua Ichen won’t quickly forget his time as a University of Minnesota student majoring in industrial and systems engineering.

Olasubomi Omoyeni inside of building
Students

CSE senior takes on leadership roles and cultivates positive impact in student groups

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Biomedical engineering major and NSBE president Olasubomi Omoyeni reflects on her experiences in CSE, her personal and professional growth—and looks ahead to finishing the dual degree BME program next spring.

Darin Phlork inside of a building
Students

CSE senior values leadership, connection, and male allyship in the industry

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Computer science major and current SESB president Darin Phlork discusses his experiences in CSE, his advocacy work with SWE, and his plans after graduation.

Zander Award winner Priscilla Bunday.
Students

CSE student awarded 2024 Zander Alumni Award for Outstanding Student Leadership

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Undergraduate student Priscilla Bunday has been awarded the 2024 Donald R. Zander Alumni Award for Outstanding Student Leadership, and 12 other CSE students received the President's Student Leadership and Service Awards.