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CSE biomedical engineering student Marcus Flowers
Medical-Health Technology, Research, Students

The sky’s the limit for biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Marcus Flowers

Posted March 21, 2023

College of Science and Engineering graduate student Marcus Flowers engineers the materials behind drug delivery, and his research applications span everything from stem cell therapy to cancer treatment.

Nine students in front of an incubator with a baby model.
Students

Dream school for College of Science and Engineering student

Posted February 23, 2023

Dannica Donahue, a biomedical engineering major, reflects on her college journey and the importance of student scholarships.

Kimberly Colgan and Jinbin Chen
Corporate Partners, People-Profiles, Students

Recent grads excel as CSE Mentor Program reaches highest number of industry mentors in nine years

Posted February 14, 2023

The CSE Mentor Program may be old hat, but increasing participation from younger CSE graduates proves that it’s changing the student—and the mentor—experience for the better.

Tarik Merzkani leaning against a railing outdoors.
Students

Minnesota, via New York and Honduras

Posted January 3, 2023

The University of Minnesota's reputation in STEM programs drew Honduras-born Tarik Merzkani to CSE. He was named a 3M Impact Scholar his first year on campus.

Robot Show soccer robot
Events, Students

Robot Show highlights more than 200 unique machines designed by U of M engineering students

Posted December 8, 2022

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.

CSE student Jinglin Li
Giving, People-Profiles, Students

The teacher in the living room

Posted December 5, 2022

College of Science and Engineering computer science student Jinglin Li breaks down educational barriers by bringing virtual volunteer tutors to students in need.

College of Science and Engineering junior Adam Boeckermann
People-Profiles, Students

Q&A with biomedical engineering student Adam Boeckermann

Posted December 2, 2022

College of Science and Engineering junior Adam Boeckermann discusses his research on imaging technology for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases in Germany.

Knowledge Computing Lab team
Digital Technology, Research, Students

University of Minnesota’s Knowledge Computing Lab turns location data into time-saving tools

Posted October 28, 2022

A team of computer science Ph.D. students are using open map data and cartography from the past to unearth clues to improve land use, predict air quality, and understand other location-based concerns.

A student standing outside.
Students

From paper mill to library, with food research in between—and post college

Posted October 24, 2022

Bioproducts and Biosystems engineering senior Lauren Stach, who has landed a full-time position with SunOpta ahead of graduation, is making the most out of her college experience.

Ph.D. student Harish Venkatachalapathy
Medical-Health Technology, Research, Students

Phenomenon behind cats' fur patterns may hold key to cancer recurrence

Posted October 17, 2022

University of Minnesota chemical engineering Ph.D. student Harish Venkatachalapathy’s research, which involves studying cellular noise and variability, could lead to better treatments for cancer.