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CSE students tackle global food security during Land O'Lakes fellowship

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CSE students Rachel Anderson and Audrey Sebastian are two of only 11 university students from the Midwest who were chosen to be part of the Land O’Lakes Global Food Challenge Emerging Leaders for Food Security fellowship.

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University awarded $3.7M to boost retention of underrepresented students in STEM

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The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded a $3.7 million grant to the University of Minnesota Twin Cities to further efforts to increase the number of students of color and American Indian students pursuing science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programs of study and careers.

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Media Alert: U of M Solar Vehicle Project to unveil new car July 11

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The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team will give the public a first look at its newest solar-electric hybrid car at a special event for the media, sponsors and supporters.

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U of M students release video of CT scans that will help them design 3D-printed exoshell for injured sea turtle

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University of Minnesota students designing a prosthetic for an injured sea turtle at SEA LIFE Aquarium at the Mall of America released a video of the CT scans that will help them create a permanent solution for the sea turtle’s condition known as “Bubble Butt Syndrome.”

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International graduate student recognized as top teaching assistant

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Graduate student Taha Namazi was awarded the 2017 John Bowers Excellence in Teaching Assistance Award.

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U of M engineering students to create prosthetic for injured sea turtle

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Seemore, a sea turtle, from SEA LIFE Aquarium at Mall of America was at the University of Minnesota to receive a CT Scan. This is the first step in the process of creating a prosthetic shell for Seemore.

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Students help NASA build eclipse tracker for livestream from space

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With help from University of Minnesota students, NASA is offering a unique and safe way to watch the solar eclipse on a livestream from near space.

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CSE by the numbers: Career outcomes

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The future continues to look bright for University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering graduates in the Class of 2017.

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New innovation lab and support from 3M allow CSE freshmen to get creative

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CSE students learn how to become better engineers with an elective course supported by 3M and led by Lorraine Francis, professor of chemical engineering and materials science.

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Scholarships encourage transfer student to solve renewable energy problems

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With help from scholarships and various experiences at the U of M, Mbathio Diagne is on the road to getting her bachelor’s degree and solving the world’s grand challenge of renewable energy.