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‘African American Women Chemists’ author book signing is Jan. 18 at the U
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University of Minnesota chemistry alumna Jeannette Brown will present a brief lecture and sign her book “African American Women Chemists” at a special book signing event 4-5:30 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 18, University Bookstore, Coffman Memorial Union, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.
Engineering researchers develop technology for startup company that helps teens improve driving skills
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Some 16.5 million drivers are involved in traffic accidents in the United States each year, and more than 12 percent of them are under the age of 20—despite the fact that teenage drivers constitute less than 5 percent of the total driving population, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
University of Minnesota researchers to be featured on Big Ten Network’s new ‘Impact the World’ series
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University of Minnesota researchers will be featured in the Big Ten Network’s debut of “Impact the World,” a powerful new original series that highlights the academic side of Big Ten universities.
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.
Innovative new approach to industry-funded research announced by U of M
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The University of Minnesota today announced a new, unique approach to the way it handles intellectual property arising from research projects funded by business and industry partners.
U of M students present largest robot show in Twin Cities
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A robotic cheese slicer, a head massager, and a poker game card dealer will be among nearly 250 machines on display at the University of Minnesota Robot Show 2:40-4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, in the McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis.
Scientists discover a climate change warning deep under the Dead Sea
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An international team of scientists drilling deep under the bed of the Dead Sea has found evidence that the sea may have dried up during a past warm period similar to predicted scenarios for climate change in coming decades.
University to receive nearly $17 million over the next five years from Dow Chemical Company
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The University of Minnesota has finalized an agreement with Dow Chemical Company that will result in the University receiving nearly $17 million over the next five years.
University of Minnesota hosts Google Chairman Eric Schmidt Nov. 30
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Google Chairman Eric Schmidt will speak at the University of Minnesota Wednesday, Nov. 30, on “The Future of the High-tech Economy: How Technology is Changing Business, Education and Government.”
New study finds that even the cleanest wastewater contains ‘super bacteria’
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A new University of Minnesota study reveals that the release of treated municipal wastewater—even wastewater treated by the highest-quality wastewater treatment technology—can have a significant effect on the quantities of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often referred to as “superbacteria,” in surface waters.