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Awards-Grants

Five CSE faculty receive National Science Foundation CAREER Awards

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Five University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering early career researcher have received National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER awards to further their research ranging from studying the sun to monitoring structures to speeding up wireless networks.

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Energy-Environment

University of Minnesota-based center awarded $12 million to continue energy materials research

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The University of Minnesota announced that it has received a $12 million grant over four years from the U.S. Department of Energy to continue leading the discovery of a new class of materials used in energy research.

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Students

U of M team places second at American Solar Challenge

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The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team finished second in the cross-country American Solar Challenge and grabbed a first place win in the Formula Sun Grand Prix track race.

Students

U of M solar car team challenges Iowa State to a duel

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University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project and Iowa State University Solar Car Team are preparing for the American Solar Challenge by facing off on June 3 in a mock challenge from Minnesota State Capitol to Ames, Iowa.

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Digital Technology

Scientists discover new magnetic element

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A new experimental discovery, led by researchers at the University of Minnesota, demonstrates that the chemical element ruthenium (Ru) is the fourth single element to have unique magnetic properties at room temperature.

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Students

Student reflection: Presenting wastewater treatment research at UN headquarters

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Bioproducts and biosystems engineering major Allie Arsenault was one of seven students nationwide selected to present at the inaugural Students Seeking Solutions Conference in New York City.

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Students

CSE by the numbers: Mentor programs

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Students in the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) at the University of Minnesota don’t have to go far to find academic and professional guidance.

People-Profiles

Q&A with two award-winning faculty

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In this Q&A, two award-winning professors share their insight into the ups and downs of research and give their advice to the next generation.

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Students

Graduating seniors give back to next generation

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Students in two CSE departments are leading a yearlong pilot giving project to give back to future generations.

The Aelios Technology
Students

University of Minnesota graduate students advance to national cleantech startup competition

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Aelios Technology will compete in the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Cleantech UP and U.S. Department of Defense’s national competition in Washington, D.C. this June.