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Researchers overcome technical hurdles in quest for inexpensive, durable electronics and solar cells
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Electronic touch pads that cost just a few dollars and solar cells that cost the same as roof shingles are one step closer to reality today.
Nobel Prize-winning scientist Perlmutter to lecture at U of M on July 29
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Nobel Prize-winning scientist Saul Perlmutter will talk about the expansion of the Universe and its relationship to dark energy at a special public lecture at 8 p.m. Monday, July 29 at the University of Minnesota Coffman Memorial Union, Great Hall, 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis.
Ecological Society pays tribute to legendary Minnesota scientists<br />
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Three legendary University of Minnesota scientists, including Herb Wright, professor emeritus of earth sciences, will be recognized at the annual Ecological Society of America in Minneapolis on Tuesday, August 6.
U of M Physics Slam: So hot they had to put it on ice
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Join hundreds of physicists from across the country for “Physics Slam,” an event so hot, they had to put it on ice! Technically, the ice will be covered, but those attending will get at chance to hear about “cool” physics research.
U of M solar car team to unveil new car July 18
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The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team will unveil its newest solar-hybrid car at a special event for the media, sponsors and supporters at 9 a.m. Thursday, July 18 at the University’s St. Paul Campus, Ruttan Hall, Room B36, 1994 Buford Avenue, St. Paul.
NSF grant launches renewed vision for research and training to advance Earth-surface research
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The University of Minnesota announced today that it has received a five-year, $3 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to further the understanding of Earth-surface environments.
Engineering graduate student Bo Yuan presents as finalist at Broadcom Foundation University Research Competition
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University of Minnesota electrical and computer engineering graduate student Bo Yuan presented innovative engineering research at the Broadcom Foundation University Research Competition.
University of Minnesota researchers control flying robot with only the mind
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Researchers in the University of Minnesota’s College of Science and Engineering have developed a new noninvasive system that allows people to control a flying robot using only their mind. The study goes far beyond fun and games and has the potential to help people who are paralyzed or have neurodegenerative diseases.
University of Minnesota opening new state-of-the-art Medical Devices Center
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The University of Minnesota is opening a new state-of-the-art medical devices laboratory and is letting the public have a first look during a public Open House from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, June 4 at the University of Minnesota’s Mayo Building, Suite G217, 420 Delaware St. SE, Minneapolis.
Four CSE faculty named McKnight Land-Grant Professors
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Four College of Science and Engineering faculty members are among six recipients University-wide of the 2013-15 McKnight Land-Grant Professorship, a program designed to advance the careers of the University’s most promising junior faculty.