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Researchers use ultrasound waves to move objects hands-free
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have discovered a new method to move objects using ultrasound waves, opening the door for using contactless manipulation in industries such as robotics and manufacturing.
The teacher in the living room
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College of Science and Engineering computer science student Jinglin Li breaks down educational barriers by bringing virtual volunteer tutors to students in need.
Q&A with biomedical engineering student Adam Boeckermann
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College of Science and Engineering junior Adam Boeckermann discusses his research on imaging technology for Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s diseases in Germany.
Researchers spot rare luminous jet spewed by supermassive black hole
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A University of Minnesota Twin Cities assistant professor is co-leading a team that discovered a bright optical flare which may help researchers better understand the physics of supermassive black holes billions of light years away.
University-born company Niron Magnetics receives $17.5M DOE grant
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Niron Magnetics, a company founded by University of Minnesota Twin Cities Professor Jian-Ping Wang, received $17.5M from the U.S. Department of Energy to fund production of its sustainable magnets.
CSE’s HumanFIRST Lab helps engineer systems with people in mind
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From creating a national standard for crash reporting to investigating healthcare disparities for women in the military, the College of Science and Engineering’s HumanFIRST Lab brings a community focus to engineering research.
CSE Dean’s Advisory Board welcomes three new members
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The University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering Dean’s Advisory Board is happy to welcome three new members, who will bring expertise from various industries including academia, research consulting, and manufacturing.
Research Brief: Evaluating use of new AI technology in diagnosing COVID-19
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering Assistant Professor Ju Sun is co-leading a collaborative study on an artificial intelligence technique called federated learning and how it can be implemented in real-world healthcare settings to improve patient care.
Red-supergiant supernova images reveal secrets of an earlier Universe
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An international research team led by the University of Minnesota Twin Cities has measured the size of a star dating back more than 11 billion years ago using images that show the evolution of the star exploding and cooling. The research could help scientists learn more about the early Universe.
Researchers use disease simulators to evaluate potential cancer treatments
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Like pilots using a flight simulator to practice a perfect landing, a team led by University of Minnesota biomedical engineers is using disease simulators to evaluate potential cancer treatments.