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K12 Outreach

Best-selling author of ‘Struck by Lightning: The Curious World of Probabilities’ to speak at the U of M April 25

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The mathematics of probability is the topic at an upcoming lecture entitled “The Curious World of Probabilities” at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 25, Willey Hall, Room 175, 225 19th Ave. S., Minneapolis.

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Energy-Environment, Research

CSE professor's invention helps advance reliability of alternative energy

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A University of Minnesota invention by mechanical engineering professor Perry Li could help make storage of solar and wind energy more efficient and economical.

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Digital Technology

Department of Homeland Security and University of Minnesota to Host Cybersecurity Awareness Sessions on April 19

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The University of Minnesota Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) has joined with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and its national cybersecurity awareness campaign, Stop.Think.Connect.™, to host three respective sessions on cyber awareness, cyber careers, and digital critical infrastructure protection Thursday, April 19, 2012.

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How nanomaterials can help meet global energy needs is focus of upcoming U of M public lecture

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World-renowned MIT Professor Mildred Dresselhaus offers hope for the world energy outlook in her public lecture “The Promise of Nanomaterials for Thermoelectric Applications.”

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Research

Pluto-killing' astronomer to speak at the U of M April 12

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Astronomer Mike Brown made the discovery of a lifetime—a 10th planet, Eris, slightly bigger than Pluto that eventually led to the demotion of Pluto as a real planet. Brown will share his story about his discovery and how it ignited a firestorm of controversy in “How I Killed Pluto and Why It Had It Coming,” a public lecture at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, April 12, University of Minnesota Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 150, 116 Church St. SE, Minneapolis.

Awards-Grants

Three CSE students named 2012 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars

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Three University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering undergraduates have been named 2012 Barry M. Goldwater Scholars.

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Medical-Health Technology

University of Minnesota to host world's largest medical devices conference April 10-12

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Medical device leaders from across the country in both industry and academia will converge at the University of Minnesota’s 11th annual Design of Medical Devices Conference (DMD) April 10-12 at the University Hotel Minneapolis, 615 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis.

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K12 Outreach

Media Advisory: Robots take over U of M sports arenas March 30-31

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The Minnesota Regional FIRST Robotics Competitions is held from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday and Saturday March 30-31 at the University of Minnesota’s Williams and Mariucci arenas.

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Awards-Grants

CSE student Grant Remmen receives prestigious Hertz Fellowship Award

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The Fannie and John Hertz Foundation announced today that University of Minnesota Honors Program student Grant Remmen has been awarded a prestigious Hertz Fellowship to support his future graduate studies.

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K12 Outreach

University to host student Regional Steel Bridge Competition March 24 at Mariucci Arena

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Engineering students from 11 universities spanning five states and Canada will face off in a steel bridge competition 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 24 at the University of Minnesota’s Mariucci Arena, 1901 4th St. S.E., Minneapolis.