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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.
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.