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New study finds that even the cleanest wastewater contains ‘super bacteria’
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A new University of Minnesota study reveals that the release of treated municipal wastewater—even wastewater treated by the highest-quality wastewater treatment technology—can have a significant effect on the quantities of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, often referred to as “superbacteria,” in surface waters.
University of Minnesota startup to improve traffic flow on congested roads
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Based on engineering research from the University of Minnesota, SMART Signal Technologies, Inc., will commercialize a system to better predict and manage the flow of traffic on roads controlled by traffic lights.
Incoming students are most academically prepared in history
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A recently released profile of the students in the College of Science and Engineering fall 2011 freshman class shows that the college continues to attract the best and brightest students. The current freshman class is also the largest incoming class in history with 917 students compared to 823 students just five years ago.
Media Alert: Physics and Nanotechnology Building Ceremonial Groundbreaking sets stage for new construction
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After years of planning, a new Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the University of Minnesota becomes a reality during a ceremonial groundbreaking on Wednesday, Oct. 12, 4-6 p.m. at the future building site just east of Akerman Hall on the University’s East Bank campus.
Construction on Physics and Nanotechnology Building set to begin in November
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After years of planning, a new Physics and Nanotechnology Building at the University of Minnesota is becoming reality when construction starts in November at the building site just east of Akerman Hall on the University’s East Bank campus.
University launches new Wind Energy Research Station at UMore Park
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U.S. Department of Energy officials, energy industry partners, wind energy researchers, political leaders, University administrators, and hundreds of local school children will watch the ceremonial “flip of the switch” to start up a wind turbine at the University of Minnesota’s new Wind Energy Research Station at UMore Park.
University receives grant to develop specialized rare-earth-free magnets
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A University of Minnesota research project to develop specialized magnets that don’t rely on rare earth elements is one of 60 cutting-edge research projects recently funded by the U.S. Department of Energy aimed at dramatically improving how the U.S. produces and uses energy.
Medical Devices Center welcomes new class of Innovation Fellows
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The University of Minnesota’s Medical Devices Center welcomes media device industry professionals, doctors, engineers and entrepreneurs as part of its fourth class of Innovation Fellows.
University of Minnesota robots to join search for invasive species
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Computer scientists and biologists from the University of Minnesota and two other universities are teaming up with robots to tackle a major invader of rivers, wetlands, lakes across the United States—the common carp.
CSE alumna wins Minnesota Cup for artery disease detection device
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AUM Cardiovascular, a Northfield, Minn.-based start-up developing a non-invasive, handheld device that can detect coronary artery disease, will receive a total of $50,000 in seed capital as winner of Minnesota’s prestigious breakthrough business idea competition.