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University of Minnesota Institute of Technology changes name to the College of Science and Engineering
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On July 1, the University of Minnesota Institute of Technology changes its name to the College of Science and Engineering. The change will more clearly describe the unique combination of science and engineering disciplines within the college to prospective students and faculty, business partners and research-granting agencies. The University of Minnesota’s Board of Regents approved the name change last December.
U of M solar car team to unveil new car May 6
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The University of Minnesota Solar Vehicle Project team will provide a sneak preview of its newest solar-powered car at a special event for the media and sponsors at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 6 on the McNamara Alumni Center Plaza, 200 Oak St. S.E., Minneapolis. Those attending will see the new car take its first test drive, view the car’s inner workings and hear from members of the team about their upcoming race.
U of M study finds rising levels of dioxins from common soap ingredient in Mississippi River sediments
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Specific dioxins derived from the antibacterial agent triclosan, used in many hand soaps, deodorants, dishwashing liquids and other consumer products, account for an increasing proportion of total dioxins in Mississippi River sediments, according to University of Minnesota research.
University of Minnesota/Indian Institute of Technology team wins Acara Challenge 2010
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A team of students from the University of Minnesota and the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee recently won the Acara Challenge 2010. The Acara Challenge focuses on creating businesses that address clean water and clean energy for underserved populations in India.
Building to be named in honor of U of M's 12th president Kenneth H. Keller
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The University of Minnesota Board of Regents has approved naming the Electrical Engineering/Computer Science Building on the east bank campus of the University’s Twin Cities campus in honor of former University president and chemical engineering professor Kenneth H. Keller.
Documentary "Water for Mulobere" premieres April 27 at the University of Minnesota
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The short documentary “Water for Mulobere” will premiere at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 27, at the University of Minnesota’s Coffman Union Theater, 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis. The film follows the U of M chapter of Engineers Without Borders as they travel to Uganda and install a solar-powered water pump at the Hope Integrated Academy.
$16 million NSF renewal grant to fund fluid power center based at University of Minnesota
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The University of Minnesota announced today that the Engineering Research Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power (CCEFP) based at the Twin Cities campus has received a four-year, $16 million renewal grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Industry partners will augment NSF funding with cash and in-kind contributions, and the center’s seven university partners will contribute an additional $3.2 million.
Former U.S. Under Secretary for Science Raymond Orbach to speak about energy security at the U of M on Feb. 24
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“Energy Security: From Deal Killers to Game Changers” is the title of an upcoming talk by former U.S. Department of Energy Under Secretary for Science Raymond Orbach at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 24, at the University of Minnesota’s Tate Laboratory of Physics, Room 131, 116 Church St. S.E., Minneapolis.
U of M's MnTAP helps Minnesota businesses save more than $1 million in 2009
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The Minnesota Technical Assistance Program (MnTAP) helped businesses save more than $1 million in 2009 through industry-tailored pollution prevention and energy efficiency solutions. With more than 17 million pounds of waste reduced and cost savings that total more than $1 million, several Minnesota businesses benefited from the assistance of MnTAP last year.
Nobel Prize winner to speak at U of M March 2 about commercial applications of his breakthrough research
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2005 Chemistry Nobel Prize Winner Robert Grubbs will present a public lecture on the commercial applications of his breakthrough research that has enabled a variety of applications ranging from the production of tough polymers to development of highly functionalized pharmaceuticals. His lecture, which is part of a two-day Honeywell-Nobel Initiative event, will specifically highlight the unique and powerful olefin metathesis reaction.