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The sky’s the limit for biomedical engineering Ph.D. student Marcus Flowers
Posted March 21, 2023
College of Science and Engineering graduate student Marcus Flowers engineers the materials behind drug delivery, and his research applications span everything from stem cell therapy to cancer treatment.

Researchers create breakthrough spintronics manufacturing process that could revolutionize the electronics industry
Posted March 20, 2023
University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers, along with staff at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), have developed a breakthrough process for making spintronic devices that has the potential to create semiconductor chips with unmatched energy efficiency and storage for use in computers, smartphones, and many other electronics.

Three CSE faculty members named Distinguished McKnight University Professors
Posted March 13, 2023
Three College of Science and Engineering faculty members are among nine recipients of the University of Minnesota’s 2023 Distinguished McKnight University Professorship, an award given to outstanding professors who have made a significant impact on the University.

University of Minnesota to offer new Data Science for Chemical Engineering and Materials Science master’s degree
Posted March 8, 2023
In fall 2023, the University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering will begin offering a new master’s degree in data science for chemical engineering and materials science to meet the growing industry demand for scientists and engineers with computational and data analytics skills.

Three CSE faculty members receive University of Minnesota McKnight Land Grant Professorships
Posted March 2, 2023
Three College of Science and Engineering faculty members were named University of Minnesota McKnight Land Grant Professors, an award given to early-career faculty who have the potential to make big impacts in their fields.

Dream school for College of Science and Engineering student
Posted February 23, 2023
Dannica Donahue, a biomedical engineering major, reflects on her college journey and the importance of student scholarships.

Recent grads excel as CSE Mentor Program reaches highest number of industry mentors in nine years
Posted February 14, 2023
The CSE Mentor Program may be old hat, but increasing participation from younger CSE graduates proves that it’s changing the student—and the mentor—experience for the better.

Chemistry Assistant Professor Ambika Bhagi-Damodaran receives Cottrell Scholar Award
Posted February 13, 2023
University of Minnesota Chemistry Assistant Professor Ambika Bhagi-Damodaran is one of 25 early-career researchers across the U.S. and Canada to receive a 2023 Cottrell Scholar Award in recognition of her excellence in research and teaching.

CSE Dean Andrew G. Alleyne elected to National Academy of Engineering
Posted February 7, 2023
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Professor and Dean of the University’s College of Science and Engineering Andrew G. Alleyne has been elected to the National Academy of Engineering.

Professor Larry Edwards receives Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth and Environmental Sciences
Posted January 27, 2023
University of Minnesota Twin Cities Professor R. Lawrence “Larry” Edwards has been awarded the Franklin Institute’s 2023 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Earth and Environmental Sciences recognizing his achievements in the field.