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Four CSE faculty receive National Science Foundation CAREER Awards
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Four University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering researchers have received National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Awards to pursue innovative research and educate the next generation of scientists and engineers.
Pass it on: How CSE mentors help students build their futures
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Mentorship connects University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) students with alumni and professionals who can help them navigate careers, build confidence and prepare for the workforce — and gives mentors a meaningful way to pass what they’ve learned to the next generation.
Chemistry professor Edgar Arriaga named Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Professor Edgar Arriaga has been named a Fulbright-Aalto University Distinguished Chair for the 2026–27 academic year.
Lasers and gold — and a doctorate — draw graduate student to Minnesota
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After she earning her Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in May, MaKenna Koble was named among the prestigious Arnold O. Beckman 2026 Postdoctoral Fellows in Chemical Instrumentation.
Minnesota iron ore could be key to sustainable and lower-cost semiconductor
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For the first time, researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have demonstrated that the low-purity iron ore prevalent in Minnesota can be used to create semiconductor-quality iron sulfide, also known as “fool’s gold” or pyrite.
David Pappone named 2026 Notable Chief Financial Officer by Twin Cities Business
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University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering (CSE) Assistant Dean for Operations and Chief Financial Officer David Pappone has been named a 2026 Notable Chief Financial Officer by Twin Cities Business.
DOE Genesis Mission funding to advance AI breakthroughs
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota have had three projects selected for the U.S. Department of Energy’s inaugural Genesis Mission program.
CSE at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair
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A variety of College of Science and Engineering exhibits will showcase the relevance of science, engineering, and mathematics to people’s everyday lives at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair.
Trace additive could help compostable PLA plastics break down in backyard bins
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Researchers at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities have developed a new strategy that could help compostable plastics break down more quickly under everyday composting conditions, reducing the need for specialized industrial facilities.
AI underwater robots can now track diver stress via exhaled bubbles
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind AI system that allows underwater companion robots to monitor a diver’s health in real-time, simply by "watching" their exhaled bubbles.