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David Ma
Students

CSE senior, president, and social advocate

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Science and Engineering Student Board president David Ma discusses his University of Minnesota experience advocating for others and advancing his computer and math skills.

CSE student Hannah Pichman
Students

Inspired by CSE faculty, Hannah Pichman aims for Ph.D.

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The materials science senior hopes to be a future mentor to students, while advancing research and development of solar cells.

Ph.D. student and Acara Challenge finalist Rahul Bhojwani
Awards-Grants, Digital Technology, Students

CSE grad student targets ‘mindful productivity’ with Turia app

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Computer science Ph.D. student Rahul Bhojwani was named a finalist in the University of Minnesota’s Acara Challenge for his project aimed at increasing productivity and reducing stress.

CSE student Robert Halverson
Students

CSE student and future astronaut shoots for the stars

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Aerospace engineering senior Robert Halverson hopes his experience in undergraduate research, student groups, and mentorship will land him a job studying—and eventually traveling to—space.

CSE student Marie Wulff
People-Profiles, Students

Marie Wulff is prepared to fly high in the aerospace industry

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The CSE senior and national Brook Owens fellow will put her electrical engineering skills to work at aerospace company Planet Labs—and, one day, the U.S. senate.

CSE student Tanmay Agarwal
People-Profiles, Students

CSE student finds niche in research and podcasting

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In this Q&A, senior computer science major Tanmay Agarwal discusses artificial intelligence, undergraduate research, and his new affinity for podcasting.

CSE student Brian Carrick
Awards-Grants, Students

CSE student awarded prestigious 2021 Goldwater Scholarship

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Chemistry and chemical engineering student Brian Carrick is one of two juniors at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities who have been recognized as Goldwater Scholars.

Kia Vang leaning against a tree.
Giving, Students

UMN College of Science and Engineering names inaugural Polaris Scholars

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Gift from Polaris, Inc. supports scholarships, project-based learning, and leadership opportunities for students from underrepresented communities.

CSE grad student Sam Walczak and friend Marc Richards with the Minnesota Timberwolves mascot
Students

CSE graduate student tackles the NFL Big Data Bowl

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Data science graduate student Sam Walczak is part of a team that made the finals of the National Football League’s Big Data Bowl, an annual competition in advanced sports analytics.

CSE students Per Jorgenson (left) and Eric Geistfeld (right)
Research, Students

Pandemic doesn’t stop NASA—or CSE student interns

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A group of CSE students interned virtually at NASA’s Ames Research Center in summer 2020, working on topics from molecular simulation to hypersonic satellites.