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University of Minnesota provides launchpad for CSE senior Nathan Bellefeuille
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Aerospace engineering student Nathan Bellefeuille shares how he cultivated his interest in aircraft design, his college-defining experiences on the University of Minnesota Rocket Team, and his plans post-graduation.
CSE Professor Boris Shklovskii elected to the National Academy of Sciences
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Professor Boris I. Shklovskii has been elected as a member of the prestigious National Academy of Sciences (NAS) for his excellence in original scientific research. Membership in the NAS is one of the highest honors given to a scientist or engineer. Shklovskii is one of only 120 researchers nationwide to be elected to the Academy in 2023.
CSE senior Reina Balley gets into the field—and down in the dirt
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Environmental geosciences senior and former Geoclub president Reina Balley discusses how she found her passion and made valuable connections in the University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering.
University of Minnesota to lead new $20M AI Institute focusing on climate-smart agriculture and forestry
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The University of Minnesota Twin Cities received a $20 million grant from the National Science Foundation and the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture to lead a new research institute that will leverage artificial intelligence to help absorb and store carbon in farms and forests.
Still giving back 30-plus years later
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Dick Hedger’s ties to Minnesota are strong—and long. They include volunteering at Gopher games when he was a Boy Scout to serving on the CSE Dean’s Advisory Board after earning his U of M second degree in electrical engineering.
CSE senior Akshay Naik’s undergrad journey include research and mental health advocacy
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Computer engineering senior Akshay Naik discusses the highlights of his University of Minnesota journey, his passion for mental health, and why he strives to be an expert in his field.
U of M researchers develop technique for rapid detection of neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s and Chronic Wasting Disease
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University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers have developed a groundbreaking new diagnostic technique that will allow for faster and more accurate detection of neurodegenerative diseases that affect humans, such as Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, and similar diseases that affect animals, such as chronic wasting disease (CWD) and mad cow disease.
20-plus years of giving, inspired by great education
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University of Minnesota alumni Lori Dietrich and Steve Piazza have been helping students and sharing their wealth since 2003.
CSE brings unforgettable experiences in leadership and DEI for senior Michelle Quan
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Chemical engineering and materials science double major Michelle Quan discusses how her interest in sustainability drove her to CSE and her legacy of contributing to diversity, equity, and inclusivity efforts in the college.
University of Minnesota to lead $2 million federal grant to study human-centered AI for news recommender systems
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The University of Minnesota Twin Cities is one of five institutions leading National Science Foundation-funded projects to support artificial intelligence research infrastructure that will help scientists better understand and study AI for applications like news recommendation systems.