SAFL In the News
A Tribute to Heinz G. Stefan (1936-2025)
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Heinz Stefan, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Geo- Engineering and at the Saint Anthony Falls Lab, died on November 4th, 2025. He left a great legacy, and will be deeply missed by many.
Why Continuity Matters: Reflections on the 15th continuous year of the Sustainable Land and Water Resources Research Experience for Undergraduates
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Nov 6, 2024
The Sustainable Land and Water Resources Research Experience for Undergraduates (SLAWR REU) is a research program that weaves together Indigenous and Western knowledge to advance scientific understanding and support management decisions made by tribal governments.
Marcelo Garcia elected to the National Academy of Engineering
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Marcelo Garcia, an accomplished engineer, scholar, and graduate of the University of Minnesota (MS 1985, Ph.D. 1989), was recently elected to the National Academy of Engineers. Garcia now holds the G.T. Geoffrey Yeh Chair in Civil Engineering and is the Director of the Ven Te Chow Hydrosystems Laboratory in the Grainger College of Engineering at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. CEGE caught up with him to talk about his latest honor, memories of his time at the University of Minnesota, and his work in hydraulics laboratories.
Professor Lian Shen Named Fellow of the American Physical Society
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The American Physical Society (APS) has elected Professor Lian Shen to Fellowship in the Society—a high honor in the field of physics.
New Faculty Job Opening! Position available in Modeling in Environmental Systems
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The Department of Civil, Environmental and Geo- Engineering at the University of Minnesota is seeking applications for a faculty position in the broad area of Modeling in Environmental Systems. The position is primarily intended for applicants at the Assistant Professor level; however, more experienced, exceptional applicants can be considered.
Announcing the John S. Gulliver Travel Award Fund
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The John S. Gulliver Travel Award will cover travel expenses for conference and learning experiences for undergraduate and graduate students studying at St. Anthony Falls Laboratory. Travel expenses covered might include, but are not limited to, costs to participate in a conference, competition, workshop, or other approved learning event that provide an opportunity for the student to interact with people from outside the University and augment their research and/or scholastic experience.
Below the Surface: A New Study Considers the Impacts of Powerboats on Lakes
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In recent years, powerboats have become larger, with increased horsepower and new wake-enhancing technologies to aid in sports such as wakesurfing. As these boats grow in popularity, so does the need for science-based information about their environmental impacts.
Tipping Point I The Mighty Mississippi I A PBS News Special Hosted at SAFL
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The St. Anthony Falls Laboratory was the setting for Tipping Point: The Mighty Mississippi. This live News Hour featured many guests who spoke about the power of the Mississippi River as well problems associated with it today, from social to environmental to existential. Among the guests were two from the Saint Anthony Falls Lab: Assistant Professor of Geography Emily Fairfax and Professor Emeritus of Earth and Environmental Sciences Chris Paola.
First-of-its-kind study uses remote sensing to monitor plastic debris in rivers and lakes Various plastic containers and bottles floating in a water channel at St. Anthony Falls Labratory.
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First-of-its-kind study uses remote sensing to monitor plastic debris in rivers and lakes
Various plastic containers and bottles floating in a water channel at St. Anthony Falls Labratory.
SAFL Faculty Win Three 2025 McKnight Awards
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April 7th, 2025
Three faculty affiliates at the Saint Anthony Falls lab have been honored with 2025 McKnight Awards, recognizing their outstanding contributions to research and academic excellence. These awards are made possible through generous donations from the McKnight Foundation.