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TLI Exit Interview: Professor Alfred "Alfie" Marcus

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The popular instructor has taught for four decades at the University of Minnesota, with more than 20 years at the Technological Leadership Institute. This week he teaches his last TLI class, and we caught up with him before his departure.

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Powering Up This Winter: the Power North Incubator and Energy Tech University Prize

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Two opportunities for energy tech entrepreneurs were announced by our friends at Grid Catalyst

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"The Power of Technology for Good": A Conversation with MDI's Mark Wehde

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There's no way to guarantee that new technology will be used to help people and not harm them. But Mark Wehde is an optimist on the subject.

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On U Campus, "Bridging for Growth" Event Links Nordic Tech Companies, State of Minnesota

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TLI alumnus Eric Butterwick (MOT '23) convened a meeting on campus between Nordic technology entrepreneurs and Minnesota officials, hoping to help European countries set up shop in the Land of 10,000 Lakes.

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TLI's Rocio Duarte Nominated for CSE's Outstanding Service Award

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TLI's digital marketing specialist has had an amazing impact on the Institute and its standing within the college.

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Electroposium 2.0 Energizes U of M Crowd

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The second annual electrification event tackled topics such as energy storage safety, carbon capture, developing an electrification workforce and more.

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MOT Student Kumar Avizeet Admitted as Senior Member of IEEE

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A member of MOT's class of '26, Kumar is also a senior manager of software engineering at Optum.

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Electroposium 2.0 Zooms Onto the U of M Campus September 23

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More exhibits, more sessions, more electric vehicles on display - the electrification industry showcase is back and bigger than ever.

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TLI, Minnesota Nano Center Announce $100,000 Grant for Semiconductor Program Development

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The grant will allow the creation of seven new asychronous learning modules to bolster the semiconductor training regimen.

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TLI, MNCEO Announce Over $800,000 in Funding

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The three-year gift is designed to help ramp up education and upskilling in the growing field of electrification.

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