Services & Expertise
RIO provides services and support to the University of Minnesota research community through our administrative units.
Research Impact
The University of Minnesota is a top public research institution conducting innovative and impactful research across a broad range of fields and disciplines. Our researchers improve our understanding of the world and help facilitate technologies and ideas that positively impact the prosperity, welfare, and security of our communities, state, nation, and beyond.
Mobilizing Design in the Fight Against Sex Trafficking
Tasoulla Hadjiyanni’s Design Against Trafficking project is raising awareness about the types of places implicated in sex trafficking and exploring the potential role design can play in preventing a place from being used for sexual exploitation.
Making Access to Hospital Rounds a Right, Not a Privilege with Q-rounds
A virtual hospital round queueing software, Q-rounds, developed by UMN's Michael Pitt and John Sartori, has significantly improved communication and reduced medical errors by providing real-time updates on doctors' rounds and allowing families to join remotely.
UMN's Research Enterprise
The University of Minnesota had $1.13 billion in external research award funding in fiscal year 2023, the second largest award total ever.
Learn about the impact of UMN research and its role in advancing innovation and fostering economic development in the region. View research statistics.
RIO News & Announcements
Artist-in-Residence Project Disembodied Reembodied Successfully Kicks Off
Jenny Schmid’s Disembodied Reembodied exhibit, launched on October 24, explores medical depictions of women’s bodies through prints, historical texts, and interactive elements like zines. A collaboration with curators Emily Beck and Lois Hendrickson and Professor Jaime Konerman-Sease, the project is funded by the 2024 RIO Artist-in-Residence grant.
UMN Associate Vice President for Research Administration Pamela Webb Announces Retirement
AVP Pamela Webb, who is retiring in February 2025, served the University of Minnesota in this key leadership position for 18 years.
UMN Research and Innovation Office Looks Back on Two Years of Progress
From significant investments in research infrastructure and staffing to developing new strategic initiatives and funding opportunities, RIO is on a mission to expand and strengthen the U's research enterprise.
Ten Recognized with UMN Research Technical Staff Awards
The Research Technical Staff Award recognizes staff for their distinguished service to the University of Minnesota research community and celebrates exemplary leadership that positively impacted their colleagues and advanced the University's mission.
2024 Innovation Impact Case Award Winners Honored at RIO Luncheon
On September 12, RIO honored the 2024 Innovation Impact Case Award winners Tasoulla Hadjiyanni, Michael Pitt and John Sartori at a luncheon with Vice President Shashank Priya.
Welcoming JoonHyung Cho, New Assistant VP for External Affairs and Communications
JoonHyung Cho has joined the Research and Innovation Office leadership team as assistant vice president for external affairs and communications.