Why University Research?

U researchers' work in understanding how different fungi rot trees will help climate modelers predict changes in terrestrial and atmospheric carbon pools.

New research projects underway within University of Minnesota Extension aim to support the prosperity of rural areas across the state.

Middle- and working-class workers’ earnings in the US have been stagnating or sinking in recent decades, and researchers believe this trend may stem from the factors in play at the beginning of workers’ careers.

Thirteen projects received over $2.5 million in 2017 Research Infrastructure Awards, which invest in the U's ability to conduct state-of-the-art research.