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Mar 17, 2023

Funds from the newly established International Institute for Biosensing will support a cohort of UMN PhD students across multiple disciplines to advance biosensing research at the University and beyond.

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Mar 17, 2023

Jord BioScience, a leading global provider of microbial solutions and technology to agriculture products companies, recently announced the appointment of Keri Carstens as its new chief executive officer.

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Mar 3, 2023

Researchers: learn how to better communicate science and engage with audiences beyond the academic community at Speaking Science 2023's kickoff event. 

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Feb 24, 2023

The University of Minnesota Climate Adaptation Partnership’s Agricultural Weather Study provides a platform for actionable climate science throughout Minnesota.

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Kimberly Kirkpatrick
Feb 17, 2023

On June 5, 2023, Kimberly Kirkpatrick will assume the role of associate vice president for research infrastructure and interdisciplinary institutes and centers at the University of Minnesota.

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2023 Funding and Awards - Office of the Vice President for Research
Feb 16, 2023

The Office of the Vice President for Research has announced its funding and awards programs for 2023, including a new Artist-in-Residence program launching in the fall and the return of the Social Justice Impact Grants.

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Feb 15, 2023

The Center for Transportation Studies plays an important support role helping researchers translate their work into real-world solutions – most recently with The Future of Mobility series. 

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Feb 13, 2023

Congratulations to these UMN researchers who were awarded patents for their discoveries! From 2019 to 2021, UMN researchers were issued 386 US patents (foreign patents not included). 

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Feb 13, 2023

Tech Comm helps UMN researcher patent an antimicrobial hydrogel with the potential to treat burns previously susceptible to drug-resistant infections.

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Feb 10, 2023

OVPR will start accepting applications for its Social Justice Impact Grants on February 20. The grants are aimed at catalyzing rigorous, solution-oriented research on social justice topics.

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