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Recent RIO News & Announcements
Artist-in-Resident Program Opens August 12
The Artist-in-Residence Program, now in its second year, brings together artists with scientists to spur creative thinking and innovation. Funding supports a creative interpretation of scientific research and discoveries at UMN.
Research Animal Resources Announces the 2024 Patrick J. Manning Award Winners
Congratulations to Elise Lamont and Orion Rainwater, winners of this year's Patrick J. Manning Award, which goes to a University of Minnesota employee, postdoctoral associate, or graduate student who has shown special efforts on behalf of research animals.
Over $5 Million Awarded to Support UMN Research Infrastructure
The Research and Innovation Office has awarded $2.6 million to 13 projects as part of the 2024 Research Infrastructure Investment Program. One-to-one matching funds provided by supporting units resulted in just over $5 million in total funds awarded.
Minnesota Joins SCALE Workforce Development Partnership
The University's new grants management system, MN-GEMS, will bring the UMN's proposal submission and award process in line with other top-25 research universities.
RIO Establishes Headquarters in McNamara
After several years of planning, the Research and Innovation Office administration and support units are now located in the McNamara Alumni Center.
Governor of Victoria, Australia, Visits UMN to Learn About Innovation in Minnesota and Deepen Partnerships
Rural communities are rapidly losing access to obstetric care. UMN’s Rural Health Research Center is tracking these losses and their impacts.
University of Minnesota Names First Chief Semiconductor Officer, Launches “CHIPS” Website
UMN has named Steven Koester as its first Chief Semiconductor Officer and launched a website devoted to the University’s semiconductor and microelectronics research and education.
AI and Autonomy Leader from DoD Visits UMN
Dr. Kimberly Sablon, Principal Director for Trusted AI and Autonomy at the Office of the Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) visited the University of Minnesota.
UMN Deepens Partnership at “Sandia Day”
Twenty-eight researchers and leaders from Sandia National Labs visited the University of Minnesota on April 10 for “Sandia Day at the UMN” to learn more about UMN’s research and capabilities and to deepen research cooperation.