The Research and Innovation Office (RIO) has announced the recipients of the Innovation Impact Case Award which recognizes University of Minnesota research that has had significant impact outside of academia.
The award and prize of $10,000 went to two research projects: Michael Pitt, Pediatrics, and John Sartori, Electrical and Computer Engineering, for their project "Making Access to Hospital Rounds a Right, Not a Privilege with Q-rounds" and Tasoulla Hadjiyanni, Interior Design, for her project "Mobilizing Design in the Fight Against Sex Trafficking."
The Research and Innovation Office is proud to honor these researchers who dive into issues, and come up with solutions that make a meaningful difference in our communities.
The award winners will be honored at a luncheon with VP Shashank Priya at the Heritage Gallery on September 12.
Learn more about the 2024 Innovation Impact Case Award winners and their research projects.