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Agriculture and Environment

Research Brief

Animal production responsible for vast majority of air quality-related health impacts from U.S. food

The study —the first food-by-food accounting of the damage to air quality caused by agriculture— shows how improving animal and crop management practices, as well as how eating more plant-rich diets, can substantially reduce mortality from food-related air pollution.

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

Amy Kinsley, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, answers questions on what the latest research on AIS shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.

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Talking soil health with U of M

Anne Sawyer, an Assistant Extension Professor at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about soil health and how it translates to healthy plants this growing season.

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Architecture and Design

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The grit to succeed in construction

U of M student Aalayha Robb was determined to make a statement in a male-dominated industry.

Simon Ozbek in front of spacesuits at NASA

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Be the voice of the user

When Simon Ozbek started his academic career he never imagined it would take him all the way to NASA. Read his interview.

A sketch of a person opening a door to look out on sunny landsacpe

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How I spent the summer of COVID-19

Meet three U of M students who found a silver lining after the pandemic changed their plans.

Arts and Humanities

News Release

University of Minnesota Professor Tanisha Fazal named 2021 Andrew Carnegie Fellow

Fazal is one of 26 fellows selected this year out of 311 people nominated.

Expert Alert

Expanding the Supreme Court

Professor Timothy Johnson in the College of Liberal Arts and Law School is available to comment on expanding the U.S. Supreme Court and the impact on the judicial nomination process.

Expert Alert

Iran nuclear deal talks

Professor Mark Bell in the College of Liberal Arts is available to comment on the upcoming Iran nuclear agreement talks.

Business and Management

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News Release

$50 million scholarship fund positions U of M’s Carlson School to fuel future workforce

With the creation of a new, $50 million endowed scholarship fund, the University of Minnesota’s Carlson School of Management is now better able to attract, retain, and train top scholars who will become future business leaders in Minnesota and beyond.

Expert Alert

Tight housing market’s effects on access and affordability

The University of Minnesota’s Peter Hilger and Monica Haynes are available to speak about what’s driving high costs and limited supply.

Research Brief

Star employees and high performers positively impact peers up to a point

Carlson School of Management Assistant Professor Elizabeth Campbell found that having star employees in workgroups positively influenced non-star job performance up to a certain point. After that, there are diminishing returns.

Campus Affairs

News Release

University of Minnesota Board of Regents to meet with Crookston leadership for campus-level strategic plan discussions

In the latest in an ongoing series of campus-level strategic planning conversations, next week the University of Minnesota Board of Regents will discuss how the Crookston campus will advance the University’s systemwide mission.

News Release

Two U of M students awarded prestigious Boren Scholarships for language study

U of M Twin Cities students Caleb Feltis and Maggie Lundberg named Boren Scholars.

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U of M launches unique, senior-level tribal affairs role; selects Karen Diver as inaugural appointment

U of M President Joan Gabel announced on May 4 that Karen Diver will become the institution’s inaugural Senior Advisor to the President for Native American Affairs later this month.

COVID-19 Stories, Insights, Expertise

U of M faculty Shailey Prasad and Karthik Natarajan.

Expert Alert

Pandemic resource inequity on an international level

U of M faculty Shailey Prasad and Karthik Natarajan speak about global distribution and supply chain challenges and inequity around pandemic resources.

Expert Alert

Expert Alert: Building stronger and sustainable supply chains for a post-pandemic world

Carlson School of Management Professor Kingshuk “KK” Sinha can speak to the weaknesses in the supply chains of the high-tech industry to agribusiness and health care, and what solutions for the future may look like.

Michelle Hutchens and occupational therapist Kelly Holden

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Occupational therapist helps in COVID-19 patient’s recovery

U of M alumna Kelly Holden used her expertise to help a patient overcome numerous hurdles in her COVID-19 recovery.

Education

Jodi Dworkin on the left and a girl looking at a screen on the right.

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Talking limiting screen time with U of M

University of Minnesota Professor Jodi Dworkin speaks to how screen time usage has changed, provides advice for parents, and the importance of screen-free time for families.

News Release

U of M survey: PK-12 students, families and educators agree learning occurred, but more mental health resources are needed

Minnesota educators, families and students agree that PK-12 students learned during the first half of the 2020-21 school year, according to a University of Minnesota analysis of the new Minnesota Safe Learning Survey.

News Release

U of M report: High turnover, low wages and disparities magnified during the pandemic for direct support professionals

Professionals who support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities report long hours and high exposure rates to COVID-19.

Health

Damien Fair, bald, bearded and Black, wears a brown suit jacket and stands before a flowering tree.

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MacArthur fellow tackles the enigma of the growing mind

Neuroscientist Damien Fair is honored for his work advancing the science of early brain development.

News Release

[VIDEO] Ask a U of M Expert: Lessons from the pandemic for cancer screening and care

Part of the new “Ask a U of M Expert” video talks, Dr. Yee answered questions from journalists about cancer and applied lessons-learned from the pandemic.

Expert Alert

Pandemic resource inequity on an international level

U of M faculty Shailey Prasad and Karthik Natarajan speak about global distribution and supply chain challenges and inequity around pandemic resources.

Law and Policy

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A worldwide emergency

Alumna Sanda Ojiambo helps fight climate change as executive director of the Global Compact at the United Nations.

Tony Sanchez, Emanual Williams, and Mica Standing Soldier

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Law students support community during Chauvin trial

Three law students are coordinating civic education and engagement efforts through a unique collaboration with the Minneapolis-based Legal Rights Center.

Expert Alert

Expanding the Supreme Court

Professor Timothy Johnson in the College of Liberal Arts and Law School is available to comment on expanding the U.S. Supreme Court and the impact on the judicial nomination process.

Science and Technology

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With a $4.3 million NASA grant, U of M faculty member to lead efforts aimed at disentangling the origins of protein translation

Led by Burckhard Seelig, an associate professor in the College of Biological Sciences, the global research effort includes scientists from five institutions.

News Release

Tracking public restrooms on Minnesota bike trails

U of M team is using crowdsourcing and mobile devices to identify the locations on an interactive web-based map.

Tanmay Agarwal, in suit jacket and glasses, stands before a concrete structure.

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A niche in research and podcasting

Computer science major Tanmay Agarwal shares what he’s learned about research, work, and life.

Sports and Recreation

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Talking aquatic invasive species with the U of M

Amy Kinsley, an assistant professor in the College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Minnesota, answers questions on what the latest research on AIS shows, what boaters and anglers alike can do to stop the spread of AIS, as well as the new AIS Explorer dashboard.

The Gopher men's hockey team after winning the Big Ten Tournament.

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Men’s hockey team claims Big Ten Tournament title

The Gophers knocked off rival Wisconsin and will open NCAA Tournament play as a No. 1 seed.

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Bacon, Steveson win NCAA titles

Sarah Bacon won her third and fourth national championships in diving, and Gable Steveson claimed his first national title as a heavyweight wrestler.

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UMN in the News

April 26, 2021

New CFANS course connects food and culture

Minnesota Daily

April 23, 2021

Leading Through The Pandemic: Dr. Roli Dwivedi

tpt Almanac

April 21, 2021

New Field-Deployable CWD Test Developed At U of M

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