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Graphs showing a decline in the disruptiveness of research since the 1950s

Research Brief

Science and technology are becoming less disruptive

Since the 1950s, science and technology research has become less disruptive.

Eric Clemensen sits on the big Adirondack chair on Northrop mall.

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Helping to keep people alive and healthy

Public health graduate student Eric Clemensen is dedicated to working with people who have substance-use issues to keep them as healthy as possible.

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Researchers discover new process to create freestanding membranes of 'smart' materials

A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has developed a new method for making nano-membranes of “smart” materials, which will allow scientists to harness their unique properties for use in devices such as sensors and flexible electronics.

Image of someone’s pair of boots walking through the snow, one ankle slightly bent as if they are about to stumble.

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Talking how to avoid winter injuries with the U of M

Dr. Mahmood Gharib talks about staying safe in the winter weather.

A stressed woman observes declining stock performance on a computer.

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Firms with more retail investors face less SEC monitoring, more enforcement

New research suggests a gap in protection for retail investors.

Image of a woman wearing a mask administering a vaccine to a man sitting down with a mask.

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UMN collaboration in Kenya shifts to support COVID-19 response on Mfangano Island

U of M researchers provide an example of how community-based research collaborations can use existing networks to develop adaptive responses to unexpected public health threats.

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TLI, Thermo King launch state’s first graduate credential in electrification engineering

Program will provide comprehensive look at electrification industry, technology, and environmental benefits

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U of M School of Public Health launches new undergraduate public health major

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents recently approved an undergraduate major in public health, a new degree program aimed at meeting the state’s critical need for a skilled, diverse public health workforce.

Research Brief

100 years of data shows modern wheat varieties are a productivity and biodiversity win-win

Agriculture is seen as both a key cause of the global biodiversity crisis and a principal means of addressing it.

Pregnant person speaking with a doctor in a medical setting

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U of M, CentraCare outline vision for improving health in Greater Minnesota

U of M Medical School and CentraCare intend to strengthen the organizations’ partnership to improve health for Greater Minnesota residents.

Research Brief

New study finds dramatic growth in undergraduate public health degree conferrals over the past two decades

Recipients of undergraduate degrees in public health are highly diverse, with more than 80% being women and 55% from communities of color. However, after graduation, only about 10% of degree recipients are currently choosing public sector employment opportunities.

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A perfect match

Josh Bleichman was in class when he received life-changing news.

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Talking holiday mental health with U of M

Mariann Johnson with the Bakken Center for Spirituality and Healing shares her tips for holiday mental health and wellbeing.

Young children play in a daycare setting

Research Brief

Center-based child care is not linked to behavioral problems

A study from the College of Education and Human Development alleviates concerns for parents who's children are in child care.

Head shot of Wyatt Gustafson, blondish, in dark jacket and white shirt.

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Blowing the whistle on the referee shortage

The nationwide shortage of referees prompted a recent alum to build a scheduling app.

Futuristic image of person driving a car outside of a city.

Research Brief

Shared automated vehicles could make cities more livable, equitable

Research from the Center for Transportation Studies demonstrates how we can use automated vehicles to improve transportation and make it more equitable for all.

Head shot of Venezuelan Sinibaldo Romero Arocha in a blue jacket, white shirt and gold tie.

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Breaking medicine’s language barrier

A medical student starts a group to train peers in medical Spanish.

Safia Dockter and Solomiia Kuchma pose in a classroom.

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Article sparks Ukrainian connection

A student’s reflections on the Russian invasion of Ukraine has led to a heartwarming connection with a Ukrainian schoolgirl in Minneapolis.

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U of M research and tech commercialization continue breaking records, climbing in national rankings

For the second year in a row, the University of Minnesota’s research enterprise exceeded $1 billion in competitively earned sponsored research awards.

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Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy launches redesigned website

Redesigned website makes it easier for visitors to access timely and important information on emerging infectious disease threats.