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Three Gopher teams win conference titles

In a span of eight days, the women’s hockey, men’s hockey, and women’s indoor track and field teams all claimed conference titles.

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Public attention leads to more women in boardrooms, divides remain

Promoting board gender diversity is often well received by investors, but the power of public attention presents a paradox for companies with less inclusive corporate cultures.

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Innovation aims to reduce maternal mortality

Biomedical engineering students’ invention assists in diagnosing hemorrhage, a leading cause of maternal deaths.

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A legacy of champions

Ian Seidenfeld repeats his alumnus father’s Barcelona Paralympics feat, winning his own gold medal at the Tokyo games.

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Potential impacts of emerald ash borer on wildlife in black ash wetlands

New study assesses potential impacts of emerald ash borer on wildlife species dependent on black ash wetland forests.

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Using lasers and a long-term experiment to investigate how deer change a forest canopy

University of Minnesota researchers are using high-frequency lasers to learn more about how deer populations influence forest landscapes. 
 

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New prevalence data on sex trading shows disproportional impact on transgender and gender diverse high school students

New study examines sex trading among high school students

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Black Girl Advocate

A young alum’s travels abroad inspired her to launch a clothing store and become an advocate for Black youth.

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U of M study shows strong winter and summer warming in Minnesota by 2100

Projections from this study, led by Dr. Stefan Liess, a researcher in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate, show that winter temperatures could rise by 11 degrees Fahrenheit by the end of the 21st century, with far fewer days of snow on the ground. 
 

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Eye in the sky helps scientists “see” underground

A new study led by U of M researchers shows that remotely sensed traits of plants — captured by aircraft from far above — can provide valuable insights into soil health and ecosystem conservation.

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Talking colorectal cancer with the U of M

Dr. Emil Lou discusses colorectal cancer.

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U.S. Supreme Court nomination

Christina Ewing comments on what Americans can expect in the coming Supreme Court nomination.
 

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Talking pediatric obesity during the pandemic with the U of M

Dr. Aaron Kelly discusses the effect of the pandemic on childhood obesity rates.

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A colorful quest

A biology student explores the world of colored nectars.

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Talking invasive species with the U of M

Amy Morey, a researcher with the Minnesota Invasive Terrestrial Plants and Pests Center (MITPPC) in the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences answers questions about terrestrial (land-dwelling) invasive species and the latest interdisciplinary research helping to slow their spread.

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Expert Alert: The impact of lead on bald eagles

Dr. Victoria Hall, executive director of The Raptor Center (TRC), shares how TRC uses decades of medical data to learn more about lead poisoning in bald eagles.
 

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Household food insecurity during adolescence is a risk factor for future disordered eating and high weight status in young adulthood

PhD candidate and researcher Laura Hooper found that 21% of people who experienced food insecurity during adolescence started binge eating in young adulthood.

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Finding his way

A broad education in the liberal arts prepared Jonathan Du for a varied career path.

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New Literary Initiatives Fund for University of Minnesota Creative Writing Program

The Creative Writing Program at the University of Minnesota is delighted to announce the establishment of the Walter Nathan Literary Initiatives.

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Study illuminates how tiny flies solve complex navigational challenges

The Gnat Ogre is a tiny predator that grabs other insects out of the air, catching them with extreme precision. New research reveals how, offering a valuable source of insights for efforts to design robots, drones and more.