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Research Brief

Digital nudges based on weather increase exercise

New research from the Carlson School of Management suggests targeted motivation linked to weather can encourage exercise.

UMN startup Niron Magnetics staff members at their Minneapolis pilot plant: COO John Larson (seated), and U of M alumni employees of the company: Fan Zhang Ren. Back row: Sam Rahmani, Rich Greger, Xiaowei Zhang, Dustin Sprouse, Robert Brown, and Yiming Wu. Credit: Rob Levine

News Release

U of M’s Tech Comm sets new record number of startups in 2023

The University launched a record-breaking 23 startup companies in fiscal 2023, the result of a growing research portfolio, an increasingly entrepreneurial faculty culture, and years of careful program growth and refinement by the teams at U of M Technology Commercialization.

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News Release

Two U of M-affiliated projects named as finalists in NSF Regional Innovation Engine Competition

Midwest Sustainable Plastics Innovation Regional Engine (M-SPIRE) and Great Lakes ReNEW in the Running for $160M Over 10 Years to Grow Regional and National Competitiveness.

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Feature

Eyes to the skies

Inspiration can come from surprising places. Just ask Shannon Gregory, who is helping usher in a new space age with NASA.

Expert Alert

Quiet Hiring

Hiring is slowing down in the United States, according to the June report released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics last week.

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News Release

U of M, in partnership with DEED, invests $2.5M in venture capital funds

The University of Minnesota today announced investments totaling $2.5 million across multiple Minnesota venture capital funds that will ultimately benefit start-up companies in the state.

Portrait of Dayton Steele in a bright interior.

Expert Alert

Taylor Swift mania and the ticket resale market

Dayton Steele with the Carlson School of Management shares insights on the ticket resale market as the summer concert calendar heats up.

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Talking with U of M

Talking bank collapses and interest rates with U of M

As interest-related risks to small banks continue, professor Michael Iselin explains what it means for consumers.

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Research Brief

Diverse teams are more vulnerable to adversity

New research suggests that setbacks make diverse teams more likely to break up.

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Research Brief

Men’s interest in startups increases if their spouse’s career takes priority

New research suggests gender norms and career prioritization influence the decision to risk a career change to a startup.

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Talking with U of M

Talking tax season tips with the U of M

Tammy Naples shares insights to make tax season more manageable.

Colin Bracewell playing guitar on stage and singing into mic

Feature

Blending business and the arts

Colin Bracewell combines his love of music with business to fuel his budding indie-pop career.

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Research Brief

How rideshare surge pricing impacts complaints

Surge pricing for rides influences customer evaluation of driver performance, according to a new study from Carlson School of Management researchers.

Junita Flowers smiling inside of a commercial kitchen

Feature

Finding sweet success

Alumna Junita Flowers is building a cookie business that sparks dialogue and empowers women by normalizing the conversation around abusive relationships. Flowers founded Junita’s Jar, which recently launched in 320 Target stores nationwide.