Water

Paige Novak, brown hair and black blouse, stand before large, gray commercial vats.

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Energy drink

U of M researchers explore the energy potential of wastewater from breweries.

Students listen as an engineer explains a newly installed well.

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Future engineers tackle Tanzania’s water issues

When students visited Tanzania to study water engineering, they left a colorful first-person account.

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At Lake Itasca, a wild and watery start for budding biologists

The Nature of Life program celebrates 20 years of giving biology majors a matchless introduction to their discipline.

An image of red soil evoking the dry and harsh conditions on Mars.

Research Brief

Exploring extremes in the search for life on Mars

While the search for life on Mars continues, U of M scientists learn more about how life might function on its arid terrain.

Autumn aerial view of Minneapolis, Minnesota, taken from the south looking north of Lake of the Isles.

Research Brief

How socially and culturally diverse Minnesotans value water

Understanding how different communities value water and prioritize its protection is critical to effective policy and governance.

News Release

University of Minnesota consortium receives inaugural NSF Regional Innovation Engines award

Great Lakes ReNEW, a consortium including U of M researchers, will receive up to $160 million over 10 years.

Image of East River Road heading into Dinkytown on the Twin Cities campus, with a view of the downtown Minneapolis skyline.

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.

Nick Phelps, Ph.D. Credit: University of Minnesota

Talking with U of M

Talking aquatic invasive species with U of M

Minnesota’s Fishing Opener is on May 13 this year and the spread of aquatic invasive species (AIS) is a top concern for many as anglers and boaters return to the lakes.