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10/30/09	Researchers discover links between city walkability and air pollution exposure
10/29/09	Tolman to lead Department of Chemistry into new era
10/28/09	Mapping the bottom of the world
10/28/09	In Memoriam: William Ranz
10/27/09	University of Minnesota to lead new wind energy consortium
10/16/09	U of M places fifth overall in Department of Energy's Solar Decathlon
10/ 5/09	Institute of Technology Alumni Society wins top award
10/ 5/09	Nanofabrication Center is finalist for Minnesota Tekne Award
10/ 5/09	Physics professor wins Emmy for YouTube video
09/21/09	Math & Science Fun Fair features interactive exhibits
09/21/09	Solar house team heading to Washington, D.C. for international competition
09/21/09	Oct. 6 lecture features expert in theoretical high energy physics
09/21/09	Register now for Institute of Technology Homecoming celebration on Oct. 9
08/27/09	In Memoriam: Leon Green
08/27/09	In Memoriam: Chih-Chun Hsiao
08/20/09	U of M physicist is lead author on research about early evolution of the universe
08/10/09	Engineering researchers discover high levels of estrogens in some industrial wastewater
08/ 5/09	Tolman named chair of Department of Chemistry
08/ 3/09	Researchers discover breakthrough method for chemical separations
07/21/09	Online game lets you try to solve traffic gridlock
07/16/09	Physics professor Bob Pepin recalls his roles in NASA's moon landings
07/ 7/09	Que named as Regents Professor
07/ 1/09	Poling named head of School of Physics and Astronomy
06/26/09	Graduate student balances education, research and family
06/19/09	In Memoriam: Steven Case
06/17/09	In Memoriam: Marian Pour-El
06/ 8/09	Solar car team wins race
06/ 4/09	Students help homeowner improve energy efficiency
06/ 4/09	Follow students around the world
06/ 4/09	Dean’s Club donors honored
06/ 4/09	University facing deep cuts for next fiscal year
06/ 3/09	In Memoriam: Paul Cartwright
06/ 2/09	Engineering researchers use sensors to track water pollutants
06/ 2/09	Biomedical engineering professor develops new brain scanning process
06/ 2/09	Students begin construction on solar house for fall competition
06/ 2/09	Solar car to race June 3-5 in Texas
05/29/09	Institute of Technology Dean’s Club Charter Members
05/27/09	Students win challenge to bring clean water to slums of Mumbai, India
05/19/09	Former Institute of Technology Dean H. Ted Davis dies
05/ 1/09	SCImagine event on May 8 features solar house team
05/ 1/09	Officials to break ground on cutting-edge international physics lab
05/ 1/09	Officials break ground for the world's most advanced neutrino experiment
05/ 1/09	Tech Tune-Up short course set for June 12
05/ 1/09	Submit innovative business ideas in Minnesota Cup competition by May 22
05/ 1/09	IT Commencement Ceremony is May 8
05/ 1/09	Freshmen applications to the Institute of Technology at all-time high
05/ 1/09	Watch for next issue of Inventing Tomorrow
05/ 1/09	U of M researchers help New York City generate clean energy
05/ 1/09	Biobased plastics research is focus of new University of Minnesota center
04/28/09	Two professors receive nation’s top scientific honor
04/21/09	New partnership with university in Abu Dhabi will foster energy research
04/14/09	Medical devices conference April 14–16
04/10/09	Edwards awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
04/ 3/09	Three Institute of Technology students win prestigious Goldwater Scholarships
02/27/09	Researchers find that online interactive gaming communities are providing new ways to study human behavior
02/26/09	Physics professor served as science advisor for “Watchmen” movie
02/19/09	Institute of Technology establishes independent Program in Industrial and Systems Engineering
02/16/09	New Science Teaching and Student Services Center will be the U's most environment-friendly building project
02/11/09	'Beyond Fossil Fools' lecture now online
02/11/09	Tickets now on sale for Science & Technology Banquet on March 26
02/11/09	Celebrate TechFest 2009 at The Works on Feb. 28
02/11/09	Minnesota engineering researchers find that most road salt is making its way into state's water
01/28/09	Five Institute of Technology faculty named McKnight Land-Grant Professors
01/13/09	Institute of Technology begins process for possible name change
01/12/09	U of M astronomers help exploded star come alive across time and space
01/12/09	2009 Science & Technology Banquet-March 26, 2009
01/12/09	University Legislative Briefing is Jan. 28
01/12/09	IT Public Lecture Series
01/12/09	Physics Circus is Jan. 15 at Northrop Auditorium
12/22/08	Computer scientist receives nation's highest honor for early career research
12/16/08	IT researchers use computer models to unravel the inner workings of the cell
12/ 8/08	Robot Show highlights student creativity, childhood dreams
12/ 4/08	Candler selected as National Security Science and Engineering Fellow
11/26/08	Freshman class is most academically prepared in history
11/26/08	Four professors chosen to advise college on improving undergraduate education
11/26/08	U of M I-35W bridge study results parallel NTSB report
11/26/08	IT student named Rhodes Scholar
11/26/08	U of M geology researchers uncover surprising effects of climate patterns in ancient China
11/20/08	IT Public Lecture focuses on effect of infrastructure on quality of life
11/13/08	IT students are finalists in national Collegiate Inventors Competition
10/10/08	Homecoming Celebration 2008
10/10/08	Controversial software freedom activist to speak at the U of M on Oct. 21
10/10/08	Grad student develops 'geowiki' for cyclists
10/10/08	U of M receives $16.8 million for materials research center
10/ 9/08	U of M researchers working to unlock secrets of universe
10/ 9/08	Engineers Without Borders students featured in TV ads
10/ 6/08	U of M astronomers release new research about nearby galaxies
09/22/08	IT assistant professor receives $1.5 million NIH New Innovator Award
09/15/08	IT alumnus wins Minnesota Cup
09/15/08	U student presented scholarship by Apollo 15 astronaut
09/15/08	Mentors needed for Institute of Technology students
09/15/08	New IT Webcam lets you visit campus on your computer
09/15/08	IT welcomes new students and faculty
08/22/08	Advanced imaging techniques provide new clues to HIV infection
08/20/08	Professor plays key role in Web-accessible geological world map
08/20/08	Math & Science Fun Fair set for Sept. 20
08/20/08	University to open new environmental research lab Sept. 19
08/20/08	IT at the Minnesota State Fair
08/19/08	Medical Device Fellows Program director appointed
08/15/08	To reach greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2015—U of M researchers say action must start now
08/15/08	Kortshagen named head of Department of Mechanical Engineering
08/ 1/08	Foufoula-Georgiou named director of National Center for Earth-surface Dynamics
07/24/08	To reach greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2015 U of M researchers say action must start now
07/24/08	Solar Car team finishes fifth in cross-country race
07/14/08	IT research to help millions of bifocal wearers
07/ 1/08	Gladfelter named associate dean for academic affairs
06/26/08	Goldman appointed Regents Professor
06/25/08	Medical Devices Center opens new research facility
06/20/08	Solar car team prepares for cross-country race
06/20/08	U of M Medical Devices Center to open new research facility
06/20/08	Kortshagen named head of Department of Mechanical Engineering
06/20/08	Olver named head of the School of Mathematics
05/22/08	Tech Tune-Up: Innovative and Disruptive Technologies is June 2-4
05/22/08	May 30 conference explores gender gap in computing professions
05/22/08	Kohlstedt appointed director of the History of Science and Technology program
05/22/08	June 12 public lecture highlights power of math
05/20/08	Giannakis named new director of Digital Technology Center
05/20/08	Solar car team shows off new car
05/ 1/08	Celebrate IT Commencement on May 9
05/ 1/08	Robots take over Walter Library
04/22/08	Nano research results in new industry partnership
04/ 9/08	Student’s Web site nominated for a ‘Webby Award'
04/ 8/08	Minnesota Cup competition seeks innovative business ideas
04/ 8/08	Discounted tickets on sale for University Alumni Association Annual Celebration
04/ 8/08	LEGO League robotics international competition is May 1-3
04/ 8/08	Legislative bonding bill includes funding for most of U's projects
04/ 8/08	U of M engineering students win national award for work in Haiti
04/ 8/08	Aerospace engineering students win international competition
04/ 8/08	U of M study finds you get what you pay for with online Q & A sites
03/ 6/08	Study finds late-model vehicles not effected by 20 percent ethanol blend
03/ 5/08	2008 Science & Technology Banquet will feature Dean Kamen
03/ 5/08	Medical devices conference early-bird registration ends March 9
03/ 5/08	IT professor collaborates with Xcel Energy to test cutting-edge wind energy storage
03/ 5/08	University hosts regional robotics competition March 28-29
03/ 5/08	Young Professional Series event set for March 25
02/21/08	Student builds model of former I-35W bridge for NTSB
02/21/08	New research takes aim at oral cancer
02/21/08	Collaboration leads to immune system cells discovery
02/13/08	Celebrate TechFest 2008 at The Works
02/ 4/08	U of M physicists unlock mysteries of radiation belts
02/ 1/08	NSF to use University of Minnesota television ad
01/28/08	Five Institute of Technology faculty named McKnight Land-Grant Professors
01/24/08	U of M chosen to compete in international Solar Decathlon
01/23/08	Five Institute of Technology faculty named McKnight Land-Grant Professors
01/18/08	University receives gift to establish environmental engineering chair
01/10/08	Physics Force to perform public show at Northrop
12/28/07	IT alumnus writes riveting tale about the Titanic
12/28/07	Building Concepts
12/27/07	IT alumnus Earl Bakken honored for contributions to medical device industry
12/18/07	U of M researchers develop new online tool in fight against spread of HIV
12/15/07	IT celebrates record year of giving
12/ 6/07	IT launches campaign to raise funds for Lind Hall renovation
12/ 5/07	Save the date: Engineers Without Borders-USA founding president to speak at U
12/ 5/07	Video produced by IT mathematicians surpasses 1 million mark on YouTube
12/ 5/07	IT launches campaign to raise funds for Lind Hall renovation
11/ 2/07	U of M researchers reveal new findings about Wikipedia authorship and vandalism
11/ 2/07	Nanotech conference in November expands upon last year's success
11/ 2/07	Two IT faculty members receive international science and engineering visualization award
10/31/07	IT hosts homecoming event
10/31/07	University of Minnesota receives $45.6 million from Department of Energy to build new lab in northern Minnesota
10/24/07	University sets 2008 bonding request
10/22/07	U of M hosts unique high school math competition
10/16/07	U of M Hosts 150 middle school students to learn about renewable energy
09/19/07	Statewide alliance receives $2.45 million to increase diversity in science and engineering
09/14/07	Institute of Technology hosts Nobel laureate Oct. 1-2
09/14/07	U of M researcher offers new understanding of urban sprawl
09/ 7/07	IT Career Fair Sept. 18-19
08/30/07	U of M astronomers find gaping hole in the Universe
08/30/07	IT welcomes new students
08/10/07	Science and engineering advisory committee releases final report
08/10/07	University civil engineering experts begin academic research on bridge collapse
08/10/07	Tech camp gives kids unique hands-on experience
08/10/07	In Memoriam: L.E. "Skip" Scriven
08/10/07	IT launches new Medical Devices Center, strengthens ties to Medical School
08/10/07	IT goes to the State Fair
07/18/07	Erdman named director of University's new Medical Devices Center
06/29/07	Professor involved in the creation of scramjet tested at Mach 10
06/27/07	Santosa named next director of the Institute for Mathematics and its Applications
06/19/07	Strykowski named associate dean for undergraduate programs
06/19/07	In Memoriam: Marian T. Stankovich
06/13/07	Bates appointed Regents Professor
06/ 8/07	Computer science students make virtual renderings of architecture students' buildings
06/ 8/07	Ballarini appointed head of Civil Engineering
05/30/07	Engineering students compete in national steel bridge competition
05/29/07	Institute of Technology grad student's Web site is a hit
05/16/07	Institute of Technology student part of College Bowl national championship team
05/16/07	Science and engineering advisory committee releases preliminary report
05/ 4/07	College announces faculty and student awards
05/ 4/07	Three Institute of Technology alumni received Outstanding Achievement Awards
05/ 1/07	Institute of Technology professor elected to the National Academy of Sciences
04/23/07	Institute of Technology commencement is May 4
04/14/07	IT Public Lecture focuses on rebuilding after Katrina
04/12/07	Graduate student's Web site nominated for a Webby Award
04/11/07	2007 Science & Technology Banquet--Anticipating the Bioenergy Revolution
04/11/07	Annual Medical Devices Conference to attract top industry leaders
04/11/07	Wireless Cities Conference to focus on the impact of municipal wireless networks
04/ 6/07	McMurry awarded prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship
03/19/07	Professor to lead multi-university research team
03/12/07	Four Institute of Technology faculty named McKnight Professors
03/12/07	Three Institute of Technology faculty receive U of M Distinguished Teaching Awards
03/12/07	Computer science and engineering students prepare for programming contest world finals
02/28/07	Physics professor named Faculty Director of Undergraduate Research
02/18/07	The Institute of Technology celebrates National Engineers Week
02/18/07	The Institute of Technology outreach helps children explore science and engineering
02/ 8/07	Minnesota establishes the world's first global engineering education program
02/ 6/07	Professor Kim Stelson presents Institute of Technology Public Lecture on fluid power
02/ 6/07	Space Grant Consortium teaches physics of freefall to local students
01/12/07	Institute of Technology faculty to help tackle environmental issues
01/12/07	Five Institute of Technology faculty named McKnight Land-Grant Professors
01/ 8/07	Institute of Technology hosts robotics competition
01/ 8/07	Institute of Technology astronomers use new 3-D imaging techniques to map a hypergiant star's massive outbursts
12/15/06	Professor's findings on electrical properties of the skull may hold key to brain research
12/15/06	Research holds promise for developments in unmanned flights
11/26/06	Gladfelter, Kumar, Tolman elected AAAS Fellows
11/10/06	Trails of tiny particles leave physicists beaming
11/10/06	U researchers advance narrow commuter vehicle concept
11/10/06	New findings by chemical engineering researchers could improve renewable energy production
11/10/06	Institute of Technology launches new nanotechnology initiative
10/31/06	IMA hosts premier national math conference
10/26/06	U computer science professor John Riedl presents November Headliners
10/17/06	Institute of Technology hosts students preparing for "Nano Quest"
10/17/06	Physics team to help NASA's STEREO mission
10/ 9/06	Institute of Technology faculty to help shape new world-class institute
10/ 6/06	Institute of Technology research receives funding from defense bill
09/28/06	Physics Nobel laureate Frank Wilczek to speak at the U
09/28/06	IT grad wins state's innovation prize
09/25/06	Institute of Technology receives $10 million bequest
09/20/06	U team places fourth at World Solar Rally
09/15/06	Turning kids into future engineers
09/15/06	McMurry receives highest honor in aerosol research
09/13/06	Computer theft prompts data security notification for current, former students
09/13/06	IT student receives scholarship for Disability Services
09/ 5/06	IT welcomes new students and faculty
09/ 1/06	In memoriam: David Fox
08/21/06	Technology day camp gives kids hands-on experience
08/ 9/06	In memoriam: Johannes C.C. Nitsche
08/ 1/06	James, Schuler receive PECASE honor
07/19/06	U student receives Mercury 7 Astronaut Scholarship
07/19/06	Truhlar appointed Regents Professor
07/14/06	Young women explore careers in technical fields
07/13/06	U research results in new start-up company
07/ 6/06	U team to compete in World Solar Rally
06/26/06	CEMS celebrates its legacy and launches new initiative
06/20/06	Spitzer images confirm theory of solar system's origins
06/13/06	Researchers build 3-D mapping system
06/12/06	Regents designate Keller president emeritus
06/12/06	Moore named APEXES director
06/ 5/06	Truhlar elected to IAQMS
05/30/06	U ranks second in nanotech industrial outreach
05/26/06	U of M to house $21 million fluid-power research center
05/24/06	U student receives Congressional Award Gold Medal for volunteer work
05/18/06	Good vibrations lead to better electronics
05/15/06	Distinguished McKnight Professors show scholarly ideal
05/11/06	American Academy of Arts and Sciences honors Banerjee
05/ 1/06	Balas appointed head of Aerospace Engineering and Mechanics
04/24/06	Truhlar steps down as Minnesota Supercomputing Institute director
04/19/06	Conference offers perspectives on medical device industry
04/17/06	U researchers uncover new details for evolution of zeolite crystal
04/ 1/06	Kohlstedt to head School of Earth Sciences
04/ 1/06	U physicists announce first results from MINOS experiment
03/28/06	Dumitrica helps develop predictive tool for nanotube breaks
03/24/06	Open house addresses data mining's challenges
03/21/06	Three Institute of Technology students named Goldwater Scholars
03/14/06	Three Institute of Technology faculty named McKnight Professors
03/ 3/06	Students collaborate to bring low-cost solar energy to Nicaragua
03/ 1/06	Stadler uses nanotechnology to build next-generation sensors
02/17/06	Students explore chemistry of ordinary life
02/14/06	U grad student's project could cut St. Paul water complaints
02/13/06	U project to advance development of genomic tools for cell-line research
02/ 4/06	In memoriam: Stuart W. Fenton
02/ 1/06	Alumnus Covert to receive Guggenheim Medal
01/30/06	U researchers unlock mystery of layer encircling Earth's core
01/27/06	Barany mixes music and chemistry in New York Times crossword
01/24/06	Physicist awaits his piece of Stardust
01/15/06	Four IT faculty named McKnight Land-Grant Professors
01/ 6/06	Kumar elected ACM Fellow
01/ 6/06	Arnold casts new angle on fishing record
12/14/05	Boston Scientific gives $500K for biomedical engineering fellowships
12/13/05	U alumni advocate benefits of going in circles
12/ 5/05	U women are science and technology ambassadors
12/ 1/05	Shifman to receive Lilienfeld Prize
12/ 1/05	Lodge to lead Materials Research Science and Engineering Center (MRSEC)
11/19/05	Dean promotes the college during China visit
11/17/05	In memoriam: Christie Geankoplis
11/17/05	New directors to lead Babbage Institute, SAFL
11/ 3/05	3M Foundation grant funds student retention initiative
11/ 2/05	In memoriam: Rutherford Aris
10/13/05	Superheroes blast fear-of-science barrier
10/ 6/05	Taking the plunge for science wins Ig Nobel Award
09/26/05	In memoriam: Walter Weyhmann
09/ 9/05	IT professors win national ACS honors
09/ 1/05	Shekhar appointed AHPCRC director
08/28/05	In memoriam: Miles Kersten
08/15/05	Mahesh, Porté-Agel named McKnight Presidential Fellows
08/12/05	In memoriam: Anatoly Larkin
07/27/05	Borealis III places second in NASC
07/27/05	Borealis III places second in NASC
07/20/05	IMA receives $19.5M NSF grant
07/11/05	IREE awards over $8.5 million to renewable energy projects
06/ 1/05	Survey: U ranks high in nanoscience
05/15/05	In memoriam: George Freier
05/ 1/05	Dean appoints three new department heads
04/26/05	IT survey: Alumni companies employ 500,000, generate $90B annually
04/21/05	Deans endorse strategic positioning plan
04/15/05	In memoriam: E. Bruce Lee
03/11/05	U receives $5 million, announces new bioinformatics initiative
03/ 1/05	Minneapolis is top tech city
03/ 1/05	Kaveh named associate dean
02/23/05	In memoriam: Paul Ellis
02/11/05	Crouch confirmed as IT dean
02/11/05	Wollenberg elected to NAE
11/16/04	In memoriam: Robert Dexter
06/20/04	Concrete Canoe team wins national award
05/ 1/04	U, IT announce 2004 awards
04/23/04	U of M wins national College Bowl competition
04/ 5/04	Roberts, Shekhar awarded McKnight Professorship
03/29/04	U team competes in computer-programming world finals
01/15/04	Four IT faculty named 2004-06 McKnight Land-Grant Professors
01/13/04	Davis to step down as IT dean
01/ 8/04	Krylov receives the 2004 Steele Prize
03/31/03	Two IT faculty named Distinguished McKnight University Professors
01/30/03	New telescope project wins U approval
01/30/03	U researchers earn high marks
01/30/03	Nanospheres: A gem of discovery
01/30/03	McCollom scholarship creates lasting tribute
01/30/03	U physicist designs telescope for ARCHEOPS project
01/30/03	Gray to lead School of Mathematics
01/30/03	Fellowship initiative fosters creative environment
01/26/03	Infrared astronomy pioneer opened a window to the skies
01/18/03	CTS research provides "eyes in the storm"
12/ 1/02	U focuses on goals for campaign's final year
11/15/02	Kudos for Kumar
04/19/02	A mission aboard the vomit comet
02/ 6/02	Humphreys receives extraterrestrial tribute from former student
02/ 6/02	Tin whimsy greets U visitors
02/ 6/02	New IT library endowment to fund purchase of more books
01/30/02	Housing option helps IT freshmen live and learn
10/ 6/01	U fund to support nano research
10/ 6/01	Mechanical engineering dedicates new facilities
10/ 6/01	U canoe team rows to sixth-place finish
10/ 6/01	Campaign gifts set new fundraising record
10/ 6/01	Borealis shines in 2001 American Solar Challenge
10/ 6/01	Renowned numerical analyst to head IMA
09/ 1/01	Support the U's legislative budget request
02/ 1/01	3M Gives U OF M $15 Million to Support Science and Technology
01/ 6/01	Physics phenom: Mikhail Voloshin wins prestigious Sakurai Prize
01/ 6/01	In memoriam
01/ 6/01	Libraries face crisis
01/ 6/01	Campaign hits billion-dollar mark