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U of M hosting National Academy of Engineering event

March 18, 2013

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The U of M is hosting the regional NAE meeting on April 29, 2013.

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ICYMI: our top 10 stories in 2012

January 1, 2013

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From research agreements with industry partners to tips from a toy designer, here are the 10 posts that received the most views in 2012.

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Regents receive report on fiscal 2012 research, tech comm results

December 14, 2012

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University of Minnesota research and technology commercialization activities continued their positive trajectory in FY12.

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Brian Herman named VP for research

October 24, 2012

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University of Minnesota President Eric Kaler announced today that Dr. Brian Herman will be the university’s next vice president for research. Herman will assume leadership of the university’s research enterprise on Jan. 1, 2013, subject to approval by the Board of Regents in December.

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MnDRIVE focuses research in areas critical to Minnesota’s economy

October 19, 2012

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An ambitious initiative was included in the University of Minnesota’s biennial budget request to the state: MnDRIVE seeks to advance the state’s economy and improve quality of life for all Minnesotans.

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