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Japanese beetles are an annual pest Aditya Prabhu knows something about. As he looked into finding a solution to his pest problem, he partnered with James Duquette, a recent Carlson School of Management graduate. With support from the Carlson School, the pair invented a new kind of beetle trap called Alure.

Steve Horsfield's desire to do more led him to the executive director role at Simpson Housing Services in Minneapolis. Through his work, the University of Minnesota graduate aims to combat homelessness and the many misconceptions surrounding the issue.

The Northside Job Creation Team (NJCT) has a clear-cut goal: to help bring sustainable jobs to North Minneapolis that pay a living wage and offer reasonable benefits. With help from several colleges and units across the University of Minnesota, the NJCT has done just that.

Ayman Elhassan ’26 is a third-year University of Minnesota Twin Cities (Minneapolis) student majoring in Management Information Systems through the Carlson School of Management. 

At the University of Minnesota, he soon realized he needed to find a community in order to stay grounded, which he would do through the U’s chapter of the National Association of Black Accountants, where he currently serves as vice president. 

How do AI-generated ad slogans compare to those created by professionals? New University of Minnesota research suggests that the pros tend to connect better with consumers, but AI tools may perform just as well by adopting certain strategies.

University of Minnesota startups Carba and Aza Power Systems are included in a new initiative, Minnesota Energy Alley.

University of Minnesota students spent their weekend crunching numbers in the second annual Analytics for Good Hackathon at the Carlson School of Management to help a Twin Cities nonprofit better serve its mission of expanding market opportunities for small farmers.

The Humphrey School of Public Affairs is collaborating to offer a new and innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (SESG) Leadership beginning this fall. 

An innovative certificate in Sustainable Environmental, Social and Governance (SESG) Leadership — the University of Minnesota’s first graduate-level program in this specialty — will address a growing need for professionals with the skills to navigate today’s climate, environmental and social justice challenges.

Leaving a corporate job to join a startup can be a difficult decision. New University of Minnesota research suggests those in dual-career households may be more willing to consider such opportunities, but gender norms and career prioritization between spouses are factors at play.