Twin Cities
LGBTQ+ policies significantly reduce discrimination for transgender and nonbinary people
Minnesota and many other states have enacted policies meant to better protect LGBTQ+ people from discriminatory behavior. A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health (SPH), published in Population Research and Policy Review, examines the efficacy of these policies.
Talking college courses for high school students with U of M
The U of M has multiple programs that allow Minnesota students to earn college credit while in high school, including College in the Schools and Postsecondary Enrollment Options offered through the Twin Cities campus. These programs are available to students across the state, not just those living in the metro area.
From Farms to fuels: Transforming manure into renewable energy
Researchers at the University of Minnesota have long wanted to make something out of the millions of gallons of manure produced on the state’s farms.
Scientists use ‘leaf glow’ to understand changing climate
New University of Minnesota research suggests “leaf glow” provides vital information on vegetation dynamics in Arctic and boreal ecosystems like Minnesota’s forests and wetlands, which are among the fastest warming in the world.
Minnesota’s invasive tansy spread impacted by land use
Common tansy, whose scientific name is Tanacetum vulgare, is an invasive plant found in Northeastern Minnesota spreading rapidly throughout the state.
Two UMN Startups Included in Minnesota Energy Alley
University of Minnesota startups Carba and Aza Power Systems are included in a new initiative, Minnesota Energy Alley.
Researchers develop state-of-the-art device to make artificial intelligence more energy-efficient
Energy consumption from artificial intelligence could be reduced by a factor of at least 1,000 with this device.
New study finds cell donor’s socioeconomic status shapes cancer treatment outcomes
A research team led by the University of Minnesota Medical School demonstrated that the socioeconomic status of cell donors affects the health outcomes of blood cancer patients who underwent hematopoietic cell transplantation.
Students reveal racial history through maps
Associate Professor Tracey Deutsch and post-doctoral associate Andre Kobayashi Deckrow helped undergraduate students team up with the Mapping Prejudice Project to digitize mapping data from Minnesotan history.
Talking back-to-school nutrition with U of M
Joanne Slavin, Ph.D., R.D., a professor in the Department of Food Science and Nutrition, answers questions about how to make healthy choices this school year.