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Armed with data from the world’s largest particle accelerator, CSE physics professor is on a mission to discover
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University of Minnesota Assistant Professor Nadja Strobbe studies high-energy particle physics, and she and her team of students and researchers are on a quest to solve some of the Universe’s most mind-boggling mysteries.
University of Minnesota theoretical physicists help expand the search for new particle
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A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities physicists has discovered a new way to search for axions, hypothetical particles that could help solve some of nature’s most puzzling mysteries.
Researchers tune thermal conductivity of materials ‘on the fly’ for more energy-efficient devices
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A team led by University of Minnesota Twin Cities researchers discovered a new method for tuning the thermal conductivity of materials, achieving a record-high range of tunability that will open a door to developing more energy-efficient and durable electronic devices.
New superconducting diode could improve performance of quantum computers and artificial intelligence
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A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team developed a more energy-efficient, tunable superconducting diode—a promising component for future electronic devices—that could help scale up quantum computers for industry and improve artificial intelligence systems.
Two CSE faculty elected to National Academies in 2023
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Two University of Minnesota College of Science and Engineering faculty will be inducted into National Academies in 2023, one of the highest honors for scientists and engineers.
Stretching metals at the atomic level allows researchers to create important materials for quantum, electronic, and spintronic applications
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A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team has developed a first-of-its-kind breakthrough method that makes it easier to create high-quality metal oxide films that are important for various next generation applications such as quantum computing and microelectronics.
UMN professor part of team that has received FDA approval for new tinnitus treatment
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A University of Minnesota Twin Cities researcher is part of an international team that has developed a new device that could help millions of people worldwide with tinnitus or “ringing of the ears.” The non-invasive device, called Lenire, is now available in the United States.
College of Science and Engineering graduate programs receive high rankings in U.S. News report
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The University of Minnesota Twin Cities remains one of the top schools in the country for science and engineering, with several CSE graduate programs ranked in the top 25 nationally and all CSE graduate programs landing in the top 25 among public universities.
First-of-its-kind measurement of the Universe’s expansion rate weighs in on a longstanding debate in physics and astronomy
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A University of Minnesota Twin Cities-led team used a first-of-its-kind technique to measure the expansion rate of the Universe, providing insight that could help more accurately determine the Universe’s age and help physicists and astronomers better understand the cosmos.
Marching band and medical devices are instrumental in senior Matthew Brown's CSE journey
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In this Q&A, University of Minnesota mechanical engineering senior Matthew Brown discusses his aspirations in medical device engineering, his time in marching band, and how his College of Science and Engineering experiences have given him confidence for his future career.