UMNews University of Minnesota Moment http://www.umn.edu/news Sun, 26 May 2013 07:13:16 UT UMNews University of Minnesota Moment en-en hourly 1 U of M Moment: Do you remember those New Year's resolutions? http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2012/UR_CONTENT_371304.html Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:26:00 UT If you made New Year’s resolutions to eat healthy and exercise more, are you still on track? Mark Pereira, an associate professor in the U’s School of Public Health, says the benefits of a healthy diet and exercise are plentiful. U of M Moment: New Year's resolutions, Part I http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2012/UR_CONTENT_368924.html Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:03:00 UT Yes, it’s that time of the year when we all make resolutions to eat less, exercise more or be a better person in general. U of M psychology professor Mark Snyder says there’s nothing wrong with making such plans. U of M Moment: Navigating the most wonderful time of the year http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_367392.html Tue, 20 Dec 2011 20:02:00 UT It’s the most wonderful time of the year, the saying goes. As we all know, the holiday season can also be a time of stress and familial friction. U of M Family Social Sciences professor Bill Doherty says the source of stress usually has one common cause. U of M Moment: The genetic history of legumes http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_365238.html Mon, 05 Dec 2011 19:06:00 UT Over the past eight years, U of M College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences professor Nevin Young led a distinguished international team of scientists in deciphering an important history of the genetic history of legumes. U of M Moment: Home for Thanksgiving http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_363972.html Tue, 22 Nov 2011 16:37:00 UT Thanksgiving is just around the corner and that means thousands of Minnesota college students will be heading home to spend time with their families – some for the first time since becoming a college student. U of M Moment: Growing wine in cold climates http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_362452.html Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:54:00 UT A new $2.5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture will help the wine industry in the Upper Midwest and Northeast take the next steps toward economic vitality. U of M Moment: Rehabilitating brain injuries http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_361321.html Mon, 31 Oct 2011 17:20:00 UT There might be effective ways to rehabilitate brain-injured people to a healthy, if not entirely normal, state. For some areas, like problems with language, communication and memory, there is scientific evidence that "cognitive rehabilitation therapy" makes a difference, but for other areas there is little evidence. U of M Moment: Global data all in one place http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_360595.html Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:33:00 UT An $8 million research project at the University of Minnesota will create new opportunities for understanding the relationship between population and the environment on a global scale. U of M Moment: Kids and social media, Part 1 http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_357012.html Fri, 23 Sep 2011 19:23:00 UT Facebook, Twitter and YouTube by now are well-known to most Americans, including many children. Shayla Thiel-Stern, an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication, says parents should think hard about what is an appropriate age for their kids to participate on social media sites. U of M Moment: Choosing your major http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_354182.html Tue, 06 Sep 2011 14:59:00 UT A new school year kicks off at the U of M’s Twin Cities campus this week, with thousands of students studying things from anthropology to statistics. Paul Timmins, career services director in the College of Liberal Arts, says choosing the right major requires careful consideration. U of M Moment: Corporal punishment and classroom performance http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_353426.html Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:00:00 UT New research conducted by a professor in the university’s College of Education and Human Development and Canadian colleagues shows that children in a school that uses corporal punishment performed significantly worse than those in a school that relied on milder disciplinary measures such as time-outs. U of M Moment: A case of mistaken identity http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_352470.html Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:39:00 UT Minnesota has been on high alert for the emerald ash borer since it was first discovered here in 2009. But experts recently have been inundated with reports of emerald ash borer sightings and are finding it a case of mistaken identity. U of M Moment: Wikipedia's gender bias http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_350552.html Thu, 11 Aug 2011 20:58:00 UT A team of computer science researchers led by the university’s College of Science and Engineering have confirmed a substantial gender gap among editors of Wikipedia and a corresponding gender-oriented disparity in the content. U of M Moment: The World in Your Cup http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_350072.html Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:33:00 UT A new exhibit opens at the U of M’s Bell Museum of Natural History on Aug. 27, titled “Coffee: The World in Your Cup.” Jennifer Menken, the exhibit’s coordinator, says it showcases how every cup of coffee we buy and drink connects us with a web of hidden stories around the world. U of M Moment: Apparel design realities http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_349284.html Fri, 29 Jul 2011 17:14:00 UT Elizabeth Bye, professor and head of the U of M College of Design’s Department of Design, Housing and Apparel, says it takes a lot to be a good designer, especially tenacity. U of M Moment: Cell phone-only households and health care coverage http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_347863.html Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:09:00 UT With healthcare reform set to roll out in the next several years, having scientifically sound data for health policy is more important than ever. U of M Moment: Keeping your food safe http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_346994.html Thu, 14 Jul 2011 22:08:00 UT Michelle Schermann, a U of M public health nurse and agricultural research fellow, says there are easy steps everyone can take to ensure the food you buy and prepare this summer is safe for you and your family. U of M Moment: President Kaler takes office http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_346180.html Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:16:00 UT July 1, 2011 marks the start of Eric Kaler’s tenure as the university’s 16th president. U of M Moment: Historian recalls Wesbrook Hall http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_345446.html Thu, 30 Jun 2011 22:26:00 UT One of the university’s oldest buildings, Wesbrook Hall on the East Bank of the U’s Twin Cities campus, is set to be torn down later this summer. U of M Moment: Fireworks safety for July 4th http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_344335.html Sat, 25 Jun 2011 20:49:00 UT The Independence Day weekend is just around the corner, and that means cookouts, parties, and fireworks. While fireworks displays may be fun to watch, injuries occur every year when people shoot off displays of their own. U of M Moment: "Queen Bee" discusses honeybee's plight http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_342923.html Thu, 16 Jun 2011 23:49:00 UT U of M entomologist Marla Spivak is a world-renowned expert on the subject of bees and beekeeping. She says recent reports that honeybee populations are in decline are accurate. U of M Moment: Research suggests Corporate Social Responsibility can backfire http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_341195.html Thu, 02 Jun 2011 22:21:00 UT Doing good isn’t always good for business, according to new research from the U of M’s Carlson School of Management. U of M Moment: Expert discusses Minnesota's economic rise http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_340720.html Fri, 27 May 2011 03:23:00 UT U of M geography doctoral candidate Marvin Taylor has conducted a historical analysis of economic development in the state from the end of World War I to the 1950s. U of M Moment - Expert diagnoses Hollywood with "sequel-itis" http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_340138.html Fri, 20 May 2011 13:27:00 UT The summer movie season has already begun, with audiences flocking to blockbusters like “Thor” and “Pirates of the Caribbean 4.” U of M Moment: U of M toy design class holds PLAYsentations http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_339306.html Fri, 13 May 2011 13:02:00 UT This semester, a course in the U of M’s College of Design provided undergraduate and graduate students with the unique opportunity to design and prototype their own toy concepts. U of M Moment: U of M solar car heads to Indianapolis Speedway http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_337833.html Fri, 06 May 2011 13:50:00 UT The U of M’s Solar Vehicle Project students will tread on hallowed ground as they race their solar-powered car at the famous “Brickyard” track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway May 5-7 in the Formula Sun Grand Prix. U of M Moment - Expert gives advice for job-seeking college grads http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_336662.html Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:48:00 UT Paul Timmins, career services director at the U’s College of Liberal Arts, says he believes the job market for recent college graduates is finally on the upswing. U of M Moment - Ag Awareness Day brings the farm to campus http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_330403.html Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:45:00 UT It was the second annual “Ag Awareness Day” at the U Tuesday, with several kinds of farm animals descending upon the middle of campus. U of M Moment - Parenthood linked to poor diet, low physical activity http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_324061.html Fri, 15 Apr 2011 00:49:00 UT U of M researchers have found that being a parent is directly associated with making unhealthy choices, especially for mothers. U of M Moment - Flexible workplaces positively impact employees and employers http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_317536.html Thu, 07 Apr 2011 23:52:00 UT A new U of M study found workplaces that allow employees to change when and where they work positively affects work-family balance and reduces turnover. U of M Moment - Changes in the institution of marriage http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_315572.html Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:25:00 UT The institution of marriage has evolved significantly over the course of the 20th and 21st centuries, says marriage therapist and U of M Family Social Sciences professor Bill Doherty. U of M Moment - "Base tanning" for spring break not a good idea http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_314625.html Thu, 24 Mar 2011 19:46:00 UT It’s Spring Break season, which means many Minnesotans will be taking to the beaches in warmer locales. But don’t think that getting a “base tan” before your vacation will prevent sunburn, says U of M School of Public Health researcher DeAnn Lazovich. U of M Moment - Geography plays a big role in Red River flooding http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_313647.html Fri, 18 Mar 2011 02:47:00 UT Communities in the Red River Valley of Minnesota and North Dakota are preparing for spring floods once again after record-setting winter snow totals. U of M geography professor Scott St. George says that while weather plays a role, the region’s geological setting is the underlying cause of such severe flooding. U of M Moment: Beekeepers seek to educate public http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_313294.html Thu, 10 Mar 2011 23:14:00 UT Entomologist Gary Reuter from the U of M Bee Lab will host a short course each spring through the U’s Bell Museum of Natural History to educate the public about the basics of bees and beekeeping. U of M Moment - Bruininks gives final "State of the U" address http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_311653.html Thu, 03 Mar 2011 23:30:00 UT President Bruininks gave his ninth and final “State of the U” speech Thursday March 3 on campus. Bruininks said the state of the university is strong despite the financial challenges the U of M faces. U of M Moment: Research discovers stereotypes can deter consumer purchases http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_310681.html Thu, 24 Feb 2011 23:48:00 UT The perception of negative stereotyping, particularly in the areas of financial services and automobile sales and service, can cause consumers to fear being duped and forgo their purchases, according to new research by University of Minnesota Carlson School of Management professor Kathleen Vohs. U of M Moment: Seasick? Research confirms that staring at the horizon really does help http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_305540.html Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:02:00 UT It’s an old sailor’s axiom that staring at the horizon from the deck of a ship helps ward off seasickness. But why is this the case when on land, focusing on a faraway point (for example, while looking across the Grand Canyon) may cause dizziness? U of M Moment - Couples who can make up after a fight stay together, research says http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_299963.html Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:37:00 UT The best indicator of a stable romantic relationship might be how well partners are able to “move on” after a conflict, according to new research from U of M psychology Ph.D. candidate Jessica Salvatore. U of M Moment - Expert comments on uprisings in Middle East http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_294484.html Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:12:00 UT U of M Humphrey School of Public Affairs professor Ragui Assad, who has spent significant time in Egypt and studies the politics and economics of the Middle East, says multiple factors caused the demonstrations abroad. U of M Moment: Seasonal Affective Disorder can strike during winter months http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_293384.html Thu, 27 Jan 2011 23:51:00 UT For some people, the Upper Midwest’s brutal winters can lead to feelings of gloominess, mood changes and overall sluggishness. U of M Moment: Study reveals drinking behaviors of pro sports fans http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_292449.html Thu, 20 Jan 2011 23:34:00 UT Nearly half of sports fans leaving professional baseball and football games consumed alcohol during the event, and eight percent of attendees are legally drunk when they leave, according to a new study from University of Minnesota School of Public Health researcher Darin Erickson. U of M Moment - Researcher brings mind control into 3-D http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_291768.html Thu, 13 Jan 2011 23:10:00 UT Advances in video game technologies always bring big sales, but U of M biomedical engineering professor Bin He’s newest project goes beyond even Nintendo’s latest offering – to 3-D mind control. U of M Moment - New 25-year plan to help ensure clean water in Minnesota http://www.umn.edu/news/multimedia/2011/UR_CONTENT_291029.html Thu, 06 Jan 2011 23:36:00 UT The U of M’s Water Resources Center has authored a first-ever, comprehensive report designed to protect and preserve Minnesota's lakes, rivers and groundwater for the 21st century and beyond.