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U of M researchers have mapped out the deadliest roads in America
Multimedia: www.saferoadmaps.org allows users to search their routes and see where fatal car accidents are happening near them.
License agreement between U of Minnesota and Vision-Ease will help millions of bifocal wearers
The University of Minnesota and local company Vision-Ease have joined together to create leading products in the bifocal industry.
Multimedia: Big Ten leaders commit to action at 2008 economic summit
As a result of the 2008 economic summit held in Minneapolis last week, the Big Ten provosts have made a commitment to working together to make the Midwest’s economy more competitive.
University of Minnesota professor emeritus and Nobel Laureate Leonid Hurwicz passes away
The entire University of Minnesota community was saddened today to learn of the death of Leo Hurwicz.
Big Ten Universities Convene Summit on Midwest economy; leaders say it is time to act
University leaders, leaders of regional banks, chief executive officers, government leaders, economists, researchers and professors will come together to find ways to break down barriers that prevent them from effectively working together to build a vital Midwest economy.
Big Ten Universities Convene Summit on Midwest economy; leaders say it is time to act
University leaders, leaders of regional banks, chief executive officers, government leaders, economists, researchers and professors will come together to find ways to break down barriers that prevent them from effectively working together to build a vital Midwest economy.
Multimedia: U of M study uncovers the educational benefits of social networking sites
A University of Minnesota researcher has discovered that there are educational benefits to teens using social networing sites, such as Myspace and Facebook. The study also revealed that students of all income brackets are using the sites, challenging the concept of the "digital divide."
U of M researchers discover a new family of gecko
In conjunction with Villanova University, U of M researchers have discovered a new family of gecko that may have implications for technology and the environment.
U of M to host world's largest conference on evolution; author, columnist Olivia Judson headlines
More than 1,400 of the world's top experts on evolution will gather in Minnesota June 20 through 24 for "Evolution 2008," the world's largest annual gathering of evolutionary biologists.
Multimedia: New research finds that state high school exams harm those who fail
A study co-authored by the U of M has found that state high school exams not only harm those who fail, but provide no benefit to those who pass.
Multimedia: Girls in sports at record high, yet many fail to meet minimal standards of physical activity
U of M study says more girls are in sports, but still aren't getting enough physical activity for the maximum health benefits.
Girls in sports at record high, yet many fail to meet minimal standards of physical activity, U of M report says
U of M study says more girls are in sports, but still aren't getting enough physical activity for the maximum health benefits.
Masons give U of M $65 million for cancer research
The largest gift ever to the U of M brings total giving from Masons to $100 million.
U of M study says you get what you pay for on Q and A sites
University of Minnesota researchers have found that certain factors determine the value of Q and A sites.
U of M Morris Chancellor to testify at U.S. Senate
Chancellor Jacquie Johnson will be one of three university leaders to discuss their green efforts.
First Brick of TCF Bank Stadium to be laid on Monday
100-year-old Hilding Mortenson worked on original Memorial Stadium and will place the first brick.
Ralph Rapson, former head of school of architecture, dies at 93
Ralph Rapson, celebrated architect and Head of the School of Architecture at the University of Minnesota for 30 years, died at his home on Saturday. He was 93.
U of M reveals winning apple name
The University of Minnesota has announced that the apple formerly known as MN-447 is now named, Frostbite. U of M researchers discover key for converting waste to electricity.
University of Minnesota researchers have discovered a new way for converting waste to electricity which solves a fundamental biological puzzle. University of Minnesota undergrad builds I-35W bridge model for NTSB
University of Minnesota junior Rachel Gaulke has built a replica model of the collapsed I-35W bridge to be presented to the NTSB. U of M releases virtual tour of TCF Bank Stadium
Opening day of TCF Bank Stadium is 583 days away, but the University of Minnesota’s athletics department is providing a sneak preview to the public today.
Destined to lie, cheat or steal? New U of M research finds believing in free will can keep us honest
University of Minnesota research Kathleen Vohs has found that people who believe in free will are more likely to do the right thing than people who do not.
New U of M study shows rural drivers are riskier drivers.
Multimedia: A new University of Minnesota study says drivers in rural areas are not as cautious and don't practice safe driving as frequently as their urban counterparts.
David Wippman is new dean of U of M Law School
David Wippman has been selected as the new dean of the University of Minnesota Law School.
Teens self-esteem linked to materialism
A University of Minnesota researcher has found a direct relationship between the self-esteem of certain age groups and materialism.
During biggest travel weekend, be aware of states that lack strong seat belt laws
University of Minnesota researchers have discovered that states that don't enforce primary seat belt laws will see more traffic fatalities during Thanksgiving holiday driving.
First ever comprehensive report on the health of Minnesota college students
A report released by the University of Minnesota Boynton Health Service today is the state's first ever study to take a comprehensive look at the health of college and university students. It examines everything from mental health and obesity to financial health and sexual health.
U of M researchers to use a unique Chinese import to battle soybean aphids
U of M scientists are field testing a beneficial insect, a stingless wasp from China also known as Binodoxys communis, that kills soybean aphids. A successful field test would be a major breakthrough in controlling a damaging crop pest.
News Service Video: TCF Bank Stadium Groundbreaking
The U of M kicked off construction of the new TCF Bank Stadium July 11. President Robert Bruininks, coach Tim Brewster and other officials were on hand to give a tour of the future home of the Golden Gophers.
U of M study says good times, investor optimism encourages fraud in the corporate sector
Although it seems counterintuitive to predict increasing fraud in a healthy, booming economic market, a new theoretical paper just published in the July issue of The Review of Financial Studies explores that scenario and identifies other key factors that contribute to the probability of fraud in different market and business cycles.
National study lists most dangerous rural roads
Just in time for the most dangerous days of the year to drive - July 3 and 4 - the national Center for Excellence in Rural Safety (CERS) at the University of Minnesota today released a list of the states where Americans are more likely to die in a traffic crash on a rural road.
Study finds that Americans couch feelings about race in the 'happy talk' of diversity-speak
According to a new study by researchers in the U of M's sociology department, Americans are generally positive -- even optimistic -- about the word 'diversity,' but when asked, even those working in the field of race relations have trouble describing diversity's value and stumble when giving real life examples.
U of M study to focus on animal emissions
A first-ever, nationwide study to measure amounts of various airborne substances emitted from livestock facilities, including poultry, dairy and swine operations, is underway at a western Wisconsin dairy farm.
U of M professor to bike 8,500 miles across North America to study immigration
From July through December 2007, Louis Mendoza, chair of the U of M's department of Chicano studies, will bicycle around the perimeter of the U.S. to study immigration. His journey will cover 34 states, plus Canada and Mexico.
U of M School of Journalism and Mass Communication students take first place in national advertising competition
The SJMC team beat out 170 regional winners in what is known in the industry as the "World Series" of advertising. It is the fifth time in the past six years the university's Murphy Hall team advanced to national competition after placing among the top winners regionally, including first place finishes the last two years.
U of M, Google enter into books agreement
The U of M, along with the 11 other leading Midwest universities in the Committee on Institutional Cooperation (CIC), have entered into a ground-breaking collective agreement with Google to digitize up to 10 million bound volumes, nearly doubling the number of universities participating in the Google Books Library Project.
Nitrate levels in Lake Superior continue to rise
Nitrate levels in Lake Superior, which have been rising steadily over the past century, are about 2.7 percent of the way toward making the water unsafe to drink, according to a new study by University of Minnesota researchers.
U of M teen sex and depression study finds most teens' mental health unaffected by nonmarital sex
For a decade, the legislative push for "abstinence only" sex education has suggested that nonmarital sex negatively affects a teen's mental health. But a new study shows...
U of M researchers find that two plus two may not always equal four
People deal with percentages every day: the performance of a stock portfolio, a sale at the department store, or the performance of a new hybrid car, are all often expressed as percent changes. As an everyday occurrence, calculating percentages should be second nature to the average person. "Not so," says Akshay Rao.
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