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Grand Challenges for the Great Lakes
June 21, 2017
Scientists identify five grand challenges facing the Great Lakes.
UMD Names New Dean of SFA
June 20, 2017
After a nationwide search, Dr. Robert Kase is the new dean of the School of Fine Arts (SFA).
Facing the Challenges of Our Water Resources
June 14, 2017
Large Lakes Observatory graduate researchers tackle water quality issues faced by area communities.
Interdisciplinary Residency 2017
June 11, 2017
UMD's Viz/MMAD (Motion and Media Across Disciplines) Lab held its first Interdisciplinary Residency in May.
Great Lakes Crude Move Oil Transportation Symposium
June 7, 2017
Series of webinars offered - June 8-9.
A Chicago Stop for UMD's Water Researchers
June 7, 2017
The R/V Blue Heron visits Chicago's Navy Pier.
Keeping Women on the STEM Track
June 2, 2017
Akquaa Anye evaluates methods to keep women in STEM fields.
24-Hour Online Event on Inclusive Design
June 1, 2017
Learn from some of the brightest accessibility people from around the world as part of Inclusive Design 24 (#ID24).
New Tools for New Views into Old Industries
June 1, 2017
From birds-eye views to seeing deep into the earth, new technologies are providing old industries with accurate data previously approached... more
NRRI Demonstrates Process for Developing Titanium Dioxide
May 25, 2017
Results released shows Minnesota ilmenite resources can be processed into high value titanium dioxide.
Meet Our New Cataloger
May 24, 2017
New Cataloging Librarian Lisa Wheeler brings technical processing up to speed.
Director of International Programs and Services Hired
May 24, 2017
Dr. Karl Markgraf is UMD’s new director of International Programs and Services. His first day on campus will be June 1, 2017.
Farm LoLa and MMAD LAB look to Defeat Costly Fruit Pest
May 22, 2017
Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD) is as bad as it sounds.
Speaking in Siberia
May 17, 2017
Professor Viktor V. Zhdankin joined colleagues from across the world at an International Green Chemistry Seminar.
Get Out There & Adventure!
May 16, 2017
Senior Bryce Remple says, "Traveling definitely changes how you look at things." He studied abroad in England for a year.
New Social Sciences Librarian
May 11, 2017
Mags David, longtime library staff member, takes on a new role.
Study Abroad: Go For It!
May 9, 2017
Elle Ickert has studied Spanish since elementary school, so when she decided to study abroad she "jumped on Spain instantly."
MN Sea Grant: "Our New Age of Water"
May 9, 2017
Minnesota Sea Grant's latest digital comic strip installment: Ocean Acidification.
Engineering Students Win
May 8, 2017
Students in Civil Engineering and Mechanical & Industrial Engineering departments took first place in the Air Force Research... more
Mapping the Toledo District of Belize
May 8, 2017
Using custom maps to illustrate Mayan perspectives.
Ordinary People Doing Extraordinary Things
May 4, 2017
UMD journalism student Kevin Ott receives recognition.
'They gave her a voice'
May 3, 2017
Clinic at UMD helps clients with speech, language, and hearing issues.
Study Abroad: New Perspectives
May 2, 2017
While studying abroad in Bangalore, India, Kau Guannu began to think seriously about law school. "I applied when I got back."
Summer is a Great Time to Work on Your Career!
May 1, 2017
UMD's Career and Internship Services has lots of ideas.
Ed Tech Support for Spring Semester Wrap-up and Fall Course Planning
May 1, 2017
Drop-in sessions for faculty and instructional staff are available during finals week.
May 18: Global Accessibility Awareness Day
April 30, 2017
Celebrate the occasion in 30 different ways.
Next Generation Network: WiFi
April 26, 2017
New WiFi equipment and standardized WiFi access are part of the network upgrade project.
Climate Preparedness
April 26, 2017
Duluth-area communities will be increasingly vulnerable to the social, economic, and environmental effects of heavy rainfall and... more
Funds Available for Rural Small Businesses
April 26, 2017
Blandin Foundation infuses funds to NRRI's Business Assistance Fund to help entrepreneurs in Itasca County and other small communities.
Building Markets for Balsam Fir
April 25, 2017
Chemical-free heat treatment makes Minnesota's low value softwoods durable for expanded markets.
2018 May & Summer Study Abroad Programs
April 25, 2017
Interested in studying abroad next May or Summer session in 2018? We've just announced our programs!
Aquaculture
April 25, 2017
Minnesota Sea Grant hosts food-fish aquaculture workshop for growers, regulators and scientists.
Part of New Worlds
April 24, 2017
Student Leah Benson-Devine explores opportunities and gains responsibilities designing sets and costumes in the UMD Theatre community.... more
MN Sea Grant: "Our New Age of Water"
April 24, 2017
Minnesota Sea Grant's latest digital comic strip installment: Subsea Storage Lockers.
University Honors 2017
April 18, 2017
University Honors' spring graduates present their senior capstone scholarship projects on Thurs., April 20, from 4:30–6 p.m. in Kirby... more
Standing Up in a Lab that's Completely MMAD
April 18, 2017
The Motion + Media Across Disciplines Lab (MMAD Lab) is hosting “Open Doors,” an invitation for the community to experience the motion... more
MN Sea Grant: "Our New Age of Water"
April 17, 2017
The fourth installment of this digital comic strip is Open Ocean Aquaculture.
2017 Undergraduate Research & Artistic Showcase
April 17, 2017
Annual event adds a new dimension to the undergraduate experience.
CSD Student Receives Excellence Award
April 12, 2017
Communication Sciences and Disorders student earned an Excellence in Research Award at MSHA.
Bulldogs Add to Area’s Creative Economy
April 11, 2017
The 2017 Cultural Entrepreneurship Fair is scheduled for April 19.
WCAG 2.1 Public Working Draft Released
April 9, 2017
People with low vision, mobile access, and people with cognitive disabilities are the focus of the next version of web accessibility... more
Learning French Culture through Cooking
April 6, 2017
One prof, one chef, and one class of students make up the ingredients to this appetizing course.
UMD Students Testing Robotic Pack Mule
April 6, 2017
Mechanical and electrical engineering students developed it for the U. S. Air Force Research Laboratory Challenge.
Pharmacy News
April 3, 2017
April 2017 news from faculty and staff of the College of Pharmacy Duluth.
April Tech Jam Schedule
April 2, 2017
"Video, Screencasting and Captioning" and "Google Sites" sessions are being offered.
Tackling substance abuse together
March 31, 2017
Pharmacy faculty member brings 260 people together to stem the rising tide of heroin and opioid abuse.
Honors Students Learn French Culture by Cooking
March 31, 2017
French Cuisine Class taught by UMD Chefs
Robert Sterner Honored
March 30, 2017
LLO director receives John Martin Award from the Association for the Sciences of Limnology and Oceanography.
April 2017 Ed Tech Update
March 30, 2017
A Canvas/MoodleRooms open forum and recorded demos are available. Ed Tech events are offered. And locally grown resources are shared.
Bringing Memories to the Surface
March 28, 2017
UMD student designs app to help people with dementia
Ambassadors of Peace
March 28, 2017
In Växjö, Sweden, Art Education Professor Alison Aune was recently reminded how art can create connections.
MN Sea Grant: "Our New Age of Water"
March 28, 2017
Minnesota Sea Grant's latest digital comic strip installment: Stormwater.
Land Use Changes
March 27, 2017
Study shows conversion of grassland to corn production in relation to expanding ethanol refineries.
MN Sea Grant: "Our New Age of Water"
March 27, 2017
Minnesota Sea Grant's latest digital comic strip installment: A Renewable Resource.
Students Tackle Stormwater
March 23, 2017
Students work with the Natural Resources Research Institute to create a stormwater master plan.
Practice Makes Perfect
March 21, 2017
Education students credit their success to extensive classroom opportunities.
MN Sea Grant: "Our New Age of Water"
March 20, 2017
The second installment of this digital comic strip is Shrimp on the Prairie.
MN Sea Grant: "Our New Age of Water"
March 13, 2017
The first installment of this digital comic strip is Sea Level Rise.
Antarctica Viewer
March 12, 2017
Interactive Web Map for the Rapid Antarctica Ice Drilling (RAID) project
Library Photo & Film Contest
March 7, 2017
UMD students are invited to enter the 2017 My Beautiful Library Photo & Film Contest.
Get Web Accessibility News First
March 5, 2017
Subscribe to the Webdesign Update Newsletter and receive accessibility information first in each issue.
Pharmacy News
March 2, 2017
March 2017 news from faculty and staff of the College of Pharmacy Duluth.
Improving Steam Locomotive sustainability
March 2, 2017
NRRI continues research to develop a clean burning, renewable solid fuel to replace fossil coal in steam locomotives.
What's Happening? Evaluating News Workshop
March 1, 2017
Students can learn how to evaluate news sources in this workshop.
Organize Your Research: Library Workshop
March 1, 2017
Students can learn how to manage sources for research projects in this workshop.
Google Hangouts Stops Working with FireFox on Mar. 7
February 28, 2017
The workaround is to use Chrome, Internet Explorer, or Safari instead.
UMD Storage Refresh Project
February 27, 2017
ITSS engineering team is working on a project to refresh campus central storage.
Next Generation Network Meeting to Be Held at UMD
February 26, 2017
Learn about the project and get your questions answered on March 20.
March 2017 Ed Tech Update
February 26, 2017
Tech Jams and Moodlerooms/Canvas demos are available this month.
2017 Minnesota Education Job Fair
February 24, 2017
Calling all teaching and education services majors!
ITSS Provides a Mobile App Service to Meet Your Needs
February 24, 2017
Need an application or database to support your teaching, learning, research, outreach, or other business process?
The Science of Problem Solving
February 22, 2017
Mark Kallevig merges research and competition with his quest for creative answers.
Informal Methods to Assess Student Learning and Improve Your Teaching
February 21, 2017
Improving your teaching through informal student assessment.
Tribal Leader Karen Diver Joins MTAG Program
February 16, 2017
Former White House special assistant for Native American Affairs is teaching at UMD.
Food and Society
February 16, 2017
Associate Professor Adam Pine examines hunger, agriculture, food programs, and empowerment.
NRRI Patents Filtering Product to Remove Cadmium
February 15, 2017
NRRI helps rural Minnesota business with complex chemistry for product to remove toxic pollutants from industrial water systems.
Pharmacy News
February 15, 2017
February 2017 news from faculty and staff of the College of Pharmacy Duluth.
"Aisthesis" Journal Showcases Student Research
February 14, 2017
Honors program gathers manuscripts for unique publication.
Context and Perspective
February 14, 2017
Junior Caitlyn Walker, Organizational Management major, is taking advantage of LSBE's new International Business minor.
Spring 2017 Accessibility eClasses
February 6, 2017
ITSS is pleased to offer four web accessibility eClasses this semester.
CALM Sessions in the Library
February 5, 2017
Comfortable. Casual. Calm. Join us to learn stress reduction techniques Mondays and Tuesdays.
Associate Professor Gideon Mailer Publishes New Book
February 4, 2017
The work focuses on the only clergyman to sign the American Declaration of Independence.
Pedagogical Journal Club Opportunity
February 2, 2017
Effective Educational Videos: SotL Journal Club pilot opportunity via WebEx from CEI
Looking to the Stars
February 1, 2017
Did burial sites near Stonehenge in England have a celestial connection? Two UMD students are finding out.
February 2017 Ed Tech Update
January 31, 2017
Get the scoop on the latest Tech Jams, what's new in Moodle, Google Sites, and more.
New Discoveries are featured in Darwin Day Talk
January 31, 2017
The microbes Loki and Thor are giving science a new look on the origin of multicellular life.
Announcing Library Study Room Booking
January 30, 2017
Study rooms can now be reserved in advance! Our online booking system lets you book 3 hours per day.
State Funding Will Move Minnesota's Mining Future Forward
January 30, 2017
NRRI's Mining Innovation Initiative received $2.6M from the state legislature. What are we doing with it?
Opt in to Duo to Protect Your W-2 and Direct Deposit
January 26, 2017
A two-step authentication process provides an extra layer of online security.
Activities to help students remember your content
January 26, 2017
Session One of a workshop series based on James M. Lang's Small Teaching: Everyday Lessons from the Science of Learning.
Next Generation Network (NGN): Right-Sizing
January 25, 2017
A project is underway to size our new network appropriately.
NRRI Expands Markets for Modified Wood
January 25, 2017
Overcoming a hurdle in wood treatment leads to higher value products from wood resources.
Grand Opening: Securian Learning Commons & Math Lab
January 24, 2017
Less lecture, more problem solving – UMD's grand opening celebration of its Securian Learning Commons and Math Lab on Feb. 2, 2017.
CETL Coffee Klatch
January 24, 2017
Join us for coffee and conversation about teaching in KSC 268 on Wednesday mornings from 8:30-9:30.
Sulfate Concentration & Wild Rice
January 23, 2017
New study shows elevated sulfate concentrations can impair wild rice production
Developing memorable presentations
January 22, 2017
Creating “sticky” teaching messages that will be both memorable and useful to students.
UMD Student Discovers New Galaxy
January 6, 2017
UMD researchers get a look at a new and extremely rare type of galaxy.
Northland Economic Research Released
December 22, 2016
UMD contributes to updated regional economic study
Jobs, Clean Fuel Come with NRRI Solution
December 16, 2016
NRRI proposes a solution to removing an invasive plant in Africa that could provide much needed jobs and a cooking fuel source.
PHEP Fall 2016 Showcase
December 8, 2016
Public Health Education and Promotion Fall 2016 Showcase was a blast.
Exercise Science Fall Research Presentations
December 7, 2016
Hard working students show off their work!
STEM Job & Internship Fair
December 4, 2016
The first STEM Job and Internship Fair will be held at UMD on February 1.
Archaeological Mapping
December 2, 2016
Creating a topographic map of al-Lajjun, an ancient site in Jordan
December 2016 Ed Tech Update
November 29, 2016
Fall semester wrap-up support, a Unizin/Canvas/Moodle presentation, and a new students and technology study are available.
Online Holiday Security
November 27, 2016
Phishing scams, malware campaigns and cyber crime are prevalent during the winter holidays and shopping season.
Marten Habitat Research Informs Forest Planning
November 22, 2016
A need to nest in old tree cavities means the American marten has something to tell us about long-range forest planning.
ArcGIS Online and Story Mapping
November 21, 2016
Introducing ArcGIS Online and Story Mapping to Multi-Disciplinary Classes at UMD
Deconstruction Brings Jobs to the Northland
November 21, 2016
NRRI helps find markets for used construction materials while a social enterprise creates jobs, teaches skills in the northland.
Sea Grant Receives Funding
November 11, 2016
Minnesota Sea Grant receives federal funding from NOAA.
Web Accessibility: Essential for Some, Useful for All
November 6, 2016
Learn how accessibility impacts people with disabilities and benefits everyone.
Campus Internet Feed Upgraded to 10 Gigs
October 31, 2016
Increased bandwidth improves service and presents opportunities.
November 2016 Ed Tech Update
October 28, 2016
A new academic technology advisory group has been formed. Canvas resources and stock media content are available.
Look for a Windows 10 Update
October 26, 2016
An update to Windows 10 computers will be pushed out to campus computers in November.
Beth Bartlett: Making Waves
October 25, 2016
This new book tells the stories of people who put Duluth and Superior at the forefront of innovative feminist organizing.
UMD BBER Study Published
October 24, 2016
UMD BBER study reveals energy split incentive exists between landlords and student renters
Goodbye, Compliance Sheriff; Hello, FAE
October 23, 2016
System-wide accessibility checking software is being replaced at end of November.
NRRI Testing Starts Cliffs Down Path of New Pellet Plant
October 20, 2016
Cliffs contacted NRRI's minerals lab in 2007 to determine if their United Taconite mine could produce high-fluxed pellets.
Scientist Finds Algae Get 'Meaningful Burst' Under Ice
October 20, 2016
Research unveils importance of ice and snow cover to algal growth
Iron Range Holds Possibilities for Energy Storage
October 20, 2016
NRRI is investigating whether abandoned mine pits and shafts can serve as renewable energy storage facilities.
New Research Offers Insights into Managing Agricultural Runoff
October 17, 2016
A study published examines the relationship between algal blooms and agricultural runoff.
COIL: Connecting with Mexico Online and On Campus
October 12, 2016
October 24-25, Hispanic Studies and Latin American Studies will be hosting a guest from Mexico.
Shakespeare Global Showcase
October 10, 2016
Event highlights the influence of Shakespeare beyond the English-speaking world.
Career-minded Series
October 6, 2016
The Department of Foreign Languages & Literatures is sponsoring a series of events to help students prepare for careers.
AccessibleUooza
October 5, 2016
A series of short videos provides a fun way to learn core accessibility skills.
Social Change Through Solar Energy
October 4, 2016
India's community solar project inspires others to engage in social change and alternative energy.
The Rotunda Is Back
October 4, 2016
The library's premier space for events and quiet study on the library's 4th floor is open again.
Seed Search Supports Decades of Research
October 3, 2016
UMD students contribute to National Science Foundation seed research project.
Expanded Admin Rights for Windows AD Computers
September 29, 2016
A change in UMD's Active Directory (AD) policy.
Application Ongoing Support Change
September 29, 2016
ITSS is considering a procedure and cost change for ongoing application support.
October 2016 Ed Tech Update
September 28, 2016
Canvas sessions are being offered. Login pages have a new look. And Ed Tech announcements are available via email.
Communicating with Grades
September 27, 2016
How do you feel about your grading practices? Does the way you grade reflect the way you think? How do you decide to assign value to... more
Accessibility: Core Skills
September 23, 2016
Start small. Learn just one new skill and integrate it into your daily routine.
Stormwater - Filtering with Muck, Peat and Taconite
September 22, 2016
Pollutants in runoff from roads can get into watersheds, if not captured and filtered.
Stormwater: Expanding the 'Web' of Understanding
September 22, 2016
NRRI responded to new EPA rules to reduce harmful stormwater impacts.
Canvas Pilot Moves Into Second Phase
September 22, 2016
Some faculty and students are trying out a new Learning Management System this year. A recommendation is due in April.
Frozen: The Importance of Ice and Snow Cover
September 22, 2016
It’s hard to study underneath the ice, but that doesn't mean nothing is happening. NRRI looks at who's hiding there…
Fall is a Stressful Tme for Trees
September 20, 2016
Happy fall color watchers probably don’t know that the bright leaves of autumn are actually a tree’s stress response.
Mechanical Engineering Steps Up
September 19, 2016
UMD's new Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering welcomes its first class.
Stormwater - Building Better Ditches
September 7, 2016
Where there are rural roads, there are ditches.
'Tern' for the Better
September 7, 2016
Donning hard hat, ear plugs and muck boots, NRRI scientist Annie Bracey prepares to get screamed at and pooped on.
Stormwater - Harnessing the Power of Peat
September 7, 2016
Peat – the decayed vegetation that forms over hundreds of years in cold, wet climates – has unique and beneficial characteristics.
EPA Grants $2.5M to Expand Research on Great Lakes Food Web
September 6, 2016
Biological changes in microscopic organisms on the bottom of the Great Lakes food chain send up a big red flag to scientists.
Ecuadorian Women's Cooperative Visits UMD
September 6, 2016
A group of women from the Ecuadorian Mega cooperativa de Saraguros, a cooperative of women artisans, visited the UMD campus in September.
Fall Web Accessibility eClasses
September 1, 2016
ITSS is pleased to offer 4 web accessibility eClasses this semester. The series begins September 19.
What's New at the Multimedia Hub?
August 31, 2016
A new production studio space and sound booth are available.
Educational Technology Support for Fall 2016
August 31, 2016
Get the scoop on what's happening in Ed Tech from new scheduled sessions to tech updates.
Opcon Experience with Power Outage
August 30, 2016
We maintained services for the full 38 hours and learned some things that will help improve our "Op Con" Plan.
Accessible U
August 30, 2016
A new website provides information and strategies for creating a more inclusive, accessible University community.
Brain Teaser
August 30, 2016
Undergraduate and graduate students in the Psychology Psychophysiology Research Lab collaborate with faculty to study behavior.
Avaya Aura Migration
August 29, 2016
The project to migrate users from our Nortel telephone and voicemail systems to our new Avaya Aura systems is proceeding on schedule.
Next Generation Network Project
August 29, 2016
The University of Minnesota is developing plans to upgrade the data networks on all campuses.
ITSS' Full Access Labs Go VDI/ADI
August 28, 2016
A change in lab technology is leading to a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) service.
Students Unravel Minnesota Wolf DNA
August 25, 2016
Have you ever seen a wolf in its natural habitat? If you have, consider yourself one of a lucky few.
BBER Highlights Economic Connections with Canada
August 23, 2016
UMD's BBER study highlights ways Arrowhead Region relies on Canadian relationship.
New Journalism Major Comes to UMD
August 22, 2016
In 1895, UMD was founded as an educational institution. In 1932, The UMD Statesman published its first issue.
Ann Hunt: Rockin' Undergraduate Research
August 18, 2016
When Ann Hunt was a girl, her family spent vacations at Lake Kabetogama.
TechCenter Expands Checkout Services
August 18, 2016
We have increased the number of Chromebooks and made some changes for improved service.
ITSS Enhances Application Design and Development Capability
August 15, 2016
New methods will provide the campus improved products and support.
UMD Research on Lake Malawi Could Impact Theories on Human Evolution
August 9, 2016
A research process could have a major impact on theories around human evolution.
Major Gift Launches Advanced Materials Center
August 3, 2016
A new Advanced Materials Center has been created at UMD, thanks to a generous donation from Kurt and Beth Heikkila.
Company Expands with Product Development Help from NRRI
August 2, 2016
Nurturing natural resources, while also using those resources for economic prosperity, is at the heart of NRRI’s mission.
Protecting the Wetlands in the Great Lakes
August 1, 2016
Rain or shine, UMD faculty, staff, and students with NRRI take to waters surrounding the Great Lakes.
UMD's Dr. Naidu to Deliver Talk at TEDx Minneapolis
July 28, 2016
Dr. Desineni Subbaram Naidu, UMD electrical engineering professor, presents at TEDxMinneapolis Conference.
St. Louis River Estuary Research Revealed
July 26, 2016
NRRI's Great Lakes Restoration project collecting data on animals and plants from all the coastal wetlands.
Pokemon Go Opportunities and Issues
July 25, 2016
Pokemon Go can help drive traffic to physical sites. But please know it has safety problems and it excludes many people with disabilities.
Science on Deck
July 19, 2016
Tour two research vessels and hear about exploring tiny organisms in a large lake
Getting Their Hands Dirty at UMD's Archaeology Field School
July 14, 2016
UMD students study archeology in the Northland.
The Right Tools for Great Lakes Monitoring
July 5, 2016
NRRI's Great Lakes Environmental Indicators project
Declining Species Finds Home in Minnesota
July 4, 2016
“The Golden-winged Warbler has a few things going against it,” said NRRI researcher, Alexis Grinde.
Immersed in Spain
June 30, 2016
Last year, of the 25 UMD 2015 graduates in Hispanic and Latin American studies, 20 studied abroad.
Getting Paid for Passion
June 23, 2016
Elise Viger has graduated from UMD but she hasn’t left her UMD research behind.
The Complex Science Behind Rocks, Water, and Wood
June 21, 2016
Science is frustrating. The more we know, the more we realize how much we don’t know.
Mixing It Up: Bulldogs Put Greener Concrete to the Test
June 20, 2016
UMD students are testing four new concrete formulas against a traditional concrete mix in effort to find one with a smaller carbon footprint
Classes Step into Retail Settings
June 9, 2016
The Student to Business Initiative offers small businesses the opportunity to work with students and reap big results.
Students Experience Elderly Issues
June 9, 2016
The human body, with its numerous systems and their integration, is amazing.
Governor Approves $2.6M for NRRI Mining, Water Research
June 5, 2016
The Supplemental Budget approved by Governor Mark Dayton Wednesday included $2.6 million for NRRI.
"Keeper of the Culture" Uncovered as Tweed Museum of Art Reopens
May 25, 2016
A six-month, $1.5 renovation will be revealed at the Tweed Museum of Art on June 9.
Bad News for Aquatic Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Region
May 9, 2016
The federal Environmental Protection Agency tackles invasive species.
Art History and Graphic Design Students Team Up
May 4, 2016
What happens when Bulldogs, inspired by art history, work with classmates driven to design?
UMD Students Share Results of Sustainability Work
May 2, 2016
Civil Engineering and Mechanical and Industrial Engineering work with non-profits.
UMD Helps Start Community Healthcare Organization Chapter
May 2, 2016
Healthcare professionals and students will soon benefit from access to a local chapter of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement.
Learn from Chicago Lecturer Without Leaving Duluth
May 2, 2016
A famous cosmologist, Michael Turner, will make a virtual visit to the UMD Planetarium on May 5.
Phone Upgrade Project
May 1, 2016
ITSS continues our project to move 3700 telephones from our Nortel voice systems to our Avaya Aura systems.
IT Service Continuity During a Power Outage
May 1, 2016
UMD had a mostly positive experience with technology during a recent power outage. This is due to Operational Continuity planning.
QuickTime for Windows is Unsupported
May 1, 2016
Windows users who don't need QuickTime should uninstall it.
Goodbye, Windows 7; Hello, Windows 10
May 1, 2016
Windows 10 will soon be the standard Windows Operating System at UMD.
Captioning Challenges When Someone Else Owns the Copyright
May 1, 2016
A new solution helps solve a major issue for captioning 3rd party video.
WCAG Principles and Implementation
May 1, 2016
The Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) has 4 guiding principles. Implementing them places people at the center of your web site.
Rising Stars in the Psych-Sci Field
May 1, 2016
The first class is about to graduate from the UMD Master of Arts in Psychological Sciences Program.
U-Wide Next Generation Network Project
May 1, 2016
The University of Minnesota has embarked on a mission-critical project to upgrade its networks (wired and wireless).
Students Develop Fast Rope Descent System
April 30, 2016
UMD students have developed a potential solution to fast rope descent injuries for the U. S. Air Force as part of a design challenge.
GAC Mapping Duluth's Solar Potential
April 28, 2016
The Geospatial Analysis Center (GAC) takes on a lot of projects, but one of their current jobs stands out.
University Honors Program Capstone Projects - Spring 2016
April 27, 2016
University Honors provides students the opportunity to push themselves academically and personally.
MexiDrill Researchers Reflect on Paleoclimate Field Work
April 15, 2016
Researchers share reflections from MexiDrill, a scientific drilling program in Mexico City's Lake Chalco basin.
The Slushy Machine Conundrum
March 31, 2016
Alex Tappe, a senior in UMD’s civil engineering program and a McNair Scholar, is working on a real-world problem: ice dams in culverts.
Out on a Limb
March 30, 2016
Education students get a taste of what it's like to teach children outdoors.
Can Video Games Improve Skills?
March 24, 2016
Can motion-controlled video games boost skills for real-life activity?
Creating Excitement with UMD's Active Learning Classrooms
March 22, 2016
Active Learning Classrooms in high demand for calculus-based physics classes.
Fishing for Results
March 17, 2016
UMD biology major Loranzie Rogers receives scholarship from the American Fisheries Society for his research.
Teaching the Masses: Making Meaningful Pedagogy in Large Lecture Classes
March 16, 2016
First event held by the new Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
SCSE Clean Snowmobile Challenge Team Showcase Results
March 16, 2016
Members of the Clean Snowmobile Challenge team at UMD showcase results March 16.
University Honors Journal Broadens Student Perspectives
March 15, 2016
Honors journal highlights the scholarship of students in honors programs across the country,
The Biomechanics of Olympic Rowing
March 13, 2016
Faculty members demonstrate and discuss the dynamics and precision required to row and compete at any level.
The Benefits of Summer Classes
March 10, 2016
If you’ve wondered why people take summer classes, here are some of the benefits of using the summer months for your education.
Chemistry Student Alexander King: Harvesting Solar Energy
March 3, 2016
At UMD, Alexander King's classes have grown progressively more challenging.
Amazing Birch Bark Gets Boost
February 28, 2016
Modern science and ancient medicine have both confirmed the healing powers of the natural chemicals in birch bark.
IRRRB, University to Fund Study of Ilmenite Mining Potential
February 22, 2016
IRRRB approves funding for NRRI to conduct pre-feasibility, pilot-scale tests on processing ilmenite.
C-Stroke and J-Stroke into Arctic H2O
February 11, 2016
Grad Shares Stories from 1500-Mile Paddle to the Arctic Ocean
Energy and timber set for win-win
January 24, 2016
NRRI joins consortium to brainstorm how to turn excess biomass into fuels.
UMD's New Early Childhood Studies Minor
January 21, 2016
UMD’s new Early Childhood Studies (ECS) minor evolved from student need and faculty collaboration.
UMD Faculty and Students Try Out Unique High Voltage Equipment
January 12, 2016
Assistant Professor Christian Schardt is excited about his work, and for good reason.
NRRI Adds Research Expertise
January 11, 2016
Research expertise in wood biomass conversion and geomicrobiology.
LSBE Students Take Part in Economic Status Reporting
January 3, 2016
The Regional Economic Indicator Forum prepared by economists and UMD student researchers highlights positive and negative trends.
Associate Professor Sergei Katsev's Lake Research
December 15, 2015
Research demonstrates how some data collected from large lakes, like Lake Superior, can be used to learn more about ocean environments.
Student Researcher at NRRI
December 14, 2015
An NRRI machine shop project looms as Richie Vang's favorite.
Adopt a Classroom Project Provides Soon-To-Be Teachers with a Valuable Opportunity
December 12, 2015
Discovering Secrets of the Universe Through Sediment Cores
December 1, 2015
Graduate student Laura Cappio.
It's being organized: LSBE student shares her secrets to success
November 24, 2015
Krista Anderson: double majoring in organizational management and Hispanic studies.
NRRI Receives $1.9 Million For Biofuel Research
November 5, 2015
Grant Will Help to Develop Locally Sourced Biofuels
UMD's Electronic Extravaganza
November 3, 2015
UMD's MADD (Motion + Media Across Disciplines) Lab is put to good use.
NRRI Cultivates a Renewable Energy Future
November 1, 2015
Solar and wind energy readily come to mind when talk turns to alternative energy options.
Your Passport to Professional Success
October 29, 2015
UMD's Passport to Professional Success program
UMD's Economic Impact on the Region
October 13, 2015
The Bureau of Business and Economic Research reports UMD contributes more than $521 million in local production.
FISHNETSTOCKINGS
July 26, 2015
FISH.NET.STOCKINGS appears at the international conference arts festival, ELO 2015 End(s) of Electronic Literature.
A Passion for Preservation
June 16, 2015
Rachel Phelps: a major in history, a minor in German, and a certificate in museum studies.
John O'Neill Research News
May 31, 2015
Launch of the Awareness campaign and more from Graphic Design Assistant Professor John O'Neill
On the Front Line of the Invasion
May 11, 2015
NRRI collaborates to reduce invasive species in the Great Lakes
Testing the Timbers
March 31, 2015
Wood bridges have great advantages with improved inspection techniques
Young Forests Are For the Birds
January 6, 2015
Large harvest plots attract variety of bird species 20 years later.
Professor Shares Insights about Ebola with Campus and Media
December 11, 2014
Assoc. Professor Jeremy Youde Initiates Ebola Discussion
Experiment in Networking Yields New Links on Campus
December 11, 2014
Research Breakfasts Serve Up Ideas & Collaborations
From Jakarta to Duluth in Pursuit of an Answer
December 10, 2014
Inne Singgih Masters DNA Sequencing and Graph Theory
Unusual UROP Launches Publishing Adventure
December 9, 2014
Faculty member and student create children's book
Integrated Intercultural Development
June 1, 2010
Classroom scholarship by Assistant Professor Paula J. Pedersen informs research published in new book.