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The newly launched UMN–SNU research partnership seed grants will advance international technology and scientific collaboration by linking UMN PIs with shared expertise at SNU. The program has awarded ~$160K in funding to four projects across two colleges. https://t.co/aYbWMCXrHD

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A study led by ecologists in the UMN College of Biological Sciences and recently published in @Nature, reveals that long-term records of an ecosystem’s natural ups and downs can be used to forecast how strongly it will resist a future climate extreme. https://t.co/JKhAdoso6o

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A $3.4M grant from NIH will enhance opportunities for faculty and students in northern Minnesota through new partnerships between UMD and @fdltccthunder. Read about the exciting partnership: https://t.co/JwpXDDfcHY

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A recent study led by researchers at the UMN School of Public Health sheds light on the mystery of why blood clots develop in some people but not others by identifying previously unknown blood proteins that may help predict life-threatening blood clots. https://t.co/jmfhzUboKw

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Join Eric D. Isaacs, president and CEO of the Research Corporation for Science Advancement, Tuesday, June 2 from 3:30–4:30 p.m. to learn about funding programs that support innovative basic research in the physical sciences. https://t.co/xoiX8x2728

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Dr. Cynthia Carnes will join the University of Minnesota as vice president for research and innovation beginning July 31, pending Board of Regents approval. Read more: https://t.co/Ec4Z7Bmvm7

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UMN is launching a $5.7 million Spin Technology Center which has been awarded $2.83 million from the Minnesota Forward Fund administered by DEED, with $2.8 million in matching funding from industry partners @semi_polar and @Honeywell_Aero. https://t.co/LEWBkAK1BZ @UMNews

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RIO and NSRI have awarded $570K to six innovative projects through NSRI Seed Grants. These 12-month grants support early-stage research in critical fields including hypersonics, materials for extreme environments, and PFAS-free materials. Read more: https://t.co/dfAn5soAIb

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A team of researchers led by Peter Neff, assistant professor in the Department of Soil, Water, and Climate at @CFANS, is studying glaciers in Antarctica and British Columbia to gain insights about Earth’s recent climate history captured in ice. Learn more: https://t.co/5rsSmcPp43

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The GeoCommunities program leverages Esri’s ArcGIS technology and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) framework, to empower local leaders to solve complex challenges—from water quality in Minnesota to sustainable waste management in India. https://t.co/VD4ZoTtyvc

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Blood Test May Predict Survival After 70! New research in partnership with Duke University, recently published in Aging Cell, investigates how tiny molecules in the bloodstream—called small RNAs—may explain and determine differences in human longevity. https://t.co/8EKm0rQY03

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A recent UMN study investigating claims that fluoride in drinking water can harm children's IQ finds no evidence supporting the connection between community water fluoridation and cognitive functioning in children or later in life. Read the story: https://t.co/83uoYaP3nz

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The College of Veterinary Medicine was recently awarded four major grants totaling nearly $5.5 million through the USDA’s HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) Poultry Innovation Grand Challenge. Read the full story: https://t.co/6Q2ILQyuRt

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The University of Minnesota has formally launched Learn-Innovate-Network-Collaborate (LINC), a strategic initiative to span research silos, bring cross-disciplinary researchers together, and share our knowledge and resources. Read the full story: https://t.co/QQlnonPQM7

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The University is celebrating a major milestone, recently launching its 300th startup since 2006, with more than 140 spin-offs created since 2020. Those companies have generated more than $3.5 billion in investment capital and created over 1,500 jobs. https://t.co/ELMk3VffOs

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Stormwater runoff remains the primary driver of water pollution in the United States. Researchers from the St. Anthony Falls Lab are wrapping up a multi-year study to better understand and mitigate these impacts. https://t.co/x5pENuQu3y @UMNCSE @saflumn

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A 40-year experiment at @CedarCreekESR reveals the long-term power of soil. New UMN research shows how retired croplands can pull carbon from the atmosphere. This study highlights the essential role of long-term data in developing climate solutions. https://t.co/NaOMdWHETh

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UMN participated in its first virtual Pi Day field trip on March 10, 2026. The event gathered over 100 students, educators, and researchers to explore the power of “Pi” in our modern world. Read more: https://t.co/mn3nRpcDbC

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The 7th Annual Global Cancer Consortium International Conference is June 12–13, 2026. This year’s theme, "Advances in Metastasis Research," highlights the global collaborations driving the future of cancer discovery. Poster abstracts due May 8. Learn more: https://t.co/T8IdIaPylP

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The GPS Alliance and RIO are pleased to announce a new seed grant program with Seoul National University! This initiative supports joint projects in fields from AI to biotech. The program anticipates funding approximately four awards of up to $40K each. https://t.co/K4RfjCn9nQ