March 6, 2024

U of M–led research identifies air pollution’s role in childhood cancers

In a new study led by the U of M’s Masonic Cancer Center and the Medical School, researchers found that exposure to air pollution and vegetation may impact childhood cancer development. The study found that increasing exposure to fine particulate matter during the birth year increased the risk of developing childhood cancers.

Stormwater research sees practical application in Twin Cities metro, St. Cloud

As of 2017, 45 percent of lakes in the U.S. are impaired due to elevated phosphorous levels. A long-running series of U of M research projects aimed at improving stormwater quality are beginning to see practical application by stormwater specialists, as cities increasingly use research findings to reduce maintenance costs and mitigate the contamination of stormwater system components.

Talking processed foods with the U of M

March is National Nutrition Month, an opportunity to focus on healthy and informed food choices. When people try to eat healthier, they may start by cutting processed foods. But are all processed foods bad for you? Job Ubbink, a professor and head of the Food Science and Nutrition Department at the University of Minnesota, answers questions about the difference between unprocessed, processed, and ultra-processed foods and how to make nutritious choices. See more editions of "Talking with U of M."

OSD coffee chats with diverse businesses

Join the Office for Supplier Diversity (OSD) for upcoming Friday coffee chats including “Creating a Culture of Belonging on Campus Through Diverse Hair Care,” “The Forgotten Energy of Play in the Workplace,” “Fake It Until You Fall Apart: Culture-Building Stress Management,” and more. OSD works with underserved businesses to facilitate their integration into the University supply chain. Browse the Targeted Business Directory and learn more about OSD services for University staff on all campuses.