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Talking nature-based learning with Cathy Jordan
The professor in the Medical School and principal scientist at the Masonic Institute for the Developing Brain shares why nature is so important for kids and how to ensure kids benefit from nature-based learning year-round.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Health
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How do maladaptive personality traits predict sleep health?
Ziyu Ren, graduate student, and Matt McGue, professor in the College of Liberal Arts, conducted a twin study and found maladaptive domains are negatively correlated with sleep, both phenotypically and genetically.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Social Sciences
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What’s next in ag drainage?
Tim Gieseke, Extension educator, has been developing the MN Drainage Program to convene stakeholders and build their shared real-world knowledge, which could influence decision-making around adoption and management.
Campus: Systemwide
Categories: Agriculture and Environment
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Talking back-to-school anxiety with Katie Lingras
The associate professor in the Medical School shares the signs and causes of back-to-school anxiety, and how parents can provide support.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Health
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A legacy of academic innovation to advance the public good
Read how Professor Emeritus David Hollister helped shape the School of Social Work's storied history.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Education
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Hands-on conservation: MnTAP interns help Minnesota organizations waste less and save more
The School of Public Health internship program has helped thousands of Minnesota businesses reduce costs while conserving resources by hosting students for intensive, 13-week projects.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Agriculture and Environment
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Where readiness meets reality: University launches innovative Austere Medicine Program
This innovative collaboration from the Office of Academic and Clinical Affairs and the Medical School meets the evolving needs of modern conflict with an academic curriculum to train service members in prolonged casualty care.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Health
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Shirley Shiqin Liu is mapping pedestrian stress to unlock walkable communities
The Center for Transportation Studies scholar leads the research team finding better ways to make walking a comfortable and safe experience.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Science and Technology
Awards & Recognition
Linda Kinkel unlocks microbial magic
The College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences professor and Chief Science Officer of Jord BioScience released a first-of-its-kind soil biostimulant and received the AgTech Breakthrough Award a week after commercial launch.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Agriculture and Environment
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Meet Anna Yang: Oak wilt researcher dedicated to Minnesota's forest health
Born and raised in the state, Yang has dedicated her academic and professional career to improving our forests and managing oak wilt — now and in the future.
Campus: Twin Cities
Categories: Employee Profile