Avian Ecologist Steve Kolbe with the Natural Resources Research Institute at the University of Minnesota Duluth answers questions about migratory bird populations in Minnesota, their migration routes and patterns and the condition of their habitats.
University of Minnesota Twin Cities College of Science and Engineering Professor Vladimir Sverak was recently elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), one of the nation’s most prestigious honor societies. AAAS recognizes those making preeminent contributions to their fields and the world. Members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business and public affairs.
University of Minnesota researchers may have discovered a mechanical explanation for lung instability in cases of acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), particularly following respiratory illnesses such as COVID-19 or pneumonia.
Two professors in the College of Science and Engineering were recognized for their outstanding achievements in the fields of structural engineering and polymer development.