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For journalists and others interested in research and activities at the Institute on the Environment, please contact Todd Reubold, director of communications and public affairs, with any news media-related questions. Phone: (612) 624-6140.

News Archive: 2008 | 2007

Dr. Jonathan A. Foley named permanent director of the Institute

Dr. Jonathan FoleyA world-class scientist of earth systems modeling, Dr. Foley is an exceptionally creative and experienced institution builder, with a rich and high-impact range of interdisciplinary research, teaching and outreach experience. His work examines complex global environmental systems and their interactions with human societies. He shares a commitment and vision to see that the Institute on the Environment flourishes as one of the finest in the world. more>>

 

 


U’s solar car team finishes cross-country race

(7/24/2008) The U's Solar Vehicle Project team placed fifth out of 24 teams (only 15 crossed the finish line) in the 2008 North American Solar Challenge, a 10-day, 2,400-mile race from Plano, Texas, to Calgary, Alberta, which ended July 22. Centauras, the team car, won three of the five awards before the race, including best-prepared, fastest figure-8 on the track, and fastest lap on the track.


Minnesota’s Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan offers vision for the state’s environment and natural resources

(7/7/2008) A new report, released today by the University of Minnesota’s Institute on the Environment and the Legislative-Citizen Commission on Minnesota Resources, offers comprehensive assessments and recommendations pertaining to the future of Minnesota. The Statewide Conservation and Preservation Plan charts long-term strategies for addressing critical issues and trends impacting Minnesota’s environment and natural resources. more>>


Renewable Energy scholarship winners

The Initiative for Renewable Energy and the Environment, in partnership with the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program, has selected nine student projects as part of the University of Minnesota’s first renewable energy scholarship. more>>


Water Resources Center named first affiliate organization of the Institute

As of this month, the U of M’s Water Resources Center is the Institute on the Environment’s first affiliate organization. The WRC will join IonE in research, education and/or outreach activities, bringing in new ideas and new connections, and taking those ideas and connections back the center. More affiliate organizations will join the IonE throughout summer 2008.













 
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