UMN Innovation Zone at MD&M 2024

The Characterization Facility is a Core Research Facility of the University of Minnesota, equipped with cutting-edge instrumentation to support academic and industrial research. The facility is divided into different analytical laboratories dedicated to microscopy, spectroscopy, X-ray and ion scattering, and surface/thin-film properties. During the MD&M conference we will exhibit our full instrumentation suite as well as the latest updates implemented for the different technical areas of the facility. Please visit our webpage to learn more from us.

The University of Minnesota CCAPS offers in-demand, career-boosting tools and skills. Our portfolio of professional development courses, certificates, and boot camps are designed to deliver practical and valuable tools and skills to help you raise your profile and fuel your career.

Our graduate-level offerings, designed with working professionals like you in mind, provide the skills and training that transform careers. When you earn a degree or certificate here, you’re getting the gold standard in education.

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ISyE at the University of Minnesota is the College of Science and Engineering's newest department. With a grounding in the fundamentals of math, science, and computing, coupled with system thinking, our students are unmatched in their ability to solve complex problems and to bridge the gap between engineering and business. They also enjoy numerous opportunities for hands-on and project-based learning, as well as opportunities to work with industry and with faculty on cutting edge research. Ultimately, our faculty and students are pushing the boundaries of knowledge, leveraging systems thinking and advanced analytics to solve some of society's toughest challenges in health, transportation, and the environment among others.

ISyE will have an interactive wheel game to win ISyE swag prizes, as well as one-pagers and knowledgeable students and faculty to answer your questions. 

MedWorx™ primary function is to support the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center’s mission of enabling researchers, clinicians and engineers in their efforts to resolve clinical needs. Within MedWorx™ are five specialty areas that work together:

Image Data Segmentation
3D Printing
VR/AR Visualization
Engineering Design

Stakeholders may use one or more of these functions in their efforts to 'bring medical intervention to life'™.

MIN-Corps provides education and coaching for science and engineering innovators on campus at UMN and across the state and midwest region. We empower you to take your innovative ideas beyond the lab and into the market. Our programs offer training in and access to customer discovery, market research, equity funding, industry mentorship, and more. By connecting you with a network of experienced professionals and resources, we help transform your intellectual property into viable products and enterprise. See our website to sign up for programs or contact us directly.

MNC is a state-of-the-art facility for interdisciplinary research in nanoscience and applied nanotechnology. Located on the University of Minnesota’s East Bank Minneapolis campus, the MNC offers a comprehensive set of tools to help researchers develop new micro- and nanoscale devices, such as advanced electronics, biosensors, and microfluidic systems for point-of-care diagnostics. The MNC is also equipped to support research into the biomedical applications of nanotechnology, such nanoparticle drug targeting and biological imaging.

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The Minnesota Robotics Institute (MnRI) is an outcome of the University of Minnesota’s Discovery, Research, and InnoVation Economy (MnDRIVE) initiative that brings together interdisciplinary researchers to solve grand challenges and increase Minnesota’s position as a worldwide leader in robotics research and education. MnRI is housed in the world-class Gemini-Huntley Research Laboratory, made possible by a generous gift from Jim & Sharon Weinel and Fred & Siri Oss.

Our Mission: The Minnesota Robotics Institute serves faculty, students, staff, and the state of Minnesota by facilitating and advancing activities that connect to the science and practice of robotics, including innovative research, meaningful and inclusive education, and community outreach to engage the next generation of STEM leaders.

Our Vision: To continue and further the University of Minnesota's leadership in exceptional research, education, and outreach in robotic systems that enhance human well-being.

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A comprehensive educational program designed to teach the fundamentals of translating and commercializing neurotechnology. Freely available through support by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the Earl E. Bakken Medical Devices Center. Reseources can be found here.

The University of Minnesota’s Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) was founded in 1987 to prepare working scientists and engineers for careers leading teams, departments, and divisions. TLI currently offers M.S. degrees in three areas: Management of Technology (MOT), Security Technologies (ST), and Medical Device Innovation (MDI). The Institute also offers stackable certificates and short courses, as well as undergraduate and graduate minors in Management of Technology. For more information, visit tli.umn.edu