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On Minnesota Law Now, legal experts—including Consortium chair Susan Wolf and co-chair Francis Shen—discuss the impacts of AI.

Fall '26 STEP Seminars; Center for Science, Technology, and Environmental Policy; University of Minnesota
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The Center for Science, Technology, & Environmental Policy (CSTEP) will host 11 free events this semester as part of its seminar series on climate policy.

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These up to $65,000 grants to address unmet child health needs are a unique collaboration between Children's Minnesota and the University of Minnesota.

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Led by Consortium co-chair Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD, this live, interactive event on Zoom offers a unique opportunity to learn how to pursue a career at the intersection of neuroscience and society.

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Dori Henderson took first place for her sugar cookies and pound cake.

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Rigorous evaluation of scientific evidence is essential for sound medical guidance on vaccination—and for public trust.

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A new paper published by the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) shares tools to support ethics in research networks.

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Find out more about the events being hosted at the 2026 Minnesota State Fair by Consortium member centers.

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Consortium co-chair Francis X. Shen, JD, PhD, was interviewed by MPR News about healthcare organizations' integration of artificial intelligence.

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Awarded by ARIA, the grant will fund research to understand how language develops in children with autism.