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Susan Dorothy Jones (born 1964) is an American professor of veterinary history at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities where she is the Distinguished McKnight University Professor in the Program in History of Science, Technology and Medicine at the College of Biological Sciences, and the College of Science and Engineering. Her research ...
The McKnight Foundation was established in Minneapolis in 1953 by William L. McKnight and his wife, Maude L. McKnight. One of the early leaders of 3M, William L. McKnight rose from assistant bookkeeper to president and CEO in a career that spanned 59 years, from 1907 to 1966.
The Science Museum of Minnesota is a museum in Saint Paul, Minnesota, focused on topics in technology, natural history, physical science, and mathematics education. Founded in 1907, the 501(c)(3) nonprofit institution has 385 employees [ 1 ] and is supported by volunteers.
It also features a recreation display of an early lab, typical of 3M research and development work. Visitors can also do hands-on interactive programs and learn about the latest technology applications. The 3M Company has provided over $100,000 in grants for renovation work to the building. [4] [5] [6]
The McKnight Foundation is an American Minnesota-based family foundation. Established in 1953, the McKnight Foundation maintains a $2.5 billion endowment, which it distributes in grants. In 2022, the foundation issued $120 million, supporting Minnesota cultural institutions, climate change efforts, and social justice initiatives, among other ...
Georgios B. Giannakis (born 27 February 1958) is a Greek-American Computer Scientist, engineer and inventor. He has been an Endowed Chair Professor of Wireless Telecommunications, he was Director of the Digital Technology Center, and at present he is a McKnight Presidential Chair with the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Minnesota.
The state's official natural history museum, established in 1872 for research and display of the state's plants and animals. Operated by the University of Minnesota, the museum is home to world renowned wildlife dioramas, the first discovery room in North America, and state-of-the-art digital planetarium. The museum opened a new building on the ...
John Thomas Riedl (January 16, 1962 – July 15, 2013) was an American computer scientist and the McKnight Distinguished Professor at the University of Minnesota. [3] His published works include highly influential research on the social web , recommendation systems , and collaborative systems .