College of Design Assistant Professor Ji Youn Shin is leading a University of Minnesota research partnership to develop collaborative robots that help small-scale farmers adopt sustainable growing practices and improve efficiency. Working with mechanical engineering faculty and the Hmong American Farmers Association, the team will design and test technology shaped by farmers’ needs and traditional agricultural knowledge.
College of Design Assistant Professor Alex Maymind and collaborators revisit Skyline, an unconventional architectural publication that helped redefine architecture as a cultural force.
From iconic landmarks to contemporary design practice, a three-day trip to Chicago gives University of Minnesota Master of Architecture students the opportunity to experience architecture firsthand, connect classroom learning with professional practice, and see how design shapes the built environment.
College of Design Assistant Professor Ji Youn Shin is leading a University of Minnesota research partnership to develop collaborative robots that help small-scale farmers adopt sustainable growing practices and improve efficiency. Working with mechanical engineering faculty and the Hmong American Farmers Association, the team will design and test technology shaped by farmers’ needs and traditional agricultural knowledge.
Ada (Ojiaku) Johnson (BS, Retail Merchandising ’06) has built a career across retail and technology, from Best Buy and Target to Google and Airbnb. She reflects on how her education in retail and consumer studies shaped the way she approaches problems, people, and operations.
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