Case studies
3M and the University of Minnesota
Since making its first gift to the University of Minnesota more than 50 years ago, 3M has become one of the University's more generous and steadfast corporate partners in areas spanning talent development, joint research projects, K-12 STEM outreach, and so much more. Read more.
New product development course is a “win-win”
Guided by ETHICON R&D staff, a team of top UMN students from the College of Science and Engineering, the Carlson School of Management, and the College of Design worked for nine months on the development of a new device for treating a circulatory system disorder. Read more.
25 years of heart innovations
Established in 1997 in collaboration with Medtronic, the Visible Heart® Laboratories (VHLs) are a premier place to perform translational systems physiology research. Read more.
New uses for common proteins
At the Plant Protein Innovation Center, Schwan's and other key corporate players work with University experts to move the food industry toward a better future, financially and ecologically. Read more.
Powerful partnership continues
In 2017, 3M made a generous five-year pledge of more than $8 million. See the many impacts of this gift in a short video. Read more.
Sustainable future
A gift from Ecolab gift has accelerated research into practices that ensure safe water, renewable energy, healthy landscapes, and sustainable food. Read more.
Nutritious food, sustainable world
The Oat Global collaboration combines the U of M’s extensive plant sciences expertise with PepsiCo’s ability to put science into practice. Read more.
Driving life-changing discoveries
Boston Scientific invests in the U of M in ways that align with the company’s priorities and the U’s strengths. Read more.