AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoPrecision Livestock in South Dakota: A Minnesota-born engineer and U of Minnesota researcher donated 132 acres to help fund SDSU’s precision livestock systems program, linking farm know-how with research on livestock waste and air quality. Diabetes Tech in Minnesota: A new CONNECT trial presented at the American Diabetes Association meeting found continuous glucose monitoring can improve glucose control for adults with type 2 diabetes not using insulin—work tied to HealthPartners/International Diabetes Center in Minneapolis. Diabetes Research Under Pressure: Police removed researchers from an American Diabetes Association conference after they distributed an editorial criticizing NIH cuts, highlighting tensions between science and politics. PFAS Accountability: Australia sued Minnesota-based 3M over “forever chemicals” from firefighting foam at defense bases, escalating global pressure on PFAS cleanup and disclosure. Minnesota Education (MCA math): Multiple schools reported grade-by-grade math MCA participation and proficiency results, with statewide math proficiency still down vs. pre-pandemic levels. Local STEM-adjacent land use: The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will consider selling Les Bolstad Golf Course for $30.5M, a reminder that campus land decisions shape future research and housing capacity.
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