Mapping Minds: Cultivating GeoCommunities at the University
Wednesday, September 17, 2025
3:30 - 6:30 p.m.
Mississippi Room, Coffman Memorial Union
GeoCommunities maps centers and institutes while linking people through their ecosystems to co-create sustainable, equitable, and resilient solutions rooted in place but designed for global impact. We have created a knowledge map of the research centers and institutes at the University of Minnesota. Find yourself on the map, connect with colleagues doing work related to your own, and hear from faculty tackling wicked problems, from water and waste to climate and communities. Whether you’re exploring new ideas or advancing ongoing work, join us in building a university-wide network committed to real-world change.
Event Highlights:
- Opening remarks from Kim Kirkpatrick, AVP Research Innovation Office, and Tom Fisher, Director GeoCommunities
- Presentations and discussions on Seed Grant projects
- Networking opportunities with center directors and faculty doing related work
- Group discussions and feedback on the center ecosystem maps
- Next step on how to build GeoCommunities