Centers and expertise
search centers, institutes and graduate programs
The University of Minnesota has over 250 centers, institutes, and interdisciplinary graduate programs. This site will help you learn about, locate, and access these units. The project is a collaborative effort among the Academic and Corporate Relations Center, Academic Health Center, Graduate School, Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and Office of the Vice President for Research.
http://www.research.umn.edu/cip/index.htm 
cos expertise page
Some members of the University participate in the COS Expertise database. You might find it a helpful reference to locate a possible collaborator, here or at another institution.
faculty bios
Search and view biographical information about faculty members from college and departmental websites across the
university system.