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In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Extreme Weather and the Impact of Ocean Temperatures
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about his latest ocean warming research and how rising temperatures across the globe led to the warmest winter and fall ever recorded in the state. From the story: The excess energy from the heat…
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Trump Administration’s Early Actions Around Artificial Intelligence
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about “The Stargate Project” and other announcements from the Trump administration related to AI. From the interview: “The primary objective is to invest up to $500 billion over the next four years to… -
In the News: Ali Ling Co-Authors Study on PFAS Pollution Costs in Europe
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently quoted in The Guardian for a story about the cost of cleaning up toxic PFAS pollution. From the story: Just to clean up existing legacy pollution in the UK, analysis has found it will cost an estimated… -
In the News: John Abraham on Record Ocean Temperatures and Minnesota’s Wild Weather
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO-TV to discuss his annual global ocean warming study and explain how ocean temperatures impact climate change in Minnesota, even though it’s not near the ocean. From the interview: “Minnesota is getting wilder weather and we’re getting precipitation in… -
Engineering Professor Outlines Artificial Intelligence to Detect Risk of Obesity
Professional NotesObesity disease is a significant health issue that has affected millions of people worldwide. A new study co-authored by Dr. Manjeet Rege, a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, explores the application of ensemble learning techniques in predicting obesity risk using lifestyle data. “By leveraging advanced algorithms in machine… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Texans Investing in Microgrids for Winter Resiliency
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor of electrical engineering and founding director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with Marketplace about the role microgrids play in improving resiliency during winter storms in Texas. From the story: The state continues to shore up its electric grid, while… -
Pioneering the Future: Federal, State Support Fuels Expansion at Center for Microgrid Research
ResearchWhen Ophelia Loree ’25 MS came to the University of St. Thomas to pursue a master’s degree in electrical engineering, she was betting on a hands-on, practical education. Loree had no idea that within a year, she would help design a brand-new microgrid, and that she would do so in collaboration with the U.S. Army… -
Professor Research: Sea Surface and Deeper Ocean Temperatures Reach New Record High
St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceThe ocean is the hottest it has ever been recorded by humans, not only at the surface temperature but also for the upper 2,000 meters, according to a new study co-authored by John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The study, published in… -
In the News: Civil Engineer Ali Ling Discusses Forever Chemicals and Minnesota's Approach to PFAS Regulation
In the NewsDuring the "Adam and Jordana" podcast episode titled "Minnesota will soon have the strictest regulation against forever chemicals," guest Ali Ling, an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas, discusses with the hosts the state's new stringent regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals." These substances… -
In the News: An Architecture Magazine Highlights Schoenecker Center Design
In the NewsThe Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota was celebrated in Dezeen, an international architecture and design magazine for its outstanding design. The article captures how Robert A M Stern Architects (RAMSA), together with BWBR Architects and McGough Construction, designed the interdisciplinary learning facility that fosters collaboration between arts and engineering students.…