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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…
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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.… -
Engineering Peace: Fulbright-Hays Scholar Inspires Next Generation of Tommie Engineers
Social JusticeIt was an ambitious project for a budding oil engineer in Nigeria. Obasesam Okoi – just weeks out of college then – had been tasked with performing a topographical land survey of an oil mining site. His technical training in civil engineering had provided ample schooling for the assignment, but this new grad quickly realized… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Future of AI Regulation Amid Shifting U.S. Leadership
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of data science and software engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about the current state of AI regulations, the role of self-regulation by tech companies, and the potential changes in AI policies with the upcoming shift in U.S. leadership. From the interview: Host:… -
New Professor Profile: JiYong Lee and Jose Capa Salinas
People & CultureAssistant Professors JiYong Lee in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Jose Capa Salinas in the Department of Civil Engineering joined the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota this academic year. They bring a wealth of expertise and experience to their respective fields. Capa Salinas is making a significant impact… -
A Tommie Explores Family, Football and Future
AthleticsAs a senior mechanical engineering major and football player at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, Langston Robinson’s journey is one filled with resilience, hard work, and an unwavering dedication to both his academics and athletics. Robinson, a center on the St. Thomas football team, hails from Milwaukee, making his time at St. Thomas… -
Arts at St. Thomas Strengthens Campus Culture of Encounter
ArtsOne thing was for certain: This wasn’t your average band concert. To the passerby, it may have sounded like an odd assortment of notes leaking out of the Schoenecker Center’s new performance hall at the University of St. Thomas. “It can seem like a bunch of chaos,” said performer and digital media arts major Alejandro… -
In the News: Renee Buhr and Manjeet Rege on Russia’s Use of AI in U.S. Election Interference
In the NewsRenee Buhr, political science and international studies professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, and Manjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the School of Engineering, recently joined PBS’ “Almanac” to discuss misinformation, artificial intelligence and election interference. From the interview: Host: how sophisticated are these operations? Buhr: So,… -
Schoenecker Center Earns LEED Gold for Green Construction
University NewsThe newly opened Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas has been certified LEED Gold, one of the highest ratings bestowed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The university’s central home for STEAM learning was honored for excellence in sustainable design and construction. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most… -
In the News: John Abraham Explains Rapid Intensification, Calls for Climate Action After Multiple Hurricanes Hit Florida
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with Earth.Org about the urgent action needed on climate change after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Florida hard. From the story: Climate change is affecting hurricanes by warming our oceans and melting our ice caps. The warmer ocean water fuels hurricane…