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Podcast: All Things Data with Guest Yabebal Fantaye
In the NewsIn the ever-evolving technology landscape, data analytics and data strategy continues to play a larger role in economics and business models. Director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Manjeet Rege, co-hosts the “All Things Data” podcast with adjunct professor and Innovation Fellow Dan Yarmoluk. The podcast provides…
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In the News: John Abraham on How Extreme Heat Is Changing Work
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the BBC about how longer, more intense heat waves are impacting the workday, and what employers can do to help protect workers. From the story: As the planet warms, people are getting “stuck” in persistent weather patterns for… -
Schoenecker Center on the Road to Completion
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationThe summer on south campus has been an active one as construction crews continue work on the four-story Schoenecker Center supporting engineering, arts and the sciences. The new facility is scheduled to open next spring. Staff photographer Mark Brown took photos and videographer Nick Clausen used a first-person view drone to capture footage of the… -
Podcast: All Things Data with Guest Sarah Medrano
Engineering NewsIn the ever-evolving technology landscape, data analytics and data strategy continues to play a larger role in economics and business models. Director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Manjeet Rege, co-hosts the “All Things Data” podcast with adjunct professor and Innovation Fellow Dan Yarmoluk. The podcast provides… -
Women in Software and Data Science: Overcoming the Red Queen Effect
STEAMMaster’s degree student Renee Mueggenborg says the struggle for women in software and data science is best summarized by a quote from a familiar character in the children’s book Through the Looking-Glass. “Queen of Hearts says something like, ‘You have to run to stay in place,’ and I think with diversity and inclusion, that is… -
Podcast: All Things Data with Guest Michael Peter
Engineering NewsIn the ever-evolving technology landscape, data analytics and data strategy continues to play a larger role in economics and business models. Director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Manjeet Rege, co-hosts the “All Things Data” podcast with adjunct professor and Innovation Fellow Dan Yarmoluk. The podcast provides… -
In the News: John Abraham Joins CNN to Discuss Earth’s Hottest Day on Record
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined CNN International to discuss rising global temperatures, El Niño’s effect on weather patterns and what humans can do to help slow the trajectory of climate change. From the story: John Abraham is a climate scientist and professor at the… -
In the News: John Abraham Discusses Ongoing Drought, Heat and Wildfires on WCCO Radio
Engineering NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about how climate change is having a direct impact on daily life, as seen in the form of drought, heat and wildfires in the region early this summer. From the story: “If you’re a lawn owner,… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on How ChatGPT Could Help or Hurt Students
Engineering NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with The Chronicle of Higher Education about the uncertainty around how artificial intelligence may shape teaching and learning. From the story: While professors are understandably concerned that students may use AI tools inappropriately, some teaching experts… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Artificial Intelligence
Engineering NewsManjeet Rege, software and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about regulation consideration for AI, in addition to potential future scenarios. From the story: “I am of the opinion that there needs to be freedom in terms of research in AI but when it…