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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Mall of America Facial Recognition Software
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO-TV for a story about concerns over new facial recognition software at the Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota. From the story: Dr. Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the…
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In the News: John Abraham on the Increase in Extreme Rainfall Events
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss green energy solutions and how climate change is contributing to the extremely wet weather being seen across Minnesota and much of the country this summer. From the interview: “As the air warms, the air becomes… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Increasing Prevalence of AI Voice Scams
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently quoted in a ZDNet article about scammers using AI-powered voice cloning technology to scare people into handing over their money. From the story: “I would say no single tool is considered fully reliable yet for the… -
In the News: John Abraham on Traditional and Emerging Uses of Artificial Intelligence
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss how AI is used in his research and the potential long-term impacts of AI on society. From the story: “I work on designing water structures – dams and culverts – in the Middle East. ...… -
DOD SMART Scholar Leverages Master’s Degree for Career Pivot
People & CulturePursuing a master’s degree while working full time is not always easy to do. And landing a prestigious scholarship after enrollment can be challenging. However, for Frankie Torbor, his ambitions helped him land a SMART Scholarship with the Department of Defense, all while attending evening classes at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering… -
Tommie Expert: Generative AI’s Real-World Impact on Job Markets
Tommie ExpertsGenerative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is now an increasing concern throughout the world, with numerous sectors buzzing about its potential and the associated concerns about job displacement. This introductory examination will look at what gen AI is, its capabilities, and the causes for these developing worries. We will specifically look at how gen AI affects… -
Tommie Engineering Solutions on Show at Schoenecker Center
STEAMGrowing up in Rwanda, Mellissa Ingabire never imagined she’d one day be living in Minnesota collaborating with a medical device company. But that’s just the experience she received working on her Senior Design Clinic project with her fellow mechanical engineering classmates at the University of St. Thomas. Doctors and medical professionals help people live healthy… -
St. Thomas Graduate Student Named Winner of Iron Viz: Student Edition
University NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Engineering graduate student Nkosi B. Mngomezulu, from Ezulwini in the Kingdom of Eswatini, recently was named one of three winners in the Iron Viz: Student Edition competition. Iron Viz: Student Edition is a global competition that was founded in 2019 by Tableau, a Salesforce company, to showcase student data… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan Discusses St. Thomas Microgrid at Finding Forward Event
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, electrical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently mentioned in T&D World in an article about the Finding Forward event with Xcel Energy President Ryan Long, and the Center for Microgrid Research on the university's St. Paul campus. From the story: Under Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan, associate professor… -
St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers Chapter Receives 3M Grant to Attend NSBE’s 50th Annual Convention
The University of St. Thomas’ National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) chapter members attended the 50th NSBE conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in March. This year’s theme for the conference was focused on “CommUNITY,” celebrating from a personal, campus, or professional standpoint. It was community connections that made the trip possible. Thanks to a grant from…