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Meet the Artists Behind the Schoenecker Center’s World-Class Art Collection
Arts & HumanitiesAnthony James is a rock star in the contemporary art world. A trained visual artist, his monumental sculptures – constructed from a mesmerizing combination of stainless steel, glass and LED lights – have appeared on all seven continents and even played a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster. And now, one of his pieces calls…
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Leading in STEAM Education: Forward-Facing Schoenecker Center Opens its Doors
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationWhen the School of Engineering’s Dr. Rita Lederle makes concrete alongside her civil engineering students at the University of St. Thomas, the process will no longer take place out of sight. Instead, her lesson on how to manipulate the properties of concrete will be held right in the middle of the action inside the Schoenecker… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on Minnesota’s Rebate for New and Used Electric Vehicles
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, electrical and computer engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with MPR about Minnesota’s new rebate for new and used electric vehicles. From the interview: Host: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us. These state and federal rebates are supposed to make… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center Featured in the Pioneer Press
In the NewsDeborah Besser, associate dean at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, and Bill Tolman, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about the new state-of-the-art STEAM complex on the university’s south campus. From the story: “You have a mix of science, engineering and the arts, and… -
Sights and Sounds: First Day of Class Inside the Schoenecker Center
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationSt. Thomas officially opened the doors on Feb. 5 to the Schoenecker Center, the university’s new central home for STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education. The five-level, 130,000-square-foot complex on Summit Avenue is poised to become a national model for interdisciplinary learning, uniquely positioned to prepare tomorrow’s graduates to work across fields and… -
In the News: St. Thomas Opens New Facility for Engineering, Science and the Arts
In the NewsDon Weinkauf, dean of the School of Engineering, and Bill Tolman, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about the all-new Schoenecker Center, which is set to open for classes on Feb. 5. From the story: The new center is unique because… -
In the News: John Abraham on Why Ocean Warming is Contributing to Minnesota's Abnormally Warm Winter
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the latest global research on ocean warming and how ocean temperatures are contributing to Minnesota's warmest winter yet. From the story: To understand the record-breaking warmth this winter in Minnesota, scientists look to the… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on New Master's in AI Program at St. Thomas
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with KSTP about the new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at the university, and how education is key to ensuring AI is used in an ethical and helpful way. From the story: “It… -
VIDEO: Engineering Students Design Laser Measurement Tool for Track and Field
AthleticsAfter decades of relying on their trusty tape measure … it was time for an upgrade. The University of St. Thomas track and field team recently went on a search for a new system to measure horizontal jumps. They found their solution in the minds of four senior engineering students. The age-old system for measuring… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on Preparing Your Home for an Electric Vehicle
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, EV market and technologies professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the costs and logistics of installing electric vehicle chargers at home. From the story: Still, installing the equipment for an EV at home might seem like a logistical headache, and it might…