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Engineering Change in Peru
People & CultureJulia Lindell ’23Hometown: Forest Lake, Minnesota Major: Electrical engineering What are some words you would use to describe yourself?Curious. Thoughtful. Kindhearted. Determined. Honest. A bit impulsive. What made you interested in an electrical engineering degree?I’ve always enjoyed math and science and liked the idea of applying theoretical knowledge to real-life problems. I chose electrical engineering…
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The Engineering Management Handbook Features Dr. Gary Jing’s Work
Professional NotesThe third edition of The Engineering Management Handbook, a resource for engineering and product development management, dedicated a chapter on Lean Six Sigma (LSS) which featured the insights of Dr. Gary Jing, adjunct faculty at School of Engineering, teaching ETLS 640 Lean Six Sigma. In this chapter, Jing showcased an award-winning product development project, which… -
Exploring New Ways to Provide Clean, Safe Water
STEAMAssistant Professor Sara Mollamohammada joined the University of St. Thomas as the newest member of the civil engineering faculty, and she is on a mission to help find easy, accessible ways to provide clean, safe water in remote and rural areas. WHAT KIND OF RESEARCH ARE YOU DOING?My research is primarily focused on using algae… -
Standing on the Shoulders of Visionaries
People & CultureThe School of Engineering owes its success today to the innovative founders. Learn about the individuals who contributed to the longevity and strength of the school. Stephen Nachtsheim While still an undergraduate, Stephen Nachtsheim helped design and propose the Quantitative Methods and Computer Science (QMCS) program at St. Thomas – the first computer science major… -
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT on Education
Tommie ExpertsThe deployment of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) application that can compose grade–passing essays, create detailed art and even engage in philosophical conversations and write computer code for specific tasks, is raising tough questions about the future of AI in education and a variety of industries. Will AI replace or stunt human intellect or critical… -
School of Engineering Faculty Research
ResearchHeather Orser Assistant ProfessorElectrical and Computer Engineering ADVANCING NEUROSCIENCE: ELECTRONICS FOR A BETTER FUTURE What: Improving interactions between the nervous system and electronics to support investigation and treatment of neural diseases (e.g., Parkinson’s, essential tremor, dystonia, incontinence, sleep apnea) while finding ways to improve accessibility with less expensive designs. How: Looking at capabilities of sensing… -
Changing the World One Global Engineering Experience at a Time
STEAMFor most tourists, a visit to the South American Andes wouldn’t be complete without a journey to Peru’s prized Machu Picchu. The former home of the innovative Incas, Machu Picchu is a stunning sight to behold, what with its ancient circular terraces built for farming and breathtaking mountainous views. For University of St. Thomas engineering… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on the Growing Availability of Electric Vehicles in Minnesota
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, School of Engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with MPR News about the increasing availability of electric cars in Minnesota and how improved battery technology has made them a viable option for more drivers. From the story: “When we got our first electric vehicle, we had a full 73… -
St. Thomas Energy Innovation Receives Multiyear Funding From Congress
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationUniversity of St. Thomas’ innovation in renewable energy is catching the eye of lawmakers in Washington, resulting in new federal partnerships that are garnering national attention. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, more than $10 million is on its way to St. Thomas to advance microgrid research and establish a new center… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege Encourages Educators to Lean Into AI to Support Their Classes
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the new AI tool that is gaining popularity and how it should be used to complement school education. From the…