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In the News: John Abraham Talks STEM Careers and Impact of AI
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio’s Adam and Jordana live from the Minnesota State Fair to discuss a wide range of topics, including advice on how prospective students should choose a major and how artificial intelligence may impact careers in the future. Abraham…
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In the News: John Abraham on Rising Ocean Temperatures
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with PBS North Carolina regarding warmer ocean temperatures. From the story: It’s likely the warmer Earth and air temperatures are contributing to the warmer ocean temperatures, but scientists don’t know precisely why sea surface temperatures have climbed so high… -
AI Can Imitate Life When It Comes to Chatbots
Artificial IntelligenceMany people often feel like they wish they could be in two places at once. While that may not be physically possible, the possibility is on the rise digitally as artificial intelligence continues to grow and evolve. One Minnesota radio personality, Jordana Green, hopes to have AI continue her legacy now and long after she’s… -
In the News: John Abraham on AI and Its Impact on Jobs
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss the future impact of artificial intelligence on jobs. From the interview: “If you’re a coder, instead of doing 10,000 lines of code a month, you might do 500,000 lines of code a month – it’s… -
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… -
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 Experts: 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…