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In the News: WCCO-TV Features Machining and CNC Optimization Training
STEAMDerek James, WCCO-TV anchor, recently visited the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering to learn more about the new, no-cost training program to help manufacturing professionals, engineers, and students upskill and gain valuable insights into using computer simulations to optimize CNC machining. From the story: Inside a machine shop on the University of St.…
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In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on What’s Ahead for Electric Vehicles
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, instructor in electrical and computer engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to MPR News on the future of electric vehicles after the recent repeal of EV tax credits. From the interview: If you’ve been on the fence about whether to get an electric vehicle, now might be a good time to buy… -
In the News: John Abraham on Aircraft Turbulence and Climate Change
In the NewsA plane made an emergency landing at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport July 30 after dozens of people were injured by “significant” in-flight turbulence, according to the airline. Dr. John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor, spoke to WCCO-TV about how climate change contributes to turbulence. From the story: “Generally speaking, flying by air is still a safe… -
In the News: John Abraham on Wildfire Smoke
In the NewsDr. John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke on WCCO Radio regarding wildfire smoke. Strong winds have carried Canadian wildfire smoke to Minnesota and the central United States. From the interview: Wildfires are increasing because of dryer conditions in Canada, at the same time as Minnesota is experiencing more extreme… -
In the News: School of Engineering Hosts Boot Camp for Machinists
Engineering NewsThe School of Engineering was featured in Twin Cities Business magazine and Technical Education Post regarding a no-cost boot camp being offered to machinists this summer. The initiative is aimed at upskilling machinists. From the Twin Cities Business story: With machines taking on more manufacturing work, humans need to step up their technical skills to stay… -
University of St. Thomas Offers No-Cost Machining and CNC Optimization Training
STEAMThe University of St. Thomas is launching a new, no-cost training program to help manufacturing professionals, engineers, and students upskill and gain valuable insights into using computer simulations to optimize CNC machining. Developed in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Third Wave Systems, the new Machining AdvantEdge program introduces participants to the… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI Bot Grok
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 on controversy surrounding the AI bot Grok. Rege is the director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence. From the story: X’s AI chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, responded to… -
Tommie Experts: Minnesota Has Talent, Infrastructure to Lead in AI
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence and professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, spoke earlier this year before the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee to discuss the state’s AI future. During the hearing, he emphasized how Minnesota might position itself as "AI-first.” In this Tommie Experts… -
How AI Is Revolutionizing Thermal Sciences – A New Book by a St. Thomas Professor
Artificial IntelligenceArtificial intelligence is literally changing everything - as we watch. To stay at the forefront of this foundational technology, Dr. John Abraham, University of St. Thomas professor of thermal sciences, has co-produced the newly published book "Artificial Intelligence in Heat Transfer." The sixth book in a series, this one brings together world leaders in the field to share… -
In the News: John Abraham on Wildfire Smoke
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, spoke to WCCO-TV about recent Canadian wildfires and how the smoke affects the air quality in Minnesota. From the story: Canadian wildfires, along with wildfires in northern Minnesota, have had an effect on the quality of the air in Minnesota this summer. Dr. John Abraham, a professor at University of…