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Embracing the Three C's for Student Success
STEAMIn the satirical song “Wernher von Braun,” Tom Lehrer sang, “Once the rockets are up, who cares where they come down? That’s not my department! says Wernher von Braun.” Lehrer’s satirical songs, including the one about aerospace engineer von Braun, have startled, delighted and tipped off balance generations of listeners. Sometimes when we laugh, however,…
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Provost Eddy Rojas: A Champion for Diversity
STEAMUniversity of St. Thomas Provost Dr. Eddy Rojas has had a few higher education roles in his life. They all began when, as a first-generation college student, he studied for a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering in his home country of Costa Rica. With a thirst for learning, he continued his education in the U.S.,… -
Outstanding Tommies Honored on St. Thomas Day
AlumniAs the University of St. Thomas prepares for the end of another successful academic year, it’s time to toast the best of the best. Honoring outstanding faculty, students and alumni, the university held its annual St. Thomas Day on Wednesday, May 4. St. Thomas Day recognizes the extraordinary contributions that members of the St. Thomas… -
Double Majoring in Mechanical Engineering and German
STEAMName: Mary Murphy ’24 Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota Major/Minor: Double major in mechanical engineering and German Describe yourself in three words: Helpful, determined, and wry Why dual degree engineering-German? In high school, I studied Latin and participated on the robotics team. Both experiences were transformative, and I wanted to keep up with both in college.… -
A Newer Higher Education Model for the Innovation Ecosystem
STEAMNot long ago, students could simply complete a college degree and find work for the rest of their lives. But today, industry is evolving rapidly — especially engineering and technology. Now every one of us needs to retool and learn new skills about every four to five years. How do we do that? How should… -
Software Engineering and Data Science
STEAMLongest Running in Minnesota, Constantly Evolving Nestled against the Mississippi River and the urban landscape of St. Paul, the O’Shaughnessy Science Hall at the University of St. Thomas houses the Software Engineering and Data Science Program, which generates innovation, leadership and – of course – graduates. Producing 4,000 graduates since its 1985 inception, the program… -
Podcast: All Things Data with Guest Sean Owen
In the NewsIn the ever-evolving technology landscape, data analytics and data strategy continue to play a larger role in economics and business models. Director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, Dr. Manjeet Rege, co-hosts the "All Things Data" podcast with adjunct professor and Innovation Fellow Dan Yarmoluk. The podcast provides… -
In the News: Dr. Manjeet Rege on Artificial Intelligence and Law Firms
In the NewsProfessor and Director for the Center of Applied AI at St. Thomas Dr. Manjeet Rege wrote a column for the Star Tribune on how AI can be useful for lawyers. From the column: One sector, however, where many have doubted that AI could make a difference is critical thinking by lawyers in the courtroom. There… -
A Conversation About Advancement of AI in Medical Imaging Analysis
STEAMAI is changing the landscape in almost every field. During the 2021 IEEE International Conference on Bioinformatics and Biomedicine, Dr. Chih Lai (right), professor of Graduate Programs in Software, and his colleagues presented their recent research on the effects of AI on fish embryo development and its implications for medical imaging analysis. St. Thomas Engineer… -
Undergraduate Profile: Mechanical Engineering Student Dagmawe Mamo '22
STEAMHometown: Born in Ethiopia and moved to the Twin Cities with his family at age 3. Favorite pastime: As part of the St. Thomas Rocket Team club, I like to gaze upon the launched rockets as they soar into the heavens. What has been the impact St. Thomas has had on your aspirations? My parents…