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Faculty, STELAR Lead Massive Shift to Online Learning
University NewsThe spread of coronavirus and the COVID-19 disease it causes has had an unprecedented impact on life around the globe. Within the St. Thomas community, that impact is being felt in a myriad of ways, including in a full shift to online learning.
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Tactile Diagram Scanner Digitizes Textbooks for the Blind
Social JusticeThe tactile diagram scanner, a School of Engineering Design Clinic project that recently was donated to the Minnesota State Services for the Blind, is a case study in the importance of communication. -
Update on St. Thomas’ Response to COVID-19
COVID-19 ResponsePresident Julie Sullivan has announced all classes will temporarily move online starting Monday, March 16. No in-person classes will be held until Tuesday, April 14 (students’ first day back from the Easter holiday), at the earliest. -
Professor AnnMarie Thomas Awarded 2020 LEGO Prize
University NewsAnnMarie Thomas, founder and director of the Playful Learning Lab, was awarded the 2020 LEGO Prize Monday during the LEGO Idea Conference. Thomas is being recognized for collaboration with educators and her advocacy for playful learning. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Stephen 'Chip' Spadafora
Humans of St. ThomasMeet Stephen 'Chip' Spadafora, mechanical engineering major, founder of Tommie Outdoors and VISION participant. -
Growing Clubs Offer Opportunities, Community for Students of Color in STEM
University NewsTwo growing student clubs, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers and the National Society of Black Engineers, are offering opportunities and community for St. Thomas students of color in STEM fields. -
Faculty Tenure and Promotions Announced
University NewsThe Office of Academic Affairs is pleased to announce faculty who have been granted tenure and simultaneously promoted to associate professor, effective Sept. 1, 2020. -
St. Thomas Unveils World-class Center for Microgrid Research
University NewsNow officially operational, the St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research is one of just a handful of premier research and educational facilities of its kind in North America. -
The Future of Self-Driving Cars According to Sara Sargent '17
University NewsSara Sargent '17 describes her work as a researcher on autonomous vehicle technologies while also sharing her thoughts on its future. -
Tommie Experts: John Abraham's New Research on Ocean Warming
Sustainability & EnvironmentA new analysis shows the world’s oceans were the warmest in 2019 than any other time in recorded human history, especially between the surface and a depth of 2,000 meters. The study was conducted by an international team of 14 scientists from 11 institutes across the world, including School of Engineering professor John Abraham.