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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…
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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… -
In the News: John Abraham on Federal Electric Vehicle Tax Credit
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, spoke to WCCO-TV about how the new budget bill could affect electric vehicles. Nicknamed the “big, beautiful bill,” the new budget could cut EV tax credits. From the story: Getting an electric vehicle could get more expensive if President Trump’s budget bill passes, taking away a tax credit for an increasingly… -
In the News: John Abraham on the Climate Effects of Water Vapor
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, was interviewed by MPR News regarding the climate effects of water vapor. From the interview: Water vapor is a greenhouse gas. It’s a little-known, but growing climate concern. An increase in water vapor in the atmosphere is driving more extreme weather around the world. Abraham: “As we warm the… -
Tommie Takes Flight: Engineering Grad Earns Commission in U.S. Air Force
AlumniTeddy Neururer ’25 has long been obsessed with figuring out how things work. Ever since the recent Tommie grad was a child, he’s loved taking things apart – everything from toys to cars – and putting them back together again. He’ll soon put all that tinkering to use with the United States Air Force, leading…