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In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in the Classroom
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the National Catholic Register about artificial intelligence and how it is impacting learning and classroom culture. From the story: But for schools that embrace AI, educators realize they have to pay close attention to it. Manjeet…
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Women in Software and Data Science: Overcoming the Red Queen Effect
STEAMMaster’s degree student Renee Mueggenborg says the struggle for women in software and data science is best summarized by a quote from a familiar character in the children’s book Through the Looking-Glass. “Queen of Hearts says something like, ‘You have to run to stay in place,’ and I think with diversity and inclusion, that is… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Artificial Intelligence
Engineering NewsManjeet Rege, software and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about regulation consideration for AI, in addition to potential future scenarios. From the story: “I am of the opinion that there needs to be freedom in terms of research in AI but when it… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege Encourages Educators to Lean Into AI to Support Their Classes
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with KARE 11 about the new AI tool that is gaining popularity and how it should be used to complement school education. From the… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on ChatGPT and the Rise of Artificial Intelligence
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO-TV and FOX 9 about ChatGPT and the potential applications of AI software in the near future. From FOX 9: “ChatGPT is a chatbot like… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Rise of Artificial Intelligence Apps
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about artificial intelligence applications like Lensa and ChatGPT, and the concerns associated with their increased use. From the story: Vineeta Sawkar, WCCO Radio: "I know there's pushback,… -
Fortune Ranks St. Thomas MS in Data Science a Top 5 Program
St. Thomas 2025The University of St. Thomas’ School of Engineering MS in Data Science program landed in the Top 5 of Fortune magazine's first-ever ranking of the nation’s top in-person master’s degree programs in data science. It sits alongside programs at the country’s most recognizable and distinguished colleges and universities, including Harvard and Michigan. Data science continues… -
Saving Furry Pets: Data Science Students to the Rescue
STEAMAs animal rescues work to recover from the pandemic, Secondhand Hounds in Minnetonka has a secret weapon: three data science graduate students from the University of St. Thomas. When the pandemic hit in March 2020, thousands of families went searching for a new furry friend. Unfortunately, many of those pets are now being returned. As… -
Are New Technologies Keeping Us Stuck in Old Biases?
Diversity, Equity and InclusionTo help assess whether job applicants should be interviewed or not, Amazon generated an algorithm that picked out resumes most similar to the company’s most successful job applicants. Amelia McNamara, PhD, a computer and information science professor at the University of St. Thomas, said this seemingly benign innovation for hiring wasn’t as forward-thinking as it…