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In the News: John Abraham on Rising Ocean Temperatures and Climate Change
In the NewsProfessor of thermal sciences John Abraham commented for The Washington Post on how rising greenhouse gases have influenced climate change and the temperature of our oceans. From the article: "When you have this long-term upward trend, you're getting records broken almost every year, and it's this monotonous increase," said John Abraham, a co-author of the…
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New Research: Earth Is Hotter Than Ever Recorded
University NewsEarth broke yet another heat record last year. For the sixth straight year, joint research by University of St. Thomas Professor of Engineering John Abraham and 23 scientists from around the world revealed that, per their measurements, the world’s oceans are hotter than ever recorded. “The Earth is warming and humans are the culprit,” Abraham… -
In the News: The Tokyo Games Could End Up Being The Hottest Summer Olympics Ever
In the NewsProfessor of thermal sciences John Abraham comments for NPR on the heat wave at the Tokyo Olympics and why they might be the hottest games of all time. -
Documenting Street Art, St. Thomas Researchers Better Understand Crisis
Action Plan to Combat RacismStreet art painted on the sides of buildings or plywood-covered windows can help us understand the complexity of the dual pandemics of COVID-19 and systemic racism, reveals a mapping project spearheaded by St. Thomas faculty. -
Planting Sustainability with Campus Roots
Sustainability & EnvironmentIn recent years, the university has confronted a number of environmental issues, such as transportation and community engagement, and achieved a prestigious certification and rating: a v4 Platinum LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification, and a silver Sustainability Tracking Assessment & Rating System (STARS) rating. The sustainability strategic plan As those on campus… -
Humans of St. Thomas: Josh Mounsey '24
Humans of St. ThomasA native of St. Vincent and the Grenadines and a proud Catholic, Josh Mounsey was drawn to the University of St. Thomas after reading its mission statement. -
Professional Notes: Aug. 13
University NewsProfessional notes for faculty and staff from the University of St. Thomas from May-August 2020. -
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. -
Humans of St. Thomas: Emma Smith
Humans of St. ThomasMeet Emma Smith, a senior who has made a huge impact on the future of sustainability. -
Summer Research 2019: Zebra Mussels, Legacy of Adoption
University NewsDozens of St. Thomas undergraduate students spent their summer months doing hands-on research on an incredibly diverse range of subjects.