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Dr. Ali Ling Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List
People & CultureDr. Alison Ling, assistant professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, was named to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) 40 Under 40 list. This national recognition honors professionals under 40 who have made significant contributions to advancements to environmental engineering through innovation and leadership. Ling’s work…
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St. Thomas Faculty Speak at Applied AI Conference
Professional NotesThe Applied AI Conference has been Minnesota's premier platform for practical AI education, networking and innovation since 2023. The 2025 conference was held at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at St. Thomas, gave the keynote talk about how… -
In the News: Ali Ling Op-Ed on Opportunity Cost of Treating PFAS in Drinking Water
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, wrote an op-ed for MinnPost on how society should be spending money on needed infrastructure. From the story:Everyone deserves clean water. It’s integral to health and society as we know it. But water is not simply clean or not clean –… -
In the News: Ali Ling on if We Can Afford to Clean Up Forever Chemicals
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently a guest on an episode of the “(don’t) Waste Water!” podcast, where she discussed common misconceptions about PFAS treatment, the processes involved, and the economic factors that influence effective solutions. From the podcast: Host: What is the… -
Can AI Solve Iran’s Dire Water Crisis? Global Research Has the Answer
Artificial IntelligenceIran is running out water. But artificial intelligence is providing solutions, according to research from University of St. Thomas Professor John Abraham and his Iranian colleagues. They have partnered on 50 studies over six years to provide solutions to address the crisis. Abraham has co-authored two studies with Dr. Farzin Salmasi, a water engineering professor at… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Artificial Intelligence Helping Job Seekers
In the NewsManjeet Rege, a software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about how concerns that artificial intelligence could eliminate jobs are more nuanced than they seem. From the interview:Host: How is AI actually impacting employers? Rege: AI has made its foray into different industries. From… -
Meet the Engineers: Where Student Projects Launch Real Careers
University NewsWhen recruiter David Timm ’10 walked into the Meet the Engineers this fall, he had déjà vu. The University of St. Thomas alum remembered when he stood beside his oversized resume on poster board as a college student. The electrical engineering major hustled to land an internship at the same reverse career fair where he… -
In the News: John Abraham on Economic Opportunities in Renewable Energy
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering, was a guest on the Adam and Jordana WCCO Radio show to speak about the economic opportunities available for Minnesota with a transition to renewable energy. From the interview: President Donald Trump stood before the United Nations and brought up the topic of climate change. “Hoax, green scam, made… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Microgrids
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, spoke to EdTech about how microgrids could aid rising energy demands. From the story: Keeping up with the rising energy demands of artificial intelligence has pushed some universities to investigate outside-the-box power solutions. Artificial intelligence,… -
In the News: University of St. Thomas Hosts ‘Upskilling’ Training for Machinists
Engineering NewsMechanical engineering Professor John Wentz spoke to the St. Paul Pioneer Press about how the University of St. Thomas hosted ‘upskilling’ training for machinists this past summer. The training was meant to meet industry demand for manufacturing labor. From the story: The manufacturing industry involves highly skilled workers and it’s rapidly advancing with technology. But…