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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Data Centers in Minnesota
In the NewsManjeet Rege, a professor of data science and AI at the University of St. Thomas, shared his perspective in the Minnesota Star Tribune on the rapid expansion of data centers across the state. Rege highlighted both the economic benefits and the environmental and community concerns tied to these projects, emphasizing the need for clear, statewide…
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In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition
In the NewsDr. Rita Lederle, a faculty member in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about the annual concrete canoe competition held at Lake Hiawatha. Lederle explained that students design, build and race canoes made entirely of concrete as part of a regional civil engineering event, highlighting hands-on learning,… -
St. Thomas Engineering Students Partner With Minnesota Wild
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas School of Engineering received media coverage for the launch of the first-ever Minnesota Wild Hockey Lab, a new partnership bringing engineering students into the world of professional hockey. Across multiple outlets, the collaboration highlights how students are working to design improved protective equipment. This year’s focus was on redesigning shin… -
St. Thomas Community Members Present on AI Workforce
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and St. Thomas Chief Data and AI Officer Jena Zangs recently presented at the MnTech Connect 2026 conference. Hosted by the Minnesota Technology Association, Rege and Zangs explored the future of artificial intelligence in the workforce and what AI readiness means for Minnesota. The two… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Limits of Facial Recognition Technology
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with local news about the risks of relying too heavily on facial recognition technology in criminal cases. Rege emphasized the technology can be a useful investigative tool but should be paired with human oversight and additional verification. From… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Proposed Google Data Center in Minnesota
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke Adam Llorens with FOX 9’s “Afternoon Shift” about Google’s proposed data center in Hermantown, Minnesota. Rege explained that rising demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence is driving rapid expansion of data centers, which require significant energy and cooling resources. He… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Moving AI Pilots Into Institutional Practice
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, was featured on the “AI for U” podcast, where he traced his path from medical AI research to universitywide AI strategy. Rege emphasized that building an operational AI program requires more than… -
Manjeet Rege Testifies at Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on Generative AI in the Workforce
Artificial IntelligenceDr. Manjeet Rege, a professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, testified in front of the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on how Generative AI is reshaping the "nature of work" across Minnesota. In his testimony, Rege, along with his co-author Dr. Aaron Rosenthal of… -
The Innovator’s Mindset: Dr. Kundan Nepal and the Future of Engineering
Humans of St. ThomasSchool of Engineering Professor Kundan Nepal sits in the data visualization studio by a 32-foot curved LCD panel that displays 3-D graphics. His students at the University of St. Thomas don goggles to immerse themselves with interactive images, examining engineering structures as if they were right in front of them. Dr. Nepal said watching students… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative AI and the Future of Work
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 and WCCO-TV to discuss a new report on the impact of generative AI on Minnesota’s workforce. Rege emphasized the difference between exposure and displacement, encouraging workers and students to build AI…