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In the News: Ali Ling on Minnesota Leadership in PFAS Regulation
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO-TV about the impact of “forever chemicals” on human health and the environment, and important steps Minnesota is taking as a leader in the fight against PFAS. From the story: Host: We’ve talked a lot about PFAS here…
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The Balance of Power: Future-Proofing the Electric Grid While Seeking Carbon Cuts
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationXcel Energy President (MN, ND, SD) Ryan Long discussed energy challenges and innovation at the University of St. Thomas Finding Forward event on April 10. The electricity used in every home and business is the same. But how that electricity is generated has stirred impassioned divisions for generations. Nuclear power, fossil fuels and renewable energy… -
Graduate Student Talks Impact On and Off the Field
STEAMChristian "CJ" Warren Hometown: Lino Lakes What are you getting your graduate degree in? Master's in mechanical engineering plus entrepreneurship from a new program at the School of Engineering called New Product Tech Ventures (NPTV). Why did you decide to pursue a graduate degree? What do you think of the School of Enginering and NPTV… -
Engineering Change in Global Communities
STEAMLaura Hernandez Cancelado ’24 Hometown: Originally from Colombia. Major: Civil engineering. What are some words you would use to describe yourself? Adaptable, creative, analytical and dedicated. What do you enjoy most about engineering at the University of St. Thomas? The small class sizes and the close relationships with faculty create a personalized learning experience. Professors… -
Faculty Profile: Dr. Ali Ling and Dr. Mingu Kang
People & CultureCourses: Water Resources Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Introduction to Engineering Student-Faculty Research: Mentoring an undergraduate civil engineering student who will study and analyze data from research done on PFAS concentrations and find links between the compound size and accumulation in the food webs in the Mississippi River to better characterize how much PFAS impacts aquatic life. … -
A Mechanical Engineer Pursues Environmental Justice
Sustainability & EnvironmentDubbed the “Eco Green Queen” after a company she founded, Dr. Fushcia-Ann Hoover ’09 obtained her bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering with a minor in Middle Eastern Studies from the University of St. Thomas when there were not many African American women majoring in engineering anywhere in the U.S. Hoover, who received her master’s degree… -
University of St. Thomas Answers Industry Desire for Innovation
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationThe rapidly emerging field of artificial intelligence is accessible to a wide variety of individuals thanks to a new Master of Science degree offered by the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering. The Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, developed in consultation with Twin Cities software and tech leaders, will equip students with a… -
School of Engineering Student-Faculty Research
ResearchRyan Kappes (Civil Engineering ’25) With Dr. Ali Ling Characterizing How PFAS Move Through Aquatic Food Webs in the Mississippi River RESEARCH ROLE: my role is to analyze data from research done on PFAS concentrations and find links between the compound size and accumulation in the food web to better characterize how much PFAS impacts… -
The Future of Persistent ‘Forever’ Chemicals
Tommie ExpertsImagine a group of chemicals so useful they’re in everything from your phone to your clothes, but they never break down and could be harming your health for generations. These chemicals do exist and there is not enough money in the world to remove them from the environment as fast as they are being added. Per-… -
In the News: Ali Ling on PFAS Concerns and Why Production Must Be Limited
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to talk about her latest research on PFAS – also known as “forever chemicals” – and how we can all contribute to reducing the use and continued production of PFAS. From the interview: Host: What are the…