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Professor Research: Sea Surface and Deeper Ocean Temperatures Reach New Record High
St. Thomas 2025 - Promote and Leverage Our Comprehensive Academic ExcellenceThe ocean is the hottest it has ever been recorded by humans, not only at the surface temperature but also for the upper 2,000 meters, according to a new study co-authored by John Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. The study, published in…
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Engineering Peace: Fulbright-Hays Scholar Inspires Next Generation of Tommie Engineers
Social JusticeIt was an ambitious project for a budding oil engineer in Nigeria. Obasesam Okoi – just weeks out of college then – had been tasked with performing a topographical land survey of an oil mining site. His technical training in civil engineering had provided ample schooling for the assignment, but this new grad quickly realized… -
New Professor Profile: JiYong Lee and Jose Capa Salinas
People & CultureAssistant Professors JiYong Lee in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Jose Capa Salinas in the Department of Civil Engineering joined the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota this academic year. They bring a wealth of expertise and experience to their respective fields. Capa Salinas is making a significant impact… -
For This Student-Athlete, Faith, Gratitude Are Keys to Success
AthleticsWhen Phoebe Frentzel ’25 leaps to block a jump shot, her mind is on one thing: faith. Faith in her ability. Faith in her team. Faith in their will to win. A faith that transcends any game. “Whenever I get in a gym or a practice or game, the rest of the world stops for… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Effective Enterprise AI Implementation
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with TechTarget about how many companies are eager to use artificial intelligence but often struggle with implementation. From the story: Enterprise executives increasingly embrace artificial intelligence, yet their ability to harness AI remains elusive in many cases.… -
St. Thomas Engineering Leads University Consortium to Bolster Industry Partnerships
STEAMThe University of St. Thomas School of Engineering is one of five universities in a consortium that was awarded $2 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to bolster industry-academic partnerships. The award comes from NSF’s Enabling Partnerships to Increase Innovation Capacity (EPIIC) program. “While we traditionally have had very strong industry partnerships in the… -
How the Class of 2024 Landed Dream Jobs in Their Field
AlumniJustina Palmer ’24 knows she pulled off an almost unimaginable career jump right out of the gate. Just days after walking across the commencement stage at the University of St. Thomas, she walked right into a dream job. The entrepreneurship and finance grad started in June as a venture capital fellow at Traction Capital, one… -
DOD SMART Scholar Leverages Master’s Degree for Career Pivot
People & CulturePursuing a master’s degree while working full time is not always easy to do. And landing a prestigious scholarship after enrollment can be challenging. However, for Frankie Torbor, his ambitions helped him land a SMART Scholarship with the Department of Defense, all while attending evening classes at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering… -
Tommie Experts: Generative AI’s Real-World Impact on Job Markets
Tommie ExpertsGenerative artificial intelligence (gen AI) is now an increasing concern throughout the world, with numerous sectors buzzing about its potential and the associated concerns about job displacement. This introductory examination will look at what gen AI is, its capabilities, and the causes for these developing worries. We will specifically look at how gen AI affects… -
Tommie Engineering Solutions on Show at Schoenecker Center
STEAMGrowing up in Rwanda, Mellissa Ingabire never imagined she’d one day be living in Minnesota collaborating with a medical device company. But that’s just the experience she received working on her Senior Design Clinic project with her fellow mechanical engineering classmates at the University of St. Thomas. Doctors and medical professionals help people live healthy…