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In the News: John Abraham on NOAA Cuts
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with MPR’s “Climate Cast” about staff cuts at NOAA – the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. From the interview: Paired with previous cuts proposed earlier this year, the agency could lose up to 20% of its staff in just two months. “It could…
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Transforming Uganda: Tommie Alumni Lead Change in Home Country
AlumniAt first glance, the Tafari interlocking block looks a lot like a giant Lego brick. Inventor Brian Osende ’10, ’11 MS designed the block with studs on top and tubes on the inside – just like the insanely popular Danish toy. But this modern variation is hardly child’s play. Instead, the pioneering building block could… -
In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Extreme Weather and the Impact of Ocean Temperatures
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about his latest ocean warming research and how rising temperatures across the globe led to the warmest winter and fall ever recorded in the state. From the story: The excess energy from the heat… -
In the News: John Abraham on Record Ocean Temperatures and Minnesota’s Wild Weather
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO-TV to discuss his annual global ocean warming study and explain how ocean temperatures impact climate change in Minnesota, even though it’s not near the ocean. From the interview: “Minnesota is getting wilder weather and we’re getting precipitation in… -
A Tommie Explores Family, Football and Future
AthleticsAs a senior mechanical engineering major and football player at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, Langston Robinson’s journey is one filled with resilience, hard work, and an unwavering dedication to both his academics and athletics. Robinson, a center on the St. Thomas football team, hails from Milwaukee, making his time at St. Thomas… -
In the News: John Abraham Explains Rapid Intensification, Calls for Climate Action After Multiple Hurricanes Hit Florida
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with Earth.Org about the urgent action needed on climate change after Hurricanes Helene and Milton hit Florida hard. From the story: Climate change is affecting hurricanes by warming our oceans and melting our ice caps. The warmer ocean water fuels hurricane… -
In the News: John Abraham on How Hurricane Milton’s Rapid Growth Shows Climate Change in Action
In the NewsJohn Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with KARE 11 about how record-high ocean temperatures fueled Hurricane Milton’s rapid growth, highlighting the connection between climate change and stronger storms. He also points out the urgent need to take action to reduce global warming and prevent… -
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: John Abraham on the Era of ‘Mega-Hurricanes’ Brought on by Burning Fossil Fuels
In the NewsJohn Abraham, a mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Daily Mail about the amount of energy being added to the world’s oceans as a result of burning fossil fuels, and how that added heat is contributing to regularly occurring mega-storms. From the story: With Hurricane Helene wreaking… -
In the News: John Abraham on the Lack of Environmental Discussion in Presidential Debate
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with ABC News about how former President Donald Trump and current Vice President Kamala Harris missed the chance to discuss how environmental policies and green energy could affect both the economy and efforts to fight climate change. From the…