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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…
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In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Student Microgrid Research
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, professor of electrical and computer engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about St. Thomas’ Center for Microgrid Research and the applied work students are doing with renewable energy systems. Kabalan explained how students are testing real-time coordination of solar, wind and natural gas sources to improve grid resiliency, particularly… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Mutual Aid and Eviction Prevention in Minnesota
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MinnPost about a proposed state bill that would allow more nonprofits to issue eviction blocking letters guaranteeing rent payments. Schipper noted that enabling renters to work with trusted community organizations could be especially important… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Video Evidence in ICE Encounters
In the NewsRachel Moran, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to FOX 9 about false claims surrounding ICE encounters. Cell phone videos and third-party surveillance videos have been crucial evidence to reveal what happened when immigration agents used force against the public. The majority of ICE agents are not currently outfitted with… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Minnesota Gun Case Dismissal
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to The New York Times about a recent case dismissal in Minnesota. The U.S. attorney’s office dismissed a gun case because of a speedy trial violation. The situation seemed to occur because of lack of staff at the office. From the article:The… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on the Future of Black History Month
In the NewsDr. Yohuru Williams, professor of history and founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative, wrote an op-ed for The Progressive about the promise and problem of Black History Month. A month full of opportunity to celebrate Black culture also involves responsibility. The piece discuss how history must be retold and truthfully taught to ensure collective… -
In the News: Timothy Pawl on the Virtue of Meekness
In the NewsDr. Timothy J. Pawl, professor of philosophy, wrote an op-ed in The Conversation about contemporary understandings of meekness as a virtue. Often associated with docility and weakness, Pawl explores a historic understanding of meekness that reveals something different. From the op-ed:You probably see a mousy doormat, someone sheepishly acquiescing to the will of the stronger.… -
In the News: Virgil Wiebe on Immigration Cases
In the NewsVirgil Wiebe, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke to Vineeta Sawkar on WCCO Radio about the status of Minnesota immigration cases. After federal officials announced a drawdown of agents in Minnesota, Wiebe provided an update on how the St. Thomas law clinic experiences immigration court cases in the state. … -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Tariffs and Economic Uncertainty
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with local media about the continued impact of tariffs on Minnesota’s economy. Schipper addressed consumer concerns about rising prices, business uncertainty amid shifting trade policy and reactions to a recent Supreme Court ruling on tariffs,… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in the Minnesota Workforce
In the NewsDr. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, and director of the Center for Applied artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio on the recent growth of artificial intelligence and how it has impacted Minnesota’s workforce. Rege discussed his research that showed one-third…