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In the News: Ali Ling Co-Authors Study on PFAS Pollution Costs in Europe
In the NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently quoted in The Guardian for a story about the cost of cleaning up toxic PFAS pollution. From the story: Just to clean up existing legacy pollution in the UK, analysis has found it will cost an estimated…
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In the News: David Deeds Co-Authors Article on Technological Innovation in Harvard Business Review
In the NewsDavid Deeds, entrepreneurship professor at the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business, recently co-authored an article on making better strategic decisions around slow-developing technology in the Harvard Business Review. From the article: Most corporations can’t afford to invest much effort in tracking technologies that may take decades to be effective and affordable enough… -
In the News: Phil Esten on Shortened Provisional Period for Full Transition to D-I Athletics
In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of athletics at the University of St. Thomas, was recently quoted in a story from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the NCAA’s decision to shorten the transitional period for institutions moving to D-I. From the story: Wednesday’s vote, if upheld through a few final steps, means the Tommies men’s… -
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… -
In the News: Yohuru Williams on National Discussion Around DEI Initiatives
In the NewsYohuru Williams, founding director of the Racial Justice Initiative at the University of St. Thomas, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss the future of DEI initiatives under a new administration in Washington, D.C. From the interview: “The reality is that right now what we’re seeing nationally is a lot of discussion around companies retreating from… -
In the News: NCAA Rule Change Would Mean St. Thomas D-I Postseason Eligibility Starting Next Year
In the NewsPhil Esten, vice president and director of Athletics at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Chip Scoggins at the Minnesota Star Tribune for an article about the NCAA vote taking place this week. From the article: The Tommies look ready to contend for the Summit League title. They won’t, however, be eligible for… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Texans Investing in Microgrids for Winter Resiliency
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor of electrical engineering and founding director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with Marketplace about the role microgrids play in improving resiliency during winter storms in Texas. From the story: The state continues to shore up its electric grid, while… -
In the News: Jhon Wlaschin on TikTok and Concerning Data Collection Practices
In the NewsJhon Wlaschin, adjunct psychology professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, recently published an op-ed in the Pioneer Press on the topic of the proposed TikTok ban and concerning data practices that affect personal and social psychology. From the article: Over months and years, the app collects and aggregates billions… -
In the News: Vice President for Mission Father Chris Collins Discusses the Light of God Amid Times of Darkness
In the NewsFather Christopher Collins ’93, SJ, vice president for mission at the University of St. Thomas, was quoted in the Minnesota Star Tribune article "The solstice, Christmas and Hanukkah align for more light." He reflected on the significance of light during the Christmas season, describing it as "the light of God coming into the world, in… -
In the News: Civil Engineer Ali Ling Discusses Forever Chemicals and Minnesota's Approach to PFAS Regulation
In the NewsDuring the "Adam and Jordana" podcast episode titled "Minnesota will soon have the strictest regulation against forever chemicals," guest Ali Ling, an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas, discusses with the hosts the state's new stringent regulations on per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), commonly known as "forever chemicals." These substances…