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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Key Generative AI Trends Shaping 2026
In the NewsManjeet Rege, director of the University of St. Thomas Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, was featured in a Tech Target article examining major generative AI trends expected to shape 2026. Rege explained that organizations are moving beyond pilot projects toward fully operational AI systems, emphasizing agent-driven workflows, stronger human oversight and the need for responsible,…
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Oceans Shatter Heat Records, John Abraham's Research Reveals
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of thermal sciences at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, is featured in national and international coverage examining record ocean warming, with news outlets citing his research on ocean heat content as a key indicator of climate change. Abraham’s work shows that the world’s oceans have absorbed unprecedented amounts of… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege Shares Perspective on AI’s Growing Role in Society
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of data science and software engineering at the University of St. Thomas, appeared on WCCO-TV to discuss the rapid growth of artificial intelligence and what it means for society. Rege outlined how advances in AI offer significant benefits across industries while also raising concerns about misuse, transparency and long-term impacts, encouraging viewers… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on What Global AI Ethics Innovation Means for Minnesota
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about his upcoming trip to India and how global collaboration is shaping how AI is applied in health care and other industries, while emphasizing the need for responsible design and workforce preparation as the technology advances.… -
In the News: John Abraham on How Minnesota Winters Are Changing
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of engineering and climate change researcher at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about how Minnesota winters have warmed significantly over recent decades and what those changes mean for the state’s economy, environment and wildlife. From the conversation:It’s not your grandparents’ weather anymore: “We know the climate has changed.”… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Building an AI-Ready Data Strategy
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, spoke with CIO on why organizations must modernize their data strategies to successfully support enterprisewide artificial intelligence initiatives. From the article:IBM’s data strategy for… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Powering AI’s Growing Energy Demands
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas, was featured by Microgrid Knowledge discussing how artificial intelligence is driving new demands on energy infrastructure and why microgrids are increasingly essential for supporting data centers, campuses and other mission-critical operations. From the article:University of St. Thomas is a historic private… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Global Scramble for AI’s Supply Chain
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, recently discussed the growing global competition over the physical resources that power artificial intelligence during an interview with WCCO Radio, explaining how minerals, energy and supply chains are becoming… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan Explains Why Microgrids Matter in the Age of AI
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with StateTech about how microgrids can help state and local governments manage the rising energy and cooling demands driven by artificial intelligence. Kabalan explained how microgrids operate alongside the main electrical grid and why their ability to… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on National Push to Standardize AI Oversight
In the NewsManjeet 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 KARE 11 about the potential impact of shifting AI regulation from the state level to the federal government. Rege said the rapid evolution of AI…