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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Baltimore Bridge Audio Deepfakes
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with Newsweek about fake 911 calls from the collapse of the Key Bridge in Baltimore, providing some insight into how audio deepfakes can be detected. From the story: This call is fake. The changes in…
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Risks and Benefits of Virtual Reality
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 the metaverse can impact different parts of everyday life. From the story: The metaverse will let people see and interact with physical objects as if they were real, said Manjeet Rege,… -
In the News: Civil Engineering Chair Weighs in on Baltimore Bridge Collapse
In the NewsDr. Travis Welt, a structural engineer and chair of the Civil Engineering Department at the University of St. Thomas, spoke to KARE 11 and WCCO Radio about the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, which was hit by a container ship on March 26. For many Minnesotans, the fatal accident was reminiscent… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Artificial Intelligence and the Development of Audio Deepfakes
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with PolitiFact about the rise in audio deepfakes and the increasing difficulty to detect them. From the story: We tested four free online tools that claim to determine whether an audio clip is AI-generated. Only… -
In the News: John Abraham Joins PBS NewsHour to Discuss Climate Change Tipping Points
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently interviewed during the PBS NewsHour broadcast. He discussed current conditions of climate change and the role that oceans play in our changing planet. From the story: Host: OK, so let’s unpack that, though. On climate change, in particular, as we… -
In the News: John Abraham on Unprecedented Ocean Warming and Its Impact on Hurricane Season
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, spoke with MPR News about the recent unprecedented temperature spike in Earth’s oceans, its connection to climate change and serious weather events, including hurricanes. From the interview: Host: We know, through your research and others, that about 90% of global warming… -
In the News: John Abraham on the Past 12 Months of Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with NBC News about the shocking rise in ocean temperatures observed by scientists over the past year, and what may be contributing to this unexpected anomaly that goes beyond what was anticipated with current global warming levels. From the… -
In the News: Ali Ling on PFAS Concerns and Why Production Must Be Limited
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to talk about her latest research on PFAS – also known as “forever chemicals” – and how we can all contribute to reducing the use and continued production of PFAS. From the interview: Host: What are the… -
In the News: Ali Ling Discusses New Research on PFAS Forever Chemicals
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined Minnesota Public Radio to discuss her latest research, which focuses on the costs of removing harmful PFAS chemicals from the environment. From the story: Starting this year, PFAS are banned from food and beverage packaging such as take-out containers… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center’s Monahan Art Gallery Featured in MPLSART
In the NewsThe John P. Monahan Gallery – located on the first floor of the recently opened Schoenecker Center – has opened its inaugural exhibit featuring the work of a range of unique artists from Minnesota and beyond. MPLSART recently spoke with Victoria Young, art history professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and…