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In the News: John Abraham on Climate Science
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to discuss climate science and how Minnesota could export energy from wind and solar. From the WCCO Radio interview: Host: The USDA is trying to erase climate data. Why would they try to erase climate data? What is…
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In the News: John Abraham on Climate Change
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke to KARE 11 on Earth Day about climate change. From the story: More than a hundred gathered at the State Capitol Tuesday to rally for Minnesota’s outdoor resources and for its protection. ... Outside of the State Capitol, conversations surrounding our state and… -
In the News: Ali Ling on Forever Chemicals in Minnesota
Engineering NewsAli Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke to WCCO Radio on PFAS in Minnesota drinking water. From the interview: Host: How extensive are Minnesota cities battling to rid PFAS from their water supply? Ling: Minnesota cities, especially in the east metro, have had historic contamination of… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on the Future of Electric Vehicles
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, electrical and computer engineering adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with Minnesota Public Radio about electric vehicle sales in Minnesota. Despite slow sales growth, Kukkonen explained why he still believes EVs are the future of travel in the state. From the story: EV advocates agree that… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege Says the Minnesota Twins AI Facial Recognition Scans Have High Accuracy Rate
In the NewsDr. Manjeet Rege, the director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, spoke with WCCO-TV about how baseball fans entering Target Field now have an option for a faster line that allows cameras to scan their face instead of having to show a ticket. "You are… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen Op-Ed on Electric Vehicles in Minnesota Reformer
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, electrical and computer engineering adjunct faculty at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently co-wrote an op-ed with Anjali Bains of Fresh Energy on EVs for Minnesota Reformer. From the story: In early February, the news that many of us in the electric vehicle space had been bracing for came to… -
In the News: Professor Manjeet Rege Discusses Facial Recognition Technology With MPR
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence Director Manjeet Rege was recently featured in an episode of Minnesota Public Radio’s Minnesota Now podcast with Nina Moini, as well as appearing in another MPR News story on the topic. Dr. Rege went in depth on a new go-ahead entry system utilizing facial recognition technology… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Deepfakes
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, provided insights on deepfakes to The San Francisco Standard. A recent audio clip of Vice President JD Vance apparently criticizing Elon Musk went viral and is likely fake. From the story: The explosive recording, which surfaced Sunday on… -
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… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in Education
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with KARE 11 about AI in education. He and Kraus-Anderson CIO Tony Peleska, a member of the school's Software Strategic Advisory Board, were a part of a panel discussing thoughts and concerns about the use of…