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In the News: Don Weinkauf on the Interdisciplinary Nature of the Schoenecker Center
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas recently unveiled the Schoenecker Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate a wide range of classes, including those in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Beyond its educational offerings, the center also serves as a cornerstone in the university’s commitment to sustainability, with ambitious goals set to further advance…
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In the News: Manjeet Rege Featured in Panel Discussion on Artificial Intelligence
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently participated in a panel discussion on the topic of artificial intelligence with the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal. From the discussion: How is AI influencing the landscape of business and technology fields? Manjeet Rege: AI has been around… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on Minnesota’s Rebate for New and Used Electric Vehicles
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, electrical and computer engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with MPR about Minnesota’s new rebate for new and used electric vehicles. From the interview: Host: Thank you so much for taking the time to speak with us. These state and federal rebates are supposed to make… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center Featured in the Pioneer Press
In the NewsDeborah Besser, associate dean at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, and Bill Tolman, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about the new state-of-the-art STEAM complex on the university’s south campus. From the story: “You have a mix of science, engineering and the arts, and… -
In the News: St. Thomas Opens New Facility for Engineering, Science and the Arts
In the NewsDon Weinkauf, dean of the School of Engineering, and Bill Tolman, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Twin Cities Business about the all-new Schoenecker Center, which is set to open for classes on Feb. 5. From the story: The new center is unique because… -
In the News: John Abraham on Why Ocean Warming is Contributing to Minnesota's Abnormally Warm Winter
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the latest global research on ocean warming and how ocean temperatures are contributing to Minnesota's warmest winter yet. From the story: To understand the record-breaking warmth this winter in Minnesota, scientists look to the… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on New Master's in AI Program at St. Thomas
In the NewsManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with KSTP about the new Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence program at the university, and how education is key to ensuring AI is used in an ethical and helpful way. From the story: “It… -
In the News: Jukka Kukkonen on Preparing Your Home for an Electric Vehicle
In the NewsJukka Kukkonen, EV market and technologies professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Star Tribune about the costs and logistics of installing electric vehicle chargers at home. From the story: Still, installing the equipment for an EV at home might seem like a logistical headache, and it might… -
In the News: John Abraham on Record Ocean Temperatures
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently featured in The Guardian discussing a global study indicating that the world’s oceans broke another heat record in 2023. From the story: “Astounding” ocean temperatures in 2023 supercharged “freak” weather around the world as the climate crisis continued… -
In the News: John Abraham on China’s First Underwater Data Center
In the NewsJohn Abraham, professor of mechanical engineering at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with New Scientist about China’s new underwater data center that should cut power usage and carbon emissions. From the story: An underwater data centre that harnesses the ocean’s natural cooling capability is taking shape near China’s Hainan Island in the South…