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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…
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In the News: Melinda Mattox on Why Google Is Purging Unused Gmail Accounts
In the NewsMelinda Mattox, instructor in software and data engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about Google’s decision to delete inactive accounts and how this may impact users. From the story: “It’s a pretty straightforward reason actually – an account that is not used very often, if it’s… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Power Grid Reliability and the Benefits of Microgrids
In the NewsMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with CNET about the technologies that enable microgrids for a story about a church in Arizona using solar panels and battery storage for off-grid operation. From the story: Policies that limit the incentives for going… -
In the News: David Forliti, Rocket Scientist, Finds New Hope for the Vikings in the 'Passtronaut'
In the NewsDavid Forliti, mechanical engineering associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation about his thoughts on fellow aerospace engineer (and the Minnesota Vikings' new starting quarterback), Josh Dobbs. From the story: When Dr. David Forliti watched quarterback Josh Dobbs lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 31-28 win over… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege and John Abraham on President Biden’s Executive Order for AI
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software and data science professor, and John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, both recently spoke with KSTP-TV about President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence. Rege also spoke with WCCO-TV, WCCO Radio and KARE 11 on the topic. From KSTP-TV: The president Monday issued an… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Reports of Artificial Intelligence Posing Bioweapon Risks
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software engineering and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with AI Business about the possibilities of artificial intelligence helping to plan a bioweapons attack. From the story: Among the darkest nightmares of AI skeptics is a scenario in which the technology could be used to… -
In the News: John Wentz on St. Thomas’ Role in Filling US Manufacturing Job Market Gaps
In the NewsJohn Wentz, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with KSTP-TV about St. Thomas being selected for the Department of Defense America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) program, which aims to help fill the gaps in the manufacturing workforce. From the story: “We’re very excited to be the first group… -
In the News: John Wentz on 3D Modeling and CNC Machining Training Courses
In the NewsJohn Wentz, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with the Pioneer Press about St. Thomas being selected for the America’s Cutting Edge (ACE) manufacturing program, backed by the Department of Defense. From the story: The University of St. Thomas will be partnering with a U.S. Department of… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Real-World Uses for Adaptive AI
In the NewsManjeet Rege, software and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with TechTarget for a story about real-world use cases for “adaptive” artificial intelligence. From the story: This combination of technologies enables adaptive AI to change its own code in response to changing circumstances and its experiences over… -
In the News: John Abraham on Water Vapor as a Greenhouse Gas
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined meteorologist Paul Huttner on MPR's Climate Cast to discuss how water vapor is driving more extreme weather around the world and in Minnesota. From the story: "As we warm the planet, that's actually causing the oceans to put more…