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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Using Geofencing to Improve Public Safety
In the NewsManjeet Rege, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 and FOX 9 about how technology could help address safety concerns after hundreds of electric scooter and e-bike riders gathered in downtown Minneapolis. Rege explained how geofencing could create virtual boundaries that slow or stop scooters from entering highways and other restricted…
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In the News: John Abraham Discusses AI Safety Concerns
Artificial IntelligenceJohn Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 about growing concerns over artificial intelligence after researchers found AI models could exploit weak cybersecurity protections to complete assigned tasks. Abraham said the rapid pace of AI development has outstripped existing safeguards, raising questions about how to balance the technology’s capabilities with… -
In the News: Chelda Smith Kondo on St. Paul’s Homeless Encampment Closures
In the NewsChelda Smith Kondo, an associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about St. Paul’s efforts to close its largest homeless encampments. Smith Kondo said long-term solutions should prioritize stable housing, noting that clearing encampments can disrupt access to health care, outreach workers and other essential services. From the conversation:Chelda Smith… -
In the News: Rachel Moran on Police Certification Loopholes
In the NewsRachel Moran, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, was featured in a Times Herald-Record investigation examining how gaps in New York’s police certification system can allow officers with histories of misconduct to remain eligible for law enforcement positions. From the article: ... Brady memos raise concerns the Orange County District Attorney’s… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Clemency for Fugitives
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and director of its Federal Commutations Clinic, spoke with NBC News about a lobbying effort urging President Donald Trump to pardon a former Indiana politician who fled the country before serving his prison sentence. Osler discussed historical examples of fugitives receiving presidential… -
In the News: John Abraham on Why Minnesota’s Weather Is Changing
In the NewsJohn Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio to discuss extreme weather, climate change and renewable energy. He explained how climate change is driving more frequent and intense swings between heat, drought and heavy rainfall, compared the climate system to a freight train that takes… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Anthony Fauci’s Fifth Amendment Claim
In the NewsMark Osler, a professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law and director of its Federal Commutations Clinic, spoke with CNN about the legal questions surrounding Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment during Senate testimony. Osler explained how a presidential pardon may affect Fifth Amendment protections and discussed the legal arguments that… -
In the News: Laura Russ on Suburban Housing Development
In the NewsLaura Russ, a professor and director of the Master of Real Estate Development program in the Opus College of Business at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about efforts by Twin Cities suburbs to encourage “missing middle” housing through zoning changes. Russ discussed how adding duplexes, triplexes and other small-scale housing can… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Economic Confidence by Generation
In the NewsTyler Schipper, an associate professor of economics and data analytics at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Marketplace about why younger Americans remain more optimistic about the economy than older generations. Schipper explained how younger workers often view economic uncertainty differently because they have more time to adapt, build skills and benefit from future opportunities. From… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Navigating Your 30s
In the NewsAudra Nuru, a professor of communication and family studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with MPR News about the experiences and expectations many people face in their 30s. Nuru discussed how this stage of adulthood often includes major life transitions, shifting priorities and societal pressure to…