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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Limits of Facial Recognition Technology
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with local news about the risks of relying too heavily on facial recognition technology in criminal cases. Rege emphasized the technology can be a useful investigative tool but should be paired with human oversight and additional verification. From…
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In the News: Liz Fogarty on Teaching Cursive
Edu NewsLiz Fogarty, an assistant professor of education at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about a proposed Minnesota bill that would require cursive instruction in elementary schools. Fogarty noted that while cursive can still have value, it is not among the most essential skills for students today, as educators continue… -
In the News: Rob Vischer on Faith and Responding to Polarization
In the NewsRob Vischer, president of the University of St. Thomas, participated in a Georgetown University panel discussing the role of faith in addressing political polarization and supporting democracy. Vischer pointed to examples from the Twin Cities, where local parishes and community members focused on serving others during times of tension, emphasizing that faith communities can model… -
In the News: Thomas Hickson on the Laurentian Divide
In the NewsThomas Hickson, professor of geology in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, appeared on KSTP’s “Minnesota Live” to talk about the fascinating world of geology with a closer look at the Laurentian Divide. The divide, which runs through Minnesota, separates the Hudson Bay watershed to the north from the… -
In the News: Audra Nuru on Meaningful Communication
In the NewsAudra Nuru, professor of communication and family studies at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with Time magazine about how the common greeting “How are you?” has lost much of its meaning in everyday interactions. Nuru said the phrase has become more of a social habit than a genuine question. From the article:Many people are… -
In the News: Andy Babula on Minnesota Housing Market Trends
In the NewsAndy Babula, director of the real estate program and the Shenehon Center for Real Estate at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about shifting housing trends in Minnesota following a new Realtors report. Babula said a slight decline in home prices is tied to reduced buyer demand, influenced by factors such as interest… -
In the News: Mark Osler on Trump’s Fraud Crackdown and Clemency Record
In the NewsMark Osler, professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Law, spoke with The New York Times about tensions between President Donald Trump’s recent push to crack down on fraud and his history of granting clemency to individuals convicted of similar crimes. Osler said the approach reflects a broader contradiction in how fraud is… -
In the News: Alli Altmann on Team USA Olympic Success
AthleticsAlli Altmann, assistant coach for the University of St. Thomas women’s hockey team, spoke with WCCO-TV following her role as goaltending coach for Team USA during its gold medal run at the Olympics. Altmann helped guide a group of goaltenders that set a record shutout streak, while her journey from Minnesota player to Olympic coach… -
In the News: Manjeet Rege on Proposed Google Data Center in Minnesota
Artificial IntelligenceManjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke Adam Llorens with FOX 9’s “Afternoon Shift” about Google’s proposed data center in Hermantown, Minnesota. Rege explained that rising demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence is driving rapid expansion of data centers, which require significant energy and cooling resources. He… -
In the News: Tyler Schipper on Economic Ripple Effects of Iran War
In the NewsTyler Schipper, associate professor of economics at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences, spoke with KSTP about the economic ripple effects of the conflict involving Iran and disruptions to global oil shipping. Schipper said the disruption is unlikely to cause a recession, though it may put additional pressure on everyday costs…