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Psychology Professor Draws on Sustainability Experience in New Book
Professional NotesDr. Elise Amel is the co-author of the recent book Fostering Sustainability in Higher Education: Leveraging Human Behavior in Organizations. The book was published by Springer as part of the Psychology and Our Planet series. Amel is a professor in the Department of Psychology. The book, which serves as a review and application of the literature in…
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Dr. Obasesam Okoi Serves as Lead Editor of Book on Natural Resource Management in Africa
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi is the lead editor of the recent book Governing Natural Resources for Sustainable Peace in Africa: Environmental Justice and Conflict Resolution. The book was published by Routledge in December 2023 under the Earthscan Studies in Natural Resource Management series. Okoi is an assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies.… -
St. Thomas Faculty Co-Authors Broaden Understanding for Inclusion and Belonging
Professional NotesSix faculty from the University of St. Thomas co-authored a book chapter titled “We're All in: Fostering Inclusion and Belonging Through Culturally Sustaining and Anti-racist Pedagogy." The faculty include Dougherty Family College Associate Dean of Academics Sarah McCann and Dr. Martha Alonzo-Johnsen, Anna Kurhajec and Amir Z. Mohamed also from the Dougherty Family College. They… -
McCollum Highlights Federal Support for St. Thomas Energy and Manufacturing Programs
University NewsCongresswoman Betty McCollum recently visited the University of St. Thomas on Jan. 4 to receive an update on key programs receiving federal funding to improve sustainable energy sources and fill important workforce skills gaps. McCollum and her team were briefed by School of Engineering Dean Don Weinkauf and leaders of the St. Thomas Center for… -
What Powers John Abraham? The Answer May Be in His Backyard
Sustainability & EnvironmentUniversity of St. Thomas engineering professor John Abraham, a globally known expert on climate change, is on a quest to make the world a better place. That quest begins in his very own backyard. When Abraham invites visitors into his south Minneapolis backyard, guests may first notice the large vegetable garden. But after looking up,… -
Tommie Expert: 'Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Puts the US in the Driver’s Seat'
Tommie ExpertsPresident Joe Biden's recent executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) is an incredibly positive and forward-thinking move. The U.S., through initiatives like this, has the potential to set the gold standard in guiding progress and influencing the responsible development and deployment of this transformative technology. The U.S. has long been a global leader in technological… -
Dr. Obasesam Okoi Receives 2023 Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa Research Grant
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi, assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies at the University of St. Thomas, has been selected as a recipient of the 2023 Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa (ASMEA) Research Grant for his study titled, “When State Security Fails: Community Resilience and Innovations in Responding… -
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… -
Building a Workforce Ready to Defend Against Cyberthreats
Tommie ExpertsWith the increasing frequency of ransomware attacks and data breaches alongside advances in artificial intelligence, the field of cybersecurity is rapidly evolving. From developing advanced real-world skills to continuously learning, today’s graduates heading into the cybersecurity field need to be ready to protect businesses and society. What types of cybersecurity issues could we see in… -
St. Thomas Faculty Share Research in Takeover of NPR’s Academic Minute
In the NewsThe week of Sept. 25 kicked off the University of St. Thomas takeover of NPR’s “The Academic Minute” series. The segment is a two-and-a-half-minute daily segment that features researchers from schools around the world. NPR invited five groundbreaking researchers from St. Thomas to share their findings to help listeners better understand the world. Each segment…