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Biology Professor Awarded NSF Grant for Research on Reducing Ammonia Emissions From Animal Farming
Professional NotesDr. Dalma Martinović-Weigelt, a University of St. Thomas College of Arts and Sciences biology professor, and her collaborators have been awarded a National Science Foundation (NSF) research grant to ensure sustainable use of lubabegron (LUB). LUB is the first FDA-approved chemical for reducing ammonia emissions from animal farming operations. In addition to training graduate and…
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Dr. Obasesam Okoi Joins Editorial Board of International Journal of Engineering, Social Justice and Peace
Professional NotesDr. Obasesam Okoi, an assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies, has been appointed to the editorial board of the International Journal of Engineering, Social Justice and Peace. Okoi brings a unique interdisciplinary background to the board, combining his expertise in civil engineering and peace and conflict studies with his leadership of the… -
Staying Connected With Alumni in a Digital Age
ResearchFor those who remember the days before Y2K, finding someone’s contact information was a breeze. You simply flipped open the thin paper pages of the phone book, and there it was: their telephone number and address, right at your fingertips! But now, it’s 2024. Phone books have disappeared, snail mail is fading, and smartphones have… -
Catholic Studies Professor Chosen for Cardinal Wright Award
Professional NotesDr. Robert Kennedy received the 2024 Cardinal Wright Award for scholarly service to the Church by the Fellowship of Catholic Scholars at the 46th Annual Conference at the Catholic University of America. He also presented a plenary paper “Challenges in the Education and Formation of Catholic Professionals" at the September conference. The Fellowship of Catholic Scholars… -
St. Thomas Students Decorate Campus Sidewalks With Chalk Art to Illustrate Research
ResearchMechanical engineering student Hapaki Lorenzo ’26 spent the morning of Oct. 2 drawing about polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) pollutants with colored chalk on the sidewalk behind the John Ireland statue at the University of St. Thomas. He is one of six students who participated in the 2024 Sidewalk Symposium, illustrating their original research through chalk art on… -
Justice and Society Studies Faculty Member Leads Session at Engineering, Social Justice and Peace Conference
Arts & HumanitiesDr. Obasesam Okoi, assistant professor in the Department of Justice and Society Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, recently led a special session titled “How Engineering Skills and Methodologies Can Be Applied to Peacebuilding” at the 18th annual Engineering, Social Justice and Peace Conference. The conference was held at Chalmers University of Technology… -
The Leadership Edge: Why Self-Awareness Is Essential for High Performance
Tommie ExpertsEmotional intelligence (EQ) is an essential attribute of effective leaders. Leaders with high EQ stand out from their peers and can successfully navigate diverse, fast-paced environments. When you face a new challenge, step into a new role, or transition to a new company, applying your EQ is as important as applying your business acumen. In this… -
Art History Faculty Member Awarded Fellowship by the Smithsonian Archives of American Art
Professional NotesDr. Amy Nygaard, assistant professor in the Department of Art History and director of the Museum Studies Program, was awarded a Samuel H. Kress Foundation Teaching Fellowship by the Smithsonian Archives of American Art. Nygaard will collaborate with a small cohort of national and international art historians to develop skills in provenance and art market studies for integration into… -
English Professor Edits Book Published by Edinburgh University Press
Professional NotesDr. Alexis Easley’s edited book British Writers, Popular Literature and New Media Innovation, 1820-45 has just been published by Edinburgh University Press. Easley is a professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, where she teaches English and communication studies. The emergence of a mass reading public during the early decades of the 19th century sparked a… -
Political Equation: Students Use Math to Predict Wins at the Ballot Box
ResearchPredicting the outcome of a political election is extremely problematic. From the candidates to the voters – and everything in between – elections are a complicated puzzle. But what if a math equation could provide answers long before a single vote was cast? Mathematicians at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota are studying how…