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Tales from the Archives: Homes for the Arts and Sciences
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationAs the first group of students take classes in the Schoenecker Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to foster creativity and innovation, take a nostalgic journey through the history of homes for the arts and sciences on the St. Thomas campus. In 1903, the Class Building emerged as a cornerstone for academic pursuits, featuring a cutting-edge…
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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… -
VIDEO: St. Thomas Students Collaborate to Save Discarded Pianos
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationIt’s a heavy, clunky and often emotional problem: how to dispose of an old piano. Once glorified as a beautifully crafted wooden frame housing musical strings and polished keys, unwanted pianos can often end up neglected and ultimately, in the trash. To solve that issue, every fall University of St. Thomas students seek sustainable alternatives.… -
St. Thomas Launches AI Master of Science Degree
University NewsThe latest master’s degree program offered by Minnesota’s largest private university addresses a growing need for organizations seeking skilled professionals who can harness the power of artificial intelligence to enhance efficiency, make data-driven decisions and innovate. The University of St. Thomas’ Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, which was developed in consultation with Twin Cities… -
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… -
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… -
Generative AI’s Impact on American Jobs
Tommie ExpertsA look at the changing landscape The rapid and relentless advance of artificial intelligence (AI) has ignited apprehensions about its impending impact on the job landscape. Amid the heated debates surrounding the potency of AI in outperforming human capabilities and potentially supplanting jobs, a fresh report has surfaced, illuminating a disquieting prospect of various professions… -
Schoenecker Center on the Road to Completion
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationThe summer on south campus has been an active one as construction crews continue work on the four-story Schoenecker Center supporting engineering, arts and the sciences. The new facility is scheduled to open next spring. Staff photographer Mark Brown took photos and videographer Nick Clausen used a first-person view drone to capture footage of the… -
Women in Software and Data Science: Overcoming the Red Queen Effect
STEAMMaster’s degree student Renee Mueggenborg says the struggle for women in software and data science is best summarized by a quote from a familiar character in the children’s book Through the Looking-Glass. “Queen of Hearts says something like, ‘You have to run to stay in place,’ and I think with diversity and inclusion, that is… -
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT on Education
Tommie ExpertsThe deployment of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) application that can compose grade–passing essays, create detailed art and even engage in philosophical conversations and write computer code for specific tasks, is raising tough questions about the future of AI in education and a variety of industries. Will AI replace or stunt human intellect or critical…