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Robotics Lab Makes Students Career-Confident
STEAMThe word robot might spur images of Hollywood action flicks, faraway futures or a children’s toy crossing the living room floor. However, recent developments in automation have made robotic systems an important part of worldwide industries. At the Blattner Robotics Lab at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, students receive hands-on experience. “Automation is…
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From St. Thomas to Spotify: The Value of Networking
AlumniWhen Scott Henkemeyer ’97 steps into a content strategy meeting at Spotify, there’s a good chance at some point that day he’ll be serenaded by a mashup of bubblegum pop, indie rock and punk. That mix is not mandatory listening at headquarters but appears on his Spotify playlist, which contains throwbacks he listened to in… -
Innovation Scholars Present Research to NASA
Business & LawFour students from various majors came together to gain hands-on experience working on technology for NASA. Through the Innovation Scholars program, students Olivia Keller ’26, Sam Mahannah ’26, Ilham Mohamud ’27 and Breanna Ranglall ’26 presented on how NASA should use its new technology. The group was led by Luke Nilles, an MBA student, along… -
St. Thomas Professor’s New Lean Six Sigma Guide Bridges Theory and Practice
Professional NotesThe University of St. Thomas School of Engineering celebrates the release of Dr. Gary Jing’s latest book, Lean Six Sigma for Beginners: Essential Activities to Conduct DMAIC Projects, unveiled at the 2025 ASQ Lean Six Sigma Conference. The book, now available on Amazon and ASQ Press, represents a distilled version of St. Thomas’ ETLS640 Lean… -
In the News: Jim Brummer on the Sustainable Design of the Schoenecker Center
In the NewsJim Brummer, vice president of facilities management at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with School Construction News about the sustainable design of the Schoenecker Center on the university’s St. Paul campus. From the story: When leaders of St. Thomas University in St. Paul, Minn., first embarked on the development of the Schoenecker Center… -
Manjeet Rege Testifies at Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on the Impact of AI
Professional NotesDr. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, testified before the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee’s informational hearing on the impact of AI. In his testimony, Rege spoke about how AI is reshaping the labor market and how this could have both positive… -
University of St. Thomas Receives $2M From Bright.Green to Advance Microgrid Innovation
St. Thomas 2025The University of St. Thomas, in partnership with Bright.Green, has announced a $2 million investment to advance cutting-edge research in microgrid technology. This funding will support the construction of a state-of-the-art microgrid facility and establish Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan as the Bright.Green Director of the Center for Microgrid Research, located on the university’s St. Paul, Minnesota, campus. The new facility will serve as a national… -
St. Thomas Partners With U of M to Develop AI-Based Surgical Analysis System
Artificial IntelligenceAt first, it sounded impossible. But that’s exactly the kind of challenge that Dr. Chih Lai and Jihun Moon ’24 MS, two artificial intelligence experts at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, enjoy more than anything. In fact, it’s their motto: “Making the impossible, possible.” In collaboration with colleagues at the University of Minnesota… -
University of St. Thomas Introduces STEM MBA to Prepare Data-Driven Leaders
Business & LawThe Opus College of Business is introducing a new STEM MBA program to prepare professionals for leadership roles in industries powered by data and technology. The program combines the advanced technical skills employers need with the strategic and ethical decision-making essential to effective leadership. Building on the strengths of a traditional MBA, the STEM MBA… -
Engineering Professor Outlines Artificial Intelligence to Detect Risk of Obesity
Professional NotesObesity disease is a significant health issue that has affected millions of people worldwide. A new study co-authored by Dr. Manjeet Rege, a professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, explores the application of ensemble learning techniques in predicting obesity risk using lifestyle data. “By leveraging advanced algorithms in machine…