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In the News: Ali Ling on Forever Chemicals Impact
In the NewsAli Ling, an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas, was recently featured in two media outlets, Chemistry World and Le Monde, about PFAS pollution in Europe and what the cost of cleanup looks like. “PFAS remediation across Europe: costs and limited impacts,” Ling’s study, provides two possibilities, both concluding with…
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In the News: Tom Hickson on Minnesota’s Geological Environment
In the NewsThomas Hickson, a geology professor at the University of St. Thomas, appeared on “Minnesota Live” to discuss the unique geological landscape of Minnesota and how it can be connected to the surface of Mars, demonstrating what microbes are capable of during the interview. From the conversation: Chris Egert: Can I rewind a little bit and… -
Jason Sawin Selected as Fulbright U.S. Scholar
Professional NotesDr. Jason Sawin, a professor of computer and data sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas, has been selected as a Fulbright U.S. Scholar for 2026-27. Fulbright Scholar Awards are prestigious fellowships that offer scholars transformative opportunities to teach and conduct research abroad while strengthening their professional development… -
Poet Enda Wyley Honored by President of Ireland, Receives 30th O'Shaughnessy Award
ArtsThe Center for Irish Studies and College of Arts and Sciences at the University of St. Thomas announced Enda Wyley as the recipient of the 30th Lawrence O’Shaughnessy Award for Poetry. The only prize of its type in the world, the award is granted to a poet resident in Ireland who makes significant contributions to… -
In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition
In the NewsDr. Rita Lederle, a faculty member in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about the annual concrete canoe competition held at Lake Hiawatha. Lederle explained that students design, build and race canoes made entirely of concrete as part of a regional civil engineering event, highlighting hands-on learning,… -
St. Thomas Engineering Students Partner With Minnesota Wild
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas School of Engineering received media coverage for the launch of the first-ever Minnesota Wild Hockey Lab, a new partnership bringing engineering students into the world of professional hockey. Across multiple outlets, the collaboration highlights how students are working to design improved protective equipment. This year’s focus was on redesigning shin… -
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: Heather Isernhagen on STEM at Dougherty Family College
In the NewsHeather Isernhagen, math specialist at Dougherty Family College, a two-year college at the University of St. Thomas, was recently interviewed for an article on the WCCO Radio website. Isernhagen highlighted how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics are implemented into courses at DFC, expanding beyond the liberal arts degree pathway. From the article: For several years,… -
Manjeet Rege Testifies at Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on Generative AI in the Workforce
Artificial IntelligenceDr. Manjeet Rege, a professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, testified in front of the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on how Generative AI is reshaping the "nature of work" across Minnesota. In his testimony, Rege, along with his co-author Dr. Aaron Rosenthal of… -
Engineering Alumni Society at Villanova University Honors St. Thomas’ Mahmoud Kabalan
Professional NotesMahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and Bright.Green director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently honored with the Carl T. Humphrey Award from the Villanova University Engineering Alumni Society (EAS). The award recognizes Villanova engineering graduate alumni who have demonstrated exceptional leadership, management excellence and significant…