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In the News: University of St. Thomas Hosts ‘Upskilling’ Training for Machinists
Engineering NewsMechanical engineering Professor John Wentz spoke to the St. Paul Pioneer Press about how the University of St. Thomas hosted ‘upskilling’ training for machinists this past summer. The training was meant to meet industry demand for manufacturing labor. From the story: The manufacturing industry involves highly skilled workers and it’s rapidly advancing with technology. But…
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In the News: WCCO-TV Features Machining and CNC Optimization Training
STEAMDerek James, WCCO-TV anchor, recently visited the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering to learn more about the new, no-cost training program to help manufacturing professionals, engineers, and students upskill and gain valuable insights into using computer simulations to optimize CNC machining. From the story: Inside a machine shop on the University of St.… -
University of St. Thomas Offers No-Cost Machining and CNC Optimization Training
STEAMThe University of St. Thomas is launching a new, no-cost training program to help manufacturing professionals, engineers, and students upskill and gain valuable insights into using computer simulations to optimize CNC machining. Developed in partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) and Third Wave Systems, the new Machining AdvantEdge program introduces participants to the… -
St. Thomas String Orchestra Tours Cuba
ArtsThis summer, the St. Thomas String Orchestra traveled to Cuba to undertake an extraordinary performance tour. The group was led by Dr. Matthew George, professor in the Department of Music, Film and Creative Enterprise and director of bands and orchestra at St. Thomas. The students explored the vibrant streets of Old Havana, a UNESCO World… -
St. Thomas Celebrates $25.5 Million Gift to Benefit the Liberal Arts and Athletics
Philanthropy in ActionA major gift is set to help advance interdisciplinary and intercultural education – as well as the future of athletics – at Minnesota’s largest private university and newest NCAA Division I program. The University of St. Thomas announced the anonymous $25.5 million gift on May 14 at a campuswide celebration. More than half of the… -
Meet TommieBot: A Generative AI Chatbot, Engineered for and by Tommies
Artificial IntelligenceWhen software engineering and data science professor Dr. Chih Lai first heard that his employer, the University of St. Thomas, was considering purchasing and rolling out an AI chatbot, he was intrigued. Intrigue became inspiration as Lai realized there would be no reason to purchase anything. “When I really thought about it, I knew we… -
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… -
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…