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In the News: John Abraham on Unprecedented Ocean Warming and Its Impact on Hurricane Season
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, spoke with MPR News about the recent unprecedented temperature spike in Earth’s oceans, its connection to climate change and serious weather events, including hurricanes. From the interview: Host: We know, through your research and others, that about 90% of global warming…
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In the News: John Abraham on the Past 12 Months of Record-Breaking Ocean Temperatures
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with NBC News about the shocking rise in ocean temperatures observed by scientists over the past year, and what may be contributing to this unexpected anomaly that goes beyond what was anticipated with current global warming levels. From the… -
Introducing ‘The Crest’: St. Thomas Student Media Gets New Name, Identity
University NewsTommieMedia, the student-run media organization at the University of St. Thomas, will rebrand as “The Crest” in fall 2024. Inspired by an evolving campus and media landscape, the name is also an ode to the organization’s neighbor, the Mississippi River. The new identity is the culmination of more than two years of self-reflection, outreach and… -
Innovation Scholars Bridge Classroom to Mayo Clinic
ResearchFour University of St. Thomas students, all from different majors and backgrounds, came together for months to do something extremely unique and challenging. Through experiential learning program Innovation Scholars, the team was assigned a project to work on for Mayo Clinic. Kiersten Hamby ’24, Mellissa Ingabire ’24, Elsa Lillegard-Bouton ’25 and Alena Wadzinske ’25 make… -
International Graduate Student Finds Community at St. Thomas
Humans of St. ThomasWhen Victor Oshiomah started his college education, he never imagined he would be going back to school for a career change at a university thousands of miles from his home country. Oshiomah grew up in Nigeria, where he decided to study civil engineering, as he considered a career in construction. During his second year, his… -
NSF Discovery Scholars Build Community and Advance Research
STEAMIn fall 2022, St. Thomas was awarded a six-year, $1.5 million NSF S-STEM grant to provide financial support for students interested in key STEM fields. S-STEM grants are specifically intended to increase the country’s research science workforce by funding scholarships and academic support for talented undergraduate students with unmet financial need. With the grant, the… -
In the News: Schoenecker Center’s Monahan Art Gallery Featured in MPLSART
In the NewsThe John P. Monahan Gallery – located on the first floor of the recently opened Schoenecker Center – has opened its inaugural exhibit featuring the work of a range of unique artists from Minnesota and beyond. MPLSART recently spoke with Victoria Young, art history professor at the University of St. Thomas College of Arts and… -
In the News: Don Weinkauf on the Interdisciplinary Nature of the Schoenecker Center
In the NewsThe University of St. Thomas recently unveiled the Schoenecker Center, a state-of-the-art facility designed to accommodate a wide range of classes, including those in science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM). Beyond its educational offerings, the center also serves as a cornerstone in the university’s commitment to sustainability, with ambitious goals set to further advance… -
AI Expert and Professor Manjeet Rege Co-Authors New Book on Artificial Intelligence and Wearables
Professional NotesDr. Manjeet Rege is one of the co-authors of an upcoming book, Handbook of Artificial Intelligence and Wearables: Applications and Case Studies, published by CRC Press. The book will be released April 2024 and is available for pre-order. Rege is professor and chair of the Data Science and Software Department in the School of Engineering. The book presents… -
Meet the Artists Behind the Schoenecker Center’s World-Class Art Collection
Arts & HumanitiesAnthony James is a rock star in the contemporary art world. A trained visual artist, his monumental sculptures – constructed from a mesmerizing combination of stainless steel, glass and LED lights – have appeared on all seven continents and even played a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster. And now, one of his pieces calls…