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Italian Vineyard Serves as Tommie Science Lab
Sustainability & EnvironmentWhen most people imagine a cutting-edge scientific laboratory, donkeys, wine and vines rarely make an appearance. But for University of St. Thomas student and biochemistry major Clara Lucero ’24, that was exactly the kind of laboratory she embraced this summer. Instead of a long parade of beakers and microscopes, this laboratory featured plenty of fresh…
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In the News: John Abraham Joins CNN to Discuss Earth’s Hottest Day on Record
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined CNN International to discuss rising global temperatures, El Niño’s effect on weather patterns and what humans can do to help slow the trajectory of climate change. From the story: John Abraham is a climate scientist and professor at the… -
John Abraham on Record Ocean Surface Temperatures and Their Impact on Weather Patterns
In the NewsJohn Abraham, engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with NBC News about a temporary El Niño pattern expected to contribute to more intense storm systems and exacerbate the impacts of climate change. From the story: Daily sea surface temperatures last month reached highs not seen in at least four decades of… -
In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan and Maria Dahmus on the Importance of Sustainability Efforts at St. Thomas
Sustainability & EnvironmentMahmoud Kabalan, director of the Center for Microgrid Research, and Maria Dahmus, director of the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and the Sustainable Communities Partnership at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Upstream about a wide range of sustainability-related work happening at the university. From the story: Situated along the Mississippi River in the… -
Digging for Answers: Microbiology Research Tackles Antibiotic Resistance
ResearchAt the start of Dr. Joanna Klein’s Microbiology and Health course this February, St. Thomas students were assigned the ultimate biology treasure hunt. Instead of rubies or gold bars, their search was for something much more valuable: dirt. Topsoil is far from flashy, and yet, with just the right amount of luck, it could yield… -
How St. Thomas Earned Its Top 50 Green College Ranking
Sustainability & EnvironmentSustainability has been a core part of the St. Thomas mission for years. Recently, that commitment has drawn eyes on a national level. This past November 2022, St. Thomas was ranked for the first time in the Top 50 Green Colleges by the Princeton Review. So how exactly did the university earn a spot on… -
St. Thomas Energy Innovation Receives Multiyear Funding From Congress
St. Thomas 2025 - Lead in STEAM EducationUniversity of St. Thomas’ innovation in renewable energy is catching the eye of lawmakers in Washington, resulting in new federal partnerships that are garnering national attention. Thanks to the efforts of U.S. Rep. Betty McCollum, more than $10 million is on its way to St. Thomas to advance microgrid research and establish a new center… -
The Power of Storytelling for Environmental Justice in Our Communities
Sustainability & EnvironmentWhen the University of St. Thomas Sustainable Communities Partnership Arts Initiative (SCP Arts) and Saint Paul Almanac (SPA), a literary arts nonprofit organization in St. Paul, teamed up to develop an environmental justice storytelling project, the goal was to uplift voices from communities across Minnesota who have been affected by climate change and environmental injustice… -
Tommie Award Finalist: Katie McGinnis ’23
Humans of St. ThomasFrom being involved with the Stewardship Garden to Undergraduate Student Government, St. Thomas Tommie Award finalist Katie McGinnis has been active on campus. The Newsroom talked with McGinnis about her interest in environmental science and theology, the school community, and involvement in student clubs. What made you interested in environmental science and theology? Why did… -
In the News: St. Thomas Professor Co-Authors Global Study Showing New Record for Ocean Heat
In the NewsUniversity of St. Thomas School of Engineering Professor John Abraham recently spoke with multiple national and global media outlets to provide insight into the most recent study on ocean heat content, which paints a clear picture of the dangerous trajectory of global warming. Abraham - a renowned climate researcher - is part of a team…