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Students Innovate for a Sustainable Future
Sustainability & EnvironmentFace it. People can be wasteful in ways that can have a global impact. Issues like pollution, deforestation and climate change challenge the future of this Earth that billions call home. Yet, grounded in faith and moral obligation instilled by a University of St. Thomas education, some Tommie entrepreneurs strive to reverse or slow that…
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The St. Thomas Palette: Murals Weave Together Campus Beauty
Sustainability & EnvironmentVisual storyteller Jessica Turtle doesn’t like to create art alone. And for her latest project, Turtle was invited to collaborate with the entire University of St. Thomas community. “Art can be such a solitary thing,” Turtle said. “But when you change it to a project where you invite other people's perspectives, it can be a… -
The Future of Persistent ‘Forever’ Chemicals
Tommie ExpertsImagine a group of chemicals so useful they’re in everything from your phone to your clothes, but they never break down and could be harming your health for generations. These chemicals do exist and there is not enough money in the world to remove them from the environment as fast as they are being added. Per-… -
In the News: John Abraham Joins PBS NewsHour to Discuss Climate Change Tipping Points
In the NewsJohn Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently interviewed during the PBS NewsHour broadcast. He discussed current conditions of climate change and the role that oceans play in our changing planet. From the story: Host: OK, so let’s unpack that, though. On climate change, in particular, as we… -
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… -
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… -
In the News: Ali Ling on PFAS Concerns and Why Production Must Be Limited
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined WCCO Radio to talk about her latest research on PFAS – also known as “forever chemicals” – and how we can all contribute to reducing the use and continued production of PFAS. From the interview: Host: What are the… -
In the News: Ali Ling Discusses New Research on PFAS Forever Chemicals
In the NewsAli Ling, civil engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently joined Minnesota Public Radio to discuss her latest research, which focuses on the costs of removing harmful PFAS chemicals from the environment. From the story: Starting this year, PFAS are banned from food and beverage packaging such as take-out containers… -
University of St. Thomas Recognized as a STARS Gold Institution for Sustainability Achievements
Sustainability & EnvironmentThe University of St. Thomas has once again earned a STARS gold rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, is a widely recognized framework for publicly reporting comprehensive information related to a college or university’s sustainability… -
Psychology Professor Draws on Sustainability Experience in New Book
Professional NotesDr. Elise Amel is the co-author of the recent book Fostering Sustainability in Higher Education: Leveraging Human Behavior in Organizations. The book was published by Springer as part of the Psychology and Our Planet series. Amel is a professor in the Department of Psychology. The book, which serves as a review and application of the literature in…