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Spiritual Cousins and the Counting of the Omer
Faith and MissionRecently we saw the rare convergence of Passover, Easter, Ramadan. This convergence highlighted the similarities of the seasons and the observances, and one nuanced parallel should be highlighted, but because of the order of observance, it is often missed: Sefirat HaOmer – The Counting of the Omer (pronounced oh-mare). This significant Jewish observance began after…
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St. Thomas Faculty Share Their Research Lightning Fast
ResearchTen St. Thomas faculty members from across the university took over Scooter’s in Anderson Student Center to share five-minute, high-level presentations of their most recent research projects for the inaugural Faculty Lightning Talks. “This (Faculty Lightning Talks) event is very helpful for us to gain an understanding of the actual research work that is performed… -
The Impact of Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT on Education
Tommie ExpertsThe deployment of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence (AI) application that can compose grade–passing essays, create detailed art and even engage in philosophical conversations and write computer code for specific tasks, is raising tough questions about the future of AI in education and a variety of industries. Will AI replace or stunt human intellect or critical… -
Passover 101: Learning About the Jewish Holiday of Freedom
Faith and MissionPassover is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Jewish world, and it comes with centuries of tradition. Jews around the world will celebrate the eight-day festival of Passover starting Wednesday night, April 5, with a meal called a Seder. The festive meal helps retell the story of the ancient Israelites as they escaped… -
Research: Unmasking LinkedIn Profiles
Business & LawOpus College of Business faculty reveal race, gender impact on hiring. Inside of Professor Kevin Henderson’s classroom, the students are engaged. They ask questions that show more than their grasp of the topic at hand; they also ask questions that spur Henderson’s research topics. “During a lecture about (corporate hiring practices), students asked me how… -
Earth Has a Fever
STEAMUniversity of St. Thomas scientist measures global temperature University of St. Thomas School of Engineering Professor John Abraham, along with 23 colleagues from 16 institutions around the world, published a climate change study Jan. 11 in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences. They found that 2022 was a record year for our planet – Earth continues to… -
Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights
Business & LawTechnology in 2022 is a beautiful thing. It’s pretty cool to have a smart refrigerator that allows you to see what’s in it in real time, so you don’t buy that unnecessary third gallon of milk. And how about technology that will help autistic kids recognize emotion in speech? Or technology that provides doctors with… -
Outside Consultant: How Do I Test a Technological Idea if I Don't Have a Research Lab?
Outside ConsultantIdeas are rarely in short supply for entrepreneurs; however, determining if ideas are practical or possible often requires hands-on research. If your company is in an early stage of development or resources are scarce, traditional avenues to test technological concepts might be out of reach. Independent laboratories can be quite costly and typically focus on… -
Outside Consultant: How Do Subject Matter Experts Contribute to Ed Tech Success?
Outside ConsultantEd tech companies experienced a boom with the general shift to remote teaching during the pandemic. For some, this shift was the push they needed to become established brands. For many, however, the boost faded with the return to the classrooms, as product usage declined. Why do ed tech start-ups, with seemingly great ideas that… -
Outside Consultant: How Do Commercial Leases Vary From Residential Leases?
Outside ConsultantCommercial leases start from different assumptions then residential leases. The law ensures safe conditions for people who rent living space for themselves and their families. Residential landlords must follow detailed rules to lawfully evict a tenant. These laws protect consumers from unethical landlords. Commercial leases presume that both parties are businesses. The law does not…