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School of
Engineering
Top-ranked programs focusing on a purposeful, applied, hands-on, collaborative, industry-relevant engineering and software educational experience.
Upskill with Graduate Programs
Stay ahead of the curve with our practical, industry-relevant graduate programs. Enroll fall, spring or summer.
State-of-
the-Art Facilities
The Frey Science & Engineering Complex consists of nearly 400,000 square feet of modern labs and equipment dedicated to STEM education.
Connections
with Faculty
Our faculty build strong connections with students inside and outside of the classroom. Student development is our #1 priority.
The School of Engineering produces well-rounded, hands-on engineers and savvy technology leaders who have the technical ability and courage to wrap their minds around ideas that can change our world. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees including engineering programs in Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, Regulatory Science, and Engineering Management and Graduate Programs in Software including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering. When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas #29 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering schools without a doctoral program.
School of Engineering News
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores
Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KSTP about a proposed Minnesota bill that would ban surveillance pricing in grocery stores. The legislation targets the use of consumer data to set individualized prices, a practice that has raised concerns among shoppers. Rege outlined how… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Surveillance Pricing in Grocery Stores appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: John Abraham on Social Media Lawsuits and AI Risks
John Abraham, a professor at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio to discuss current emerging issues, including recent lawsuits against social media companies, the growing risks tied to artificial intelligence and the environmental impact of data centers. Abraham highlighted concerns about the addictive design of social platforms and the challenges of regulating rapidly… The post In the News: John Abraham on Social Media Lawsuits and AI Risks appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Limits of Facial Recognition Technology
Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with local news about the risks of relying too heavily on facial recognition technology in criminal cases. Rege emphasized the technology can be a useful investigative tool but should be paired with human oversight and additional verification. From… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Limits of Facial Recognition Technology appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Proposed Google Data Center in Minnesota
Manjeet Rege, professor of software engineering and data science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke Adam Llorens with FOX 9’s “Afternoon Shift” about Google’s proposed data center in Hermantown, Minnesota. Rege explained that rising demand for cloud computing and artificial intelligence is driving rapid expansion of data centers, which require significant energy and cooling resources. He… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Proposed Google Data Center in Minnesota appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Featured Stories
Highlighting School of Engineering news and featured stories.
Women in Engineering
The School of Engineering is home to a large group of accomplished women. During the beginning months of 2026, we gathered the stories of some of our faculty, students, alumni and other notable women. We are proud of these women for their contributions to research, academia, the School of Engineering, the St. Thomas community, and for consistently working toward The Common Good.
Building Something Special in Minnesota
Welcome to the Fall 2025 issue of the St. Thomas Engineer Magazine!
"It has been another year of exciting accomplishments and growth for the School of Engineering. From innovative student projects and impactful research to the continued growth of our partnerships with industry and community, the stories in this issue highlight the vibrant momentum that defines our school.
Our greatest strength remains the students, faculty and staff who bring our programs to life, supported by state-of-the-art facilities that fuel innovation and collaboration. Together, these elements make for a truly distinctive engineering education, one that prepares our graduates to lead with both skill and purpose."
– Dr. Don Weinkauf, Dean, School of Engineering
Exceptional Alumni: Brian Osende ’10, ’11 MS
Transforming Uganda: Tommie Alumni Lead Change in Home Country
Transforming Uganda — Brian Osende ’10, ’11 MS, is making a profound difference in Uganda by applying engineering skills to improve infrastructure and empower local communities. His work is demonstrating the global reach of a St. Thomas education.
Exceptional Faculty: Jihun Moon ‘24 MS and Dr. Chih Lai
In partnership with the University of Minnesota, faculty member Dr. Chih Lai and Jihun Moon ’24 MS developed AI systems to enhance surgical analysis. They’re aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced technology.
Exceptional Partnerships: Machining AdvantEdge, CNC, AFRL
Through an exclusive partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), St. Thomas and Third Wave Systems now offer free machining modeling training opportunities. The Machining AdvantEdge program delivers a powerful combination of on-demand advanced machining modeling eLearning and hands-on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) optimization boot camp training.
Exceptional Facilities: Center for Microgrid Research Expansion
Federal and State Support Fuels Expansion at the Center for Microgrid Research
The St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research is expanding, thanks to over $20 million in federal and state funding. This support fuels new research, a growing team, and a new facility with a second microgrid. The expansion will allow students to work on real-world microgrid solutions, preparing them to lead in clean energy and grid modernization.