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Dr. Ali Ling Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List

Dr. Alison Ling, assistant professor in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, was named to the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists (AAEES) 40 Under 40 list. This national recognition honors professionals under 40 who have made significant contributions to advancements to environmental engineering through innovation and leadership. Ling’s work… The post Dr. Ali Ling Named to AAEES 40 Under 40 List appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • St. Thomas Faculty Speak at Applied AI Conference

    The Applied AI Conference has been Minnesota's premier platform for practical AI education, networking and innovation since 2023. The 2025 conference was held at the University of St. Thomas in Saint Paul. Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at St. Thomas, gave the keynote talk about how… The post St. Thomas Faculty Speak at Applied AI Conference appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Manjeet Rege Receives Patent for AI Invention

    Dr. Manjeet Rege, a professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, was granted a patent along with his co-inventors by the Patent Office, Government of India for their invention “System and Method for Fraud Detection in Credit Transfer, Transcript Verification, and Employment Candidacy Identification.”… The post Manjeet Rege Receives Patent for AI Invention appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Ali Ling Op-Ed on Opportunity Cost of Treating PFAS in Drinking Water

    Ali Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, wrote an op-ed for MinnPost on how society should be spending money on needed infrastructure. From the story:Everyone deserves clean water. It’s integral to health and society as we know it. But water is not simply clean or not clean –… The post In the News: Ali Ling Op-Ed on Opportunity Cost of Treating PFAS in Drinking Water appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Ali Ling on if We Can Afford to Clean Up Forever Chemicals

    Ali Ling, assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, was recently a guest on an episode of the “(don’t) Waste Water!” podcast, where she discussed common misconceptions about PFAS treatment, the processes involved, and the economic factors that influence effective solutions. From the podcast: Host: What is the… The post In the News: Ali Ling on if We Can Afford to Clean Up Forever Chemicals appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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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.

As always, this magazine is just a snapshot of the energy here at St. Thomas. I invite you to connect with us, drop us a note, follow along on social media, or come visit."

-- Dr. Don Weinkauf, Dean, School of Engineering

Read more in the Fall 2025 Engineer Magazine

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