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In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Extreme Weather

John Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO Radio about the increase in extreme weather events affecting Minnesota and beyond. Abraham discussed how climate change is contributing to more intense heat, wildfires and poor air quality, and explained why communities can expect greater weather extremes… The post In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Extreme Weather appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Ali Ling on Forever Chemicals Impact

    Ali Ling, an assistant professor of civil engineering at the University of St. Thomas, was recently featured in two media outlets, Chemistry World and Le Monde, about PFAS pollution in Europe and what the cost of cleanup looks like. “PFAS remediation across Europe: costs and limited impacts,” Ling’s study, provides two possibilities, both concluding with… The post In the News: Ali Ling on Forever Chemicals Impact appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and Cybersecurity Threats

    Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the global cybersecurity landscape. Rege said AI is accelerating cyberthreats by giving bad actors the ability to carry out attacks faster and at a much larger scale. From… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and Cybersecurity Threats appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative AI Job Scams

    Manjeet Rege, professor and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with the Minnesota Star Tribune about the growing use of artificial intelligence in employment scams targeting job seekers and businesses. Rege explained how generative AI is making fraudulent job postings, websites and impersonation attempts increasingly convincing. From the… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative AI Job Scams appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and the Future of Work

    Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, co-authored an opinion piece in MinnPost examining the impact of artificial intelligence on Minnesota workers. Rege argued that policymakers should establish safeguards around workplace uses of AI, including hiring, monitoring, and job displacement, as the technology becomes increasingly integrated… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI and the Future of Work 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 College 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, College of Engineering

Read more in the Fall 2025 Engineer Magazine

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