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In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Artificial Intelligence
Manjeet Rege, software and data science professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, recently spoke with WCCO Radio about regulation consideration for AI, in addition to potential future scenarios. From the story: “I am of the opinion that there needs to be freedom in terms of research in AI but when it… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on the Best and Worst-Case Scenarios for Artificial Intelligence appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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From Experience to Insight: Creating Global Competence
How can engineers learn to navigate an interconnected work world, where differing communication and conflict styles constantly present themselves? Even within a single team, productive communication cannot be taken for granted. And when working to deliver the fruits of engineering design to clients and customers, how many of the challenges comprise communication obstacles as well… The post From Experience to Insight: Creating Global Competence appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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John Abraham on Record Ocean Surface Temperatures and Their Impact on Weather Patterns
John Abraham, engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with NBC News about a temporary El Niño pattern expected to contribute to more intense storm systems and exacerbate the impacts of climate change. From the story: Daily sea surface temperatures last month reached highs not seen in at least four decades of… The post John Abraham on Record Ocean Surface Temperatures and Their Impact on Weather Patterns appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan and Maria Dahmus on the Importance of Sustainability Efforts at St. Thomas
Mahmoud Kabalan, director of the Center for Microgrid Research, and Maria Dahmus, director of the Office of Sustainability Initiatives and the Sustainable Communities Partnership at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Upstream about a wide range of sustainability-related work happening at the university. From the story: Situated along the Mississippi River in the… The post In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan and Maria Dahmus on the Importance of Sustainability Efforts at St. Thomas appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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New $1.5M STEM Grant Aims to Set Transfer Students to St. Thomas Engineering Up for Success
The University of St. Thomas’ School of Engineering was awarded nearly $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF).
The funds will be used, in part, to increase recruitment, retention and graduation rates of select transfer students seeking a bachelor’s degree from the Minneapolis-St. Paul-based university.