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In the News: John Abraham Discusses AI Safety Concerns

John Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 about growing concerns over artificial intelligence after researchers found AI models could exploit weak cybersecurity protections to complete assigned tasks. Abraham said the rapid pace of AI development has outstripped existing safeguards, raising questions about how to balance the technology’s capabilities with… The post In the News: John Abraham Discusses AI Safety Concerns appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: John Abraham on Why Minnesota’s Weather Is Changing

    John Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, joined WCCO Radio to discuss extreme weather, climate change and renewable energy. He explained how climate change is driving more frequent and intense swings between heat, drought and heavy rainfall, compared the climate system to a freight train that takes… The post In the News: John Abraham on Why Minnesota’s Weather Is Changing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • St. Thomas Experts Deliver Talks on AI

    Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied AI at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke to Minnesota industry leaders about artificial intelligence. Rege also collaborated with Jena Zangs, St. Thomas’ chief data and AI officer, to present at two Gartner Leadership Summits. Rege spoke to senior executives at the Kraus-Anderson AI Symposium, where… The post St. Thomas Experts Deliver Talks on AI appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Wildfires

    John Abraham, a professor in the College of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with KARE 11 about the extreme weather conditions fueling wildfires in northern Minnesota. Abraham explained how rising temperatures and prolonged dry conditions linked to climate change are contributing to larger, longer-lasting fires and discussed why communities must adapt to a changing… The post In the News: John Abraham on Minnesota’s Wildfires appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • St. Thomas Engineering Becomes a College as It Marks 40 Years

    Asked to explain the 40-year history of engineering education at the University of St. Thomas, Don Weinkauf, who has served as Engineering dean since 2008, starts with the unexpected. “We taught our first engineering courses in a strip mall in Chaska,” Weinkauf said from his office overlooking the neatly manicured south quad outside O’Shaughnessy Science… The post St. Thomas Engineering Becomes a College as It Marks 40 Years 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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