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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.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on Moving AI Pilots Into Institutional Practice

    Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science and director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, was featured on the “AI for U” podcast, where he traced his path from medical AI research to universitywide AI strategy. Rege emphasized that building an operational AI program requires more than… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Moving AI Pilots Into Institutional Practice appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Manjeet Rege Testifies at Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on Generative AI in the Workforce

    Dr. Manjeet Rege, a professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, testified in front of the Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on how Generative AI is reshaping the "nature of work" across Minnesota. In his testimony, Rege, along with his co-author Dr. Aaron Rosenthal of… The post Manjeet Rege Testifies at Minnesota Senate Labor Committee on Generative AI in the Workforce appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • The Innovator’s Mindset: Dr. Kundan Nepal and the Future of Engineering

    School of Engineering Professor Kundan Nepal sits in the data visualization studio by a 32-foot curved LCD panel that displays 3-D graphics. His students at the University of St. Thomas don goggles to immerse themselves with interactive images, examining engineering structures as if they were right in front of them. Dr. Nepal said watching students… The post The Innovator’s Mindset: Dr. Kundan Nepal and the Future of Engineering appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

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

    Manjeet Rege, professor and chair of the Department of Software Engineering and Data Science at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 and WCCO-TV to discuss a new report on the impact of generative AI on Minnesota’s workforce. Rege emphasized the difference between exposure and displacement, encouraging workers and students to build AI… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Generative 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 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

Read more in the Fall 2025 Engineer Magazine

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