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In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Power Grid Reliability and the Benefits of Microgrids
Mahmoud Kabalan, associate professor and director of the Center for Microgrid Research at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with CNET about the technologies that enable microgrids for a story about a church in Arizona using solar panels and battery storage for off-grid operation. From the story: Policies that limit the incentives for going… The post In the News: Mahmoud Kabalan on Power Grid Reliability and the Benefits of Microgrids appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: David Forliti, Rocket Scientist, Finds New Hope for the Vikings in the 'Passtronaut'
David Forliti, mechanical engineering associate professor at the University of St. Thomas, recently spoke with Sports Illustrated's Fan Nation about his thoughts on fellow aerospace engineer (and the Minnesota Vikings' new starting quarterback), Josh Dobbs. From the story: When Dr. David Forliti watched quarterback Josh Dobbs lead the Minnesota Vikings to a 31-28 win over… The post In the News: David Forliti, Rocket Scientist, Finds New Hope for the Vikings in the 'Passtronaut' appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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In the News: Manjeet Rege and John Abraham on President Biden’s Executive Order for AI
Manjeet Rege, software and data science professor, and John Abraham, mechanical engineering professor at the University of St. Thomas School of Engineering, both recently spoke with KSTP-TV about President Biden’s executive order on artificial intelligence. Rege also spoke with WCCO-TV, WCCO Radio and KARE 11 on the topic. From KSTP-TV: The president Monday issued an… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege and John Abraham on President Biden’s Executive Order for AI appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
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Tommie Expert: 'Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Puts the US in the Driver’s Seat'
President Joe Biden's recent executive order on artificial intelligence (AI) is an incredibly positive and forward-thinking move. The U.S., through initiatives like this, has the potential to set the gold standard in guiding progress and influencing the responsible development and deployment of this transformative technology. The U.S. has long been a global leader in technological… The post Tommie Expert: 'Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Puts the US in the Driver’s Seat' 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.