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In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition

Dr. Rita Lederle, a faculty member in the School of Engineering at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with FOX 9 about the annual concrete canoe competition held at Lake Hiawatha. Lederle explained that students design, build and race canoes made entirely of concrete as part of a regional civil engineering event, highlighting hands-on learning,… The post In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in Personal Finance

    Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO about the growing use of artificial intelligence in personal finance. Rege explained that while AI can be a helpful tool for budgeting, analyzing spending patterns and running financial scenarios, it should be used cautiously and not… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on AI in Personal Finance appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • St. Thomas Engineering Students Partner With Minnesota Wild

    The University of St. Thomas School of Engineering received media coverage for the launch of the first-ever Minnesota Wild Hockey Lab, a new partnership bringing engineering students into the world of professional hockey. Across multiple outlets, the collaboration highlights how students are working to design improved protective equipment. This year’s focus was on redesigning shin… The post St. Thomas Engineering Students Partner With Minnesota Wild appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Engineering Faculty Served as Expert Witness in Landmark Social Media Cases

    Dr. John Chandler, assistant professor at the University of St. Thomas Department of Software Engineering and Data Science, informed jurors in two landmark cases over social media safety. Chandler was an expert witness in marketing and data science. His marketing role was to explain to the jury how advertising works, how the social media companies… The post Engineering Faculty Served as Expert Witness in Landmark Social Media Cases appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • St. Thomas Community Members Present on AI Workforce

    Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence, and St. Thomas Chief Data and AI Officer Jena Zangs recently presented at the MnTech Connect 2026 conference. Hosted by the Minnesota Technology Association, Rege and Zangs explored the future of artificial intelligence in the workforce and what AI readiness means for Minnesota. The two… The post St. Thomas Community Members Present on AI Workforce 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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