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In the News: Manjeet Rege on Facial Recognition in Policing

Manjeet Rege, director of the Center for Applied Artificial Intelligence at the University of St. Thomas, spoke with WCCO-TV about the use of facial recognition technology in law enforcement following the settlement of a lawsuit involving a wrongful arrest in Bloomington. Rege discussed the limitations of the technology and the risks that can arise when… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Facial Recognition in Policing appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • Engineering Comes to Life in St. Thomas' 3D Visualization Studio

    A purple virtual car rolled down a slope across a 36-foot curved screen as University of St. Thomas College of Engineering students watched through 3D glasses at the college’s new data visualization studio. The simulation brought to life an inertia car experiment the students had completed earlier in the semester for Professor Michael Hennessey’s 300-level… The post Engineering Comes to Life in St. Thomas' 3D Visualization Studio appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • In the News: Manjeet Rege on Using Geofencing to Improve Public Safety

    Manjeet Rege, a professor in the College of Engineering, spoke with KARE 11 and FOX 9 about how technology could help address safety concerns after hundreds of electric scooter and e-bike riders gathered in downtown Minneapolis. Rege explained how geofencing could create virtual boundaries that slow or stop scooters from entering highways and other restricted… The post In the News: Manjeet Rege on Using Geofencing to Improve Public Safety appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.

  • 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.

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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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