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School of
Engineering
Top-ranked programs focusing on a purposeful, applied, hands-on, collaborative, industry-relevant engineering and software educational experience.
Liberal Arts -Engineering
Upskill with Graduate Programs
Stay ahead of the curve with our practical, industry-relevant graduate programs. Enroll fall, spring or summer.
Graduate Programs
State-of-
the-Art Facilities
The Frey Science & Engineering Complex consists of nearly 400,000 square feet of modern labs and equipment dedicated to STEM education.
Facilities and Labs
Connections
with Faculty
Our faculty build strong connections with students inside and outside of the classroom. Student development is our #1 priority.
Faculty Connections
The School of Engineering produces well-rounded, hands-on engineers and savvy technology leaders who have the technical ability and courage to wrap their minds around ideas that can change our world. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees including engineering programs in Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, Regulatory Science, and Engineering Management and
Graduate Programs in Software
including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering.
When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas
#29 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering schools without a doctoral program.
School of Engineering News
In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition
Read More
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.
John Chandler 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 John Chandler 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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Featured Stories
Highlighting School of Engineering news and featured stories.
Women in Engineering
The School of Engineering is home to a large group of accomplished women. During the beginning months of 2026, we gathered the stories of some of our faculty, students, alumni and other notable women. We are proud of these women for their contributions to research, academia, the School of Engineering, the St. Thomas community, and for consistently working toward The Common Good.
Discover Women in Engineering
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
Exceptional Alumni: Brian Osende ’10, ’11 MS
Transforming Uganda: Tommie Alumni Lead Change in Home Country
Transforming Uganda — Brian Osende ’10, ’11 MS, is making a profound difference in Uganda by applying engineering skills to improve infrastructure and empower local communities. His work is demonstrating the global reach of a St. Thomas education.
Engineering Change in Uganda
Exceptional Faculty: Jihun Moon ‘24 MS and Dr. Chih Lai
In partnership with the University of Minnesota, faculty member Dr. Chih Lai and Jihun Moon ’24 MS developed AI systems to enhance surgical analysis. They’re aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced technology.
Read More on the St. Thomas and U of M Partnership
Exceptional Partnerships: Machining AdvantEdge, CNC, AFRL
Through an exclusive partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), St. Thomas and Third Wave Systems now offer free machining modeling training opportunities. The Machining AdvantEdge program delivers a powerful combination of on-demand advanced machining modeling eLearning and hands-on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) optimization boot camp training.
Learn More About No-Cost Machining and CNC Optimization Training
Exceptional Facilities: Center for Microgrid Research Expansion
Federal and State Support Fuels Expansion at the Center for Microgrid Research
The St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research is expanding, thanks to over $20 million in federal and state funding. This support fuels new research, a growing team, and a new facility with a second microgrid. The expansion will allow students to work on real-world microgrid solutions, preparing them to lead in clean energy and grid modernization.
St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research Expansion
School of Engineering Events
Home
About The School
Why St. Thomas
Connections with Faculty
State-of-the-Art Facilities and Labs
Liberal Arts and Engineering
Leadership and Vision
Board of Governors
External Advisory Board
Faculty and Staff Directory
Undergrad Experience
Degrees and Programs
Majors and Minors
Fast Track Master's Degree (BS + MS in 5 Years)
Culture and Traditions
Activities and Opportunities
Student Research Opportunities
Study Abroad Options
Co-op and Internship Programs
Senior Design Clinic
Reverse Career Fair
Peace Engineering
Clubs and Competitions
Design Center (Lab)
Graduate Studies
Master's Degrees
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Management
Manufacturing Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Regulatory Science
Systems Engineering
Graduate Certificates
Advanced Manufacturing
Engineering for Educators
Engineering Leadership
Manufacturing Systems
Medical Device Development
Power Electronics and Systems
Quality Engineering
Sustainability
Graduate Micro-Credentials
Manufacturing AI
Statistical Quality Control & DOE
Graduate Programs in Software
MS in Artificial Intelligence
MS in Data Science
MS in Information Technology
MS in Software Engineering
Graduate Certificates
Take a Single Class
Industry, Research & Centers
Research Overview
Faculty Research
Student Research
Centers of Excellence
Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Center for Applied AI
Center for Engineering Education
Center for Microgrid Research
START Center
Industry Partnerships
New Product Tech Ventures
Senior Design Clinic Sponsorship
Hire our Students
Get Started
Meet Us/Visit
Prospective Undergraduate Students
Prospective Graduate Students
Information For:
International Students
Transfer Students
Veterans
Admissions and Tuition
Undergraduate Scholarships
Info For
Alumni
Community Partners
Current Students
Donors
International Students
Recruiters/Companies
Transfer Students
Veterans
Admissions
Give
News & Events
Search Input
You can also
choose to use TommieBot,
an AI search assistant developed by St. Thomas School of Engineering students and faculty.
Take me to TommieBot
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/4
School of
Engineering
Top-ranked programs focusing on a purposeful, applied, hands-on, collaborative, industry-relevant engineering and software educational experience.
Liberal Arts -Engineering
Upskill with Graduate Programs
Stay ahead of the curve with our practical, industry-relevant graduate programs. Enroll fall, spring or summer.
Graduate Programs
State-of-
the-Art Facilities
The Frey Science & Engineering Complex consists of nearly 400,000 square feet of modern labs and equipment dedicated to STEM education.
Facilities and Labs
Connections
with Faculty
Our faculty build strong connections with students inside and outside of the classroom. Student development is our #1 priority.
Faculty Connections
The School of Engineering produces well-rounded, hands-on engineers and savvy technology leaders who have the technical ability and courage to wrap their minds around ideas that can change our world. We offer a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees including engineering programs in Civil, Mechanical, Computer, Electrical, Manufacturing, Systems, Regulatory Science, and Engineering Management and
Graduate Programs in Software
including Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Information Technology and Software Engineering.
When it comes to academic quality, U.S. News & World Report ranks St. Thomas
#29 in the U.S. and #1 in Minnesota for engineering schools without a doctoral program.
School of Engineering News
In the News: Dr. Rita Lederle Highlights St. Thomas Concrete Canoe Competition
Read More
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.
John Chandler 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 John Chandler 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.
Read More News
Featured Stories
Highlighting School of Engineering news and featured stories.
Women in Engineering
The School of Engineering is home to a large group of accomplished women. During the beginning months of 2026, we gathered the stories of some of our faculty, students, alumni and other notable women. We are proud of these women for their contributions to research, academia, the School of Engineering, the St. Thomas community, and for consistently working toward The Common Good.
Discover Women in Engineering
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
Exceptional Alumni: Brian Osende ’10, ’11 MS
Transforming Uganda: Tommie Alumni Lead Change in Home Country
Transforming Uganda — Brian Osende ’10, ’11 MS, is making a profound difference in Uganda by applying engineering skills to improve infrastructure and empower local communities. His work is demonstrating the global reach of a St. Thomas education.
Engineering Change in Uganda
Exceptional Faculty: Jihun Moon ‘24 MS and Dr. Chih Lai
In partnership with the University of Minnesota, faculty member Dr. Chih Lai and Jihun Moon ’24 MS developed AI systems to enhance surgical analysis. They’re aiming to improve patient outcomes through advanced technology.
Read More on the St. Thomas and U of M Partnership
Exceptional Partnerships: Machining AdvantEdge, CNC, AFRL
Through an exclusive partnership with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL), St. Thomas and Third Wave Systems now offer free machining modeling training opportunities. The Machining AdvantEdge program delivers a powerful combination of on-demand advanced machining modeling eLearning and hands-on Computer Numerical Control (CNC) optimization boot camp training.
Learn More About No-Cost Machining and CNC Optimization Training
Exceptional Facilities: Center for Microgrid Research Expansion
Federal and State Support Fuels Expansion at the Center for Microgrid Research
The St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research is expanding, thanks to over $20 million in federal and state funding. This support fuels new research, a growing team, and a new facility with a second microgrid. The expansion will allow students to work on real-world microgrid solutions, preparing them to lead in clean energy and grid modernization.
St. Thomas Center for Microgrid Research Expansion
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