SOE_New Student Guide 2023

School of Engineering

NEW STUDENT GUIDE

WELC An uncommon engineering experience, all for the common good. It takes more than theory to transform an idea into useful technology for our society. St. Thomas engineers emerge with practical, hands-on experience, the power of strong communication skills and the broad perspective of a liberal arts education. Our programs are

100% of engineers graduate with the foundational liberal arts core curriculum common to all majors at St. Thomas.

designed to transform the young creative minds of our students into engineers who can truly make a difference in the world. This guide is designed to answer many of your questions, but you should know the best way to learn is to simply ask us a question. That is why we are here. Dr. Don Weinkauf Dean, School of Engineering

St. Thomas ranks in the top 20 of all U.S. engineering colleges for the highest percentage of women faculty. TOP 20

At the University of St. Thomas, we develop students to be morally responsible leaders, preparing them for active work toward a more just and civil society.

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COME 45% 40% of our students work on projects with a faculty member outside their coursework. 80% of our senior engineering students graduate with a technical internship or co-op experience in industry. Many with more than one!

of engineering students study abroad while at St. Thomas.

100% of engineering students design and solve an engineering problem for industry or non-profit as part of Senior Design Clinic

1 in 9 St. Thomas students major in engineering.

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? REQUENTLY asked QUESTIONS WHEN SHOULD I MEET WITH MY ADVISER? St. Thomas has many wonderful opportunities for our engineering students that your adviser can point out to you, so we suggest you meet with your adviser right away. They will be happy to talk with you about your course selections, goals, career path options and other possibilities during your time here. WHAT LANGUAGE SHOULD I TAKE? St. Thomas requires all students to learn a language. St. Thomas has several languages to choose from; there isn’t a bad choice in the bunch. Based on your career path and study abroad options, you may want, for example, to take Italian before going abroad for the J-Term Engineering in Rome course. The German language will enable you to enter the International Engineering Program which includes a work experience in the European Union. Spanish or Arabic will position you to have an international senior design experience in Latin America or the Middle East. Employers are increasingly looking for engineers with global experience and inter-cultural skills. Feel free to ask your adviser for more information about the best choice for your plan of study. If you have taken a language in high school or speak a second language in your home, you may be able to test out of all or part of this requirement. We suggest taking this placement exam as soon as possible, either in your first semester or even over the summer before you start in the fall. WHAT KIND OF COMPUTER SHOULD I BUY? It is suggested that each student own a laptop or tablet style computer. We do not suggest any specific brand, but we do strongly suggest a Windows OS/ PC over a Macintosh/Apple (some of the most used engineering applications will only work with a Windows operating system). Recommended build: Quad Core 1.8GHz i7 processor (Dual Core 2.7GHz i5 at minimum) ARM processors are not recommended, 16GB RAM, 500GB SSD (256GB HDD at minimum) WHAT IS THE DIVERSITY LIKE AT THE SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING?

and a discrete graphics card (256MB integrated or Intel HD video graphics at a minimum). A multiyear warranty with accidental damage protection is recommended. Questions – contact us at engineering@stthomas.edu or go to link.stthomas.edu/engcomputerhelp for more information. WHAT SHOULD TRANSFER STUDENTS KNOW? The School of Engineering welcomes transfer students. To make the transition process as easy as possible, we are happy to help you select classes at your current institution so you know what will transfer to the University of St. Thomas. We also have many resources for financial aid, transcript review and information for veterans. And St. Thomas accepts the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC). We are happy to help you with any questions you may have about coming to St. Thomas. Questions? Contact Dr. Jenny Holte, an engineering professor and our engineering transfer coordinator, at jholte@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-5763.

We are proud of the diversity of our students, faculty and staff in the School of Engineering at St. Thomas. We are consistently ranked in the top 20 of all U.S. engineering colleges for the highest percentage of full-time women faculty. Half of the international students on campus are enrolled in programs in the School of Engineering. We are above national averages for enrollment of women and BIPOC students. And, we are proud that we have received significantly positive scores on campus climate surveys for our support of women, BIPOC and the LGBTQIA+ communities. Our transformative education emphasizes cultural awareness training throughout the curriculum by listening to all stakeholders and understanding diverse perspectives.

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The St. Thomas School of Engineering is one of the only places in the world giving undergraduate students hands-on access to the microgrid research facilities as a part of their educational experience. ”Our microgrid is THE place to gain industry-caliber experience and do research. You can see your ideas make an impact by being deployed quickly in a real-world application. The next 10-30 years are the most pivotal in human history. We need the best and the brightest to become engineers to figure this out. “ — Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan, Director of the Center for Microgrid Research. The Microgrid at St. Thomas

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W hat can you do with an

ENGINEERING EDUCATION? The better question is: What can’t you do? Our graduates work in a vast array of industries, from biomedical to aerospace, from design to manufacturing, from semiconductors to power companies, and from military service to consulting firms. Additionally, our engineers find graduate school options at the best institutions in the country. Others take paths in medicine, law, business and architecture.

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meet MANDY BIRNBAUM civil engineering Hometown: Milaca, Minnesota Major/minor: Civil engineering major, aerospace studies minor Describe yourself in three words: Quirky, passionate and hardworking Why engineering at St. Thomas: I love old buildings and so chose civil as I wanted to restore old buildings. I sat in on a civil engineering presentation, and, after that, St. Thomas was where I wanted to go. I learned of St. Thomas as my brother came here, but I chose St. Thomas for myself because of the scholarship I received, the Catholic presence, and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC). One thing you would love to do: Backpack around the world Something most people wouldn’t know about you: I grew up raising sheep.

If you had the chance to have lunch with any three people you wish, whom would you invite?

George Washington (I would love to hear one of his battle stories), Albert Einstein (I think it would be a really fun conversation) and St. Augustine

(so I could learn more about my faith). Best thing about the civil engineering major/program:

There are so many opportunities. I also work in the civil engineering lab as an assistant; I do research with Dr. Rita Lederle. For class, there are a lot of site visits, so you really get to learn about the many career fields within civil engineering. At St. Thomas, you really get to know the professors and that makes for a comfortable environment. I think this makes you learn more, as the professors really do care that you do well.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING Plan of Study **

FALL

SPRING

FYEX Foundation for College Success

ENGR 100 : (FYE) Introduction to Engineering Design

ENGR 162: Intro to Engineering Graphics

ENGR 160 : Surveying

GEOL 163 : Applied Geology (Lab)

MATH 113 : Calculus I

MATH 114 : Calculus II

CORE: Requirement

PHYS 211 : Classical Physics I

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 220 : Statics

ENGR 221 : Mechanics of Materials (Lab)

MATH 210 : Introduction to Differential Equations and Systems

ENGR 222 : General Dynamics

STAT 220: Statistics I (Lab)

CHEM 109 : General Chemistry for Engineers (Lab)

CORE: Requirement

PHYS 212 : Classical Physics II

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 362 : Construction and Engineering Economic Analysis (Lab)

ENGR 363 : Construction Materials (Lab)

ENGR 364 : Structural Analysis

ENGR 365: Design of Steel and Concrete Structures (Lab)

ENGR 368 : Fluids Mechanics for Civil Engineering (Lab)

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 466: Transportation Engineering

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 480 : Engineering Design Clinic I

ENGR 481 : Engineering Design Clinic II

ENGR 463 : Soil Mechanics and Foundations (Lab)

ENGR 468 : Environmental Engineering

ENGR 467 : Water Resources

ENGR : Elective

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

January Term

** This is one snapshot of how the plan of study for this major can look. Plans of study for Math 108/109 sequence, semester and/or J-Term abroad, and for ROTC students are available. Please meet with your adviser to personalize your plan. Arrow indicates that the two courses can be interchanged.

meet ANNIE THOMPSON computer engineering

Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota

Degree: Computer engineering

Describe yourself in three words: Curious, passionate and hardworking

Where to find you on a Sunday afternoon: I’m a Vikings fan so I watch football, but during the off-season I’m usually outside somewhere hiking or fishing. Why engineering: I was an English major as a freshman. I looked at the Engineering New Student Guide and I liked the classes for this major. My grandpa was an engineer and was a pilot in World War II. I also like the show “The X-Files” in which Dana Scully is written as a positive role model for women and I like solving problems. Best thing about your computer engineering major: I loved the diversity of what I studied. I also loved the small class sizes and the access to the professors. To me, computer engineering is the best as I get to do both software and electrical engineering. What are you doing now: I’m currently at 3M in the Data Science and Analytics lab working as a software developer.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING Plan of Study **

FALL

SPRING

FYEX : Foundation for College Success

ENGR 100 : (FYE) Introduction to Engineering Design

ENGR 175 : Introduction to Electrical & Computer Engineering

PHYS 211 : Classical Physics I

MATH 113 : Calculus I

MATH 114 : Calculus II

CISC 130: Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences

ENGR 230 : Digital Design (Lab)

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 240 : Circuit Analysis (Lab)

CISC 230 : Object-Oriented Design and Programming

ENGR 330 : Microprocessor Architectures

ENGR 331 : Designing with Microprocessors (Lab)

PHYS 212 : Classical Physics II

MATH 210 : Introduction to Differential Equations and Systems

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 345 : Electronics I (Lab)

ENGR 432 : Current Trends in Computing Systems

ENGR 431 : Design of Embedded Systems (Lab)

CISC 231: Data Structures using Object-Oriented Design (Lab)

MATH 128 : Introduction to Discrete Mathematics

ENGR/CISC XXX: Elective 1

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

ENGR 480 : Engineering Design Clinic I

ENGR 481 : Engineering Design Clinic II

MATH/SCI XXX : Elective 1

MATH/SCI XXX : Elective 2

ENGR/CISC XXX : Elective 2

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

January Term

meet MAHAMUD HUSSEIN electrical engineering

Hometown: Rochester, Minnesota

Major: Electrical engineering and physics

Best thing about electrical engineering: I like how you can use electrical engineering to innovate to literally create the future, using engineering to make almost anything a reality. Why St. Thomas: I was impressed hearing about the microgrid that is here. Then I talked to some of the faculty and I really liked what is happening at the school. I am currently doing research with one of the faculty founders of the microgrid, Dr. Greg Mowry. Current job: I am a student researcher working on autonomous farming rovers. The rovers navigate remotely without user input to harvest and weed crops in soybean and corn fields but eventually for other crops as well. A goal of this is to reduce or eliminate the need for herbicides, as they have a big effect on crops and the environment. Club involvement: I am involved in three clubs at St. Thomas. I am the president of the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE); the volunteer coordinator for the Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE); and I also am in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE).

Dream job: Work as a humanitarian to bring renewable energy systems to all of Africa.

Where to find you on a Sunday afternoon: Skateboarding, playing drums or reading technical documents. (I particularly like new innovations in computer science, physics and quantum mechanics.)

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING Plan of Study **

FALL

SPRING

FYEX : Foundation for College Success

ENGR 100 : (FYE) Introduction to Engineering Design

ENGR 175 : Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering

PHYS 211 : Classical Physics I

MATH 113 : Calculus I

MATH 114 : Calculus II

CORE: Requirement

CISC 130 : Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 230 : Digital Design (Lab)

ENGR 240 : Circuit Analysis (Lab)

MATH 200 : Multi-Variable Calculus

MATH 210 : Introduction to Differential Equations and Systems

PHYS 212 : Classical Physics II

PHYS 225 : Application of Modern Physics (Lab)

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 340 : Signals & Systems

ENGR 410 : Control Systems and Automation (Lab)

ENGR 345 : Electronics I (Lab)

ENGR 346 : Electronics II

ENGR 331 : Applications of Microprocessors (Lab)

ENGR XXX: Engineering Elective 1

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

ENGR 480 : Engineering Design Clinic I

ENGR 481 : Engineering Design Clinic II

PHYS 341 : Electricity and Magnetism

ENGR 342 : Electromagnetic Fields & Waves

ENGR XXX : Engineering Elective 2

ENGR XXX : Engineering Elective 3

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

January Term

meet TJ LEE mechanical engineering

Hometown: River Falls, Wisconsin

Major: Mechanical engineering

Minors: Materials science and chemistry

Describe yourself in three words: Curious, hardworking and practical

Best thing about the engineering program: The professors. They care about the work you are doing and they care about you – they want you to have opportunities. Also St. Thomas is strong technically and offers a lot of great hands-on experience. Where you’ll find me on a Sunday afternoon: Doing homework, spending time with my wife and watching a movie.

Something people wouldn’t know about me: My hobby is woodworking.

Favorite St. Thomas class: Well, I can’t pick – both Materials Engineering and then Manufacturing – because it is how we do things and both had excellent professors. Why St. Thomas? I started at Century College and transferred to St. Thomas after my grandfather suggested I look at the program. I appreciated the small class sizes and the transfer scholarship.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Plan of Study **

FALL

SPRING

FYEX : Foundation for College Success

ENGR 100 : (FYE) Introduction to Engineering Design

CISC 130 : Introduction to Programming and Problem Solving in the Sciences

ENGR 170 : Mechanical Engineering Graphics

PHYS 211 : Classical Physics I

MATH 113 : Calculus I

MATH 114 : Calculus II

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 220 : Statics

ENGR 221 : Mechanics of Materials (Lab)

MATH 200 : Multi-Variable Calculus

MATH 210 : Introduction to Differential Equations and Systems

PHYS 212 : Classical Physics II

CHEM 109 : General Chemistry for Engineers (Lab)

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

CORE: Requirement

ENGR 255 : Fabrication Skills (Lab)

ENGR 322 : Dynamics (Lab)

ENGR 350 : Introduction to Electronics (Lab)

ENGR 320: Machine Design and Synthesis (Lab)

ENGR 371 : Manufacturing Processes and Statistical Control

ENGR 381 : Thermodynamics (Lab)

ENGR 383: Fluid Mechanics (Lab)

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

ENGR 480 : Engineering Design Clinic I

ENGR 481 : Engineering Design Clinic II

ENGR 410 : Control Systems and Automation (Lab)

ENGR 384 : Heat Transfer (Lab)

ENGR 361 : Engineering Materials (Lab)

ENGR XXX : Engineering Elective

CORE: Requirement

J-TERM*

SUMMER

January Term

M ANY WAYS to STUDY ABROAD Engineering is a global profession, so global experience matters. The School of Engineering provides several opportunities for you to study abroad as an engineering student while still allowing you to graduate on time. In addition, financial aid usually carries over to these study abroad programs, making them more affordable than you might think. SEMESTER ABROAD St. Thomas offers semester abroad programs in many countries around the globe, and the Office of Study Abroad will work with you to find a fit for your interests. In addition, the School of Engineering and the Office of Study Abroad have developed exchange opportunities in Australia and Egypt that incorporate transferable coursework for all engineering majors. SENIOR DESIGN CLINIC St. Thomas offers many ways to contribute to social innovation and sustainability. The School of Engineering offers summer programs in the countries of Jordan or Peru where you and a team of students can engage in social entrepreneurship in collaboration with local communities to complete your Senior Design Clinic. J-TERM OR SUMMER SESSION St. Thomas provides faculty-led study abroad options during J-Term and summer session. These shorter, focused courses provide experience in a different culture to learn more about global problems and solutions. Engineering in Rome is a regular option.

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GERMAN AND ENGINEERING DUAL DEGREE PROGRAM Our five-year International Engineering Program includes a full year abroad. You’ll study at the Technical University Darmstadt in Germany for one semester followed by a semester-long paid internship in Germany. In this university-industry collaboration you earn two degrees – one in German and one in engineering – plus you graduate with globally-focused industry experience.

YEAR 1 2 YEAR

3 YEAR

4 YEAR

5 YEAR

FIRST YEAR FRESHMAN German courses Engineering courses Core courses

SOPHOMORE German courses Engineering courses Core courses

JUNIOR German courses Engineering courses Core courses INTERNSHIP Paid Internship in Minnesota

STUDY ABROAD German courses Engineering courses Core courses INTERNSHIP Paid Internship in Germany

SENIOR German courses Engineering courses Core courses Senior Design Clinic Graduation

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iomedical Engineering Minor

The St. Thomas Biomedical Engineering Minor is a great choice for science and engineering students who want to work in the field of medical device design and manufacturing or related industries. Learn the basics of the medical device design process, the basics of FDA regulatory requirements, and the steps, practices, and processes needed to validate a device and its manufacturing processes. Minnesota has long been a center of excellence in the medical device industry, with companies in the biomedical engineering field often hiring include Boston Scientific, Medtronic, Abbott, 3M, Cardiovascular Systems Inc, Smiths Medical, Takeda, Upsher-Smith, plus many new start-ups. Enhance your learning and your resume with one of our interdisciplinary minors: • Materials Science and Engineering

• Peace Engineering • Entrepreneurship • Sustainability

ast Track Master’s and other graduate degree options

ENGINEERING AND SOFTWARE MASTER’S DEGREE OPTIONS AT ST. THOMAS Jump start your career with a graduate degree. St. Thomas School of Engineering offers many master’s degrees designed to meet the diverse needs of industry and working professionals. To learn more, talk to your adviser early about options available or register for one of our monthly online graduate program information sessions (check out engineering.stthomas.edu or software.stthomas.edu.) Electrical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Mechanical Engineering

Data Science Information Technology Regulatory Science Technology Management

Software Engineering Systems Engineering

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BRAINWAVES MONITORING HEADSET Two engineering students demonstrating fit of newly designed headset that monitors brainwaves.

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pportunities

GAIN INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE Nearly 80% of our graduates have an internship or co-op industry experience. Our outstanding relationships with companies in the Twin Cities create abundant opportunities for you to gain real-world experience. There are also options for internships in other countries! These four information resources will help you find the best internship or co-op for you: • Your engineering adviser • Engineering co-op program coordinator, Dr. Genevieve Gagnon, g.gagnon@stthomas.edu • The Career Services job website, which lists internships and full-time job opportunities stthomas.edu/careerdevelopment • Attending presentations to gain important insights when companies visit campus Every fall, the tables are turned on a normal career fair. St. Thomas engineering students interested in full-time employment and internships represent themselves with a poster board and stand by as prospective employers, many of whom are engineering alumni, walk and talk with students about their particular interests and talents. See a video of Meet the Engineers: stthomas.edu/engineering/mte. To learn more, talk to your adviser or contact Amy Larsen, amy.larsen@stthomas.edu. eet the Engineers Career Fair

aculty-Student Research Many engineering students conduct research with professors – and their work can be groundbreaking. Recently, three mechanical engineering students and their professor created a magnetic device that can capture energy from a beating heart to power a device such as a pacemaker.

St. Thomas offered a ton of scholarships, a lot of opportunities, research and a chance to land a good job in the cities. - Tyler Dennis, ‘25 biomedical engineering minor

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CLUBS AND COMPETITIONS Get involved in various clubs and competitions in the School of Engineering and go big. How big? Build a bridge, create a robot, get involved in creating a more sustainable world, turn plastic into construction material and make a difference in the St. Thomas community, and the world. Get involved and grow

ENGINEERING STUDENT CLUBS Meet people. Make friends. Connect with industry leaders.

American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)

American Public Works Association (APWA)

American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW)

Automotive Competition Club (Baja SAE)

National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME)

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)

Society of Women Engineers (SWE)

Find more information on engineering clubs at stthomas.edu/engineering/undergraduate/studentclubs.

COMPETITIONS Showcase your skills to a broad audience of peers and professionals, while also building your resume. • Automotive Club Competition Design and build a vehicle to compete in Baja SAE, an international collegiate competition held in different locations across the nation. • FRC Bowling Ball Competition This national student competition challenges students to design and create a fiber-reinforced bowling ball and present it to an audience of industry professionals. • Steel Bridge Competition This team competition challenges students to design, fabricate and assemble a scale-model steel bridge under timed construction conditions.

S The Engineering Senior Design Clinic is one of the best experiences you will have as a St. Thomas engineering student. This two-semester course is a critical component of the St. Thomas engineering curriculum. It requires student teams to engage hands-on with real-world engineering problems. Students are challenged to create a novel solution to engineering problems posed by an organization. You and your team of fellow students work face to face with engineers and business unit leaders from your organization sponsor. You will take the project from the concept to a working prototype or design. The teams frequently come up with new intellectual property as a part of the projects, which occasionally includes patents. Senior engineering students choose what they want to work on for the year from a range of project options. Some students want to be paired with a big company while others want the experience of working with a start-up. Still others may choose experiential global learning as a part of their research. It all ends with an afternoon to show off your work to family, friends, faculty and industry leaders. enior Design Clinic

This opportunity will follow me wherever I go. I have gained confidence in my abilities as an engineer while also being exposed to what I can work on to improve and really impact the work force. I learned the benefits that come with working on a team, especially when having to overcome obstacles. - Timara Williams, ‘22 mechanical engineering

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G etting help is EASY

YOUR FACULTY ADVISER You will be amazed at how much your engineering adviser can help. Each engineering student is assigned a faculty adviser who is a full-time engineering professor. Make a point of meeting with your adviser to plan your future or get help with any issues you may have. ACADEMIC COUNSELING This center offers college survival skills, test-taking prep, one-on-one tutoring, and help navigating the curriculum or

transferring credits, and the best ways to work with your professors. Available during normal business hours (8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) Monday through Friday (via Zoom, in person, by phone, or through email). To schedule an appointment with an Academic Counseling staff member, please call 651-962-6300 or send an email to academiccounseling@stthomas.edu or visit Murray-Herrick Campus Center (MHC), Room 110. CAREER DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) The CDC can help you with writing your resume or looking for a job, internship or graduate school. Both students and alumni can get help here. (651) 962-6761, Murray-Herrick Campus Center, Room 123.

THREE TIPS FOR SUCCESS

MATHEMATICS RESOURCES CENTER (MaRC) This center in O’Shaughnessy Science Center 235 supports student learning in mathematics through free drop-in peer tutoring for any ACTC student taking MATH 005 through 200, including calculus. The MaRC is also headquarters for Math Placement Exam preparation, questions, and administration. For more information, please call 651-962-5529. COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES If school or life is stressing you out, free services are available to help you. You can check out online audio relaxation exercises or mental health apps, or obtain counseling to work toward a better understanding of difficulties you are having. For more information contact (651) 952-6750 or stthomas.edu/counseling . Services can be found at 35 South Finn Street (between Summit and Grand avenues). COMPUTER LABS Many computer labs are found around campus, including in the Frey Science and Engineering Center. Hours vary by lab. Other resources include 3-D printers, computer projection, research labs and more.

Talk to Your Adviser. A key to success is to develop a strong relationship with your adviser. Be sure to discuss your long-term goals and dreams, as well as which classes to take and when to take them. Act Before Problems Get Too Big. The best thing to do if you have a problem is to seek help from your fellow students, your professor, your adviser, Academic Counseling, or Counseling and Psychological Services before a problem gets too big. Make Time for Yourself. The engineering curriculum can be stressful. Reward yourself for the hours of studying with some of your favorite activities … sports, music or hanging out with friends.

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AIR FORCE RESERVE OFFICER TRAINING CORPS The University of St. Thomas is proud to be the host to Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC) Detachment 410 and the Department of Aerospace Studies, recognized as one of the best in the country and offering a top-ranked subsidy program. AFROTC is a commissioning program designed to prepare students to assume positions of leadership and responsibility in the United States Air Force directly after graduation. M ILITARY PROGRAMS

Murray-Herrick Campus Center, LL4, afrotc410@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-6320 stthomas.edu/afrotc

VETERANS RESOURCE CENTER Veterans and military-affiliated family members have a special place at St. Thomas. Literally. Our Veterans Resource Center offers veterans the resources they need to succeed academically and the career support they need to thrive after their time at St. Thomas. If you’re a veteran, you may be entitled to benefits from a variety of programs to assist with educational expenses. Post-9/11 GI Bill recipients who are entitled to the maximum Chapter 33 benefit rate (100%) may be eligible to participate in the Yellow Ribbon program at St. Thomas. St. Thomas provides an unlimited number of awards to undergraduate and graduate engineering students.

Murray-Herrick Campus Center, LL17, veteranservices@stthomas.edu or (651) 962-6333, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m. stthomas.edu/veterans

Cadet Lucas Manke ’20, mechanical engineering major, Army ROTC top cadet in the nation, University Innovation Fellow, 4.0 GPA, member of swim and dive team

Cadet Savannah Johnson ’20, mechanical engineering major, first-ever recipient of the Secretary of the Air Force Leadership Award, Air Force Outstanding Cadet of the Year Award, Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Award of Merit

Faculty

Mr. Steve Albers albe8983@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5750

Dr. John Abraham jpabraham@stthomas.edu (612) 963-2169

Dr. Katherine Acton kacton@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5753

Dr. Deb Besser, P.E. deb.besser@stthomas.edu (651) 962-7741

Dr. Sarah Baxter scbaxter@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5507

Mr. Robert Bach, P.E. jrbach@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5510

Dr. Genevieve Gagnon g.gagnon@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5774

Dr. David Forliti forl3878@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5750

Dr. Chris Haas haas5473@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5750

Dr. Mahmoud Kabalan, P.E. mahmoud.kabalan

Dr. Jennifer Holte jholte@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5763

Dr. Michael Hennessey mphennessey@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5659

@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5598

Dr. Rita Lederle, P.E. rita.lederle@stthomas.edu (651) 962-7745

Dr. Mingu Kang kang4575@stthomas.edu 651-962-7744

Dr. Lucas Koerner koerner.lucas@stthomas.edu (651) 962-7742

Dr. Tiffany Ling tiffany.ling@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5479

Dr. Ali Ling, P.E. aling@stthomas.edu (651) 962-7749

Dr. Bob Mahmoodi mahm3256@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5750

Dr. Brittany Nelson- Cheeseman bbnelsonchee@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5773

Dr. Greg Mowry gsmowry@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5749

Dr. Cheol-Hong Min cmin@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5866

Dr. Heather Orser orser@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5506

Mr. Brian Plourde bdplourde@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5750

Dr. Kundan Nepal kundan.nepal@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5518

Dr. Tom Secord, P.E. thomas.secord@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5406

Dr. Hassan Salamy hsalamy@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5758

Dr. Thomas Shepard thomas.shepard@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5433

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Dr. AnnMarie Thomas apthomas@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5761

Dr. Don Weinkauf dhweinkauf@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5760

Dr. Travis Welt, P.E. welt7618@stthomas.edu (651) 962-7743

Dr. John Wentz john.wentz@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5413

Dick Wold rcwold@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5750

Dr. Chong Xu chong.xu@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5439

Dr. Jeong Ho You jyou@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5414

Staff

Charles Allhands Civil Engineering Lab Manager charles.allhands@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5767

Molly Christenson Faculty Coordinator chri0092@stthomas.edu 651-962-5748

Steve Cole Mechanical Engineering Lab Manager scole@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5762 Kathleen Hauser Web Manager kmhauser@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5501

Cathy Fasching Account Coordinator fasc4595@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5417

Jim Kelly Academic Services Librarian kell5174@stthomas.edu 651-962-5012 Michael Fink Computer Systems Administrator michael.fink@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5759 Marius Tegomoh Computer Systems Administrator mntegomoh@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5517 Charlie Mossey Mechanical Engineering Lab Assistant Manager cmossey @stthomas.edu 651-962-5751

Curt Kietzer Director of Development, kiet1596@stthomas.edu (651) 962-6913

Jodea Johnson Computer Systems Administrator jodea.johnson@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5490 Amy Larsen Events and Alumni Coordinator amy.larsen@stthomas.edu (651)-962-5564 Kelli Steidle Marketing Director kelli.steidle@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5504

Veronica Putzier Office and Budget Manager putz6298@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5418

Andrew Tubesing Electrical Engineering Lab Manager tubesing@stthomas.edu (651) 962-5437

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING

University of St. Thomas School of Engineering OSS 100

2115 Summit Ave. St. Paul, MN 55105 (651) 962-5750

stthomas.edu/engineering engineering@stthomas.edu @UST_Engineering

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Schoenecker Center (2024) O’Shaughnessy Science Hall (School of Engineering)

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Owens Science Hall

Facilities and Design Center

Binz

Anderson Parking Facility Service Center Building Anderson Student Center

Anderson Athletic and Recreation Complex

10 Murray-Herrick Campus Center 11 O’Shaughnessy-Frey Library

12 The Arches 13 Aquinas Hall

Schoenecker Center (Under Construction) Opening 2024

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