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World-Ready Leaders

21st Century Engineers

The School of Engineering produces well-rounded engineers who enter the working world with valuable hands-on experience. But more importantly, they are using their engineering skills to help people lead better lives. We continue to enhance these programs and facilities as more students seek this kind of education for the common good.

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Curt Kietzer '91

Director of Development, Engineering
Curt Keitzer
Email
kiet1596@stthomas.edu
Phone Number
6519626913
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Globally-Minded Students

Dr. Camille George has been challenging her students to think globally through the peace engineering program at St. Thomas. Through interdisciplinary projects and an actual “peace engineering” minor, engineering students gain the skill sets they need to create sustainable food, water and energy technology solutions to create a more peaceful and just world.

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STEM Integration

St. Thomas is committed to advancing STEM technologies and curriculum at all levels through the Center for Engineering Education. Part community-outreach, part academic discipline: the CEE trains students and practicing teachers on STEM integration through hands-on exploration and unique degree programs.

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Hands-on Engineers

Each year, the Senior Design Clinic gives our seniors the opportunity to team with industry giants and non-profit leaders to develop special prototype solutions to real-world problems. From small start-ups to the largest companies in the Twin Cities, all find value in the thousands of hours of work put into each project.

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Impact of Giving

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Hugh H. Schilling

Founder and Chairman, Horton Worldwide

Hugh K. Schilling and his company, Horton Worldwide, believe in the St. Thomas experience. They have generously supported our engineering students, including a recent gift to endow the Hugh K. Schilling Machining and Manufacturing Lab at the St. Thomas School of Engineering. This gift makes it possible to expand lab space, support faculty and replace equipment in the years ahead.

“The Hugh K. Schilling Laboratory will be a critical component as we educate engineers with practical, hands-on skills that are essential to their careers,” said Dean Weinkauf, dean of the School of Engineering.
Electrical Engineering major Sam Wielgos in the walkway between Owens Science Hall and O'Shaughnessy Science Hall in the Frey Science and Engineering Center in St. Paul on May 20, 2015.

Sam Wielgos '19

Student

“Through scholarships, I am able to enjoy the many benefits that being a Tommie offers, and I cannot express how much it meant to me to receive this support.

I look forward to serving my country upon graduation, and I want to use the valuable education that the University of St. Thomas provided me to become a governmental representative after my time in the Air Force. This has made quite the impact on me, and I hope that through the service of my country that I am able to pay it forward.”

Areas of Need

Engineering Students Excellence Fund

Our engineering and software students are active in a broad range of activities, from cutting-edge research to national student competitions. This fund helps to ensure that they have the right equipment and resources to make the most of their experience at St. Thomas and develop the skills necessary for success in the future.
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Peace Engineering Fund

For over a decade the Peace Engineering Fund has enabled engineering students to work with entrepreneurial communities in the developing world. In partnership with local residents, St. Thomas students use their engineering skills to create sustainable food, water and energy technology solutions to create a more peaceful and just world.
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Center for Engineering Education Fund

Engineering education provides teachers and to-be-teachers with an engaging, authentic integrated STEM knowledge base with a focus on engineering education. The capacity to accelerate every learner’s capabilities, interest and identity in STEM education is filled when educators have the financial support needed.
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