Science and Tech

St. Mary’s begins incorporating artificial intelligence into its faith-filled education 

The rise of artificial intelligence brings questions about its impact on humanity and faith. Many professors at St. Mary's University have already begun incorporating AI into their curriculum. Early adopters have even created classes on using and viewing it in ethical ways. 

Engineering and Softball alumna turned medical student credits St. Mary’s for graduate school preparation 

Softball player. Biomedical engineer. Medical student. Dermatology residency candidate. For Alexandra McLennan, her list of titles is ongoing, but one that remains close to her heart is St. Mary’s University alumna.  

St. Mary’s University welcomes its first student to the Nursing Program

If the scrubs fit, wear them. Paige Severson is the first student to officially enter St. Mary’s University’s new Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program.  

St. Mary’s Mechanical Engineering professor fires up classes 

If you can’t stand the heat, don’t get out of the kitchen; talk to Morgan Bruns. He may play cool about his career, but his résumé, as members of Gen Z would say, is fire.

Biology major looks at healing in holistic way

Nadia Abdulbaki has always been fascinated with the medical field and helping others since childhood. That's why the Biology major and member of the St. Mary's University Honors Program hopes to go into the medical field after graduation.

New labs and programs offer a wellspring for innovation in St. Mary’s health care education 

The new Nursing Program at St. Mary's University, along with other new and revamped degrees in Public Health, Medical Humanities, and Exercise and Sport Science, further the University's mission of teaching holistic health.

St. Mary’s student from India adds math to her career

A Mathematics major with a minor in Computer Science at St. Mary’s University, Dhwani Chandi is passionate about Applied Mathematics.

Construction Management offers strong support

Coming to St. Mary’s University, Eduardo “Ed” Lopez (B.S. ’22, M.S. ’23) wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps in construction.  During his studies, he took courses learning about the management side of construction management, an area of study he had not previously considered.  

St. Mary’s student studies native plant species for more sustainable landscape

Growing up in Lima, Peru, Jose Cornejo became environmentally conscious after studying at a Marianist high school that valued God’s creations. He would take those values to heart and decided to do something about to benefit the planet. 

Founding Director of Nursing shares path toward the St. Mary’s Nursing Program

Gold & Blue magazine sat down with Donna M. Badowski, DNP, Vice Dean of the School of Science, Engineering and Technology, and Founding Director of Nursing, to learn more about her background and get the inside scoop on the planned Nursing Program.

Pediatric nurse finds calling at St. Mary’s University

Enrique Salinas, a first-generation student originally from Eagle Pass, earned his Bachelor of Arts in Biology from St. Mary’s in 2019. After participating in undergraduate research opportunities and shadowing a medical doctor, a single day spent shadowing a nurse made all the difference in his career decision. 

St. Mary’s Software Engineering graduate student improves systems

St. Mary's University alumnus and master's student Ian Wells is fascinated by software engineering because it can improve processes and make lives easier.

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