Carnegie Mellon University

May 2007

May 2007 Headlines

Solar Decathlon 2007: Sustainable Solar Design
Carnegie Mellon's third entry into the Solar Decathlon competition in October will feature a modular "plug-and-play" house construction that can expand with a homeowner's changing needs.


Carnegie Mellon Project Boosts Book Digitization Efforts

System Improves Internet Security and Book Searchability


Jared L. Cohon Reappointed President

Will Lead Carnegie Mellon Through Next Five Years of Growth


PNC, GE Executives To AddressTepper School of Business Graduates

James Rohr, Yoshiaki Fujimori To Speak at Diploma Ceremonies, May 19–20


Luis von AhnCarnegie Mellon Professor Receives Microsoft New Faculty Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Computer Science Luis von Ahn is one of five recipients this year of Microsoft Research's New Faculty Fellowship, an award that seeks to identify young professors who are likely to become leaders in the field of computer science and includes $200,000 to help launch their academic careers.




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