Dear Friend, Carnegie Mellon is renowned for its ability to meet a challenge. That was especially true this year when, in a time of world-wide economic downturn, 2,155 donors chose to give new or renewed gifts at the ACS level. To each who gave, thank you! We deeply appreciate your continued support. In this month’s ACS E-News, we share a recap from a recent event about global economics hosted by Marsha and Ron Frank (E’69). Enjoy! Sincerely yours, Marilyn Taft Thomas President, Andrew Carnegie Society     Mobile Solutions Disaster recovery could become less risky thanks to Carnegie Mellon University’s Pei Zhang and his students. They have created “SensorFly,” a mobile-controlled flying sensor network that monitors changes in a dangerous environment — such as an earthquake or fire… Read story >>       Facebookers Beware Carnegie Mellon University researchers have shown that public information readily gleaned online can be used to routinely predict most—and sometimes all—of an individual’s nine-digit Social Security number… Read story >> Watch video >> Art + Technology = Future The increasing interplay of arts and technology is having a dramatic impact on virtually every aspect of our lives, from business to pop culture, and education to entrepreneurship. A panel of experts gathered June 20 in the Silicon Valley to discuss the narrowing gap between arts and technology—and what we may be able to expect in the future… Read story >>   Capital NewsNine Carnegie Mellon University students are interning in Washington, D.C., this summer as part of the university’s Milton and Cynthia Friedman Internship Program. Grants of up to $3,000 were awarded to the students to support unpaid and underpaid policy-related internships in the nation's capital… Read story >> An Education in JusticeSopagna Seang believes in justice and his country—and his dedication has taken him all the way from Cambodia to Australia. In order to further his work in bringing notorious Khmer Rouge leaders to trial, the Phnom Penh native is busy earning a master’s degree in public policy and management from Carnegie Mellon’s Heinz College Australia… Read story >>           What’s Happening     Connecting Alumni, Engaging the World Andrew Carnegie Society members Marsha and Ron Frank (E’69) recently hosted Ramayya Krishnan, the recently named dean of the H. John Heinz III College, and Professor Lee Branstetter for a reception and discussion about the role of India and China in the 21st century global economy… Read more >>   Kamlet Agrees to Extension as Provost Mark Kamlet, who has served as University Provost since 2000, will extend his second term through 2012. The Provost works with deans and department heads to foster the academic vision and mission of the university. Read more >> Wi-Fi Anniversary It’s everywhere—but 15 years ago Carnegie Mellon was the first home to a Wi-Fi network of its kind. Read more >>     Important Links   Carnegie Mellon • Alumni Association • Inspire Innovation • Make a Gift Online     Carnegie Mellon University is a leader in sustainability and resource conservation. Please consider the environment before printing this message. Contact us: web-feedback@andrew.cmu.edu Copyright © 2009 Carnegie Mellon University. All rights reserved.