Dear Friend, Welcome to the Andrew Carnegie Society E-News. In an effort to be more timely with updates and to be kind to our planet, we have shifted to a monthly electronic newsletter. Through this new communication, we plan to provide you with regular news about the ACS, events and opportunities for your involvement, as well as an inside look at our students, faculty and alumni who are making an impact on the world today. Please let us know how you like our new format. Your input is important. As always, we appreciate your continued generous support of Carnegie Mellon. Sincerely, Marilyn Taft Thomas President, Andrew Carnegie Society     Commencement 2009 Eric Schmidt, chairman of the board and chief executive officer for Google Inc., gave the keynote address at Carnegie Mellon’s 112th commencement ceremony May 17, 2009. Schmidt underscored both the importance of technological innovation and understanding the value of the family, friends and people around you… Read story >> Watch Schmidt’s speech >> Watch Allison Lukacsy (A’09) address her peers >> Download commencement speeches on iTunes U >>       Space: The Final Frontier Star Trek hit theaters May 8 and two famed Carnegie Mellon alumni – Zachary Quinto and Randy Pausch – are part of the storied crew exploring strange new worlds, seeking out new life and new civilizations… Read story >> Watch “Training Spock” >> Download buddy icons >> Gas Line Safety Researchers at Carnegie Mellon are working to improve the safety of natural gas lines. Motivated by several high-profile accidents caused by cracks in buried pipelines, Carnegie Mellon engineers are looking for solutions to detect cracks early — and at a lower cost to inspectors… Read story >>   YinzCam The Pittsburgh Penguins are headed to the Stanley Cup Finals, and researchers at Carnegie Mellon are as excited about the game as they are about fans using their new “YinzCam” technology… Read story and watch video >> Angels & Demons Just how much of the “stolen antimatter” plot in the film Angels & Demons is science, and how much is science-fiction? Manfred Paulini, an associate professor of physics at Carnegie Mellon, offered his insight during a recent lecture… Read story >> Watch lecture on YouTube >> Download audio and video versions on iTunes U >>         What’s Happening     A Class Act The end of every school year is bittersweet, and this one is no different as we must bid farewell to our 2009 ACS Scholars. Selected by their deans and department heads, these undergraduate seniors embody high standards of academic excellence combined with multi-dimensional characteristics such as volunteerism, involvement in student organizations, participation in sports or the arts, and leadership… Read more >>   You’re Invited: A Special Bay Area Event Join us on June 20. Learn about groundbreaking innovations our faculty and students are developing, and participate in a panel discussion focusing on the intersection of arts and technology. RSVP today >> Homecoming 2009 Join us Oct. 30-31 at this year’s homecoming. Planning is underway. The Ellen Show: Mellonheads As part of an Ellen Show Tweet-up, Carnegie Mellon students descended on the Fence to win prizes, including Flip cameras – developed by alumnus Jonathan Kaplan’s Pure Digital Technologies.     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.