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Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Ungerleider's work has set high standards for the entire field of cognitive neuroscience and has significantly advanced the understanding of brain functions and their relevance to public health.
Media Advisory: Carnegie Mellon To Present NIMH's Leslie Ungerleider With Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences
Ungerleider's work has set high standards for the entire field of cognitive neuroscience and has significantly advanced the understanding of brain functions and their relevance to public health.Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Carnegie Mellon researchers, led by University Professor Stephen Fienberg, will help them develop better methods for estimating the number of unreported cases. They also will help advance methods for merging datasets collected in human rights emergencies.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Partners With Human Rights Data Analysis Group To Improve Syrian Casualty Reporting
Carnegie Mellon researchers, led by University Professor Stephen Fienberg, will help them develop better methods for estimating the number of unreported cases. They also will help advance methods for merging datasets collected in human rights emergencies.Tuesday, May 7, 2013
Not surprisingly, playing the random "He loves me, he loves me not" game is not the best way to determine if the object of your affection returns your feelings.
Press Release: Building Close Relationships: Carnegie Mellon Researcher Details Cues To Help Avoid Rejection
Not surprisingly, playing the random "He loves me, he loves me not" game is not the best way to determine if the object of your affection returns your feelings.Friday, May 3, 2013
"People under high stress can foster better problem-solving simply by taking a moment beforehand to think about something that is important to them," said Assistant Professor of Psychology J. David Creswell. "It's an easy-to-use and portable strategy you can roll out before you enter that high pressure performance situation."
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Research Shows Self-Affirmation Improves Problem-Solving Under Stress
"People under high stress can foster better problem-solving simply by taking a moment beforehand to think about something that is important to them," said Assistant Professor of Psychology J. David Creswell. "It's an easy-to-use and portable strategy you can roll out before you enter that high pressure performance situation."Friday, April 26, 2013
A robotic paint-stripping system being developed by Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center and Concurrent Technologies Corporation of Johnstown, Pa., was named a Gold winner in the materials science category of the 2013 Edison Awards, announced April 25 at an awards ceremony in Chicago.
News Brief: Carnegie Mellon's NREC's Robotic Paint-stripping System Is Edison Award Winner
A robotic paint-stripping system being developed by Carnegie Mellon University's National Robotics Engineering Center and Concurrent Technologies Corporation of Johnstown, Pa., was named a Gold winner in the materials science category of the 2013 Edison Awards, announced April 25 at an awards ceremony in Chicago.Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Carnegie Mellon University will co-present AfricAméricas Week, a series of events to explore racism in Cuba and Afro-Latin culture, history and the arts on May 6-11. The activities, including presentations, films, dance workshops and performances, will give the Pittsburgh community a chance to learn both historical and contemporary perspectives of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Latin life.
Media Advisory: Carnegie Mellon Co-Presents AfricAméricas Week To Explore Afro-Latin Culture, History and Arts
Carnegie Mellon University will co-present AfricAméricas Week, a series of events to explore racism in Cuba and Afro-Latin culture, history and the arts on May 6-11. The activities, including presentations, films, dance workshops and performances, will give the Pittsburgh community a chance to learn both historical and contemporary perspectives of Afro-Cuban and Afro-Latin life.