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Friday, July 25, 2014
The Macronix Prize, which is given to young, ethnic Chinese physicists or astronomers working outside of Asia, recognizes Ho for her leadership in large, international collaborations that have resulted in the most precise measurement of cosmic distances and contributed to the understanding of the nature of the expansion history of the universe.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Physicist Shirley Ho Wins Outstanding Young Researcher Award From International Organization of Chinese Physicists and Astronomers
The Macronix Prize, which is given to young, ethnic Chinese physicists or astronomers working outside of Asia, recognizes Ho for her leadership in large, international collaborations that have resulted in the most precise measurement of cosmic distances and contributed to the understanding of the nature of the expansion history of the universe.Thursday, July 24, 2014
The method could provide new insights into cancer and identify the most promising molecular targets for drug therapy. In their study, the researchers at Carnegie Mellon and at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory were able to show how changes in these gene networks led breast cancer cells to develop resistance to several different agents being evaluated as drugs for targeted therapy. MORE
Press Release: Gene Changes in Breast Cancer Cells Pinpointed With New Computational Method
Thursday, July 24, 2014
Twenty-two students earned their master's degrees in information technology. In 2012, CMU became the first U.S. university to offer a master's degree program taught by full-time faculty residing in Africa.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon University in East Africa Graduates First Class
Twenty-two students earned their master's degrees in information technology. In 2012, CMU became the first U.S. university to offer a master's degree program taught by full-time faculty residing in Africa.Wednesday, July 23, 2014
The Duolingo Test Center, which Duolingo launched today with the support of Google, would enable users to certify English proficiency using a mobile app for a fraction of the cost of existing language certification tests. The test eliminates the cost and inconvenience of travelling to a designated test site, takes less time to complete and provides results immediately.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Will Partner With Duolingo To Evaluate English Language Certification Test
The Duolingo Test Center, which Duolingo launched today with the support of Google, would enable users to certify English proficiency using a mobile app for a fraction of the cost of existing language certification tests. The test eliminates the cost and inconvenience of travelling to a designated test site, takes less time to complete and provides results immediately.