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Tuesday, June 27, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science has launched a new initiative that marshals work in artificial intelligence.
Carnegie Mellon Solidifies Leadership Role in Artificial Intelligence
Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science has launched a new initiative that marshals work in artificial intelligence.
Monday, June 26, 2017
CMU experts have since 2011 led conversations at the World Economic Forum in fields ranging from robotics to artificial intelligence.
CMU Delegation at World Economic Forum in China
CMU experts have since 2011 led conversations at the World Economic Forum in fields ranging from robotics to artificial intelligence.
Friday, June 23, 2017
Up to $300,000 will be awarded for projects in southwestern Pennsylvania communities.
CMU Drives Smart Mobility Challenge
Up to $300,000 will be awarded for projects in southwestern Pennsylvania communities.
Friday, June 23, 2017
The XPRIZE competition's goal is to create open-source Android tablet apps that enable children to learn basic reading, writing and math skills without adult assistance.
Carnegie Mellon's RoboTutor Advances to Global Learning XPRIZE Semifinals
The XPRIZE competition's goal is to create open-source Android tablet apps that enable children to learn basic reading, writing and math skills without adult assistance.
Thursday, June 22, 2017
A student-created interactive film explores the potential for subtle racism in questions as commonplace as, "Where are you from?"
"Mind Field" Aims To Raise Awareness of Subtle Racism
A student-created interactive film explores the potential for subtle racism in questions as commonplace as, "Where are you from?"
Thursday, June 15, 2017
Science and performance art come together in an improvisational tango at the Invisible Jazz Labs in the Space Upstairs, a warehouse gallery loft in Pittsburgh.
Science and Art Unite at Invisible Jazz Labs
Science and performance art come together in an improvisational tango at the Invisible Jazz Labs in the Space Upstairs, a warehouse gallery loft in Pittsburgh.
Wednesday, June 14, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Farnam Jahanian, currently provost and chief academic officer, to serve as interim president of the university, effective July 1.
Jahanian Appointed Interim President of Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University’s Board of Trustees has appointed Farnam Jahanian, currently provost and chief academic officer, to serve as interim president of the university, effective July 1.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
A new interactive design tool developed by CMU's Robotics Institute enables novices and experts to build customized robots using 3-D-printed components and off-the-shelf actuators.
DIY Robot Design
A new interactive design tool developed by CMU's Robotics Institute enables novices and experts to build customized robots using 3-D-printed components and off-the-shelf actuators.
Tuesday, June 13, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute announced the appointment of Roberta G. (Bobbie) Stempfley as director of the SEI's CERT Division.
Stempfley Named Director of Software Engineering Institute's CERT Division
Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute announced the appointment of Roberta G. (Bobbie) Stempfley as director of the SEI's CERT Division.
Monday, June 12, 2017
Rachel Harry, a teacher at Hood River Valley High School in Hood River, Oregon, was presented with the 2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Award during the 71st annual Tony Awards broadcast on CBS.
CMU, Tony Awards Honor Theatre Educator Rachel Harry
Rachel Harry, a teacher at Hood River Valley High School in Hood River, Oregon, was presented with the 2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Award during the 71st annual Tony Awards broadcast on CBS.
Sunday, June 11, 2017
Alumna Sophie Hood created a Carnegie Mellon inspired ensemble for the Tony Awards red carpet.
Dress is a Work From the Heart
Alumna Sophie Hood created a Carnegie Mellon inspired ensemble for the Tony Awards red carpet.
Thursday, June 8, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University Africa hosted its fourth graduation ceremony June 6 in Kigali, Rwanda.
CMU-Africa Graduates 100th Student
Carnegie Mellon University Africa hosted its fourth graduation ceremony June 6 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
Children of separated parents who do not communicate are more susceptible to colds as adults.
Not All Divorces Are Equal for Children’s Longterm Health
Children of separated parents who do not communicate are more susceptible to colds as adults.
Wednesday, June 7, 2017
This year, School of Drama alumni Denée Benton and Josh Groban are nominated for their performances in "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," which garnered 12 nominations.
Encore Performance: CMU Alumni Are Leading Actor, Actress in Year's Most Tony-nominated Musical
This year, School of Drama alumni Denée Benton and Josh Groban are nominated for their performances in "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," which garnered 12 nominations.
Monday, June 5, 2017
Following the news that several countries have severed diplomatic ties with Qatar, Carnegie Mellon officials are monitoring the situation and conferring with the U.S. State Department about the developments.
Statement About CMU-Qatar
Following the news that several countries have severed diplomatic ties with Qatar, Carnegie Mellon officials are monitoring the situation and conferring with the U.S. State Department about the developments.
Monday, June 5, 2017
Rachel Harry of Hood River, Oregon, is the third recipient of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented by Carnegie Mellon University and the Tony Awards.
2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Award Winner Inspires Students in Oregon
Rachel Harry of Hood River, Oregon, is the third recipient of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented by Carnegie Mellon University and the Tony Awards.
Friday, June 2, 2017
Surtrac, an innovative, real-time traffic signal control technology from Carnegie Mellon University, has won the Le Monde Smart Cities Global Innovation Awards' mobility category.
CMU Technology Wins Le Monde International Smart Cities Competition
Surtrac, an innovative, real-time traffic signal control technology from Carnegie Mellon University, has won the Le Monde Smart Cities Global Innovation Awards' mobility category.
Thursday, June 1, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University President Subra Suresh will be stepping down from his post as president, Chairman of the Board of Trustees James E. Rohr announced Thursday.
Suresh To Step Down as President of Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University President Subra Suresh will be stepping down from his post as president, Chairman of the Board of Trustees James E. Rohr announced Thursday.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017
The winning team, from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, found a characteristic that could point to a gene associated with autism in mice.
NeuroHackathon Competitors Race Clock To Study the Brain
The winning team, from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, found a characteristic that could point to a gene associated with autism in mice.
Thursday, May 25, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University graduate students will be among 400 young scientists from 76 countries who will join 31 Nobel Laureates in Lindau, Germany, June 25-30.
Students Invited to Meeting with 31 Nobel Laureates
Carnegie Mellon University graduate students will be among 400 young scientists from 76 countries who will join 31 Nobel Laureates in Lindau, Germany, June 25-30.
Sunday, May 21, 2017
Commencement Speaker Meg Whitman, president and chief executive officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, encouraged graduates at CMU's 120th Commencement to stand for truth, free speech and civility.
Graduates Urged To Stand for Truth, Find Their Purpose
Commencement Speaker Meg Whitman, president and chief executive officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, encouraged graduates at CMU's 120th Commencement to stand for truth, free speech and civility.
Friday, May 19, 2017
Three Carnegie Mellon University faculty members, Alan Frieze, Martin Gaynor and Susan Tsu, have been named University Professors.
Three Professors Earn Highest Faculty Distinction
Three Carnegie Mellon University faculty members, Alan Frieze, Martin Gaynor and Susan Tsu, have been named University Professors.
Thursday, May 18, 2017
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar celebrated its milestone 10th graduation with 109 students.
Carnegie Mellon Qatar Graduates Largest Class
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar celebrated its milestone 10th graduation with 109 students.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
Gloria Hill, an adviser and mentor to thousands of students at Carnegie Mellon University for more than three decades.
Hill Worked To Support Students, Promote Inclusion
Gloria Hill, an adviser and mentor to thousands of students at Carnegie Mellon University for more than three decades.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
CMU scientists have partnered with maternal-fetal medicine specialists at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC to develop an app to help reduce the number of pre-term births.
Could an App Help End Pre-Term Birth?
CMU scientists have partnered with maternal-fetal medicine specialists at Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC to develop an app to help reduce the number of pre-term births.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
A team from CMU's McWilliams Center for Cosmology has won an international strong lens-finding challenge organized by the European Space Agency's Euclid strong lensing working group.
CMU Algorithm Wins International Strong Lens-Finding Challenge
A team from CMU's McWilliams Center for Cosmology has won an international strong lens-finding challenge organized by the European Space Agency's Euclid strong lensing working group.
Wednesday, May 17, 2017
In a JAMA Viewpoint article, Carnegie Mellon University's George Loewenstein and the University of California, Los Angeles' Ian Larkin outline the problems associated with fee-for-service arrangements.
Doctors Should Be Paid By Salary, Not Fee-for-Service, Argue Behavioral Economists
In a JAMA Viewpoint article, Carnegie Mellon University's George Loewenstein and the University of California, Los Angeles' Ian Larkin outline the problems associated with fee-for-service arrangements.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Meg Whitman, president and chief executive officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, will be the speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 120th Commencement.
Whitman To Speak at 120th Commencement
Meg Whitman, president and chief executive officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, will be the speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 120th Commencement.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
A new master's degree program at Carnegie Mellon University aims to teach computer scientists and engineers to become product managers.
Carnegie Mellon Offers New Master's Degree in Product Management
A new master's degree program at Carnegie Mellon University aims to teach computer scientists and engineers to become product managers.
Tuesday, May 16, 2017
Millennials grew up using technology at an early age, but when it comes to academic reading they prefer print materials over digital formats.
Print Isn’t Dead: Students Prefer It Over Digital for Academic Reading, Study Finds
Millennials grew up using technology at an early age, but when it comes to academic reading they prefer print materials over digital formats.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Soon-To-Be #cmugrad(s) Tell Their Stories Through Social Media
Carnegie Mellon University launched a social media ambassador project to provide a window into graduating students’ experiences in each of CMU’s seven colleges.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Six Students Receive Fulbright Awards To Study Abroad
Carnegie Mellon University's six Fulbright award winners for 2017 will teach and conduct research in Spain, Taiwan, Mexico, Ecuador, Switzerland and Germany.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Scientists have generated the first 3D map of a vertebrate brain that shows all the connections between nerve cells.
Study Reveals First Fine Structure of Complete Vertebrate Brain
Scientists have generated the first 3D map of a vertebrate brain that shows all the connections between nerve cells.