August 25: Vol. 22, No. 8
Thursday, August 25, 2011
After electricity in several buildings went out last Friday morning, a severe storm dropped nearly two inches of rain in one hour later that afternoon, causing water damage in the lower levels of virtually every campus building. On Tuesday, mild tremors were felt on campus from a 5.8 magnitude earthquake in Virginia.
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What a Week: Power Outages, Flooding and Earthquakes; Register for CMU Alert
Thursday, August 25, 2011
“An Uncommon Field,” a book of photos and prose, is authored by Pittsburgh-based photographer Richard Snodgrass. The book is a testament and tribute to the heroes of Flight 93 and the support and spirit of those who visited the crash site.
CMU Press Publishes Book Celebrating Flight 93 Temporary Memorial
“An Uncommon Field,” a book of photos and prose, is authored by Pittsburgh-based photographer Richard Snodgrass. The book is a testament and tribute to the heroes of Flight 93 and the support and spirit of those who visited the crash site.Thursday, August 25, 2011
Media experts will discuss the global lessons learned from the tragic event, how the media reported one of the most dramatic news stories in history and how the tragedy impacted newsrooms around the world. MORE
Media Panel To Commemorate 10th Anniversary of 9/11
Thursday, August 25, 2011
CMU's David Klahr and Jamie Jirout are looking at science education from a cognitive and developmental psychology perspective.
Psychologists Are Advancing the Science of Science Instruction
CMU's David Klahr and Jamie Jirout are looking at science education from a cognitive and developmental psychology perspective.Thursday, August 25, 2011
“Marcellus Shale gas emits 50 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than any U.S. coal-fired plant,” says Chris Hendrickson, the Duquesne Light Co. Professor of Engineering and co-director of the Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon.
CMU Report Finds Marcellus Shale Gas Emits Less Greenhouse Gases Than Coal
“Marcellus Shale gas emits 50 percent fewer greenhouse gas emissions than any U.S. coal-fired plant,” says Chris Hendrickson, the Duquesne Light Co. Professor of Engineering and co-director of the Green Design Institute at Carnegie Mellon.Thursday, August 25, 2011
Changes include new routes, new stops and new schedules. MORE
Changes Made to Shuttle/Escort Service
Thursday, August 25, 2011
A special rate for computer loans at the Credit Union and a new Weight Watchers at Work session highlight this week's news briefs. MORE
News Briefs
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Read about the recent accomplishments of several faculty and staff members, and also the latest news about a decorated CMU swimmer. MORE