The Piper is a source for official Carnegie Mellon news from the Internal Communications Department. Published monthly during the academic year, the Piper includes stories about university research, the people who make that research happen, the students we all support, and the events and activities that make this university and its branch locations a vibrant place to live, work and learn.
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September Trivia Question: Name the two CMU staff members mentioned in the September Piper who were involved in the recent filiming in Pittsburgh for the new Batman movie.
September
President Obama Visits NREC To Tout New Manufacturing Initiative
In his third visit to Carnegie Mellon, Barack Obama launched a major manufacturing initiative in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.Focus on Education
Undersecretary of Education Martha Kanter addressed administrators and teachers from local school districts and universities.Silicon Valley Hosts “TechWomen,” a Secretary of State Initiative
A mentor can make a difference. Cool Technologies: QoLT Foundry Speeds Commercialization
A Virtual Valet may be the next new technology to hit the marketplace from The Quality of Life Technology (QoLT) Foundry.
Snowy Days, Dark Knight(s)
When Pittsburgh became Gotham City and summer turned to winter, Carnegie Mellon experiences once-in-a-lifetime transformation.Alumnae Make Commitment To Teach for America
Ten alumnae are going back to school this fall, and they’ll be at the head of the class as part of Teach for America.
Preparing Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
H&SS Named After Dietrich’s Inspirational Mother
Phenomenal
William S. Dietrich II donates record-breaking $265 million gift to CMU.Good Citizen
Expanding the Idea of Art
The Piper caught up with the Miller Gallery director to discuss her role and the exciting new exhibits for the Pittsburgh Biennial.GlueX Experiment
Out-of-the-ordinary items hidden behind the doors of the hundreds of Carnegie Mellon laboratories.