Leading the Way in Creative Solutions

Long before researchers here were creating robots and nanotechnologies, Carnegie Mellon has been internationally recognized as a powerhouse in the arts and humanities. Producing Oscar- and Tony-winning alumni, creating new fields of exploration in the field of psychology and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration that is maximizing results, Carnegie Mellon is a fountain of creative thinking. 

The Pain of Paying

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon are leading the way in the field of social and decision sciences, and recent work examines the mental processes that drive economic decision-making. Studies are showing that the insula, a section of the brain associated with pain processing, activates when buyers see prices that are too high. Read more.

STUDIO for Creative Inquiry

A center for experimental and interdisciplinary arts in Carnegie Mellon's College of Fine Arts, the STUDIO connects artistic enterprises to academic disciplines across campus to the community of Pittsburgh and beyond. As it fosters creation and exploration in the arts, the STUDIO brings together local and global communities invested in the arts, sciences, technology and the humanities. Learn more.

Origins of Autism

Autism rates are soaring and Carnegie Mellon psychologists are looking at ways to detect early signs of the disorder. Recent studies at the university show that preschoolers with autism lag behind their peers in distinguishing between living and non-living objects. Read more.