A Star's Trek
April 1, 2009
It's September 2007, and just as he has been doing for the past couple of months while driving around Los Angeles, Zachary Quinto grabs a rubber band from the cup holder in the center console of his Toyota Prius. He wraps it around the ring finger and pinky of his right hand, binding them together. His left hand remains on the steering wheel. His right hand is now in rehearsal.
The Sky Is Not Falling
April 1, 2009
These days, no matter where people are, what they're doing, or who they're with, there is one topic on their minds—the economy. Members of the media have been searching for answers, and possibly some reassurance, too. They're finding both from Allan H. Meltzer, Tepper's legendary economics professor.
An Excellent Foundation
April 1, 2009
The life of Rajee Ramachandran was a parallel of opposites with the life of Prabhu Goel. One had a life of opportunity that included a PhD at Carnegie Mellon. The other had a life of limitations, including no money for college tuition. Yet, the lives of two strangers, 9,000 miles apart, would intertwine.
The Green Chemist
April 1, 2009
The chemical industry is about 150 years old and, undeniably, it has brought the world enormous benefits. But sometimes there is a price. Unforeseen adverse health and environmental effects can show up decades after a chemical has been commercialized. Enter Carnegie Mellon's Terry Collins who is developing real-world solutions.
Chip Off the Old Block
April 1, 2009
Sitting on the living room couch, the youngster waits patiently—watching his father approach.
Physics Advancement
April 1, 2009
"I’ve always been interested in the building process," says Gregg Franklin, a Carnegie Mellon physics professor who notes that he is always constructing things, tangibly as an amateur woodworker and more abstractly as a physicist.
Colorful Paper
April 1, 2009
Meeting society's current needs without compromising future generations' ability to do the same thing—that's the issue at the heart of sustainability.
Broad Education
April 1, 2009
Camp counselor isn't an uncommon teenager job.
Heart of a Champion
April 1, 2009
At Kappa Sigma's 2008 holiday party, Dan Hefley glides to the front of the room in his wheelchair to receive a gag gift from his new fraternity brothers.
Up in Smoke
April 1, 2009
Carnegie Mellon's Healthy Campus 2010 Task Force wants the university to shape up.
Poetic Triplet
April 1, 2009
It was not raining, had only once rained, would never rain again.
Superheroes
April 1, 2009
Si Yang Ng was thrilled with the guest lecturer in his improv class—a well-known motion picture actor.
Return on Investment
April 1, 2009
Deborah Moon takes a deep breath and exhales, a subtle smile crossing her face as she deals with the whirlwind that is her 17-year-old teenage daughter.
Influential
April 1, 2009
Dena Haritos Tsamitis' life was turning in ways that seemed somehow planned.
Competitive Edge
April 1, 2009
Not much gets past Carnegie Mellon senior Chisom Amaechi—on the volleyball court or in the classroom.
Where Dreams Come True I
April 1, 2009
Watch ESPN? Maybe the Disney Channel? Or a Pixar movie? Perhaps vacation at one of Disney's resorts? Wherever you find Disney, you may soon find Carnegie Mellon-inspired computer graphics technology, thanks to Disney's recently announced five-year R&D partnership with Carnegie Mellon.
Where Dreams Come True II
April 1, 2009
Disney Educational Productions has partnered with Carnegie Mellon to offer an interactive classroom edition DVD of Randy Pausch: The Last Lecture, which spreads the life-affirming outlook of Randy Pausch, the beloved Carnegie Mellon professor who captivated the nation during his battle with a terminal disease.
Special Edition: Public Policy
April 1, 2009
One of the greatest strengths of Carnegie Mellon University is its interdisciplinary approach to understanding and solving real-world problems, especially through public policy. The H. John Heinz III College is the center for the university's policy work, but it's hardly the only policy voice on campus. Many of Carnegie Mellon's faculty, students, and alumni have become internationally recognized experts on today's crucial issues—criminal justice, energy and the environment, healthcare policy and management, information security policy, economics and the global economy, urban and social policy, and improving risk assessment and response. The following articles highlight how Carnegie Mellon has emerged as a leader in public policy.