Intelligent Action
December 1, 2006
Heinz School faculty Jonathan Caulkins, Ashish Arora and Melvin Stephens, Jr. take different research approaches to understanding social phenomena.
Capitol Hill Diaries
December 1, 2006
Thirlled with Capitol Hill, Friedman fellows share highlights from their summer internships in these diary excerpts.
Decision–Making
December 1, 2006
Space flight will always involve anxious moments, but most threats to astronaut safety can be minimized through proper action based on sound risk analysis. In this article, Paul Fischbeck recounts how NASA learned this lesson the hard way.
Quality Of Life
December 1, 2006
There's no place like home, especially in life's later years when the other option is an assited-living facility. Takeo Kanade co-directs a new Center that researches ways to apply technology so seniors and people with disabilities can maintain their independence longer.
Minding Monetary Policy
December 1, 2006
Carnegie Mellon's Gailliot Center is an important voice in monetary policy.
Tech's Greatest Victory
December 1, 2006
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the biggest upset in the history of Carnegie Mellon football. Notre Dame Coach Knute Rockne was so sure his team would win that he didn’t even bother to show up for the game.
Generations
December 1, 2006
Ken Fields (SUPA'72) talks with current student Jaylin Thomas about how the Heinz School has grown since he graduated with its first class.
Alumni Association Honors 14 for Service and Achievement
December 1, 2006
In June, the Alumni Association Board selected recipients of the 2006 Alumni Awards, which honor outstanding contributions by alumni, faculty, and students.
Tribute to Drama's Bes Kimberly
December 1, 2006
The School of Drama honored the memory of Elizabeth ‘Bes’ Schrader Kimberly, “the heart and soul of the School” and the “mother of all Dramats,” on May 7, 2006.
Jonathan Borofsky Interview
December 1, 2006
On May 14, 2006, artist Jonathan Borofsky (A’64) visited Carnegie Mellon University to assist with the campus installation of his sculpture Walking to the Sky.
Heinz School Takes Graduate Programs Down Under
December 1, 2006
After years of recruiting international students to its Pittsburgh campus, Carnegie Mellon’s H.
Ringing the NASDAQ Bell
December 1, 2006
Companies founded by alumni and students rang the opening bell for the NASDAQ stock market twice in August.
Robotics Academy and LEGO® MINDSTORMS®
December 1, 2006
The Robotics Academy, part of the Robotics Institute and leader in the use of robotics as a teaching tool, recently launched a co-branded educational curriculum with LEGO Education International.
Undergraduate Researchers
December 1, 2006
Thought, a new undergraduate research journal managed entirely by students, debuted in May to promote and publish undergraduate research within the university.
Brilliant Young Scientist Luis von Ahn Earns $500,000 MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant"
December 1, 2006
Brilliant Young Scientist Luis von Ahn Earns $500,000 MacArthur Foundation "Genius Grant"
Carnegie Mellon Ranked Among Top National and International Universities
December 1, 2006
Carnegie Mellon Ranked Among Top National and International Universities
Leadership in the Eye of the Storm
December 1, 2006
Katrina, the costliest and one of the deadliest hurricanes in U.
Young Grads Abroad
December 1, 2006
A Fulbright scholarship has been awarded to Justin Hakuta (HS'04), for field study in the Philippines on human trafficking.
New Club Makes a Splash at Solar-Boating Competition
December 1, 2006
New Club Makes a Splash at Solar-Boating Competition
Studio for Creative Inquiry
December 1, 2006
The first report on Allegheny County's ecological health from a regional watershed approach was presented by the STUDIO for Creative Inquiry in May.
A Top 25 "Best Neighbor"
December 1, 2006
Carnegie Mellon is among 25 urban colleges and universities in the United States named to Dr.
Faculty Appointments/Reappointments
December 1, 2006
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Anniversaries
December 1, 2006
The Professional Writing master's program (MAPW) celebrates its 25th anniversary and the Center for Arts Management and Technology (CAMT) its 10th.
Around Campus
December 1, 2006
Click on any of the following links for more information about things going on around campus.
