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A Sporting Chance

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A Sporting Chance

Carnegie Mellon alumna Elise Hall jumpstarted her career in athletic footwear by networking with other alumni from the university’s Materials Science and Engineering department.

Wireless Emergency Alert

Engineering + Technology

Wireless Emergency Alert

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed updates to Wireless Emergency Alert regulations based, in part, on research by faculty members at Carnegie Mellon University-Silicon Valley

Water Shortage

Engineering + Energy

Water Shortage

April 18, 2016 | By Melissa Silmore

Earth Day, observed annually on April 22, promotes a healthy, sustainable environment—such as clean water—in order to protect the Earth for future generations. Frightfully, the world’s water supply is endangered, which is why both CMU researchers and alumni are exploring what can and must be done.

Subzero Panacea

Science + Engineering

Subzero Panacea

February 8, 2016 | By Elizabeth Shestak

Through the pioneering research of Carnegie Mellon scientist Yoed Rabin, healthcare is beginning to embrace the healing powers of the cold—via cryopreservation (the preservation of tissues at very low temperatures) and cryosurgery (the controlled destruction of undesired tissues, such as cancerous tumors, by freezing)

Working for a Living

Engineering + Entrepreneurship

Working for a Living

December 29, 2015 | By Melissa Silmore

Shirish Pareek believes that the workforce must include people who work with their hands. The Carnegie Mellon alumnus is doing his part: directly, through his company, which has created hundreds of manufacturing jobs; and indirectly, by helping advise the U.S. Commerce Secretary on manufacturing policies. His alma mater is doing its part as well.

Designing the Future

Engineering + Technology

Designing the Future

October 5, 2015 | By Danielle Commisso

The world’s population continues to multiply at an alarming rate. Natural disasters emanating from global warming are becoming more and more commonplace. The drain on natural resources to maintain society’s standard of living has reached an unsustainable pace. What can be done to ensure that future generations won’t be faced with an apocalyptic existence?

Engineering + Business

60 Seconds With

Lillian Dukes (E’83) is vice president of business operations, global customer support and services for Spirit AeroSystems, which is one of the largest designers and manufacturers of aerostructures for commercial, military, and business/regional jets in the world.

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Deliverables

Three CMU seniors gather in a design studio.

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