Technology + Innovation Facebook’s New Virtual Reality January 4, 2017 | By Shannon Deep The social media giant turns to a Carnegie Mellon alumna to create virtual reality experiences.
Innovation + Technology Dream Takes Flight December 15, 2016 Two Carnegie Mellon alumni are bringing to life the journey of a largely forgotten aviator who was the first to fly across the U.S.
Entrepreneurship + Innovation Finding Your Dr. Right November 1, 2016 Qatar’s largest online healthcare platform today is Meddy, which enables users to find doctors and read patient reviews. The site was first developed in 2014 by CMU Qatar students.
Public Policy + Innovation Improving Global Health One Shot At A Time October 14, 2016 | By Melissa Silmore Carnegie Mellon alumnus Amit Srivastava is working to bring an affordable pneumonia vaccine to the developing world.
Engineering + Innovation Filter Aims To Clean World’s Drinking Water October 7, 2016 Alumna Angela Ng is part of a startup that hopes to provide clean water to 1 billion people for a penny a day.
Technology + Innovation Protecting the World’s Software September 30, 2016 A Carnegie Mellon University startup won the top $2 million prize in DARPA’s CyberAttack Challenge.
Education + Innovation Alumnus Puts College Athletes’ Mental Health Top of Mind September 1, 2016 | By Bruce Gerson At 45, Vince Sonson made his fortune in the software industry and walked away. Now, the Carnegie Mellon University alumnus and former Tartan football player is paying it forward, focusing on the mental well being of student-athletes everywhere.
Innovation + Science Improving Breast Exams August 30, 2016 | By Melissa Silmore A Carnegie Mellon alumna has created a simple-to-use device to enhance checkups and reduce health care costs.