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Thursday, June 01, 2023

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Dietrich Students from Class of 2023

Phi Beta Kappa honor society initiates fifteen Dietrich students in 2023.
Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Boyd Receives Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award

Morgan Boyd, a 2023 graduate in psychology, has received the Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award.
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Organizing for Change

CMU alumna Vivian Chang empowers Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) workers
Tuesday, May 30, 2023

MS-DAS Students Compute Clinical Suggestions

Two Dietrich College graduates worked with students in the capstone course for the Master of Science in Data Analytics for Science program.
Wednesday, May 24, 2023

Congratulations, Class of 2023!

The weekend of May 12-14, undergraduate and graduate students from the 11 departments and programs in Dietrich College became CMU alumni.
Monday, May 22, 2023

Digital Map Provides Interactive Lesson on Telegraph History

CMU's Ed Russell created a new digital map that shows the progression of the telegraph system in the United States.
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Peer Health Advocates: Help for Students, by Students

Dietrich College's Emily Jordan and Sofía Cordoba Valencia work as Peer Health Advocates to promote the well-being of all students in the CMU community.
Tuesday, May 16, 2023

Dinh Honored for Evidence-based, Justice-centered Teaching

Phuong (Phoebe) Dinh, who received Carnegie Mellon University's 2023 Graduate Student Teaching Award, will join the faculty at Tufts University's Department of Psychology in the fall.
Friday, May 12, 2023

Anniversary Exhibitions Trace Influence of Shakespeare through Time and Technology

Projects from Dietrich College's Stephen Wittek and Christopher Warren and featured in University Libraries' "Inventing Shakespeare: Text, Technology, and the Four Folios."
2022 Year in Review
Thursday, May 11, 2023

2022 Year in Review

Welcome to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ 2022 Year in Review. Learn more about the ways our distinguished faculty, staff, students and alumni are working across disciplinary boundaries to improve the human condition.
Student Spotlight: Karla Tejeda
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Student Spotlight: Karla Tejeda

Senior Karla Tejeda is graduating with a major in applied multilingual studies and a minor in Hispanic studies. She is the first graduate in applied multilingual studies.
Student Athlete Reflects on Time at CMU
Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Student Athlete Reflects on Time at CMU

Helena Spencer, a graduating senior majoring in information systems, reflects on her experience with CMU's women's soccer team.
Dietrich Seed Grants Tackle Language, Coups and Bias
Tuesday, May 09, 2023

Dietrich Seed Grants Tackle Language, Coups and Bias

The Dietrich College Seed Grant program provided $45,000 in grants during its spring 2023 funding cycle.
Kass Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Monday, May 08, 2023

Kass Elected to National Academy of Sciences

Robert E. Kass, who is affiliated with the Statistics & Data Science and Machine Learning departments and the Neuroscience Institute, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences (NAS) in recognition of his distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Tarr Named University Professor
Thursday, May 04, 2023

Tarr Named University Professor

Michael Tarr, the Kavčić-Moura Professor of Cognitive and Brain Science, is one of five Carnegie Mellon faculty members who have been elevated to the rank of University Professor, the highest distinction a faculty member can achieve at CMU.
CMU Leads NSF AI Institute for Societal Decision Making
Thursday, May 04, 2023

CMU Leads NSF AI Institute for Societal Decision Making

Six Dietrich College faculty are among leaders of a $20M collaboration that brings together AI, social sciences and humanities experts to develop tools for societal challenges.
Market Making Game Participants Trade Winning Strategies
Tuesday, May 02, 2023

Market Making Game Participants Trade Winning Strategies

Dietrich College undergraduates and Master of Science in Computational Finance students were among competitors in the Market Making Game.
Kamlet, Nelson Named Collaboratory Against Hate Co-directors
Tuesday, May 02, 2023

Kamlet, Nelson Named Collaboratory Against Hate Co-directors

Mark S. Kamlet and Lisa Nelson have been named co-directors of the Collaboratory Against Hate, a joint venture between Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh.
CMU Honors Excellence in Advising, Mentoring and Teaching
Thursday, April 27, 2023

CMU Honors Excellence in Advising, Mentoring and Teaching

Dietrich College community members recognized at the 2022 Celebration of Education
Oppenheimer Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Teaching Award
Thursday, April 27, 2023

Oppenheimer Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Teaching Award

Daniel Oppenheimer is the recipient of the 2023 Elliott Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Advocating for the Humanities on Capitol Hill
Wednesday, April 26, 2023

Advocating for the Humanities on Capitol Hill

Three Dietrich College graduate students joined CMU's David Shumway on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers and express why funding for the humanities is vital.
Therese Tardio to Head Humanities Scholars Program
Monday, April 24, 2023

Therese Tardio to Head Humanities Scholars Program

Therese Tardio, teaching professor of Hispanic studies, has been named director of Dietrich College’s Humanities Scholars Program, effective July 1.
A Tartan Tail
Thursday, April 20, 2023

A Tartan Tail

Sonja Michaluk, a junior studying statistics and machine learning and biology, dons a mermaid persona to raise awareness and funds for wetland conservation projects.
MindTrace’s software will predict outcome from neurosurgery
Monday, April 17, 2023

MindTrace’s software will predict outcome from neurosurgery

CMU spinoff company harnesses machine learning and AI to improve neurosurgery.
Optimizing Strategies for Learners with Dyslexia
Friday, April 14, 2023

Optimizing Strategies for Learners with Dyslexia

Researchers explore how learners with dyslexia categorize sounds to optimize new learning strategies.
Unconventional Paths in Modern Languages
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Unconventional Paths in Modern Languages

Alumni of the Department of Modern Languages credit their studies in language and culture with helping them thrive in their careers.
Learning By Doing: From Research Assistant to Co-Author
Wednesday, April 12, 2023

Learning By Doing: From Research Assistant to Co-Author

Master of Science in International Relations and Politics student publishes paper with Dietrich faculty.
The Communications of Change
Tuesday, April 11, 2023

The Communications of Change

CMU alumna Sweta Chakraborty fights the climate crisis with behavioral science.
From Treasury to Tech: Championing Change, Equity, and Creating a Better World for Everyone
Thursday, April 06, 2023

From Treasury to Tech: Championing Change, Equity, and Creating a Better World for Everyone

Zwart earned a bachelor’s degree in the BXA program from Dietrich College and a master’s degree from Heinz College.
A Pioneer of Computing for Imagination and Social Impact
Wednesday, April 05, 2023

A Pioneer of Computing for Imagination and Social Impact

D. Fox Harrell (DC 1998) combines his passion for the arts and computation to take AI to the next level and affect social change.
2023 Graduate Student Teaching Awards Announced
Monday, April 03, 2023

2023 Graduate Student Teaching Awards Announced

Dietrich College recognizes two graduate students for their exceptional teaching.
Faculty Spotlight: Michal Friedman
Saturday, April 01, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Michal Friedman

Michal Friedman is the Jack Buncher Endowed Chair in Jewish Studies and specializes in Jewish diasporic history, especially that of Sephardi Jews and in Spanish history and culture.
Laboring for Community in the Humanities
Thursday, March 23, 2023

Laboring for Community in the Humanities

Graduate students will convene virtually for "Bridges and Borders: Laboring for Community," happening April 14 through April 15. The conference is open to the public.
Uju Anya Receives New Directions Fellowship
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Uju Anya Receives New Directions Fellowship

Carnegie Mellon University has been awarded a Mellon Foundation grant to support a New Directions Fellowship for Uju Anya, associate professor in the Department of Modern Languages.
Drinking Alone Predicts Future Alcohol Problems
Wednesday, March 22, 2023

Drinking Alone Predicts Future Alcohol Problems

Kasey Creswell, associate professor in the Department of Psychology at Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, authored a blog about alcohol use disorder on the Institute of Alcohol Studies website.
Browder Presents Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture
Monday, March 20, 2023

Browder Presents Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture

Talk will focus on Black people's ongoing struggles to access safe medical care.
Dietrich Alumni Rise to the Challenge
Thursday, March 16, 2023

Dietrich Alumni Rise to the Challenge

Dietrich College alumni are among those recognized by CMU for their transformational impact.
CMU’s 2023 International Film Festival Begins
Tuesday, March 14, 2023

CMU’s 2023 International Film Festival Begins

The 2023 Carnegie Mellon University International Film Festival, “Faces of Change,” will run from March 16 to April 2 at locations around Pittsburgh.
Washington Semester Program: An Opportunity for Any Major
Monday, March 13, 2023

Washington Semester Program: An Opportunity for Any Major

Three CMU students share their experiences in Washington D.C. from fall 2022.
Costa Rica Study Abroad Program Applications Due March 15
Wednesday, March 08, 2023

Costa Rica Study Abroad Program Applications Due March 15

CMU students can attend a study abroad program in Costa Rica through the Department of Modern Languages
Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Runs March 24-26
Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Runs March 24-26

The Pittsburgh Humanities Festival returns this spring for a weekend full of performances and conversations with artists, academics, community leaders and change-makers from the region.
A Passion for Advocacy
Thursday, March 02, 2023

A Passion for Advocacy

CMU alumna Mahima Arya (DC 2020) shines a light on injustice.
Reflections Yield Gift for Future Students
Thursday, February 23, 2023

Reflections Yield Gift for Future Students

Sherry M. Sukol (DC 1973) shares her reflections that led to her decision to establish a permanent fund that will support research and internships for psychology students at Dietrich College.
Carnegie Mellon, Rales Foundation Announce Groundbreaking Initiative To Broaden Access to STEM Education
Wednesday, February 22, 2023

Carnegie Mellon, Rales Foundation Announce Groundbreaking Initiative To Broaden Access to STEM Education

Carnegie Mellon University and the Norman and Ruth Rales Foundation announced a transformative new initiative to broaden access to graduate education in STEM fields.
Faculty Spotlight: Katharine Burns
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Katharine Burns

Katharine Burns, assistant professor of second language acquisition and Hispanic studies, takes an interdisciplinary approach to applied sociolinguistics.
A Recipe for Understanding
Tuesday, February 21, 2023

A Recipe for Understanding

The Israeli and Palestinian Food Cultures Grand Challenge Seminar allows first-year Dietrich College students to learn about Israeli and Palestinian history, culture and conflict through the lens of food.
NEH Fellowship Supports Slate's Research on Civil Rights
Monday, February 20, 2023

NEH Fellowship Supports Slate's Research on Civil Rights

Nico Slate received a fellowship from the NEH to support his research on the Highlander Folk School and the role of education within the civil rights movement.
Fall 2022 Dean's List
Friday, February 17, 2023

Fall 2022 Dean's List

Congratulations to all of the Dietrich College students named to the fall Dean's List!
Nightly Sleep Is Key to Student Success
Monday, February 13, 2023

Nightly Sleep Is Key to Student Success

A new study at Carnegie Mellon University shows the impact of nightly sleep on a student’s academic performance.
CMU International Film Festival Begins
Monday, February 13, 2023

CMU International Film Festival Begins

Sneak preview event set for Feb. 16 with “What We Left Unfinished”.
Philosophy Graduate Students Win Top Honors in Competition
Thursday, February 09, 2023

Philosophy Graduate Students Win Top Honors in Competition

Team earns top prize at the Causal Insights for Learning Paths in Education competition.
Alumnus Stefan Savage Elected to NAE
Thursday, February 09, 2023

Alumnus Stefan Savage Elected to NAE

Stefan Savage, a cybersecurity expert who received his undergraduate degree in applied history from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has received the prestigious honor of being elected to the National Academy of Engineering.
Moroccan Service Trip Sets Senior's Sights on Medicine
Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Moroccan Service Trip Sets Senior's Sights on Medicine

Veronique Wright, a senior pursuing a combined degree in biological sciences and psychology, volunteered at the Clinique La Capitale, which brought greater clarity to her future.
Research Covers How Masks Affect Listeners’ Comprehension
Wednesday, February 01, 2023

Research Covers How Masks Affect Listeners’ Comprehension

A Modern Language course spurred junior Chloe Sinagra to author a psycholinguistics article.
Movement Information Offers Critical Visual Cues
Wednesday, January 25, 2023

Movement Information Offers Critical Visual Cues

Motion cues offer a rich source of untapped information that can be beneficial in understanding how the brain categorizes objects.
Faculty Spotlight: Peter Schwardmann
Monday, January 23, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Peter Schwardmann

Peter Schwardmann, assistant professor in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences, is a behavioral economist who focuses his research on exploring how biased beliefs shape outcomes in markets and how we communicate.
Dan Corletti Named Assistant Dean of Administrative Operations
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Dan Corletti Named Assistant Dean of Administrative Operations

Dan Corletti will serve as a strategic partner in leading Dietrich College’s human resources practices.
Defying the Myth of Universalism
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Defying the Myth of Universalism

Mame-Fatou Niang, Associate Professor of French and Francophone Studies at Carnegie Mellon University, is leading the movement challenging France’s commitment to universalism.
Senior Folds Machine Learning into DNA Origami Research
Monday, January 09, 2023

Senior Folds Machine Learning into DNA Origami Research

Senior Peter Sauer, who is majoring in biological sciences and statistics and machine learning, is helping researchers predict how complex structures made of DNA form at the smallest scales.
Tartans Celebrated for Their Exceptional Academic Standing
Tuesday, January 03, 2023

Tartans Celebrated for Their Exceptional Academic Standing

Seven Dietrich College students were recognized at CMU's annual Student-Athlete Academic Achievement Celebration.
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