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Carnegie Mellon AI Research in Science

As the birthplace of artificial intelligence, Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science makes major leaps for AI in science that touch human life, society, the planet and beyond.

Reinventing Science With AI at CMU

Carnegie Mellon AI research powers some of the most exciting recent breakthroughs in the sciences and AI itself. Through thought leadership and experimentation, MCS faculty are redefining entire fields and advancing AI capabilities. CMU students also benefit from early access to next-generation AI tools they use to create the future.

AI Research at Carnegie Mellon

AI research centers and machine learning experts at CMU are upending the very way that research is performed. We’re building revolutionary tools for massive-scale research — and making them accessible to accelerate discovery.

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NSF AI Planning Institute for Data-Driven Discovery in Physics

Breaking new ground with AI-powered discoveries in physics, from black hole imaging to human genome exploration.

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Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center AI and Big Data Group

Helping researchers overcome computational limits by providing AI expertise, Bridges-2 and other high-performance computing resources.

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Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center’s Neocortex

Speeding research discovery and scientific workflows with Neocortex, a no-cost platform running on the world’s most powerful AI system.

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Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center's Bridges-2

Making supercomputing accessible, free and user-friendly for researchers from less technical backgrounds, from genomics to social sciences.

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Automated Labs

Self-driving instruments allowing researchers and students to improve the accuracy and efficiency with which science is advancing.

Master’s and Doctoral Degrees With AI Curriculum

MCS is at the forefront of AI-integrated graduate degree programs. Whatever your interest or discipline, you’ll engage with the leading edge of AI technology — and prepare for leadership careers using next-generation AI.

AI Courses in Science

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World-Class AI. Real-World Collaboration.

Interdisciplinary collaboration and entrepreneurial thinking are hard-coded into CMU, and while we are pushing AI beyond its limits, we are also ensuring it remains within reach for all who can use it to improve lives. Learn more about how CMU AI unites research and education across the university for global benefit.

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Carnegie Mellon was the only choice for my Ph.D. because it has a really good physics department, and it is literally the best at AI in the world.

Beka Modrekiladze
Physics Ph.D. alumnus, postdoctoral researcher at DESY

Contact Mellon College of Science

We’re committed to fostering AI-powered research and collaboration. Please reach out to learn more about getting involved with AI research, technology, tools and faculty expertise at MCS.

MCS AI Academic Research Contact
Manfred Paulini, Associate Dean for Research
412-268-3887
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MCS AI Corporate Research Contact
Ed Dunlea, Senior Director, Government and Corporate Relations
412-268-3207
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Make the Next Great Discovery

Shape the future of AI innovation and its real-world impacts at MCS. Learn more about programs that will put you at the center of the next AI-powered discovery.

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