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Heinz College MSPPM Students Present Capstones
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman supported Heinz College MSPPM students as they presented their final capstone presentations.
Lee Branstetter Awarded "Future of Work" Grant by NSF
Metro21 faculty member Lee Branstetter has received one of 14 "Future of Work" grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which will fund a project that will investigate how AI-augmented learning can help accelerate student progress in community college information technology (IT) courses.
Metro21 Executive Director to Present on Panel at CES 2023
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman has been invited to be a panelist at CES 2023 for the session "Smart Infrastructure: Building the Future" on Friday, January 6, 2023 in Las Vegas, NV.
Haiyi Zhu Discusses Trust in AI with Forbes Magazine
Metro21 faculty member Haiyi Zhu recently sat down with Forbes Magazine to clarify that there is more to trust than explainability in an AI system.
Women+ in Data Science
On Tuesday, November 8, 2022, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman joined a panel discussion with other Heinz Women+ in Data Science to discuss career barriers and how to ensure career growth despite these barriers.
Metro21 Executive Director Moderates Driving the Economic Engine of the Region Panel
On Thursday, November 3, 2022, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman moderated a panel at the Traffic21/Mobility21 University Transportation Center Deployment Partner Consortium Symposium held at Carnegie Mellon University.
Metro21 Faculty Featured at PA AV Summit
Metro21 Faculty Featured at PA AV Summit
On October 25-26, 2022, Metro21 faculty members and Mobility21 University Transportation Center researchers presented at the Fifth Annual Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Summit in Pittsburgh, PA.
PA Farm Country Radio Talks Broadband with Karen Lightman
PA Farm Country Radio Talks Broadband with Karen Lightman
PA Farm Country Radio host Dave Williams interviewed Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman to discuss broadband access and the importance in Agribusiness.
Katherine Flanigan Named Wimmer Faculty Fellow
Katherine Flanigan Named Wimmer Faculty Fellow
Metro21 faculty member and CMU CEE Assistant Professor Katherine Flanigan has been named one of the 2022-23 Wimmer Faculty Fellows at the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation.
Smart Cities Team with Universities to Launch Smart City Projects
Smart Cities Team with Universities to Launch Smart City Projects
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman explains the intricacies of smart cities and how the model has evolved in a recent State Tech Magazine article.
Metro21 Lunch and Learn with Bill Fulton
Metro21 Lunch and Learn with Bill Fulton
On December 7th, 2022 Metro21 hosted renowned urban planner Bill Fulton for a Lunch and Learn session discussing his new book Place and Prosperity: How Cities Help Us to Connect and Innovate. Formerly the Mayor of Ventura, California, Bill is considered one of the leaders of the “Smart Growth” movement.
Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference Features Sean Qian
Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference Features Sean Qian
Professor Sean Qian joined panelists at the Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference in Washington, DC September 26-29, 2022 to discuss "Safe Reliable Daily Travel Using Emerging Technology."
Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us
Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us
Congressman Ro Khanna will discussed his new book, "Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us," with Congressman Conor Lamb.
City of Pittsburgh Launches PGH Lab 8.0 Application
City of Pittsburgh Launches PGH Lab 8.0 Application
Founded in 2016, PGH Lab is a 6-month partnership program that connects local startups with local government. PGH Lab provides an opportunity for businesses to pilot products and services, gain feedback, and network with other businesses. PGH Lab innovates local government through new technologies and services to be more efficient, transparent, sustainable, and inclusive.
Why Smart Cities are About More Than Just Tech
Why Smart Cities are About More Than Just Tech
In a recent interview with Route Fifty, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman highlights just how important diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility are throughout projects in the smart city realm.
PennDOT Announces State-of-the-Art PennSTART Facility
PennDOT Announces State-of-the-Art PennSTART Facility
Carnegie Mellon has joined state and regional transportation officials in starting a new testbed for autonomous vehicles.
City of Pittsburgh Launches Guaranteed Basic Mobility Research Pilot Program
City of Pittsburgh Launches Guaranteed Basic Mobility Research Pilot Program
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility and Infrastructure (DOMI) is excited to launch a first-of-its-kind Guaranteed Basic Mobility (GBM) pilot program. The objective of the GBM pilot is to help alleviate the strain of transportation costs and potentially increase access to employment options, with the ultimate goal of improving the financial quality of life for the participants.
Transportation Camp 2022
Transportation Camp 2022
On November 12, 2022, join Transportation Camp 2022 for a casual un-conference for all things transportation!
Metro21 2021-2022 Academic Year Impact
Metro21 2021-2022 Academic Year Impact
Throughout this academic year, Metro21 continued to pursue equity, sustainability, and transparency- broadening our regional collaboration and impact and further strengthening our role as a thought leader in smart cities.
Metro21 Continues Relationship with MetroLab Network
Metro21 Continues Relationship with MetroLab Network
Metro21 has renewed their membership with MetroLab Network to continue to foster the relationship with the international peer network of academics and policymakers focused on civic research and innovation.
When Cities and Local Universities Work Together, They Achieve More Than They Could Alone
When Cities and Local Universities Work Together, They Achieve More Than They Could Alone
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman knows the importance of partnerships between local universities and cities to keep making forward progress in innovation, as she shares in a recent interview with Business Insider.
Enabling the Implementation of Integrated and Scalable Smart Cities
Enabling the Implementation of Integrated and Scalable Smart Cities
These virtual panels will address the issues relating to enabling the implementation of integrated and scalable smart cities technologies and approaches in real-world settings and will inform an invite-only workshop at a later date.
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Names Professor Steve Smith as President
Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence Names Professor Steve Smith as President
Carnegie Mellon University Robotics Institute Professor Steve Smith has been named President-Elect of the Association for the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AAAI).
Metro21 Director Presents at Summer Engineering Experience
Metro21 Director Presents at Summer Engineering Experience
Metro21 Director Raj Rajkumar presented to this year's Summer Engineering Experience students on 'Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.'
Women Shaping the Future of Smart Cities
Women Shaping the Future of Smart Cities
In September 2022, Smart City Expo USA will be engaging with some of the most brilliant and thoughtful leaders building smart, equitable and sustainable 21st century cities around the world, including Metro21's own Executive Director Karen Lightman.
Heinz College Introduces Public Interest Technologist Certificate
Heinz College Introduces Public Interest Technologist Certificate
Heinz College at Carnegie Mellon University has announced that they are accepting applications for the Public Interest Technology Certificate Program to begin in August 2022.
Ways Communities Can Implement Smart Technology
Ways Communities Can Implement Smart Technology
In a recent article with Business Insider, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman explains that by starting small, cities can experiment and test solutions to see what works best.
Digital Twins Technology is Booming
Digital Twins Technology is Booming
In a recent Smart Cities Dive article, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman encourages leaders to determine the problem before jumping to the solution with digital twins.
German Delegation Visits CMU Campus
German Delegation Visits CMU Campus
On June 15, 2022, urban planners and policymakers from Germany with the Heinrich-Boell Foundation visited the Carnegie Mellon University Campus.
U.S. Department of Energy Partners With Carnegie Mellon to Launch the 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum
U.S. Department of Energy Partners With Carnegie Mellon to Launch the 2022 Global Clean Energy Action Forum
The U.S. Department of Energy, in collaboration with CMU, to host the world's premier international clean energy event bringing together ministers and other energy leaders to accelerate global clean energy deployment and innovation.
MetroLab Hosts 2022 Annual Summit
MetroLab Hosts 2022 Annual Summit
On June 1-3, 2022, MetroLab Network hosted the 2022 Annual Summit in Chicago, IL to discuss a variety of topics that are impacting us in everyday life.
50th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Features CMU Alum
50th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade Features CMU Alum
On Saturday, June 4, 2022, the 50th Annual LGBTQ+ Pride Parade kicked off a month-long celebration and featured Carnegie Mellon University alumni Billy Porter as the parade grand marshal.
The Prestigious 'Smart Cities North America' Award Goes to Metro21
The Prestigious 'Smart Cities North America' Award Goes to Metro21
Metro21’s “Feeding Families” project bags Fifth Annual “Smart Cities North America Award” for it’s commendable work in collaboration with Carnegie Mellon’s Robotics Institute, United Way of Southwestern Pennsylvania, Allegheny County Department of Human Services, and 412 Food Rescue.
12th Annual PCRG Community Development Summit
12th Annual PCRG Community Development Summit
The Pittsburgh Community Reinvestment Group hosted the 12th Annual Community Development Summit on May 16-17, 2022, focusing on Equity, Equality and Justice.
Congratulations to the Class of 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022
Metro21 celebrates the Heinz College class of 2022 graduates
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce First Friday
Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce First Friday
On Friday, May 13, 2022, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman attended the Greater Pittsburgh Chamber of Commerce First Friday Speaker Series, "Autonomous Mobile Systems in Southwestern Pennsylvania."
Closing the Digital Divide
Closing the Digital Divide
As universities work together to close the digital divide, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman continues to work through solutions to make broadband equitable and accessible for all.
G2U Network: Strategies to Improve Workforce Diversity in the Public Sector
G2U Network: Strategies to Improve Workforce Diversity in the Public Sector
On April 28, 2022, the Government-to-University Network hosted "Strategies to Improve Workforce Diversity in the Public Sector," a webinar aimed to provide guidance to government agencies in expanding their workforce.
Connectivity Roadmap Shows Lagging Speeds Across Pennsylvania
Connectivity Roadmap Shows Lagging Speeds Across Pennsylvania
The Connectivity Roadmap Report by the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission, Allies for Children and Carnegie Mellon University looks at connectivity across the 10-county region, which also includes Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Green, Lawrence, Washington and Westmoreland counties.
SWPA Connected Initiative Launches Connectivity Roadmap
SWPA Connected Initiative Launches Connectivity Roadmap
The Southwestern Pennsylvania (SWPA) Connected initiative held a virtual media briefing on April 25 to discuss the launch of the Connectivity Roadmap, a guidance tool, to support the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission (SPC), county leadership, and regional stakeholders in the 10-county region to develop and prioritize connectivity projects and associated programs to secure federal and state broadband funding.
IPS Policy Forum - Town Hall with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey
IPS Policy Forum - Town Hall with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey
On Friday, April 22, Metro21 attended a town hall with Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey, hosted by Carnegie Mellon's Institute for Politics and Strategy.
Smart Loading Zones Launch Event
Smart Loading Zones Launch Event
The City of Pittsburgh Department of Mobility & Infrastructure, Pittsburgh Parking Authority and Automotus launched the Smart Loading Zones program on Monday, April 25, 2022 in downtown Pittsburgh.
RAMP Project Surveys to Begin
RAMP Project Surveys to Begin
Waynesburg University has announced that they will be conducting surveys focused on transportation throughout Greene County during spring and summer 2022 as part Carnegie Mellon University's Rural County Mobility Platform (RAMP) project.
Tepper Hosts Annual Hackathon
Tepper Hosts Annual Hackathon
Tepper hosted the 2022 Global Challenges Hackathon, posing the challenge of "Creating Inclusive and Sustainable Cities," with Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman on hand for judging.
Scopeathon for Social Good
Scopeathon for Social Good
Metro21 helps connect Pittsburgh organizations with students to tackle problems during Scopeathon for Social Good
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Joins Carnegie Mellon University
Former Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto Joins Carnegie Mellon University
Former City of Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto will join Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College as a guest lecturer.
Pittsburgh Begins to Move on Smart City Plan
Pittsburgh Begins to Move on Smart City Plan
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman and Traffic21 Executive Director Stan Caldwell spoke with Morning Brew about Pittsburgh's role as a smart city, Surtrac, and how to move forward.
Metro21 Lunch and Learn: Monitoring Infrastructure
Metro21 Lunch and Learn: Monitoring Infrastructure
Metro21's Lunch and Learn, "Monitoring Infrastructure," explored the challenges and solutions to current and future infrastructure monitoring.
Metro21 Director Joins Insight LiDAR's Technical Advisory Board
Metro21 Director Joins Insight LiDAR's Technical Advisory Board
Metro21 Director Raj Rajkumar has joined Insight LiDAR's Technical Advisory Board.
2022 Pennsylvania Broadband Symposium
2022 Pennsylvania Broadband Symposium
On Friday, April 22, 2022, Vice Chancellor and Chief Information Officer at the University of Pittsburgh Mark D. Henderson kicked off the 2022 Pennsylvania Broadband Symposium by highlighting technology as the key to unlocking and participating in the economy.
Engineering Meets Extreme Reality
Engineering Meets Extreme Reality
Metro21 faculty member Yang Cai, who has been developing technologies for first responders, advocates for "extreme reality engineering."
Yale Economic Development Symposium
Yale Economic Development Symposium
On February 11, 2022, Metro21 attended the Yale Economic Development Symposium: From Legislation to Laying Foundations: How the Infrastructure Act Can Connect 21st Century America.
U.S. State Department & Commerce Department Delegation Visits CMU Campus
U.S. State Department & Commerce Department Delegation Visits CMU Campus
On February 16, 2022, Metro21 presented "Smart Cities Initiatives for Economic Competitiveness & Sustainability" to the U.S. State Department & Commerce Department Delegation at Carnegie Mellon University.
Nasqaq Trade Talks Discusses Technology-Driven, Future-Focused Solutions
Nasqaq Trade Talks Discusses Technology-Driven, Future-Focused Solutions
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman recently spoke with Jill Malandrino of Nasdaq's TradeTalks to discuss how technology-driven, future-focused solutions are imperative for older U.S. cities like Pittsburgh.
Karen Lightman Explains How Digital Twins Enable Smart Cities
Karen Lightman Explains How Digital Twins Enable Smart Cities
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman recently authored "How Digital Twins Technology Enables Smart Buildings, Smart Cities" for Facilities Net, a publication providing articles for facility managers.
INTERSECT@CMU
INTERSECT@CMU
On February 10, 2022, Metro21 attended the INTERSECT@CMU session, Cities and Infrastructure, moderated by Gbemi Disu of Carnegie Mellon University-Africa.
Metro21 Honors Black History Month 2022
Metro21 Honors Black History Month 2022
In celebration of Black History Month, Metro21 honors the contributions made by our faculty whose achievements continue to help shape the future.
MetroLab Network Announces 2nd Annual Student Cup Competition
MetroLab Network Announces 2nd Annual Student Cup Competition
Established in 2020, MetroLab Network’s Student Cup Competition recognizes, amplifies, and supports impactful collaboration.
Pittsburgh Proves the Importance of Infrastructure
Pittsburgh Proves the Importance of Infrastructure
On Friday, January 28, 2022 the Fern Hollow Bridge in Pittsburgh collapsed. Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman spoke with Forbes to discuss the impact of infrastructure on a community.
Bisnow Talks Infrastructure with Karen Lightman
Bisnow Talks Infrastructure with Karen Lightman
In a recent article by Bisnow, Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman explained how technology can help with unintended consequences that arise from the infrastructure funding.
SAFE Welcomes Allanté Whitmore as Director of Autonomous Vehicle Initiative
SAFE Welcomes Allanté Whitmore as Director of Autonomous Vehicle Initiative
SAFE has announced that Allanté Whitmore will be Director of their Autonomous Vehicle Initiative, leading efforts to advocate for well-thought out and safe policy solutions to advance critical AV technology.
Mayor Gainey Nominates Heidi Norman as Director of Department of Mobility & Infrastructure
Mayor Gainey Nominates Heidi Norman as Director of Department of Mobility & Infrastructure
City of Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey continues to announce his administration with the nomination of Heidi Norman as Director of the Department of Mobility & Infrastructure (DOMI).
Lunch and Learn Featuring Sera Linardi
Lunch and Learn Featuring Sera Linardi
On Monday, February 21, 2022, Metro21 hosted Sera Linardi, Associate Professor of Economics, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and Founding Director of the Center for Analytical Approaches to Social Innovation (CAASI) at the University of Pittsburgh.
The Year for Smart Cities
The Year for Smart Cities
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman discusses smart cities and infrastructure with Emerging Tech Brew and why 2022 just may be a breakout year.
Area Development Features Wise Words from Karen Lightman
Area Development Features Wise Words from Karen Lightman
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman recently shared her knowledge and expertise with Area Development magazine on Redefining the "Smart" in Smart Cities
CMU Welcomes Senator Langerholc
CMU Welcomes Senator Langerholc
On Wednesday, January 5, 2022, Carnegie Mellon University welcomed Senator Wayne Langerholc, Jr. to Mill 19 to unveil SB 965.
New Year, New Mayor
New Year, New Mayor
As we look to the year ahead, we say goodbye to Mayor Bill Peduto and welcome Mayor Ed Gainey to lead the City of Pittsburgh.
6th Annual Smart Cities Symposium
6th Annual Smart Cities Symposium
Metro21 Executive Director Karen Lightman hosted a panel discussion, "Smart Isn't Smart Enough - Redefining the Smart City Through Co-Creative Partnership" at the 6th Annual Smart Cities Technology International Symposium on Tuesday, January 18, 2022.
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