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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Carnegie Mellon Solidifies Leadership Role in Artificial Intelligence

Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science has launched a new initiative that marshals work in artificial intelligence.
Monday, June 26, 2017

CMU Delegation at World Economic Forum in China

CMU experts have since 2011 led conversations at the World Economic Forum in fields ranging from robotics to artificial intelligence.
Friday, June 23, 2017

CMU Drives Smart Mobility Challenge

Up to $300,000 will be awarded for projects in southwestern Pennsylvania communities.
Carnegie Mellon's RoboTutor Advances to Global Learning XPRIZE Semifinals
Friday, June 23, 2017

Carnegie Mellon's RoboTutor Advances to Global Learning XPRIZE Semifinals

The XPRIZE competition's goal is to create open-source Android tablet apps that enable children to learn basic reading, writing and math skills without adult assistance.
"Mind Field" Aims To Raise Awareness of Subtle Racism
Thursday, June 22, 2017

"Mind Field" Aims To Raise Awareness of Subtle Racism

A student-created interactive film explores the potential for subtle racism in questions as commonplace as, "Where are you from?"
Smell Something, Say Something
Thursday, June 22, 2017

Smell Something, Say Something

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's CREATE Lab are rolling out new features in Smell PGH, a smartphone app that helps Pittsburgh area residents collectively report foul odors and alert each other to suspicious smells that waft through city neighborhoods and suburbs.
Science and Art Unite at Invisible Jazz Labs
Thursday, June 15, 2017

Science and Art Unite at Invisible Jazz Labs

Science and performance art come together in an improvisational tango at the Invisible Jazz Labs in the Space Upstairs, a warehouse gallery loft in Pittsburgh.
Jahanian Appointed Interim President of Carnegie Mellon University
Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Jahanian Appointed Interim President of Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University's Board of Trustees has appointed Farnam Jahanian, currently provost and chief academic officer, to serve as interim president of the university, effective July 1.
DIY Robot Design
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

DIY Robot Design

A new interactive design tool developed by CMU's Robotics Institute enables novices and experts to build customized robots using 3-D-printed components and off-the-shelf actuators.
Stempfley Named Director of Software Engineering Institute's CERT Division
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

Stempfley Named Director of Software Engineering Institute's CERT Division

Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute announced the appointment of Roberta G. (Bobbie) Stempfley as director of the SEI's CERT Division.
CMU, Tony Awards Honor Theatre Educator Rachel Harry
Sunday, June 11, 2017

CMU, Tony Awards Honor Theatre Educator Rachel Harry

Rachel Harry, a teacher at Hood River Valley High School in Hood River, Oregon, was presented with the 2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Award during the 71st annual Tony Awards broadcast on CBS.
Dress is a Work From the Heart
Sunday, June 11, 2017

Dress is a Work From the Heart

Alumna Sophie Hood created a Carnegie Mellon inspired ensemble for the Tony Awards red carpet.
CMU-Africa Graduates 100th Student
Thursday, June 08, 2017

CMU-Africa Graduates 100th Student

Carnegie Mellon University Africa hosted its fourth graduation ceremony June 6 in Kigali, Rwanda.
Not All Divorces Are Equal for Children’s Longterm Health
Wednesday, June 07, 2017

Not All Divorces Are Equal for Children’s Longterm Health

Children of separated parents who do not communicate are more susceptible to colds as adults.
Encore Performance: CMU Alumni Are Leading Actor, Actress in Year's Most Tony-nominated Musical
Wednesday, June 07, 2017

Encore Performance: CMU Alumni Are Leading Actor, Actress in Year's Most Tony-nominated Musical

This year, School of Drama alumni Denée Benton and Josh Groban are nominated for their performances in "Natasha, Pierre and the Great Comet of 1812," which garnered 12 nominations.
Statement About CMU-Qatar
Monday, June 05, 2017

Statement About CMU-Qatar

Following the news that several countries have severed diplomatic ties with Qatar, Carnegie Mellon officials are monitoring the situation and conferring with the U.S. State Department about the developments.
Statement By Center Directors at Carnegie Mellon University
Monday, June 05, 2017

Statement By Center Directors at Carnegie Mellon University
2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Award Winner Inspires Students in Oregon
Monday, June 05, 2017

2017 Excellence in Theatre Education Award Winner Inspires Students in Oregon

Rachel Harry of Hood River, Oregon, is the third recipient of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award, presented by Carnegie Mellon University and the Tony Awards.
CMU Technology Wins Le Monde International Smart Cities Competition
Friday, June 02, 2017

CMU Technology Wins Le Monde International Smart Cities Competition

Surtrac, an innovative, real-time traffic signal control technology from Carnegie Mellon University, has won the Le Monde Smart Cities Global Innovation Awards' mobility category.
Suresh To Step Down as President of Carnegie Mellon University
Thursday, June 01, 2017

Suresh To Step Down as President of Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University President Subra Suresh will be stepping down from his post as president, Chairman of the Board of Trustees James E. Rohr announced Thursday.
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