CMU Research Challenges Long-Held Ecological Belief of How Rare Species Survive
A biological process long thought to protect biodiversity and help species coexist may actually threaten diversity when species are separated by natural landscapes, infrastructure or other barriers, according to new research from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science.
Recycling by Ear: Heinz College Students Use Sound To Sort Plastic and Cut Costs
A team of students from Carnegie Mellon University’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy investigated whether recycling facilities could effectively sort plastics by the sounds they make when dropped, as density differs by plastic type. They worked on the project with the Reclamation Factory, a Pittsburgh-based company that develops technologies to lower the cost of recycling.
NVIDIA Co-founder Jensen Huang Among 2026 Carnegie Mellon University Honorary Degree Recipients
Carnegie Mellon University will award honorary degrees to four individuals at its 2026 Commencement ceremony.
Jahanian Says This Moment is Tailor-Made for CMU
Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian delivers the 2026 State of the University address.
Outpacing the Nation: Carnegie Mellon Graduates Find Job Market Success
Carnegie Mellon graduates are beating national trends, overcoming the difficulty of a shifting job market and landing careers in their desired fields.
Hidden Helpers: Pittsburgh’s Industrial Past Might Hold the Key to a Cleaner Future
Pittsburgh has reinvented itself from a steel powerhouse to a hub for health care and education. But the city’s industrial past left a hidden legacy: toxic compounds like benzene and toluene in the soil. While most life can’t survive such a contamination, some microbes adapted to use the pollutants as food.
CMU Partners with the Viewpoints Fellowship To Cultivate Civil Discourse on Campus
Student leaders can apply for the new yearlong Viewpoints Fellowship program that will equip them with skills to help reduce polarization and build bridges on campus.
With Robotics Innovation Center, CMU and Hazelwood Partners Sustain Community Collaborations
On the heels of the Robotics Innovation Center's opening celebration last month, a community event showcased robot demonstrations, offered guided tours and built direct conne ctions with CMU to explore programs, relationships and resources.
How CMU Is Curbing Energy Demands From AI Data Centers
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are developing new technology that could lower how much energy data centers need to operate, reducing the strain on the energy grid that Americans rely on.
CMU Research Builds on Pittsburgh’s Energy Legacy To Advance Microreactor Innovation
CMU researchers are directly advancing the next generation of energy innovation by helping to design resilient, transportable microreactors, building on the Pittsburgh region's century-long legacy as a leader in energy.
CMU Professor Uses Data to Connect Energy Assistance with Those in Need
Destenie Nock, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and engineering and public policy, leads a research group comprised of graduate students at CMU that has created ways to find people struggling with energy poverty.
CMU Researchers Help Reduce Energy Grid Uncertainty
Researchers are helping cities learn how to make room for too much of a good thing: renewable energy.