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Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Monday, April 14, 2014
Last summer, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences released the "Heart of the Matter," a report on the current state of the humanities and social sciences and their role in creating a vibrant, competitive and secure nation. On Monday, April 21, Carnegie Mellon and the American Academy will hold the first Pittsburgh-area discussion of the report and its implications for improving education and creating a sustainable global society.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences To Host "Mapping the Future of the Humanities and Social Sciences"
Last summer, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences released the "Heart of the Matter," a report on the current state of the humanities and social sciences and their role in creating a vibrant, competitive and secure nation. On Monday, April 21, Carnegie Mellon and the American Academy will hold the first Pittsburgh-area discussion of the report and its implications for improving education and creating a sustainable global society. Monday, April 14, 2014
Filmmaker Mark Lund was so mesmerized by the CMU thought identification research on "60 Minutes" that he decided to use the groundbreaking work as the basis for his next feature film. "Justice Is Mind" will screen without charge for the CMU and Pittsburgh communities at 5 p.m., Monday, April 28 in Baker Hall's Giant Eagle Auditorium (A51).
Press Release: Feature Film Based on Carnegie Mellon Brain Research To Screen On Campus
Filmmaker Mark Lund was so mesmerized by the CMU thought identification research on "60 Minutes" that he decided to use the groundbreaking work as the basis for his next feature film. "Justice Is Mind" will screen without charge for the CMU and Pittsburgh communities at 5 p.m., Monday, April 28 in Baker Hall's Giant Eagle Auditorium (A51).Friday, April 11, 2014
Dubus is the author of six books, including "House of Fog and Sand," "Townie," "The Garden of Last Days" and, most recently, "Dirty Love."
Media Advisory: Acclaimed Novelist Andre Dubus III To Read at Carnegie Mellon's Adamson Student Writing Awards
Dubus is the author of six books, including "House of Fog and Sand," "Townie," "The Garden of Last Days" and, most recently, "Dirty Love."Friday, April 11, 2014
Danks, associate professor of philosophy and psychology, succeeds Richard Scheines, who is stepping down to become dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon Appoints David Danks Head of its Philosophy Department
Danks, associate professor of philosophy and psychology, succeeds Richard Scheines, who is stepping down to become dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.Tuesday, April 8, 2014
Genovese joined CMU in 1994. His research focuses on solving complex and high-dimensional problems in the sciences, and his work has produced new methods and results in neuroscience, evolutionary biology, learning science and cosmology/astrophysics.
Press Release: Christopher R. Genovese To Head Carnegie Mellon's Department of Statistics
Genovese joined CMU in 1994. His research focuses on solving complex and high-dimensional problems in the sciences, and his work has produced new methods and results in neuroscience, evolutionary biology, learning science and cosmology/astrophysics.Thursday, March 27, 2014
After a record-setting first week, the film festival continues through April 5 with "GriGris," "Trapped," "At Berkeley" and "Sweet Dreams."
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's International Film Festival Continues With Oscar-Winning Directors' Latest Films, Special Appearances
After a record-setting first week, the film festival continues through April 5 with "GriGris," "Trapped," "At Berkeley" and "Sweet Dreams."