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Dietrich College of Humanities & Social Sciences
Monday, March 3, 2014
Eiss, associate professor of anthropology and history, says "narcomedia," forms of digital messaging, have become central elements of, and even motivations for, the horrific acts of violence that have become commonplace in Mexico.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's Paul Eiss Analyzes How the Internet and Social Media Have Shaped the "Drug War" in Mexico
Eiss, associate professor of anthropology and history, says "narcomedia," forms of digital messaging, have become central elements of, and even motivations for, the horrific acts of violence that have become commonplace in Mexico.Thursday, February 27, 2014
This year's festival theme, "Faces of Work," reflects the late CMU professor and filmmaker Paul Goodman's focus on the challenges and achievements of diverse groups of workers worldwide.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's International Film Festival Brings 12 Award-Winning Films to Pittsburgh March 20-April 5
This year's festival theme, "Faces of Work," reflects the late CMU professor and filmmaker Paul Goodman's focus on the challenges and achievements of diverse groups of workers worldwide.Thursday, February 27, 2014
"Bird Bonanza" will help the students and their families learn about and meet different specimens of birds. An arts and craft section will allow the students to make their own bird creations to take home. The event will take place between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6 at Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall on CMU's Pittsburgh campus.
Media Advisory: Carnegie Mellon Children's School's Annual Family Festival To Be "Bird Bonanza"
"Bird Bonanza" will help the students and their families learn about and meet different specimens of birds. An arts and craft section will allow the students to make their own bird creations to take home. The event will take place between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m., Thursday, March 6 at Margaret Morrison Carnegie Hall on CMU's Pittsburgh campus.Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Behrmann is widely considered to be one of the foremost experts in the cognitive neuroscience of visual perception. She will officially receive the Cowan Professorship at a ceremony from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, March 5 in CMU's Alumni Concert Hall in the College of Fine Arts Building. A panel discussion will follow.
Press Release: Carnegie Mellon's Marlene Behrmann To Receive Cowan Professorship in Cognitive Neuroscience
Behrmann is widely considered to be one of the foremost experts in the cognitive neuroscience of visual perception. She will officially receive the Cowan Professorship at a ceremony from 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, March 5 in CMU's Alumni Concert Hall in the College of Fine Arts Building. A panel discussion will follow.Friday, February 21, 2014
Since 2005, Scheines has led the Philosophy Department to distinction with a focus on research that directly connects to a wide array of other fields, including computer science, math, statistics, brain science, medical ethics and psychology. Under his leadership, the department more than tripled its external research funding, strengthened its global reputation and attracted and retained the highest quality faculty and students.
Press Release: Richard Scheines Named New Dean of Carnegie Mellon's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Since 2005, Scheines has led the Philosophy Department to distinction with a focus on research that directly connects to a wide array of other fields, including computer science, math, statistics, brain science, medical ethics and psychology. Under his leadership, the department more than tripled its external research funding, strengthened its global reputation and attracted and retained the highest quality faculty and students.Friday, February 14, 2014
To provide Carnegie Mellon students with a full understanding of the abortion issue, the Office of Student Life's MOSAIC program and the Program for Deliberative Democracy will hold a daylong campus event titled Reproductive Rights Since Roe. MORE