Benjamin Hunt Named Pittsburgh Quantum Institute Co-Director
Benjamin Hunt, an associate professor of physics in Carnegie Mellon University’s Mellon College of Science, has been named co-director of the Pittsburgh Quantum Institute. PQI aims to advance research, education and training in quantum information science and engineering.
$11M Bequest Will Advance Interdisciplinary Science at Carnegie Mellon University
A generous gift from the late Carl and Amy Jones will provide the Mellon College of Science (MCS) with significant resources as it creates the future of science through interdisciplinary collaborations.
Gina Chen Receives J. Michael McQuade Fellowship
CMU graduate student Gina Chen uses complex simulations to create a dataset that shows how often black holes form in binary systems and in globular clusters.
Researchers Zoom in on New Ways To View Biomolecules in Pathogens
MicroMagnify, a protocol published by Carnegie Mellon University's Zhao Lab, expands complex microbial cells and infected tissues without distortion, allowing for enhanced high-plex fluorescence imaging.
Physicist Looks to AI for New Answers to Universal Questions
CMU physics doctoral student Beka Modrekiladze sees artificial intelligence as the way to unlock its secrets.
Student-Built AI Tool Licensed for Workforce Development
The American Institute of AI has licensed an AI toolbox developed by Carnegie Mellon sophomore Tom Tang.
Emerging ATRP Technology Opens New Class of Biopolymers
Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Chemistry have developed a reagent that opens new possibilities for creating DNA and RNA-based materials that could be used in ultra-stable and smart sensors for biomedical applications.
New Advancements in ATRP Could Lead to Smart RNA Biopolymers
CMU researchers developed a novel approach for modifying synthetic and natural ribonucleic acid substrates. The resulting materials could have applications for therapeutics such as smart gels to make transplanting organs safer.
Science and Serendipity
Mellon College of Science Summer Scholars Program (SSP) brings together undergraduate students to conduct research in mathematical sciences, physics, chemistry, biology and computational projects.