Robots Could Clear Snow, Assist at Crosswalks, Monitor Sidewalks for Traffic
A new study by Carnegie Mellon University researchers found that when roboticists and people with disabilities collaborate on robot designs, interesting ideas emerge that could make existing robots more accessible and inspire new uses.
Minerva Schafer Aims for a Sustainable Life
CMU's Minerva Schafer found a community in Pittsburgh and at Carnegie Mellon University.
Kelli Shuman Named AVP and Chief Human Resources Officer
Kelli Shuman has been named associate vice president and chief human resources officer at Carnegie Mellon University
10 Tartans Named Fulbright Scholars for 2024-25 Award Cycle
Ten members of the Carnegie Mellon University community have been selected as grant recipients for the U.S. Fulbright Student Program's 2024-25 competition cycle.
Derek Ham Named Director of CMU’s Entertainment Technology Center
Carnegie Mellon University has named Derek Ham the new director of its Entertainment Technology Center.
RI Research Brings Together Humans, Robots and Generative AI To Create Art
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute (RI) have developed a robotic system that interactively co-paints with people: CoFRIDA.
Social Justice Is Core to Sustainability Efforts at Carnegie Mellon
At Carnegie Mellon, social good through the lens of sustainability is the focus of several educational courses and programs, academic research opportunities and ongoing efforts.
Carnegie Mellon University in Africa Holds 11th Graduation Ceremony
Carnegie Mellon University Africa recently graduated its 11th cohort of students from the Master of Science in Information Technology, Master of Science in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Master of Science in Engineering Artificial Intelligence programs. The group represented 16 nationalities.
The Tony Awards and Carnegie Mellon University Present the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award to CJay Philip of Baltimore
CJay Philip, founder and creative director of Dance & Bmore theatre programs in Baltimore, Maryland has been selected as the 2024 winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award.
Tepper School Economist Examines Impact of Noncompete Agreements
Liyan Shi, an assistant professor of economics at CMU’s Tepper School of Business, argued in a study published in Econometrica that noncompete agreements harm the economy.
Obituary: C. Gordon Bell Built the Foundation for Modern Computing
C. Gordon Bell, a visionary designer of computer systems and former Carnegie Mellon University faculty member, died May 17. He was 89.
Visiting the Virtual Lab: Student Engineers Simulate Nanofabrication in Minecraft
Reeja Jayan designed a syllabus that incorporates Minecraft in its approach to learning about materials science concepts.