Rooted in Passion: At Orientation, New Tartans Dig In
First-Year Orientation supports new students in a successful transition to Carnegie Mellon.
The AI Tool That Could Make Manufacturing Faster and More Efficient — by Using Lego Bricks
A new AI-powered tool created by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science could change the way we manufacture and build things.
Meditation Apps Deliver Real Health Benefits, Research Finds
Backed by emerging research, digital mindfulness tools are proving to be more than just a wellness trend. Studies show they can lower blood pressure, ease repetitive negative thinking and even influence gene expression related to inflammation.
New Robotic Agricultural Sensor Could Revolutionize Farming
Researchers invented a tool called SonicBoom that can find crops like apples based on the sound they make.
Carnegie Mellon’s Hacking Team Wins Fourth Straight, Record Ninth Overall DEF CON Capture-the-Flag Title
Carnegie Mellon University's Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP), the winningest team in DEF CON’s Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition history, won its fourth consecutive title, earning its ninth victory in the past 13 years.
Carnegie Mellon’s MoonRanger Slated To Fly on 2029 Lunar Mission
NASA has tapped a lunar rover built at Carnegie Mellon University to advance our understanding of water on the moon as it autonomously explores near the South Pole.
CMU Celebrates 2025 Fulbright Recipients
The recipients — Anna Cappella, Alice Crafford, Ava Folloni, Lily Hazam, Geoffrey McGovern, Christine Menand and Rachel Wilson — will soon embark on international journeys to teach, study or conduct research around the world.
Finding Answers Faster: AI Method Brings Hope to Rare Disease Research
An AI-powered tool is helping researchers uncover genetic clues to rare diseases, potentially accelerating diagnoses and treatments for conditions that affect only a fraction of the population.
New NSF Institute at CMU Will Help Mathematicians Harness AI and Advance Discoveries
The Institute for Computer-Aided Reasoning in Mathematics (ICARM) — one of just six mathematics institutes across the U.S. to receive NSF support — will help researchers modernize mathematical reasoning to strengthen real-world problem-solving.
Pipes and Drums Journey to Glasgow for World Pipe Band Championship
Carnegie Mellon's Pipes and Drums band will compete in the European Pipe Band Championships in Perth, Scotland, Aug. 9, and World Pipe Band Championships in Glasgow on Aug. 15.
AI Chatbots Remain Confident — Even When They’re Wrong
Research from Carnegie Mellon University explains what happens when large language models overestimate their own abilities and how humans can build trust.
Using Generative AI in the Battle Against Invasive Plants
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, together with scientists at a conservation ranch in Montana, developed a method that trains machine learning models to detect invasive species more effectively, even with limited data.