Carnegie Mellon Uses AI, Robots To Explore Qatar's Waters
Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar's (CMU-Q) Associate Teaching Professor Gianni Di Caro is using artificial intelligence and a fleet of autonomous marine robots to better explore the marine...
View ArticleFour Tartans Among 2021 Goldwater Scholars
The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation named four Carnegie Mellon University students recipients of its 2021 awards. Juniors Esther Bedoyan, Ethan Lu, Arvind Mahankali...
View ArticleCMU/Yale PNA-Based Technique an Essential Part of the Gene Editing Toolkit
In an article published in the April 8 issue of Nature, the National Institutes of Health's Somatic Cell Gene Editing Consortium provided a detailed update on the progress of their nationwide effort to...
View ArticleAnsys Hall Earns LEED Gold Certification
Carnegie Mellon University's Ansys Hall has achieved LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its energy efficiency and...
View ArticleDavid Coulter To Become Chair of Carnegie Mellon's Board of Trustees
Trustee and alumnus David Coulter, former chair and CEO of Bank of America Corp., has been elected to succeed James E. Rohr as chair of Carnegie Mellon University's Board of Trustees, effective July 1....
View ArticleCMU's Snakebot Goes for a Swim
Carnegie Mellon University's acclaimed snake-like robot can now slither its way underwater, allowing the modular robotics platform to inspect ships, submarines and infrastructure for damage.A team from...
View ArticleThree Key Takeaways from President Jahanian’s Congressional Testimony
As part of Carnegie Mellon University’s leadership in shaping national policy in research and innovation, President Farnam Jahanian testified on April 15th before the House Science, Space and...
View ArticleMourning Dr. Vartan Gregorian
The following is a statement from Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian: Carnegie Mellon joins our fellow Carnegie organizations in mourning Dr. Vartan Gregorian, president of the...
View ArticleTarantula's Ubiquity Traced Back to the Cretaceous
Tarantulas are among the most notorious spiders, due in part to their size and vibrant colors. With their prevalence throughout the world, it may be surprising to learn that tarantulas are actually...
View ArticleCMU Students Seek Sustainability
A mobile alert woke Valentina Ortiz de Zárate long before sunrise. The Carnegie Mellon University senior put on boots and slung a camera over her shoulder for a trek along the Nine Mile Run watershed...
View ArticleWho Is Marginalized In Energy Justice?
An equitable energy transition requires the ability for multiple perspectives and participants to have a seat at the energy table. Destenie Nock, a Carnegie Mellon University assistant professor of...
View ArticleStatement on The Endless Frontier Act
On Wednesday, April 21, the U.S. Senate introduced a bipartisan bill — the Endless Frontier Act — that would increase American investments in science and technology innovation with the goal of...
View ArticleConnecting the Dots Between Engagement and Learning
The adage goes, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." But new research from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh finds that it isn't all about repetition. Rather,...
View ArticleHonorary Degrees Awarded at 2021 Commencement
Four distinguished guests will virtually join Carnegie Mellon University's Class of 2021 Commencement exercises. France A. Córdova and Martha C. Nussbaum, as well as Carnegie Mellon graduates Jewell P....
View ArticleSchool of Drama Alumna Ann Roth Takes Home Oscar Gold
Costume designer Ann Roth, a 1953 graduate of the Carnegie Mellon School of Drama, was awarded her second Oscar last night at the 93rd Annual Oscars for her work as costume designer for "Ma Rainey's...
View ArticleStudents Give Buggy New Push
For the past century, Carnegie Mellon University's Buggy — also known as Sweepstakes — has only halted race day twice: during World War II and last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Neither kept the...
View ArticleCarnegie Mellon, Heinz Endowments Launch Initiative to Promote Economic...
Carnegie Mellon University and The Heinz Endowments today announced a sweeping initiative to leverage the university's internationally recognized strengths in applied research to address longstanding...
View ArticleHeinz Endowments, Carnegie Mellon Through the Years
Carnegie Mellon University and The Heinz Endowments have partnered for decades on community-focused projects, with a particular emphasis on those working to solve social and economic challenges facing...
View ArticleCMU-Q Prepares for Graduation
On May 6, Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMU-Q) will celebrate the 95 graduates in the Class of 2021, nearly half of whom are Qatari nationals. This is the largest proportion of Qatari graduates...
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