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Monday, June 29, 2015

Linda Babcock To Head Department of Social and Decision Sciences

Babcock focuses on negotiations and dispute resolution research with specific attention to gender differences in negotiation and how people react when women negotiate. Her appointment is effective July 1, and she succeeds Paul Fischbeck.
Thursday, June 25, 2015

Scientists Work To Improve Research Integrity

The National Academy of Sciences recently brought together top scientists, including CMU President Subra Suresh and Statistics Professor Stephen E. Fienberg, to address the issue of scientific controversies and "trouble at the lab."
Thursday, June 25, 2015

Spring 2015 Dean’s List Announced

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's List for the Fall 2014 semester.
Classroom Salon To Help Boost Capacity of Computer Science Course
Friday, June 19, 2015

Classroom Salon To Help Boost Capacity of Computer Science Course

Co-created by CMU English Professor David Kaufer, Classroom Salon is a social networking tool that taps the collective intelligence of online study groups. It will be used as part of a multi-year, Google-funded project to boost the capacity of a popular CMU introductory computer science course.
The Mind-Body Connection
Thursday, June 18, 2015

The Mind-Body Connection

When fourth year Ph.D. student Emily Lindsay began practicing yoga in college, it completely changed her life. After just a few weeks, she was less stressed, sleeping better and more productive in her classes.
Conflicting Histories Harm Negotiations
Wednesday, June 17, 2015

Conflicting Histories Harm Negotiations

The role of history in negotiations is a double-edged sword.
From Shakespeare to Torture Memos
Tuesday, June 16, 2015

From Shakespeare to Torture Memos

A new book by English Professor Christopher N. Warren discloses how a Bush Administration lawyer misinterpreted cultural history to justify War on Terror activities.
Obituary: Hilary Masters Was an Acclaimed Writer and Beloved Professor
Monday, June 15, 2015

Obituary: Hilary Masters Was an Acclaimed Writer and Beloved Professor

The award-winning Masters joined the English Department in 1983 and spent the past 32 years inspiring students. He died on Sunday, June 14, at the age of 87.
Learning in the Real World Tops Learning From a Tablet
Friday, June 12, 2015

Learning in the Real World Tops Learning From a Tablet

New research from CMU's Simon Initiative show that although screen technologies are ubiquitous and certainly appealing for children, kids still need real-world experimentation with physical objects to enhance their learning.
Scientists Gain First Glimpse of New Concepts Developing in the Brain
Tuesday, June 09, 2015

Scientists Gain First Glimpse of New Concepts Developing in the Brain

Thanks to CMU advances in brain imaging technology, we now know how specific concrete objects are coded in the brain.Now, CMU scientists are applying this knowledge about the neural representations of familiar concepts by teaching people new concepts and watching the new neural representations develop. The research reveals that the brain has a "filing system" that is the same for everyone.
Researchers Find Everyone Has a Bias Blind Spot
Monday, June 08, 2015

Researchers Find Everyone Has a Bias Blind Spot

It has been well established that people have a "bias blind spot," meaning that they are less likely to detect bias in themselves than others.Now, researchers have developed a tool to measure the bias blind spot. A new study reveals that believing you are less biased than your peers has detrimental consequences on judgments and behaviors, such as accurately judging whether advice is useful.
Beverley Wheeler To Receive Alumni Distinguished Service Award
Wednesday, June 03, 2015

Beverley Wheeler To Receive Alumni Distinguished Service Award

Each year, CMU's Alumni Association honors alumni, students and faculty for outstanding service to the university and alumni who have achieved exceptional success in their chosen professions through the Alumni Awards program. Beverley R. Wheeler, who graduated with a degree in social relations degree from the Dietrich College, will receive the Alumni Distinguished Service Award.
Mobile App Educates Teens On Risky Sexual Behavior
Monday, June 01, 2015

Mobile App Educates Teens On Risky Sexual Behavior

"Seventeen Days," a mobile app based on the interactive movie of the same name, will be available at no cost on iPhone, iPad and Android devices beginning June 4
Advancing Technology Education at CMU and Beyond
Monday, June 01, 2015

Advancing Technology Education at CMU and Beyond

Approaches to teaching and learning in higher education are changing faster than ever before - and technology is playing a major role in this process.Recently, CMU offered the inaugural Digital Humanities Literacy Workshop and Technology-Enhanced Learning Summer School, both made possible by a five-year $2 million grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
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