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Monday, August 31, 2020

Makers Use Facial Coverings as Creative Outlets

Kathy Newman, associate professor of English, created facial coverings that feature cultural icons including Karl Marx, Michel Foucault, Stuart Hall, Charlotte Brontë, Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Monday, August 31, 2020

Roshni Mehta Pursues Coro Pittsburgh Fellowship

Roshni Mehta, a 2020 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University who majored in Ethics, History, and Public Policy, has received a Coro Pittsburgh’s Fellowship in Public Affairs.
Friday, August 28, 2020

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Courses for Your Fall Schedule

This fall, students can explore in-person or remote Dietrich College courses that cover topics related to diversity, equity and inclusion.
Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Signature Course: Global Histories

In Global Histories, first-year students from across campus learn about democracies spanning a time period of more than 2,000 years, from Rome to France, Germany, Japan, China and Iran.
Monday, August 17, 2020

Signature Course: Nature of Language

In Nature of Language, students learn what it means to study language scientifically.
Monday, August 17, 2020

CMU’s Center for the Arts in Society Launches Borderlines Initiative

CMU's Center for the Arts in Society (CAS) is launching a new initiative to explore borderlines, led by Mary-Lou Arscott and Nico Slate.
Monday, August 17, 2020

Philosophy’s Tetrad Project Awarded International AI Honor

The Tetrad Automated Causal Discovery Platform was awarded the Super Artificial Intelligence Leader (SAIL) award at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference held in Shanghai in July.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

English Alumnus Earns Second Emmy Nomination

Javier Grillo-Marxuach (DC 1991) is among 17 Carnegie Mellon University alumni who earned 18 Emmy Award nominations in 12 categories this year.
Tuesday, August 11, 2020

Exaggerated Claims Undermine Science by Ignoring the Scientific Method

Why do so many people doubt scientific findings? Rob Kass, Maurice Falk Professor of Statistics & Computational Neuroscience and member of the Neuroscience Institute, says there are many reasons.
Signature Courses Lead the Way
Monday, August 10, 2020

Signature Courses Lead the Way

Preparations for fall are an investment in the future.
Chautauqua Invites CMU Professors to AI and Humanity Panel
Thursday, August 06, 2020

Chautauqua Invites CMU Professors to AI and Humanity Panel

Experts speak about the ethics of technology.
Graduates Bring Power to the Solar Industry
Wednesday, August 05, 2020

Graduates Bring Power to the Solar Industry

Students completing their Master of Statistical Practice (MSP) at Carnegie Mellon University build real-world experience through capstone projects in industry and nonprofit organizations.
If the Shoe Fits: CSAFE Study Improves Shoe Print Forensics
Tuesday, August 04, 2020

If the Shoe Fits: CSAFE Study Improves Shoe Print Forensics

A new model improves how uncertainty is calculated when matching shoe print evidence, strengthening the validity of this forensics technique.
Language May Undermine Women in Science and Tech
Monday, August 03, 2020

Language May Undermine Women in Science and Tech

Researchers examined gender stereotypes baked into 25 languages to explore why fewer women enter science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields.
CMU Alumnus Tommy Oliver Works for Change
Monday, August 03, 2020

CMU Alumnus Tommy Oliver Works for Change

Dietrich Grad and 2018 Alumni Awardee elected to AMPAS, records ‘Power of the Protests’.
Student Pandemic Short Films
Monday, August 03, 2020

Student Pandemic Short Films

Students in the film and visual media program created short films that commented on some aspect of their pandemic experience.
More Than 50 Seniors Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa
Monday, August 03, 2020

More Than 50 Seniors Inducted Into Phi Beta Kappa

Fifty-two seniors were inducted into Carnegie Mellon University’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) in spring 2020.
Friedman Fellows embrace virtual ‘DC’ experience
Monday, August 03, 2020

Friedman Fellows embrace virtual ‘DC’ experience

This summer, four CMU students received Friedman Fellowships, which help students pursue policy-related internships in Washington, DC.
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