CMU Alumnus Stephen Schwartz Receives Oscar Nomination for 'Wicked' Score
Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama alumnus Stephen Schwartz has earned his ninth Academy Award nomination, this time for the original score of the box office smash “Wicked,” based on the musical written by Schwartz and Winnie Holzman.
SCS Researchers Develop Method To Transmit Power Through the Body
To free wearable tech from the burden of batteries, SCS researchers developed Power-over-Skin, which allows electricity to travel through the human body and could one day power battery-free devices from head to toe.
Using AI To Predict Gene Expression: New Foundational Model Could Improve Understanding of Biology
Biology has yet to tap into the full benefits of computer simulations, but a new AI foundation model developed by a team of scientists including CMU's Eric Xing hopes to change that.
Neuroscience Institute Spurs Collaboration, New Discoveries
The Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University unifies neuroscience research conducted by faculty across campus.
CMU and Pitt Collaborate on Neural Pathway Experiments
A collaborative team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh designed a clever experiment using a brain-controlled interface to determine whether one-way activity paths, long hypothesized by neural network models, are used in the brain.
Carnegie Mellon’s Emerging Korean Studies Program Expands
Carnegie Mellon University’s new Korean Studies program is experiencing significant growth, fueled by alumni engagement, growing student interest and strategic investments in faculty and resources.
Researchers Urge Shift To Social Context in Alcohol Studies
A recent editorial by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign calls for a significant change in how laboratory alcohol studies are conducted, emphasizing the urgent need for research that incorporates social drinking contexts to more accurately reflect typical alcohol consumption and better understand the development of alcohol use disorders (AUD).
Carl Laird Named Head of Chemical Engineering
Carl Laird has been selected to be the next head of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering.
John Wells Brings the Drama Back to Pittsburgh in ‘The Pitt’
Carnegie Mellon students got a sneak peek at the set of “The Pitt,” the newest production from CMU alumnus and executive producer John Wells.
Spirit of Discovery Motivates Rales Fellows at Confluences of Research Fields
Three first-year master’s degree students chosen as part of the inaugural cohort of the Carnegie Mellon University Rales Fellows Program saw opportunities for research and innovation where traditional fields meet.
CMU Researchers Share Work with Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg visited Carnegie Mellon University facilities at Mill 19 today at one of his final stops as transportation secretary.
Here's What Policymakers Need To Know About Drugs in 2025
Heinz College professor Jonathan Caulkins outlined key insights on what policymakers should know about drugs in 2025 and analyzed potential strategies policymakers could use respond to the country’s surging supply of fentanyl.