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.
Ana Maria Pinto da Silva Named CMU College of Fine Arts School of Design Head
The College of Fine Arts at Carnegie Mellon University has named Ana Maria Pinto da Silva the new head of the School of Design. Pinto da Silva will begin her role on July 1.
New Part-Time Master’s Program Meets Growing Demand for Privacy Technology Expertise
Carnegie Mellon University has launched a new part-time master’s degree program: the Masters in Privacy Technology and Policy.
Mathias Unleashes Advancements in Animal Care
Carnegie Mellon sophomore Kara Mathias was awarded the Dr. Mete Akin Endowed Fund for Advancement of Pre-Med Education earlier this year.
Rounce Receives Early Career Fellowship for Glacier and Coastal Research
Carnegie Mellon's David Rounce was chosen for an Early-Career Research Fellowship by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to study the effects of climate change on glaciers.