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Portuguese Delegation Visits Carnegie Mellon
Portuguese Minister of Education, Science and Innovation, Fernando Alexandre made his first official visit to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, alongside the Secretary of State for Science Ana Paiva to attend the 2024 CMU Portugal Summit.
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20 Years of 'Acceleration' Celebrated at Tepper School Naming Anniversary
The Tepper School of Business celebrated the 20th anniversary of the naming of the school on Friday, Nov. 15, honoring the visionary support of David A. Tepper, whose foundational endowment named Carnegie Mellon’s business school.
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In Inaugural Challenge, Students Find Stories in Snacks Data
Winners and organizers reflect on the results from Carnegie Mellon University’s inaugural Student IronViz Challenge. The competition, which was modeled after the staff CMU IronViz Challenge previously held in July leading up to Data Analytics Day.Thirty-two students that submitted 14 projects after a four-hour hackathon in Hunt Library on Oct. 26. Winners were notified Nov. 18.
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Researchers Discover Crystallizable Organic Semiconductors with Machine Learning
Researchers devised a way to use machine learning to rapidly identify potential crystallizable organic semiconductors materials.
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Report Investigates Workforce Implications of AI
A new report by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on the impact of AI on the workforce emphasizes how humans — making informed choices, investing in training and creating fair policies — must shape a future where AI benefits everyone.
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ManipGen Enables Robots To Manipulate New Objects in Diverse Environments
To enable robots to undertake a wide variety of tasks they haven't previously encountered, Ph.D. student Murtaza Dalal and other researchers at SCS and Apple Inc. have developed an approach to robotic manipulation called ManipGen.
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NFT Marketplace Bias: Study Reveals Female and Black Avatars Sell for Less
A new study examined the impact of avatars’ gender and race on transaction prices in the NFT marketplace.
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New CMU Pathway Program To Provide Significant Financial Relief to Undergraduate Students
A new initiative aims to provide significant financial relief to undergraduates from low- and middle-income families, ensuring that a quality education at CMU is within reach for all deserving students.
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CMU-Africa Expands Digital Public Infrastructure Initiative
The Upanzi Network will fund research projects in Morocco, Botswana, and South Africa, with plans for additional partnerships.
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Watermarked LLMs Offer Benefits, but Leading Strategies Come With Tradeoffs
A new study examines the tradeoffs of some of the most popular techniques used to watermark content generated by LLMs.
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State of the University Address Highlights CMU’s Strength in Higher Education
On Nov. 18, the Carnegie Mellon University community gathered in the Cohon University Center's Rangos Ballroom to hear President Farnam Jahanian discuss the status and future of Carnegie Mellon.
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David Bennett To Join Carnegie Mellon University as Vice President for University Advancement
Carnegie Mellon University has announced the appointment of David Bennett as the new vice president for University Advancement, effective Feb. 17, 2025.