CMU Experts Lent Expertise to New U.S. Artificial Intelligence 'Roadmap'
The Bipartisan Senate AI Working group, led by Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, and Sens. Mike Rounds, Martin Heinrich and Todd Young, announced a new legislative plan for artificial intelligence on Wednesday, May 15. Carnegie Mellon University experts contributed knowledge and expertise to the group as the plan was developed over many months.
Tysen Kendig Named Vice President for University Communications and Marketing
Carnegie Mellon University has named Tysen Kendig, the current vice president for communications at the University of Connecticut, to the position of vice president for university communications and marketing.
Kathy McConnell-Miller Named Head Women's Basketball Coach at Carnegie Mellon
Kathy McConnell-Miller has been named the new head coach of the Carnegie Mellon Women's Basketball program.
Greta Markey Named CMU’s First Stanford Knight-Hennessy Awardee
Greta Markey, an alumna of Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering, has been named a recipient of the Stanford Knight-Hennessy Scholars award.
Rafael Guzman-Soriano Wins K&L Gates Prize
Rafael Guzman-Soriano is the 2024 K&L Gates Scholar. He was awarded the $5,000 prize at commencement for inspiring his fellow students.
CMU Board of Trustees Elects New Members
Carnegie Mellon University’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to elect seven new trustees.
CFA’s Britt Ransom Links Past and Present with 3D-Printed Tokens
In “Tokens for Current Times,” Ransom, an associate professor of art in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Art, will create a series of 3D-printed, copper-plated coins that pay homage to “hard times tokens,” an alternate form of currency used in the United States in the 19th century.
M.S. in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics Creates New Opportunities
Carnegie Mellon University’s new M.S. in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics program offers students with biology backgrounds opportunities to learn computational skills applicable to future careers in bioinformatics and quantitative biological sciences.
Carnegie Mellon University Holds 126th Commencement
On Sunday, May 12, Carnegie Mellon University held its 126th Commencement
Guatemala Trip Serves Communities, Inspires Students
CMU students traveled to Guatemala with the Global Medical Brigades, where they assisted doctors and surveyed the community to see what resources were needed so other brigades can provide them in the future.
CMU Co-hosts Senate Robotics Showcase and Demo Day
Carnegie Mellon University, a global pioneer in robotics research, along with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and the Computing Research Association, hosted members of Congress, the media and the public at the Senate Artificial Intelligence Caucus’s robotics showcase and demonstration, “Robotics for a Better Tomorrow,” April 30 on Capitol Hill.
Prasiddha Sudhakar Selected for 2024 Critical Language Scholarship
Prasiddha Sudhakar, a master's student at the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, was selected for the 2024 Critical Language Scholarship.