A Novel Neural Explanation for Choking Under Pressure
New research from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh reveals a first-of-its-kind neural explanation for choking under pressure: a deficit in motor preparation induced by an overly large potential “jackpot” payoff.
SCS-Created Tool Uses an LLM To Train Mental Health Professionals
SCS researchers have developed Patient-Psi, a simulated patient for cognitive behavioral therapy training that uses large language models to help bridge the gap between classroom learning and real-world experience.
Carnegie Mellon Releases Remastered Version of 'The Last Lecture'
Using AI, a video systems engineer at Carnegie Mellon who worked with Randy Pausch revisited the inspirational talk viewed by millions worldwide.
Alumni Take Home Emmy Awards
CMU alumni win 2024 Emmys.
Automated Tuning of Large-Scale Neuronal Models
An interdisciplinary group of researchers primarily based at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh presents a novel framework, Spiking Network Optimization using Population Statistics, that can quickly and accurately customize models that reproduce activity to mimic what’s observed in the brain.
Distinguishing Real Sounds from Deepfakes
Laurie Heller, Carnegie Mellon University professor of psychology, collaborated with researchers from École Centrale Nantes, to analyze the errors made by the first deep neural network detector the research team developed to automatically classify environmental sounds as either real or AI-generated.
Cohon Remembered as Humble Leader, Kind Listener and Champion of Diversity
Colleagues gathered alongside family and friends to celebrate the legacy of Carnegie Mellon University’s eighth president Jared L. Cohon during a Sept. 9 event where he was remembered as humble, considerate and kind while leading CMU through decisions that helped not only shape the university, but also the Pittsburgh region.
ETC Student Nina Wang uses State-of-the-Art Facilities To Create 'Flow'
Entertainment Technology Center (ETC) student Nina Wang led a team of ETC students on “Flow” — a one-of-a-kind project.
Celebrating National Arts in Education Week 2024: CMU Community Shares Personal Reflections on Art’s Impact
In celebration of National Arts in Education Week, members of the Carnegie Mellon University community share how the arts have touched their hearts and minds — and influenced both their personal and professional journeys.
Frederic Chiu: Transforming Music Education with Passion and Innovation
Concert pianist and assistant professor of piano Frederic Chiu occupies a special place in the world of classical music and at Carnegie Mellon University.
Tartan Football Joins Centennial Conference
Carnegie Mellon University has announced its decision to join the Centennial Conference as an associate member for football, starting with the 2025 season.
Pople Lecture Returns
The John A. Pople Lecture in Theoretical and Computational Chemistry, a tribute to his enduring legacy, will feature its next distinguished speaker, Krishnan Raghavachari, on Oct. 9.