Quantum Hide-and-Seek: SURF Project Automates Finding the Invisible
Patrick Kaczmarek, a junior at Carnegie Mellon University majoring in applied physics and mechanical engineering, was awarded a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) to work on a project that blends quantum physics, robotics and machine learning — all in pursuit of making the invisible visible.
Hands-On Experience Helps Rales Fellow En Route to Role as Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Cameron Drewery, a member of the first cohort of CMU’s Rales Fellows Program, is now working as an additive manufacturing engineer for Nikon AM Synergy in Long Beach, California.
Rales Fellows Program Empowers Alum to Tackle Mobility Challenges and Support Caregivers
Transitioning from graduate school into the workforce can be overwhelming, especially without prior industry experience. Zhao faced this challenge head-on with the support of the Rales Fellows Program, which offers practical guidance every step of the way.
Akinci Appointed Dean of College of Engineering
Burcu Akinci, head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has been appointed as the next dean of the College of Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Kurt Vonnegut’s Little-Known Carnegie Mellon Connection
Renowned literary figure Kurt Vonnegut trained at the Carnegie Institute of Technology through the U.S. Army in 1943.
Carnegie Mellon University Welcomes Second Cohort of Rales Fellows
The 34 CMU Rales Fellows in the 2025 cohort are exceptional scholars, creative innovators and purpose-driven leaders committed to making a meaningful impact in their fields and communities.
Physical Pursuits Help CMU Faculty Attain a Work-Life Balance that Matters
Whether it’s on the water, in the dojo or on wheels, the journey toward health and well-being is unique to these faculty at Carnegie Mellon University.
Eight Carnegie Mellon Students Named SoftBank Group–Arm Fellows
Eight Carnegie Mellon University Ph.D. students have received the SoftBank Group–Arm Fellowship to support research at the intersection of artificial intelligence and human collaboration.
Carnegie Mellon’s Hacking Team Wins Fourth Straight, Record Ninth Overall DEF CON Capture-the-Flag Title
Carnegie Mellon University's Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP), the winningest team in DEF CON’s Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition history, won its fourth consecutive title, earning its ninth victory in the past 13 years.