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.
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.
Carnegie Mellon University Welcomes Class of 2028+
Carnegie Mellon University President Farnam Jahanian and the deans of its seven schools and colleges officially welcomed the Class of 2028+ to campus on Aug. 22.
CMU President Delivers Warm Welcome to Families, Class of 2028+
First-year students and their families received a warm welcome Sunday morning from the president of Carnegie Mellon University, Farnam Jahanian.
It’s an Ant … It’s a Robot … It’s Picotaur! The Unrivaled Microrobot
Researchers in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University have created the first legged robot of its size to run, turn, push loads and climb miniature stairs.
Researchers Map Alaska’s Glaciers from Above
A team including researchers from Carnegie Mellon are working in collaboration with the National Park Service on surveying the Kennicott and Root glacier complex in Alaska.
CMU Leads Future of Transportation Summit
Carnegie Mellon University’s Safety21 will lead the Future of Transportation Summit, an inaugural event hosted by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) in Washington, D.C. Aug. 13-15.
Carnegie Mellon’s Hacking Team Wins Third Straight, Record Eighth Overall DEF CON Capture the Flag Title
The winningest team in DEF CON’s Capture-the-Flag (CTF) competition history, Carnegie Mellon University’s Plaid Parliament of Pwning (PPP), won its third consecutive title, earning its eighth victory in the past 12 years.