CMU Cognitive Psychologist’s Work Has Generated Over 14,000 Language Studies
TalkBank, a family of 14 databases has become the basis for language science research on everything from how children learn to speak and how people pick up a second language to patterns that can reveal the onset of dementia.
CMU Researchers Envision Humans and AI as Teammates
As artificial intelligence moves deeper into workplaces, healthcare and everyday decision-making, Carnegie Mellon University researchers are exploring how AI can help people make better decisions while preserving the judgment, expertise and accountability that humans bring.
Building the Future: Carnegie Mellon Is the Quintessential American Story
Carnegie Mellon University has generated a true impact as an American institution, shaping the lives of millions of citizens throughout the history of the country.
Researchers Explore What It Means To Say AI 'Thinks'
When organizations describe artificial intelligence as “thinking,” “writing” or “learning,” those words can sound familiar. But according to Carnegie Mellon University historian Christopher Phillips, those terms may tell us as much about how humans talk about technology as they do about the technology itself.
Why Pittsburghers Are Already Stressed About the Parkway East Closure — and What They Can Do About It
Commuting in traffic is a perfect example of a hallmark of stress: the lack of predictability and control.
How Early Life Experiences Shape Schizophrenia Risk
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and University of California, San Francisco found that childhood trauma, poverty, social isolation and other adverse life experiences are associated with brain changes linked to schizophrenia-spectrum disorders — findings that could help researchers identify people at risk earlier and develop interventions before severe symptoms emerge.
NVIDIA Founder, CEO Jensen Huang to Carnegie Mellon University Graduates: ‘Shape What Comes Next’
Carnegie Mellon University conferred more than 5,800 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its 128th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10. Bridging the gap between technological innovation and the transformative power of the arts, these new alumni are ready to address society’s most urgent needs with the bold, collaborative spirit that defines the Carnegie Mellon experience.
Cassidy Sugimoto Named Dean of CMU's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Cassidy R. Sugimoto will join Carnegie Mellon University as the next Bess Family Dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, effective July 1, 2026.
Mixing Lab Rigor with Real Life, CMU Researchers Craft New Recipe for Groundbreaking Alcohol Studies
By studying drinking in a controlled social environment, CMU researchers can learn how drinking unfolds in real time between people — an innovative approach that brings the rigor of the lab closer to the authentic social contexts where alcohol use usually occurs.