Physics Launches New Master’s Degree Program
The Master of Science in Modern Physics program is intended to help students successfully apply to Ph.D. programs later and develop needed job skills.
Rachel Mandelbaum Named APS Fellow
CMU Physics Professor Rachel Mandelbaum has been elected a fellow of the American Physical Society (APS), as recommended by the Society’s Division of Astrophysics.
Barbara Shinn-Cunningham Named Mellon College of Science Dean
Barbara Shinn-Cunningham has been named Carnegie Mellon University’s Glen de Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science (MCS), effective Jan. 1, 2025.
MCS Faculty Honored with Professorships
Five Mellon College of Science faculty members have been honored with professorships to support their work in biological sciences, mathematical sciences and physics. Theresa C. Anderson, Alan Frieze, Diana Parno, Ira Rothstein and Fangwei Si were recognized at a reception Sept. 16 in the Cohon University Center.
TAML Catalysts Efficiently Break Down Pharmaceuticals in Polluted Waters
A TAML catalyst innovation, developed by Carnegie Mellon researchers, shows promise as an affordable and versatile solution for removing micropollutants from water.
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.
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.
Research Reveals Underlying Mechanism that Renders Certain High-Risk Cancers Immortal
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have uncovered a key mechanism that promotes telomere elongation, a discovery that has implications for understanding and potentially treating some of the world’s deadliest cancers.