David Badre To Lead Carnegie Mellon’s Neuroscience Institute
As the Neuroscience Institute director, David Badre will lead interdisciplinary teams of neuroscientists, psychologists, data scientists, computer scientists and engineers who are driving the next wave of innovation.
Researchers Identify New Target To Fight Antibiotic Resistance
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have uncovered a vulnerability in bacteria that could pave the way for an entirely new class of treatments.
Researchers Unlock Clues to the Origin of the Longest Gamma-ray Burst Ever Observed
Astronomers have observed the longest-ever gamma-ray burst — a powerful, extragalactic explosion that lasted more than seven hours. Observations from a team led by Carnegie Mellon University are providing crucial information about the possible origin of this unusual event.
Rales Fellow Erick Cohen Helps Rethink the Role of Data
Through CMU’s Rales Fellows Program, Cohen earned a Master of Science in Data Analytics For Science. The program was established in 2023 to support the world's next generation of STEM leaders.
CMU Math Student Charts a New Path with Rubik’s Cubes
Through a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, Jenny Quan is exploring the mathematical principles behind Rubik's cubes.
Henninger Explores Targeting RNA in Cancer Prevention, Treatment
Jonathan Henninger, an assistant professor of biological sciences, is part of a growing movement in the life sciences exploring how ribonucleic acid, known as RNA, can be harnessed to develop transformative therapies.
2025 Andy Awards Recognize CMU Staff for Outstanding Work
The university recognized seven staff members and two teams for their meaningful contributions and celebrated 44 individuals for 30+ years of service at the 31st annual Andy Awards ceremony.
The Long Game: Years of CMU Discoveries Drive New Parkinson's Treatment
For more than a decade, Carnegie Mellon neuroscientist Aryn Gittis has been unraveling the mystery of how the brain controls movement — research now pointing toward new treatments for Parkinson’s disease.
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.