Tepper School Economist Examines Impact of Noncompete Agreements
Liyan Shi, an assistant professor of economics at CMU’s Tepper School of Business, argued in a study published in Econometrica that noncompete agreements harm the economy.
Obituary: C. Gordon Bell Built the Foundation for Modern Computing
C. Gordon Bell, a visionary designer of computer systems and former Carnegie Mellon University faculty member, died May 17. He was 89.
Visiting the Virtual Lab: Student Engineers Simulate Nanofabrication in Minecraft
Reeja Jayan designed a syllabus that incorporates Minecraft in its approach to learning about materials science concepts.
NATIONAL CHAMPIONS! Women’s Golf Wins First NCAA Team Title
The Carnegie Mellon University women's golf team made history on Friday, winning the first NCAA Division III Championship for any women's program in university history.
Remembering Alan Waggoner
Alan Waggoner, emeritus professor of biological sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on Tuesday, May 21, 2024. He was 82 years old.
Coding for Animals Key To Engaging Children in STEM
Jessica Cantlon, the Ronald J. and Mary Ann Zdrojkowski Associate Professor of Developmental Neuroscience and Psychology, developed an educational coding program along with her colleagues in collaboration with the Primate Portal.
Autonomous Trauma Care Extends ‘Golden Hour’ for Saving Lives
A team of Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine researchers have developed and successfully tested an autonomous trauma care system that could save lives.
New Study Highlights Significant Increases in Cannabis Use in US
A new study by a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University finds that a growing share of cannabis consumers report daily or near-daily use, exceeding daily and near-daily alcohol drinkers.
CMU Researchers To Tackle Carbon Use, Sustainability Through NSF Expeditions in Computing Awards
Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science will contribute to two multi-institution research initiatives aimed at reducing the use of carbon and creating sustainable computing.
Christopher Phillips Appointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of History
Christopher Phillips, a professor of history, will be the next head of the Department of History in Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Tepper School Study Reveals Voter Moral Justifications for Politicians' Misstatements
In a new study, researchers used online surveys to show that voters provided explicit moral justification for factually inaccurate statements by politicians.
SCS Doctoral Student Receives Hertz Fellowship
Zoë Marschner, a Ph.D. student in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science, was one of 18 students selected for the 2024 Hertz Fellowships.