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Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Congratulations, Class of 2018!

Complete Dietrich College Commencement Weekend coverage, including diploma ceremony photos, videos and more.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Award-Season Sweep: New Grad Kim Hochstedler Recognized for Excellence

Hochstedler received the Judith A. Resnik Award, was named an Andrew Carnegie Society Scholar, was awarded the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Gretchen Lankford Award and received several other awards.
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

In a Race to the Finish, Neurohackathon Contestants Analyze Brain Data in New Ways

Five CMU students won the third annual BrainHub Neurohackathon with an analysis of the interactions between two different regions in the brains of mice as they reached for and moved a joystick. The findings could help pave the way for accurately using neural activity to control a video game or computer.
Dietrich College Honors Ceremony
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Dietrich College Honors Ceremony

Nearly 170 students with majors in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with either university or college honors—and an astounding 22 students earned both.
Seven Paths for Ph.D. Grads in Philosophy
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Seven Paths for Ph.D. Grads in Philosophy

From the ethics of democratic voting, to statistical analysis of biomedical data, to efforts that redefine the foundations of mathematics, these new graduates will be continuing to make contributions to research and education in the areas of philosophy and mathematics at institutions near and far.
Engineering, Social and Decision Sciences Students Propose Ways To Reduce Lead Levels
Tuesday, May 29, 2018

Engineering, Social and Decision Sciences Students Propose Ways To Reduce Lead Levels

Students in Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and College of Engineering joined forces to come up with a plan to decrease the levels of lead in Allegheny County.
Helping Organizations One Tech Project at a Time
Friday, May 25, 2018

Helping Organizations One Tech Project at a Time

Eighteen groups of students from CMU’s Information Systems Program were able to help 15 organizations develop tech applications.
Students Examine Facets of Society From Language in the #MeToo Movement to Living With Type 1 Diabetes in Spain
Friday, May 25, 2018

Students Examine Facets of Society From Language in the #MeToo Movement to Living With Type 1 Diabetes in Spain

Students in CMU’s global studies capstone seminar developed independent projects in the areas of discourse, inequality and transformation.
Phi Beta Kappa Society Honors More Than 50 Seniors
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Phi Beta Kappa Society Honors More Than 50 Seniors

CMU’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducted 54 seniors this spring.
Carnegie Mellon’s Jason England Responds to NFL’s National Anthem Policy
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Carnegie Mellon’s Jason England Responds to NFL’s National Anthem Policy

England has written extensively on race, sports and societal issues, many of which have appeared in Sports Illustrated, The Root and Chronicle of Higher Education.
Science, Art & Progress: 2018 Meeting of the Minds
Thursday, May 24, 2018

Science, Art & Progress: 2018 Meeting of the Minds

Carnegie Mellon University drew more than 600 students to present some of their best work at the Meeting of the Minds symposium, an annual showcase of undergraduate research.
Combining Experts and Automation in 3-D Printing
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Combining Experts and Automation in 3-D Printing

Researchers, including the Department of Social and Decision Sciences’ John Miller, have developed a novel approach to optimizing soft material 3-D printing.
Wise Words From Kindergarten
Wednesday, May 23, 2018

Wise Words From Kindergarten

Sharon Carver addressed children and families at the kindergarten graduation of the Children's School, which celebrates its fiftieth anniversary this year.
Jesse Wilson Has Designs on Solving Problems
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Jesse Wilson Has Designs on Solving Problems

After two years of juggling work and graduate school, Wilson, a desktop publishing coordinator in the History Department, earned his master’s degree in user experience design from Carnegie Mellon’s School of Design.
Inspired by Senior Honors Thesis, Alumna Finds Success as Air Force Attorney
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Inspired by Senior Honors Thesis, Alumna Finds Success as Air Force Attorney

Since graduating with degrees in public policy and management and decision science, Elisabeth Madden (DC ’10) has had a variety of experiences, ranging from attending law school to teaching English in Chile
Under Age 13, Suicide Rates Are Roughly Double for Black Children vs. White Children
Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Under Age 13, Suicide Rates Are Roughly Double for Black Children vs. White Children

A new study published in JAMA Pediatrics and co authored by CMU’s Joel Greenhouse shows that racial disparities in suicide rates are age-related. Specifically, suicide rates for black children aged 5-12 were roughly two times higher than those of similarly aged white children.
How To Ethically Conduct Clinical Research During Public Health Emergencies, Like Ebola Outbreaks
Monday, May 21, 2018

How To Ethically Conduct Clinical Research During Public Health Emergencies, Like Ebola Outbreaks

Alex John London, a prominent bioethicist,has co-authored a viewpoint article in PLOS: Neglected Tropical Disease.
Front Row Look: #CMUDietrich Graduation Coverage
Sunday, May 20, 2018

Front Row Look: #CMUDietrich Graduation Coverage

Grads, families and friends: Stay up-to-date with everything happening during Carnegie Mellon University's 121 Commencement Weekend right here.
Nine Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows
Thursday, May 17, 2018

Nine Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows

This summer, nine distinguished juniors will work on research and creative projects that span across the college’s various disciplines.
Classes Go Global
Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Classes Go Global

Three groups of Carnegie Mellon students, faculty and staff traveled to three parts of the globe for experiential learning opportunities.
Two Dietrich College Students Receive Fulbright Awards
Monday, May 14, 2018

Two Dietrich College Students Receive Fulbright Awards

Isabel Bleimeister and Amal Nanavati are two of the five Carnegie Mellon University recipients of this year's Fulbright Awards.
Children’s School and Sharon Carver Featured in Exchange Magazine
Monday, May 14, 2018

Children’s School and Sharon Carver Featured in Exchange Magazine

Carver wrote the accompanying article, “Campus Learning Laboratory,” and outlined the school’s 50-year history and what makes it a gem on the CMU campus, in Pittsburgh and for researchers and students worldwide.
Experts Discuss Ethical, Social and Policy Issues of Artificial Intelligence
Monday, May 14, 2018

Experts Discuss Ethical, Social and Policy Issues of Artificial Intelligence

Thought leaders from industry, academia, government and the media gathered to discuss the ethical, social and policy issues surrounding emerging technologies April 9-10 at the first Carnegie Mellon University - K&L Gates Conference on Ethics and AI.
Meet #CMUGRAD Commencement Student Speaker Kevin Wainczak
Monday, May 14, 2018

Meet #CMUGRAD Commencement Student Speaker Kevin Wainczak

As a leader and mentor throughout the Tartan community, Wainczak recently shared what he has loved about CMU as well as his plans after graduation.
Creativity and Craft Honored at Adamson Student Writing Awards
Friday, May 11, 2018

Creativity and Craft Honored at Adamson Student Writing Awards

Seventeen students received prizes for work in poetry, fiction, non-fiction and screenwriting.
Save the Date: The Creative Writing Program Turns 50
Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Save the Date: The Creative Writing Program Turns 50

CMU’s Creative Writing Program was one of the first—and remains one of the only—undergraduate programs of its kind. This fall, the program will celebrate its 50th anniversary.
Students Debate German Immigration Policy
Tuesday, May 08, 2018

Students Debate German Immigration Policy

Three years ago, German Chancellor Angela Merkel admitted one million refugees into the country. CMU students argued both sides during a recent debate.
President Farnam Jahanian: Proud CMU Parent
Monday, May 07, 2018

President Farnam Jahanian: Proud CMU Parent

Jahanian has another important CMU role: that of parent. His daughter, Sara, studies statistics in the Department of Statistics & Data Science.
Dietrich College Sophomores Celebrated at the First Declaration Dinner
Friday, May 04, 2018

Dietrich College Sophomores Celebrated at the First Declaration Dinner

The dinner took place this spring to mark the students’ halfway point in their undergraduate careers.
Cinco de Mayo: The History Behind the Celebration
Thursday, May 03, 2018

Cinco de Mayo: The History Behind the Celebration

When most people think about Cinco de Mayo, they envision celebrations involving sombreros, piñatas and Mexico-themed food and drink. That’s not the case for students in Paul Eiss’ classes.
A Hands-on History Lesson From Andy Masich
Tuesday, May 01, 2018

A Hands-on History Lesson From Andy Masich

President and CEO of the Heinz History Center, Andy Masich gave CMU students a behind-the-scenes look at Pittsburgh’s history.
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