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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Sandage Advises on Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit

Scott Sandage was one of five faculty to advise the Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit “Art and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy.”
Monday, December 12, 2022

A Better Way to Clean Neuroscience Data

A multi-institutional team of researchers developed GLMsingle, a scalable, user-friendly toolbox to clean and reduce the data variability.
Friday, December 09, 2022

Trending on TikTok

Alumnus Alex Su’s unlikely journey from academic uncertainty to law’s comedic truth teller.
Friday, December 09, 2022

Holt Elected Fellow of Acoustical Society of America

Lori Holt has been elected a fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) for improving understanding of neural processing and perception of complex auditory phenomena over her research career.
Wednesday, December 07, 2022

Fall 2022 Seed Grant Recipients Tackle Communication

Seed grant program aims to bring faculty and students together from different departments to address real-world problems.
Tuesday, December 06, 2022

Susan Baida Joins CMU's Collaboratory Against Hate

Susan Baida is a DEI leader in Pittsburgh and the inaugural executive director of the Collaboratory Against Hate.
Tuesday, December 06, 2022

Internship Spotlight Series: Abigail Khieu

Junior Abigail Khieu reflects on her experience as an intern for Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) as part of the Washington Semester Program.
Thursday, December 01, 2022

Ali Shakir Aims to Shine Light on Gravitational Lensing

A junior in physics and statistics and data science has received funding through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development to work in Professor Rachel Mandelbaum's lab.
Wednesday, November 30, 2022

Public Health Experience in Kenya Inspires Senior

Senior Isabel Brum spent seven weeks in Kenya supporting public health initiatives, an experience supported by the Jennings Family Brave Companions Fund.
Faculty Spotlight: Nynke Niezink
Wednesday, November 23, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Nynke Niezink

Nynke Niezink, assistant professor of Statistics & Data Science, works on developing statistical methods for the social sciences.
Ashley Christopherson Wins Staff Community Excellence Award
Friday, November 18, 2022

Ashley Christopherson Wins Staff Community Excellence Award

Ashley Christopherson, an advisor in Dietrich’s Academic Advisory Center, wins the Staff Community Excellence Award at the Oct. 27 Connection and Conversations luncheon.
Mina Tocalini’s Symphonic Success
Friday, November 18, 2022

Mina Tocalini’s Symphonic Success

CMU alumna orchestrates fulfilling career telling the stories of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.
Duolingo’s Alina von Davier joins the Department of Modern Languages
Thursday, November 17, 2022

Duolingo’s Alina von Davier joins the Department of Modern Languages

The Department of Modern Languages welcomes Alina von Davier, Chief of Assessment at Duolingo and CEO and Founder of EdAstra Tech, as a senior research fellow in Second Language Acquisition (SLA).
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Newest Class of Dietrich Students
Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Newest Class of Dietrich Students

CMU Phi Beta Kappa inducts 18 students, including seven students affiliated with the Dietrich College.
Correy Dandoy Nominated for Andy Award
Wednesday, November 09, 2022

Correy Dandoy Nominated for Andy Award

Correy Dandoy, an advisor in CMU's Information Systems Program, was nominated for the Andy Award in the Commitment to Students category.
Neuroscientists and Game Designers Play Well Together
Monday, November 07, 2022

Neuroscientists and Game Designers Play Well Together

Researchers cross intellectual boundaries for better data, better games and real impact.
Darren Riley Honored as Tartan Entrepreneur
Thursday, November 03, 2022

Darren Riley Honored as Tartan Entrepreneur

During November’s National Entrepreneurship Month, CMU is celebrating Tartan entrepreneurs, including Darren Riley, a graduate of Dietrich College.
Holt, Rinaldo Named Dietrich College Dean’s Chairs
Wednesday, November 02, 2022

Holt, Rinaldo Named Dietrich College Dean’s Chairs

The Dean's Chairs recognize senior faculty for eminence in their respective fields and support exceptional research that seeks to improve the human condition.
CMU IFF Hosts a Night of Asian-Made Short Films
Wednesday, November 02, 2022

CMU IFF Hosts a Night of Asian-Made Short Films

The Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival presents Tried and True: A Night of Asian-made Short Films. The works offer a distinct and engaging foray into perseverance, tradition and what they can mean in the 21st century.
Carrasco To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences
Tuesday, November 01, 2022

Carrasco To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences

Marisa Carrasco of New York University is this year's recipient of the Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences, an award that recognizes trailblazers in the brain and behavioral sciences.
A Second CMU Student for First-Generation Family
Thursday, October 27, 2022

A Second CMU Student for First-Generation Family

Monica Paz (DC 2024) reflects on her family's Carnegie Mellon University experience, which started with a trip to Pittsburgh to visit her older sister, Maricel Paz Pripstein (DC 2012).
New Undergraduate Journal Launches
Monday, October 24, 2022

New Undergraduate Journal Launches

WOVEN, a new undergraduate journal from Dietrich College students, features nine pieces written by students during General Education courses.
A Dose of Belonging May Combat Depression
Tuesday, October 18, 2022

A Dose of Belonging May Combat Depression

A new study finds that a college student’s sense of belonging affects the onset of depression later in the semester.
Investigating the Life of America’s First Black Poetess
Wednesday, October 05, 2022

Investigating the Life of America’s First Black Poetess

Phillis Wheatley was the first African American poet to publish a book in English. Don Holmes felt compelled to dig deeper into Wheatley’s life to show the impact of her contribution to African American scholarship.
Emily Jordan Sees High Rewards in Addiction Research
Tuesday, October 04, 2022

Emily Jordan Sees High Rewards in Addiction Research

Carnegie Mellon University junior Emily Jordan uses computational tools to investigate how risk and reward mechanisms affect addiction outcomes.
Students Embrace Pittsburgh Community During Summer Internships
Friday, September 30, 2022

Students Embrace Pittsburgh Community During Summer Internships

Three students share their experiences students who participated in the 2022 Dietrich College Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program.
Dietrich Alums Honored by CMU
Thursday, September 29, 2022

Dietrich Alums Honored by CMU

Carnegie Mellon University honored alumni, including four graduates from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, for their professional achievements and generous service to the university.
Faculty Spotlight: Xiaoying Tu
Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Xiaoying Tu

Xiaoying Tu, assistant teaching professor in Information Systems, focuses his research on how the evolution in technology has disrupted the ecosystem and revenue chain in the film and music industries.
Undergraduate Researches the Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Identity
Monday, September 12, 2022

Undergraduate Researches the Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Identity

Silva-Cacdac received a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship to understand how pandemic isolation affected gender identity.
Pier and Beer Alike to the Ear
Friday, September 02, 2022

Pier and Beer Alike to the Ear

Graduate student studies link between speech perception and speech production.
New Leaders for a Strong Community
Wednesday, August 31, 2022

New Leaders for a Strong Community

Holt and Fiez to lead a reimagined neuroscience partnership.
Faculty Spotlight: Francesca Zaffora Blando
Monday, August 29, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Francesca Zaffora Blando

Francesca Zaffora Blando, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, specializes in logic, formal epistemology and the philosophy of probability.
CMU Students Engage Pittsburgh Communities
Friday, August 26, 2022

CMU Students Engage Pittsburgh Communities

Dietrich College welcomes the first cohort of students in the community-based Research-to-Practice program through the Center for Shared Prosperity (CSP).
From Coding to Kids: Allen Makes Unique Career Move
Thursday, August 25, 2022

From Coding to Kids: Allen Makes Unique Career Move

After graduating from Carnegie Mellon in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Silicon Valley internship under his belt, David Allen’s career path changed direction and led him to Carnegie Mellon's Children's School.
Dietrich Welcomes New Faculty, Postdocs and Visiting Faculty
Monday, August 22, 2022

Dietrich Welcomes New Faculty, Postdocs and Visiting Faculty

Dietrich College welcomes 27 new faculty, postdoctoral fellows and visiting lecturers in 2022.
Carnegie Mellon University Launches Minor in Immersive Technologies in Arts & Culture
Monday, August 22, 2022

Carnegie Mellon University Launches Minor in Immersive Technologies in Arts & Culture

CMU's new minor connects students from diverse backgrounds and enables them to explore the expansive possibilities of immersive technologies.
Largest Study to Date Identifies New Autism Genes
Monday, August 22, 2022

Largest Study to Date Identifies New Autism Genes

A study that scanned the genomes of 150,000 participants identified new genes linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.
Dietrich College Alumna Joins Faculty
Monday, August 22, 2022

Dietrich College Alumna Joins Faculty

Nuria Ballesteros Soria has joined CMU as a special faculty member in Dietrich College. She received her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from CMU in May.
Kelli Maxwell Named Associate Dean of Student Success
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Kelli Maxwell Named Associate Dean of Student Success

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Kelli Maxwell its next associate dean of Student Success, effective Aug. 1.
Department of Modern Languages Launches Online Language Courses
Tuesday, July 26, 2022

Department of Modern Languages Launches Online Language Courses

CMU has launched a new online program for learning Chinese, French and Spanish.
Appetite for Learning
Thursday, July 21, 2022

Appetite for Learning

CMU alumnus Cliff Sharple blends entrepreneurship, technology and food for a one-of-a-kind career.
Obituary: Vladimir Cherkassky Advanced Computing to Understand the Human Brain
Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Obituary: Vladimir Cherkassky Advanced Computing to Understand the Human Brain

Vladimir Cherkassky, a senior scientific staff member at Carnegie Mellon University died on July 17, 2022, at the age of 68. For 26 years, Cherkassky worked at the Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging in the Department of Psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Dietrich College Dean's Office Announces Seed Grant Opportunity
Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Dietrich College Dean's Office Announces Seed Grant Opportunity

The Dietrich College Dean’s Office has launched a Seed Grant Program to promote and support inter-departmental and collaborative research across the college.
Innovation at Core of Swartz Center Program
Monday, July 18, 2022

Innovation at Core of Swartz Center Program

Meet the members of the 2024 class of Innovation Scholars at Carnegie Mellon University's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.
Big Numbers Blur Policy Ambitions
Thursday, July 14, 2022

Big Numbers Blur Policy Ambitions

A new study finds scaling the cost of government programs using a cost-per-person price tag improves comprehension by the general public.
Drinking Alone Foreshadows Future Alcohol Problems
Monday, July 11, 2022

Drinking Alone Foreshadows Future Alcohol Problems

A new Carnegie Mellon University study has found that drinking alone as an adolescent and young adult can increase the risk of alcohol use disorder later in life, especially for women.
Experts Study Marine Mammals To Learn About Human Hearing
Wednesday, July 06, 2022

Experts Study Marine Mammals To Learn About Human Hearing

A CMU researcher leads work on auditory attention.
Ramdas Receives Google Research Scholar Award
Friday, July 01, 2022

Ramdas Receives Google Research Scholar Award

Aaditya Ramdas has received a $60,000 award from Google's Research Scholar Program to study structured uncertainty quantification.
Recent Graduates Shape Their Path
Thursday, June 30, 2022

Recent Graduates Shape Their Path

Three recent Dietrich College graduates share their post-graduation plans.
Spring 2022 Dean's List
Thursday, June 23, 2022

Spring 2022 Dean's List

Congratulations to all of the Dietrich College students named to the spring Dean's List!
Next Cohort of Dietrich Scholars Begin Studies
Tuesday, June 21, 2022

Next Cohort of Dietrich Scholars Begin Studies

CMU welcomes the second cohort of Dietrich College Scholars, who represent an exemplary group of doctoral students pursuing their degrees in the humanities and social sciences.
Fulbrights Put Three From Dietrich College on Global Path
Wednesday, June 15, 2022

Fulbrights Put Three From Dietrich College on Global Path

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has awarded grants to alumni Julia Conti, Haider Nazir and Jenna Stanislaw.
When Parenting Style Predicts Political Leanings
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

When Parenting Style Predicts Political Leanings

A new study finds parenting styles are a strong indicator for how people think about a wide range of social issues, from education to elder care.
From Ads to X-rays, Alumnus Harnesses the Power of AI
Tuesday, June 14, 2022

From Ads to X-rays, Alumnus Harnesses the Power of AI

Carnegie Mellon University alumnus Ophir Tanz announced earlier this year that the Food and Drug Administration cleared his company Pearl's software, Second Opinion, the first artificial-intelligence tool to help dentists detect conditions in patient X-rays.
Faculty, Staff Reflect on Their Dietrich College Experience
Monday, June 13, 2022

Faculty, Staff Reflect on Their Dietrich College Experience

Faculty and staff members retiring during the 2021–2022 academic year have made significant, long-lasting contributions to Carnegie Mellon University, the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and their fields.
High School Students Share Art, Community
Tuesday, June 07, 2022

High School Students Share Art, Community

An educational partnership between Carnegie Mellon University and City Charter High School, LEAP uses the arts, humanities and social sciences to empower under-resourced high school students to become agents of social change.
Yenching Scholar Studies the Digital Divide
Tuesday, June 07, 2022

Yenching Scholar Studies the Digital Divide

Andey Ng (DC 2021, CIT 2024) has been named a 2022 Yenching Scholar by Peking University's Yenching Academy program.
2021 Year in Review
Wednesday, June 01, 2022

2021 Year in Review

Our 2021 Year in Review highlights the many ways in which the Dietrich College community has contributed to improving the human condition through education, research and community outreach.
Congratulations, Graduates!
Friday, May 27, 2022

Congratulations, Graduates!

CMU’s classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 celebrated Commencement this May.
Obituary: Ilsedore B. Jonas Was an Influential Teacher of German Language and Culture
Thursday, May 26, 2022

Obituary: Ilsedore B. Jonas Was an Influential Teacher of German Language and Culture

Ilsedore Jonas shared her deep appreciation for language, culture, literature and art with her students.
Stop, Hammer Time!
Monday, May 23, 2022

Stop, Hammer Time!

Kendra Noneman, a Ph.D. student in the Program in Neural Computation, recently set a Carnegie Mellon record in hammer throw, propelling her to the top spot in Division III and securing her place in the upcoming NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships on May 26-28 in Geneva, Ohio.
Politics, Persuasion and the Press
Thursday, May 19, 2022

Politics, Persuasion and the Press

Alumnus Dan Gilman, a former Pittsburgh city councilman and chief of staff to the Mayor of Pittsburgh, co-taught a course in spring 2022 with David Shribman, a special faculty lecturer at CMU and Pulitzer Prize-winning former executive editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.
Alumni Spotlight: Sim Ahuja
Monday, May 16, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Sim Ahuja

Sim Ahuja, a 2020 CMU graduate in International Relations and Politics and Decision Science, began her career focused on pandemic preparedness.
Ukrainian Language Lessons Support Instructors in Need
Wednesday, May 11, 2022

Ukrainian Language Lessons Support Instructors in Need

Tatyana Gershkovich, associate professor of Russian Studies, and David Parker, assistant teaching professor of Russian Studies, have found a small way to help people impacted by the Russian war in Ukraine.
Werner Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Teaching Award
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Werner Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Teaching Award

Tom Werner, associate teaching professor in philosophy, has received the 2022 Elliott Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Orientation Set Path to Commencement for Quaye
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Orientation Set Path to Commencement for Quaye

Senior Q Quaye, who graduates with a major in statistics and data science and a minor in creative writing, reflects on their time at Carnegie Mellon University.
Klatzky Elected into National Academy of Science
Tuesday, May 10, 2022

Klatzky Elected into National Academy of Science

Roberta Klatzky, the Charles J. Queenan, Jr. University Professor of Psychology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. She is an expert in cognition whose research examines the relationships between human perception and action, with a focus on touch.
Student Athlete Breaks Records while Pursuing Double Major
Monday, May 09, 2022

Student Athlete Breaks Records while Pursuing Double Major

Rising senior Bonnie Wang, a member of the Women’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Team, has renewed her commitment to swimming despite some setbacks during the pandemic.
Arons Named Director of the Center for the Arts in Society
Friday, May 06, 2022

Arons Named Director of the Center for the Arts in Society

Wendy Arons, professor of Dramatic Literature in the Carnegie Mellon University School of Drama, has been appointed the new director of the Center for the Arts in Society (CAS).
Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain
Thursday, May 05, 2022

Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain

New research explores how abstract concepts are represented in the brain across cultures, languages.
Hur Recognized With Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award
Wednesday, May 04, 2022

Hur Recognized With Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award

Susanna Hur (DC 2022) has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award. The award is given to a graduating senior in CMU’s Dietrich College for outstanding academic achievement who plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career in education.
Guerrero Awarded Beinecke Scholarship
Tuesday, May 03, 2022

Guerrero Awarded Beinecke Scholarship

Arianna Garcia Guerrero, an international relations and politics major, is one of 16 students nationally to receive a 2022 Beinecke Scholarship for graduate education.
Faculty Spotlight: Don Holmes
Tuesday, May 03, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Don Holmes

Don Holmes, a lecturer in writing and communication in the Department of English, is bringing his interest in eighteenth and early nineteenth-century African American rhetoric, literacy and language to CMU.
Debunking Myths: Modern Native American Communities
Thursday, April 28, 2022

Debunking Myths: Modern Native American Communities

A new Grand Challenge Seminar explores histories and modern realities of Native American communities.
Yarn Bombing the Askwith Kenner Global Languages & Cultures Room
Thursday, April 28, 2022

Yarn Bombing the Askwith Kenner Global Languages & Cultures Room

A community of knitters at CMU created a cover for a concrete pillar in the Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room.
Cantlon Receives Cattell Award
Thursday, April 28, 2022

Cantlon Receives Cattell Award

Jessica Cantlon is one of four recipients of the James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowships awarded by the Association for Psychological Science in 2022.
The No Club: Bringing Gender Equity to the Workplace
Tuesday, April 26, 2022

The No Club: Bringing Gender Equity to the Workplace

Researchers Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund and Laurie Weingart document that women are disproportionately asked and expected to take on non-promotable tasks. Their new book seeks to change the conversation about how we advance women’s careers and achieve equity in the 21st century.
Alumni Spotlight: Jay Liu
Monday, April 25, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Jay Liu

In high school, Jay Liu participated in a dual enrollment program at a local university. After Liu cited Andrew Carnegie’s article “Wealth” in a heated class discussion, a professor nicknamed her “Carnegie.” The moniker had an impact.
Delphi Group, University of Maryland, Meta Honored for COVID-19 Survey
Thursday, April 21, 2022

Delphi Group, University of Maryland, Meta Honored for COVID-19 Survey

Carnegie Mellon University's Delphi Group, the University of Maryland Social Data Science Center and Meta received two awards from the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) for their work on the COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey.
CMU Projects Sleuth Secret Printers, Teach Shakespeare in VR
Monday, April 11, 2022

CMU Projects Sleuth Secret Printers, Teach Shakespeare in VR

Two English Department professors received grants to progress their projects that use technology as a tool for uncovering lessons about history and culture.
NEH Fellowship Supports Dworkin's Project on Cuban Immigrant Theater
Monday, April 11, 2022

NEH Fellowship Supports Dworkin's Project on Cuban Immigrant Theater

Kenya Dworkin received a $60,000 fellowship to finish her book that examines how the plays' content reveal the cultural heritage of the Cuban community and the Americanization that occurred for the group over time.
Faculty Spotlight: Ezelle Sanford III
Friday, April 01, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Ezelle Sanford III

The April Faculty Spotlight features Ezelle Sanford III, assistant professor of history, whose research lies at the intersection of African American, medical and urban histories.
Polarized Speech: A Function of Self-Persuasion
Friday, April 01, 2022

Polarized Speech: A Function of Self-Persuasion

A new study finds competitive debaters, randomly assigned a position, persuade themselves to the superiority of their side, even if it falls contrary to their own personal beliefs.
Ukraine: A Road of Unjust Conflict
Thursday, March 31, 2022

Ukraine: A Road of Unjust Conflict

More than month into the war in Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces over the border, the battles have not unfolded as predicted. Join us for a panel discussion to contextualize the war and look ahead to what comes next.
CMU Launches 2022 'Faces' International Film Festival
Friday, March 25, 2022

CMU Launches 2022 'Faces' International Film Festival

"Faces Behind the Mask," Carnegie Mellon University's 2022 International Film Festival, features 13 award-winning films that explore the masks people wear, the realities they conceal, the facades they represent and the lives and the secrets behind them.
de Oliveira Joins SCS Grads in Amazon Research Fellowship
Wednesday, March 23, 2022

de Oliveira Joins SCS Grads in Amazon Research Fellowship

Amazon awarded its second round of research fellowships to five graduate students at Carnegie Mellon University.
Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Returns March 21-27
Monday, March 21, 2022

Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Returns March 21-27

This year’s Pittsburgh Humanities Festival will explore topics like Pittsburgh’s history, Kennywood, racial inequalities, drag culture, food and art.
Harpist Madison Calley's Got Pluck
Friday, March 18, 2022

Harpist Madison Calley's Got Pluck

Dietrich alumni brings ancient instrument into the digital age.
Alumni Spotlight: Jamison Howell-White
Thursday, March 17, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Jamison Howell-White

In his role at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Jamison Howell-White (DC 2015) works with lobbyists to provide data to lawmakers concerning education in their districts.
Undergraduate Women Use Political Power To Create Change
Wednesday, March 16, 2022

Undergraduate Women Use Political Power To Create Change

Undergraduate women at CMU are working to impact local and national politics.
Dietrich College’s New General Education Launches
Tuesday, March 15, 2022

Dietrich College’s New General Education Launches

The new General Education for the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepares students with the skills and competencies necessary to become dynamic 21st century professionals.
Pre-Law Program Opens Doors for CMU Students
Monday, March 14, 2022

Pre-Law Program Opens Doors for CMU Students

Navigating the law school application process can be overwhelming for undergrad students. The Pre-Law Program provides students with the resources they need to simplify the application process and facilitates the transition into law school.
Five Dietrich College Alumni Named Tartans on the Rise
Monday, March 14, 2022

Five Dietrich College Alumni Named Tartans on the Rise

Recent Dietrich College graduates Sam Hashemi, Candice Morgan, Jamie Quinterno, Leslie Sainz and Sam Ventura have been named to Carnegie Mellon University’s inaugural class of Tartans on the Rise.
Show and Tell
Monday, March 07, 2022

Show and Tell

Department of English graduate student Jimmy Lizama recently presented his research at a Graduate Students of Color Research Show and Tell.
Undergraduate Research Opens Doors to Future Opportunities
Thursday, March 03, 2022

Undergraduate Research Opens Doors to Future Opportunities

Dietrich College offers research opportunities for undergraduate students to work with a faculty adviser and contribute valuable findings and knowledge to their specialized fields of study.
Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Jarbo
Wednesday, March 02, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Jarbo

Read more about Jarbo’s work that explores how the stigma of stereotype can negatively influence interpersonal experiences, especially in an academic setting.
Launching a New Way to Educate
Monday, February 28, 2022

Launching a New Way to Educate

Sharon Peruzzi Strauchs (DC 1970) recalls memories of when she founded Cortona Academy in northern Virginia 30 years ago.
Dietrich Senior Teaches English to Syrian Refugees in Turkey
Monday, February 28, 2022

Dietrich Senior Teaches English to Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Roni Sosis wanted to make a difference in the world by helping people and communities in whatever way he could. An opportunity in Turkey opened the door.
Changing Expectations: One Story at a Time
Friday, February 25, 2022

Changing Expectations: One Story at a Time

CMU alumna leans on her life experiences to break stereotypes through words.
On the Brink: A Panel Discussion on Russia and Ukraine
Thursday, February 24, 2022

On the Brink: A Panel Discussion on Russia and Ukraine

Join us for a panel discussion of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
Alumni Spotlight: Emily Joyce
Wednesday, February 23, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Joyce

Emily Joyce stayed true to her passion and now works with the U.S. Agency for International Development with the local governance in Honduras.
Organizations Address Gender Disparity in Social Sciences
Thursday, February 17, 2022

Organizations Address Gender Disparity in Social Sciences

Three student-run organizations share the mission of supporting groups that have traditionally been underrepresented across the social sciences.
Seminar Gives Students a Leg Up on Leadership
Thursday, February 17, 2022

Seminar Gives Students a Leg Up on Leadership

Students in Michael Murphy’s Leadership Development Seminar learn from rich array of activities, including class discussions; readings, videos and podcasts; weekly reflective journaling; experiential opportunities, attending lectures on campus; one-on-one meetings; and guest speakers.
LEAP Gives High Schoolers Deep Dive into Arts, Humanities
Monday, February 14, 2022

LEAP Gives High Schoolers Deep Dive into Arts, Humanities

Through a new pilot program, Pittsburgh students learn from CMU faculty and community artists and activists.
Fall 2021 Dean’s List Announced
Friday, February 11, 2022

Fall 2021 Dean’s List Announced

Congratulations to all of the students named to the Dietrich College Dean’s List!
Faculty Spotlight: Michael Trujillo
Thursday, February 10, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Michael Trujillo

Read more about Trujillo’s work that explores how stigma affects health.
Deep Learning Model Simulates Brain Topography
Thursday, February 03, 2022

Deep Learning Model Simulates Brain Topography

A more accurate model of the visual system may help neuroscientists and clinicians develop better treatments for disorders, like alexia, prosopagnosia and agnosia.
COVIDcast: Lessons Learned for Future Pandemic Forecasting
Wednesday, February 02, 2022

COVIDcast: Lessons Learned for Future Pandemic Forecasting

A massive COVID-19 data collection project led by researchers in CMU’s Delphi Research Group not only helped steer the response to the virus but could also change the future of pandemic forecasting. Throughout the PNAS collection, the researchers reflect on their first year of data collection and analysis and share lessons they learned.
How Consumers Interpret At-Home COVID-19 Test Results
Tuesday, February 01, 2022

How Consumers Interpret At-Home COVID-19 Test Results

A new study published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people using COVID home test kits may fail to self-quarantine or may quarantine unnecessarily because they misinterpret the implications of test results.
The Mind's Edge
Monday, January 31, 2022

The Mind's Edge

Professor David Creswell and Olympian Apolo Ohno share how mindfulness training helps athletes and others.
Alumni Spotlight: Ali Munden
Friday, January 28, 2022

Alumni Spotlight: Ali Munden

IPS-alum Ali Munden initially planned to go straight to law school, but she liked the opportunity Teach For America offered.
Fischhoff, Sieg Elected 2021 AAAS Fellows
Monday, January 24, 2022

Fischhoff, Sieg Elected 2021 AAAS Fellows

Baruch Fischhoff and Wilfried Sieg have been elected 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Newest Class of Dietrich Students
Monday, January 24, 2022

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Newest Class of Dietrich Students

Fifteen students have been selected for early initiation into Carnegie Mellon University’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, including eight students affiliated with the Dietrich College. The initiation ceremony will be held in the Posner Center on Thursday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. The event is open to the campus community.
Kim Piatt Named Director of Experiential Learning
Thursday, January 20, 2022

Kim Piatt Named Director of Experiential Learning

Kim Piatt has been named Dietrich College’s first director of experiential learning. Piatt was previously manager of the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program.
New Club Connects Students With Alumni in the Writing Field
Tuesday, January 18, 2022

New Club Connects Students With Alumni in the Writing Field

The Writing Academy is a club dedicated to all forms of writing that provides students with opportunities for networking and developing professional skills.
Join Us for Dietrich Deep Dives: Public Health in a Free Society
Wednesday, January 12, 2022

Join Us for Dietrich Deep Dives: Public Health in a Free Society

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is excited to launch the second series of "Dietrich Deep Dives," engaging, in-depth presentations about critical political and societal issues through the lens of the humanities, social sciences and related fields.
Faculty Spotlight: Uju Anya
Friday, January 07, 2022

Faculty Spotlight: Uju Anya

Read more about Anya’s work to bring equity and diversity into the field of Second Language Acquisition.
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