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Wednesday, December 19, 2018

Radical Retailing by Design

At CMU, Preysman, founder of direct-to-consumer clothing retailer Everlane, double-majored in electrical and computer engineering and economics.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Shribman Named Scholar-in-Residence at Dietrich College

David Shribman, who will be stepping down from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette after 16 years as executive editor, will join the Dietrich College as a scholar-in-residence in January.
Tuesday, December 18, 2018

CMU Students Engage with Peers Abroad Through National Initiative

Students enrolled formed relationships with their Moroccan counterparts through the Harnessing Innovation through Virtual Exchange (HIVE) program.
Lizzy Stoyle’s House Is an International Home for the Holidays
Monday, December 17, 2018

Lizzy Stoyle’s House Is an International Home for the Holidays

An undergraduate adviser in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Stoyle has become known as a go-to person for college students coming to Pittsburgh.
Autism Risk-Factors Identified in ‘Dark Matter’ of Human Genome
Thursday, December 13, 2018

Autism Risk-Factors Identified in ‘Dark Matter’ of Human Genome

Department of Statistics and Data Science researchers have developed a new framework capable of finding rare, high-impact genetic variants associated with human disorders.
Three Psychology Faculty Members Receive Professorships
Wednesday, December 12, 2018

Three Psychology Faculty Members Receive Professorships

Carnegie Mellon University’s Jessica Cantlon, Brian MacWhinney and Michael Scheier have received professorships to support their work in the Department of Psychology.
Maralee Harrell Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching
Tuesday, December 11, 2018

Maralee Harrell Receives National Recognition for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching

The Department of Philosophy’s Maralee Harrell has won the 2018 Prize for Excellence in Philosophy Teaching, an honor jointly awarded by the American Philosophical Association (APA), the American Association of Philosophy Teachers (AAPT) and the Teaching Philosophy Association (TPA).
Advocating Through Writing
Tuesday, December 04, 2018

Advocating Through Writing

David Caruso (DC 2001) uses his CMU education as a communications specialist at the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health.
Alumna, Writer, Director Named Marshall Scholar
Monday, December 03, 2018

Alumna, Writer, Director Named Marshall Scholar

Filmmaker Kaytie Nielsen (BHA 2016) is the fourth CMU student to earn the highly selective international Marshall Scholarship.
Xiaofei Tang Receives Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award
Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Xiaofei Tang Receives Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award

The Department of Modern Languages’ Xiaofei Tang is the recipient of the 2018-2019 Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award.
Dual Personality
Monday, November 26, 2018

Dual Personality

Alumna and Alumni Association Board Member Tricia Nelson balances a successful online career with connections offline to make a difference.
Children’s School Party Celebrates 50 Years
Friday, November 16, 2018

Children’s School Party Celebrates 50 Years

Parents, alumni parents, educators and former faculty and staff came together to honor the early childhood program’s golden anniversary.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards Launches Speaker Series
Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards Launches Speaker Series

Notable writers Hanif Aburraqib and Cameron Barnett kicked off the new Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards Speaker Series this fall.
Seven Andrew W. Mellon Fellows Selected
Tuesday, November 13, 2018

Seven Andrew W. Mellon Fellows Selected

Seven doctoral students from the English, History and Philosophy departments have been selected as Andrew W. Mellon Fellows.
Institute for Politics and Strategy Launches New Minor in Cybersecurity and International Conflict
Friday, November 09, 2018

Institute for Politics and Strategy Launches New Minor in Cybersecurity and International Conflict

The minor tackles aspects of cybersecurity, like the implications of the cyber age for modern statecraft, warfare, elections and politics.
Under Construction: Internships Brings Alumni, Students Together
Friday, November 09, 2018

Under Construction: Internships Brings Alumni, Students Together

Dietrich College sophomores recently had the opportunity to sit down with alumni to gain insight on the internship experience.
Dietrich College Alumna Susie Lee Elected to Congress
Thursday, November 08, 2018

Dietrich College Alumna Susie Lee Elected to Congress

Dietrich College alumna Susie Lee will represent Nevada’s 3rd Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives.
BXA Celebrates Silver Anniversary
Wednesday, November 07, 2018

BXA Celebrates Silver Anniversary

For 25 years, the BXA Intercollege Degree Programs have been pioneering higher education with interdisciplinary undergraduate degrees.
New President’s Postdoctoral Fellows Bring Critical Perspectives to CMU
Monday, November 05, 2018

New President’s Postdoctoral Fellows Bring Critical Perspectives to CMU

Kevin Jarbo (DC 2018) has been named a President’s Postdoctoral Fellow. Jarbo is a fellow in the Social and Decision Sciences Department.
Creative Writing Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

Creative Writing Program Celebrates 50th Anniversary

One of oldest and only undergraduate programs of its kind, CMU's Creative Writing Program recently celebrated its 50th anniversary.
The Dietrich College Celebrates President Farnam Jahanian's Inauguration
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

The Dietrich College Celebrates President Farnam Jahanian's Inauguration

This slideshow features Dietrich College highlights from President Farnam Jahanian's inauguration.
A Message from Dietrich College Dean Richard Scheines
Wednesday, October 31, 2018

A Message from Dietrich College Dean Richard Scheines

A message from Dean Richard Scheines regarding the Tree of Life synagogue massacre and community response.
CMU Alumna Is Changing Perspectives
Tuesday, October 30, 2018

CMU Alumna Is Changing Perspectives

Rubini Naidu (DC 2016) is a Fulbright Scholar, continuing research in India she started while at CMU.
Tris Jahanian: Ambassador, Entrepreneur, Mother
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Tris Jahanian: Ambassador, Entrepreneur, Mother

Tris Jahanian’s impact continues to linger. Only this time, she’s focusing on Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon.
Zachary Goldstein Explored Data Journalism Through the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program
Wednesday, October 24, 2018

Zachary Goldstein Explored Data Journalism Through the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program

Dietrich College senior Zachary Goldstein spent the summer of 2018 as a data intern at 90.5 WESA, Pittsburgh’s NPR news station.
Inauguration Day Symposium Puts Spotlight on CMU’s Expertise, Influence
Tuesday, October 23, 2018

Inauguration Day Symposium Puts Spotlight on CMU’s Expertise, Influence

Dietrich College’s Marsha Lovett and Jay Aronson will speak at Pittsburgh as a Living Lab and A Living Lab for Global Impact, respectively.
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 20 Students
Monday, October 22, 2018

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 20 Students

CMU’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society inducted 20 seniors this fall.
CMU To Celebrate Inauguration of President Farnam Jahanian
Sunday, October 21, 2018

CMU To Celebrate Inauguration of President Farnam Jahanian

CMU will inaugurate its 10th president, Farnam Jahanian, on Friday, Oct. 26. Jahanian was unanimously appointed president in March.
Seven Dietrich College Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars
Monday, October 15, 2018

Seven Dietrich College Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars

ACS Scholars are CMU undergraduate students who combine high academic standards with extracurricular activities.
CMU To Host Sports Analytics Conference
Monday, October 15, 2018

CMU To Host Sports Analytics Conference

The 2018 CMU Sports Analytics Conference will feature Sherri Nichols, a founder of baseball's Sabermetric Movement, as the keynote speaker.
Lab School Educates All Ages
Thursday, October 11, 2018

Lab School Educates All Ages

Some big discoveries are shaped by the smallest hands thanks to the research taking place at CMU’s Children’s School.
CMU Announces Speakers and Performers for Presidential Inauguration
Thursday, October 04, 2018

CMU Announces Speakers and Performers for Presidential Inauguration

Salesforce CEO Keith Block, Cornell President Martha Pollack and actors Corey Cott and Tamara Tunie to celebrate event.
Dietrich College Alumni Return for Under Construction: Internships
Wednesday, October 03, 2018

Dietrich College Alumni Return for Under Construction: Internships

Dietrich College sophomores will have the opportunity to network with alumni and learn about the ins and outs of the internship experience.
Donaldson Doubles as Hometown Hero
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Donaldson Doubles as Hometown Hero

An academic coordinator in the Department of English, Laura Donaldson was once recognized as a Hometown Hero by the U.S. Air Force.
Krishna V. Shenoy To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences
Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Krishna V. Shenoy To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences

The Carnegie Prize recognizes trailblazers in the mind and brain sciences whose research has helped advance the field and its applications.
Exploring New Frontiers in Brain-Based Education at Carnegie Mellon
Tuesday, September 25, 2018

Exploring New Frontiers in Brain-Based Education at Carnegie Mellon

CMU’s Robert Mason and Marcel Just will assess how the neural growth of the new knowledge is related to performance in course exams.
Education App Uses Photos To Help People Form Proper Sentences
Wednesday, September 19, 2018

Education App Uses Photos To Help People Form Proper Sentences

CMU Design for America project assists people with language deficits.
CMU Historians Awarded Andrew W. Mellon Grant to Host Yearlong Seminar on Urban Food and Water Provisioning
Tuesday, September 18, 2018

CMU Historians Awarded Andrew W. Mellon Grant to Host Yearlong Seminar on Urban Food and Water Provisioning

The seminar will join international scholars and Pittsburgh-area practitioners to explore equal access to urban food and water systems.
Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room Brings the World to Campus
Monday, September 17, 2018

Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room Brings the World to Campus

The Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room offers an immersive, interactive language classroom and learning space.
Michael Scheier Honored by American Psychological Association for Distinguished Scientific Contributions
Monday, September 17, 2018

Michael Scheier Honored by American Psychological Association for Distinguished Scientific Contributions

Scheier is the eighth Carnegie Mellon faculty member to receive this lifetime achievement award.
Alumna Apeksha Atal Awarded Fulbright to Teach English in Thailand
Thursday, September 06, 2018

Alumna Apeksha Atal Awarded Fulbright to Teach English in Thailand

Apeksha Atal (DC’18) will teach English in the Thailand province of Nakhon Si Thammarat.
Television’s Best: CMU Alumni Nominated for 15 Emmys
Wednesday, September 05, 2018

Television’s Best: CMU Alumni Nominated for 15 Emmys

Nitya Chambers (DC’12) is among the Carnegie Mellon University alumni who have been nominated for the 70th Emmy Awards.
State Department Selects Kiron Skinner as Senior Policy Adviser
Thursday, August 30, 2018

State Department Selects Kiron Skinner as Senior Policy Adviser

Kiron Skinner has been named senior policy adviser to U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
The Class of 2022 Arrives
Thursday, August 30, 2018

The Class of 2022 Arrives

Dietrich College’s newest class of students enjoyed a fanfare of activities during Orientation Week.
All Is Wellness at the Children's School
Thursday, August 30, 2018

All Is Wellness at the Children's School

Good self-care habits develop early. The Children’s School designed a “Healthy Mind and Body” curricular theme for its early childhood education program with this in mind.
Meet the Newest Dietrich College Faculty Members
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Meet the Newest Dietrich College Faculty Members

Almost 30 new faculty members are joining the Dietrich College, bringing expertise in a variety of fields.
Carnegie Mellon, Pitt Receive $3.8M NIMH Grant To Diagnose Suicidal Thinking Using Brain Imaging
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Carnegie Mellon, Pitt Receive $3.8M NIMH Grant To Diagnose Suicidal Thinking Using Brain Imaging

The grant will be used to advance previous research and establish reliable neurocognitive markers of suicidal ideation and attempt.
Hey, Siri…
Wednesday, August 29, 2018

Hey, Siri…

Enrica Rosato (DC’13) is using her degree in linguistics to lead the language understanding team for Apple’s Siri.
Inside Summer Internships
Tuesday, August 28, 2018

Inside Summer Internships

Three Dietrich College students made the most of their summer internships at Amazon, 412 Food Rescue and Google.
Students Share Difficult Experiences Through Writing Awards
Monday, August 20, 2018

Students Share Difficult Experiences Through Writing Awards

Since 1999, thousands of western Pennsylvania high school and college students have chosen to react to discrimination by writing about it.
Ten More Dietrich College Classes You Don’t Want to Miss
Monday, August 20, 2018

Ten More Dietrich College Classes You Don’t Want to Miss

Back by popular demand, check out more of the many exciting courses the Dietrich College has to offer.
Educators Return to LearnLab Summer School
Friday, August 17, 2018

Educators Return to LearnLab Summer School

Ken Koedinger, who has a joint faculty appointment in the Psychology Department, led the 14th annual workshop.
New Graduate Students Encouraged To Reach Beyond the Stars
Friday, August 17, 2018

New Graduate Students Encouraged To Reach Beyond the Stars

In an official Carnegie Mellon University welcome, about 2,700 incoming graduate students were told to dream big, believe in themselves and never stop probing new frontiers.
Case Study: Child’s Lobectomy Reveals Brain’s Ability To Reorganize Its Visual System
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Case Study: Child’s Lobectomy Reveals Brain’s Ability To Reorganize Its Visual System

After three years of testing, CMU researchers discover that the patient is able to recognize faces normally, despite the removal of the preeminent regions involved in facial recognition.
Ten Dietrich College Classes You Don’t Want to Miss
Tuesday, July 31, 2018

Ten Dietrich College Classes You Don’t Want to Miss

As the new academic year gets closer, there’s still time to discover many of the exciting courses Dietrich College has to offer.
Children's School Attracts Generations of Families
Monday, July 30, 2018

Children's School Attracts Generations of Families

Legacy families—those who have enrolled more than one generation—are common at the Children's School, which turns 50 years old this year.
Using Statistics to Define an Unconventional Career Path
Monday, July 30, 2018

Using Statistics to Define an Unconventional Career Path

Alex Arkhangelskaya’s (DC ’14) degree in statstistics & data science has lead her to tech jobs with prominent retail companies.
Joseph Mertz To Direct Carnegie Mellon’s Information Systems Program
Friday, July 27, 2018

Joseph Mertz To Direct Carnegie Mellon’s Information Systems Program

CMU has selected Joseph Mertz as interim director of its Information Systems Program. Mertz has been with CMU since 1988.
Students Learn How To Speak Up! About Their Studies
Thursday, July 19, 2018

Students Learn How To Speak Up! About Their Studies

Dietrich College students participated in this year’s Speak Up! Program, and senior Maggie Mertz took home the People’s Choice award.
Logic, Language and Information Experts Go To Summer School
Monday, July 16, 2018

Logic, Language and Information Experts Go To Summer School

Scholars from around the world came to Carnegie Mellon to attend the 2018 North American Summer School in Logic, Language and Information.
Students Reunite To Honor Barbara Johnstone's Retirement
Tuesday, July 03, 2018

Students Reunite To Honor Barbara Johnstone's Retirement

Linguist Barbara Johnstone has retired after more than 20 years in CMU's Department of English.
Establishing Public Trust in Smart Cities
Wednesday, June 27, 2018

Establishing Public Trust in Smart Cities

Dietrich College's David Danks gives his take on the ethical impacts of smart city solutions.
So CMU
Friday, June 22, 2018

So CMU

Incoming Alumni Association Board President Alex DiClaudio (DC'09, HNZ'11), has forged a career path from CMU connections.
CMU Reflects on 50 Years of Embracing All Students
Thursday, June 21, 2018

CMU Reflects on 50 Years of Embracing All Students

Carnegie Mellon looks back on 50 years of CMAP and CMARC. Trina Ramsey (DC’88) talks about the influence of the programs.
Spring 2018 Dean’s List Announced
Thursday, June 21, 2018

Spring 2018 Dean’s List Announced

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the Dietrich College’s Dean’s List for the spring 2018 semester.
Dietrich College Graduates: Determined and Degreed
Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Dietrich College Graduates: Determined and Degreed

Dietrich College's most recent graduates have gotten jobs at leading companies and are attending graduate school at top universities.
2018 Staff Appreciation Lunch
Monday, June 18, 2018

2018 Staff Appreciation Lunch

Dietrich College staff members gathered on the Baker Hall patio for the 2018 Staff Appreciation Lunch
Keep On Truckin’
Wednesday, June 13, 2018

Keep On Truckin’

A logistics corporation tapped students in CMU’s Dietrich College to develop a model that predicts event-related transportation delays.
Douglas McIntyre Takes Pride in Being Heard
Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Douglas McIntyre Takes Pride in Being Heard

As senior manager of the marketing team at the Tepper School of Business, McIntyre crafts news stories and features, and provides editorial support for the school’s website and various publications. He’s been a member of the Tepper team for the past five years.
Team Develops Framework To Identify Genetic Missense Mutations Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder
Monday, June 11, 2018

Team Develops Framework To Identify Genetic Missense Mutations Linked to Autism Spectrum Disorder

Missense mutations occur when there is a change in one gene’s DNA base pair, and the change results in the substitution of one amino acid for another in the gene’s protein.
Congratulations, Class of 2018!
Wednesday, May 30, 2018

Congratulations, Class of 2018!

Complete Dietrich College Commencement Weekend coverage, including diploma ceremony photos, videos and more.
Award-Season Sweep: New Grad Kim Hochstedler Recognized for Excellence
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.
In a Race to the Finish, Neurohackathon Contestants Analyze Brain Data in New Ways
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.
Two Dietrich College Professors Earn Highest Faculty Distinction
Monday, April 30, 2018

Two Dietrich College Professors Earn Highest Faculty Distinction

Roberta Klatzky and Larry Wasserman have been named University Professors, the highest designation a faculty member can achieve.
Dandoy Is a Guiding Light
Thursday, April 26, 2018

Dandoy Is a Guiding Light

Correy Dandoy, coordinator of undergraduate programs in the Department of Philosophy, is a mentor to young people on and off the job.
CMU Students Compete in First Western Pennsylvania Russian Speaking Olympiada
Thursday, April 26, 2018

CMU Students Compete in First Western Pennsylvania Russian Speaking Olympiada

Six CMU students were selected as the top competitors in the first Western Pennsylvania Russian Speaking Olympiada and received Book Prizes.
English Professors' Research Tackles Race and Citizenship
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

English Professors' Research Tackles Race and Citizenship

Doug Coulson and Gregory Laski participated in a “Book Salon” conversation on topics related to their recent publications, both of which investigated racial themes in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
Mark Kamlet Speaks at “Unleashing American Innovation” Symposium in D.C.
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Mark Kamlet Speaks at “Unleashing American Innovation” Symposium in D.C.

A new cross-federal agency effort is underway to consider whether to revamp technology commercialization rules for U.S. national labs. To address the issue, leaders from top federal agencies and Kamlet spoke at a symposium.
Recap: Dietrich College’s Brunch and Buggy Spring Carnival Celebration
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Recap: Dietrich College’s Brunch and Buggy Spring Carnival Celebration

This year’s Spring Carnival activities were celebrated by all members of the Tartan community, and Dietrich College’s Brunch and Buggy event was no exception.
Baruch Fischhoff Named 2018 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Baruch Fischhoff Named 2018 Andrew Carnegie Fellow

Fischhoff is one of 31 scholars and writers who will receive $200,000 to devote significant time to research, write and publish in the humanities and social sciences.
Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society Inducts 18 CMU Students
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Phi Sigma Iota Honor Society Inducts 18 CMU Students

This spring, 18 Carnegie Mellon students were inducted into the international honor society Phi Sigma Iota.
More Than 20 CMU Students Join Psi Chi Honor Society
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

More Than 20 CMU Students Join Psi Chi Honor Society

Twenty-one Carnegie Mellon University students were inducted into Psi Chi this spring.
Marx@200 Exhibition Recognizes Karl Marx’s Bicentennial Through Art
Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Marx@200 Exhibition Recognizes Karl Marx’s Bicentennial Through Art

Forty-one artists from around the world are participating in Marx@200, an exhibit that will run at SPACE gallery in downtown Pittsburgh through June 10.
Celebrating the Best in Education, Teaching, Mentoring and Outreach
Monday, April 23, 2018

Celebrating the Best in Education, Teaching, Mentoring and Outreach

Four members of the Dietrich College community are being honored this year at the Celebration of Education ceremony.
Dean Richard Scheines Gets Dunked
Friday, April 20, 2018

Dean Richard Scheines Gets Dunked

Dunk-a-Dean aims to raise awareness and funding for the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.
Headspace Brings Guided Meditation to You Anytime, Anywhere
Thursday, April 19, 2018

Headspace Brings Guided Meditation to You Anytime, Anywhere

Studies show the benefits of practicing mindfulness and meditation — from reduced stress and increased creativity to better immune response and improved relationships.
Happy 50th Birthday, CMU Children’s School!
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Happy 50th Birthday, CMU Children’s School!

Carnegie Mellon University’s Children’s School Alumni, faculty, staff, current students and families recently celebrated the school with a birthday party.
Machine Learning Yields New Insights Into French Revolution’s Early Days
Tuesday, April 17, 2018

Machine Learning Yields New Insights Into French Revolution’s Early Days

New research suggests that rhetorical innovations may have played a significant role in winning acceptance for the new principles of governance that built the French republic’s foundation — and inspired future democracies around the world.
“Talking Black in America” Film Screening, Panel Discussion Draws Large Crowd
Monday, April 16, 2018

“Talking Black in America” Film Screening, Panel Discussion Draws Large Crowd

Nearly 150 people from the Carnegie Mellon University and local communities attended the events, including the film’s executive producer, Walt Wolfram.
Get Ready To Dunk-a-Dean
Friday, April 13, 2018

Get Ready To Dunk-a-Dean

Spring Carnival’s second Dunk-a-Dean is taking place Friday, April 20, 2018. Dean Richard Scheines will be in the dunk tank at 1 p.m.
Sarah Shun-lien Bynum To Give Adamson Student Writing Awards Keynote Address
Friday, April 13, 2018

Sarah Shun-lien Bynum To Give Adamson Student Writing Awards Keynote Address

The Adamson Student Writing Awards will be held on Thursday, May 3. The event is free and open to the public.
Will Penman Takes Home First Place, People's Choice Award at Three Minute Thesis Competition
Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Will Penman Takes Home First Place, People's Choice Award at Three Minute Thesis Competition

Penman, a doctoral student in the Department of English, described his research and its significance in three minutes or less during the finals of the CMU competition.
New Inductees Join Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society
Monday, April 09, 2018

New Inductees Join Sigma Tau Delta Honor Society

In an induction ceremony this month, 11 students from the Department of English joined the ranks of the Omega Tau Chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, the International English Honor Society.
Recap: Blackness, Citizenship and the Arts
Friday, April 06, 2018

Recap: Blackness, Citizenship and the Arts

Events focusing on “The Black Question” in Paris and Pittsburgh brought together artists, community activists and scholars.
Psychology Graduate Selected As Early Career Policy Ambassador
Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Psychology Graduate Selected As Early Career Policy Ambassador

The Psychology Department’s Casey Roark was recently selected as an early career policy ambassador to advocate for the sciences.
Relive the Dietrich Day Fun
Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Relive the Dietrich Day Fun

Dietrich College faculty, staff and students came together to celebrate being a community.
Behavioral Strategies Are More Effective Than Persuasion in Promoting Vaccination, Research Shows
Wednesday, April 04, 2018

Behavioral Strategies Are More Effective Than Persuasion in Promoting Vaccination, Research Shows

A comprehensive review of the scientific findings from research on vaccination behavior shows that the most effective interventions focus directly on shaping patients’ and parents’ behavior instead of trying to change their minds.
Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners Announced
Monday, April 02, 2018

Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners Announced

Andras Molnar, Sophie Qin and Jamie Smith are the 2018 recipients of the Dietrich College’s Graduate Student Teaching Award.
Dietrich College Student Named One of "Larry's Hometown Heroes”
Monday, April 02, 2018

Dietrich College Student Named One of "Larry's Hometown Heroes”

KDKA Radio’s annual event honors individuals who are giving back and making a difference in their local community.
Kevin Zollman Receives Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowship
Friday, March 30, 2018

Kevin Zollman Receives Mellon Foundation New Directions Fellowship

New Directions Fellowships are designed to enable mid-career scholars to pursue systematic training in areas outside of their specializations. The award will enable Zollman, a philosopher and game theory expert, to study behavioral and complexity economics.
David A. Tepper to Deliver Commencement Keynote, Dietrich College Senior To Give Student Address
Thursday, March 29, 2018

David A. Tepper to Deliver Commencement Keynote, Dietrich College Senior To Give Student Address

Tepper will receive an honorary degree, in addition to Ted Danson, Shafi Goldwasser and Ada Yonath. Cognitive science major Kevin Wainczak will be this year's student speaker.
Gender Equality at Work and “Thankless Tasks” for Women
Thursday, March 29, 2018

Gender Equality at Work and “Thankless Tasks” for Women

Necessary job and office duties that come with little or no thanks and have no relevance for career growth or promotions are predominately undertaken by women. CMU’s Linda Babcock is part of a research team that has investigated how this impacts gender equality at work.
Deconstructing Inequality
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Deconstructing Inequality

As part of the Dietrich College Grand Challenge Seminar, nearly 60 students are examining different demonstrations of inequality.
“Sweet” Events To Learn About Dietrich College Majors
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

“Sweet” Events To Learn About Dietrich College Majors

Undergraduate students interested in pursing additional or alternative majors won’t want to miss these upcoming events each department is hosting.
Lisa Tetrault Wins Dietrich College’s Elliot Dunlap Smith Award
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Lisa Tetrault Wins Dietrich College’s Elliot Dunlap Smith Award

The Department of History’s Lisa Tetrault has won the 2017-18 Elliot Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service.
Satirist Gerald Costanzo Returns With “Regular Haunts”
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Satirist Gerald Costanzo Returns With “Regular Haunts”

Never one to shy away from using wit and satire to poetically describe American life, Costanzo deconstructs a fleeting, popular and consumer culture in his new book, “Regular Haunts.”
Two Jim Daniels Books Named Finalists for Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Awards
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Two Jim Daniels Books Named Finalists for Foreword Reviews INDIES Book of the Year Awards

The awards are designed to highlight, review and share the best books from university and independent publishers. Daniels’ books, “Challenges to the Dream: The Best of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Awards at Carnegie Mellon University” and “Street Calligraphy” are nominated.
CMU Neuroscience and Engineering Team Receives Chuck Noll Foundation Grant
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

CMU Neuroscience and Engineering Team Receives Chuck Noll Foundation Grant

Neuroscientists Marlene Behrmann and Michael J. Tarr will work with engineers Pulkit Grover and Shawn Kelly to further refine a custom EEG that is the first non-invasive, high-resolution system of its kind.
RSVP to the Dietrich College Declaration Dinner
Monday, March 26, 2018

RSVP to the Dietrich College Declaration Dinner

The Declaration Dinner is a night for Dietrich College sophomores to celebrate the halfway point in their academic journeys.
Advocating for the Humanities in D.C.
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Advocating for the Humanities in D.C.

Carnegie Mellon's David Shumway and Christopher Warren participated in the events aimed at advocating for federally funded humanities programs. Their involvement highlights CMU’s strong standing in the humanities.
Save the Date: “Brunch and Buggy” During Spring Carnival
Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Save the Date: “Brunch and Buggy” During Spring Carnival

Spring Carnival 2018 is just around the corner, and Dietrich College has a front-row seat to all of the action.
Alumnus Honors Mister Rogers Legacy
Monday, March 19, 2018

Alumnus Honors Mister Rogers Legacy

Fifty years after "Mister Rogers Neighborhood" first aired on PBS, Carnegie Mellon graduate Junlei Li continues to preserve Fred Rogers' legacy.
CMU Celebrates Pittsburgh Women in Data Science
Monday, March 19, 2018

CMU Celebrates Pittsburgh Women in Data Science

Women in Data Science (WiDS), a conference made up of many satellite events in cities around the world, came to Pittsburgh for the first time in March.
Have an Unpaid or Low-paying Summer Internship?
Friday, March 16, 2018

Have an Unpaid or Low-paying Summer Internship?

The Summer Internship Opportunity Grants Program is designed to help undergraduate students achieve their career goals without having a large overhead. The deadline to apply is Friday, April 6.
Applicants to Carnegie Mellon Surge to Record High, Building in Quality and Diversity
Thursday, March 15, 2018

Applicants to Carnegie Mellon Surge to Record High, Building in Quality and Diversity

Carnegie Mellon University attracted a record-breaking 24,351 applicants for admission to the Class of 2022, a 19 percent increase over last year's pool. Specifically, Dietrich College applicants increased by 29 percent.
In Two New Books, Sharon Dilworth Takes on Pittsburgh and Paris
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

In Two New Books, Sharon Dilworth Takes on Pittsburgh and Paris

In two new books out this year, Dilworth uses her fiction to explore two very distinct places.
A Transformation to Learning Engineering
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

A Transformation to Learning Engineering

Bror Saxberg, vice president of learning science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, gave the fourth annual CMU Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture. Saxberg discussed challenges in education, different learning science applications, examples of learning engineering and what his learning science group at CZI is trying to do.
Children's School Family Festival Goes Wild
Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Children's School Family Festival Goes Wild

Family Festival is designed to be student-led to allow children to switch roles with adults as the experts. They could tour nine rooms of demonstrations, displays, activities and games by 96 preschool and kindergarten students.
#StatMadness: Pitt, CMU and Schell Games Team Takes On Yale in Round Three
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

#StatMadness: Pitt, CMU and Schell Games Team Takes On Yale in Round Three

The educational technology game “Night Shift” has advanced to round three of #StatMadness. Voting ends Thursday, March 15 at midnight.
The Learning Brain is Less Flexible Than We Thought
Monday, March 12, 2018

The Learning Brain is Less Flexible Than We Thought

New research from Carnegie Mellon and University of Pittsburgh finds that, when learning a new task, the brain is less flexible than previously thought.
Film Screening: Talking Black in America
Friday, March 09, 2018

Film Screening: Talking Black in America

The film will screen for the first time in Pittsburgh on Wednesday, April 11 on CMU’s campus. Walt Wolfram, executive producer, will introduce the film.
Farnam Jahanian Named President of Carnegie Mellon University
Thursday, March 08, 2018

Farnam Jahanian Named President of Carnegie Mellon University

Known for his enthusiastic engagement with students and his deep understanding for the CMU experience, Jahanian has been appointed as the 10th president of the University.
Revolutionizing the Study of Talk
Wednesday, March 07, 2018

Revolutionizing the Study of Talk

The advent of systems such as Google, YouTube and Wikipedia has made it seem as if all types of information are accessible at all times. Yet, for people who study spoken language in realistic conversations, none of those resources really help. Psychology Professor Brian MacWhinney has spent the past three decades addressing this gap.
Recap: Everything I Learned in the 17 Years Since I Graduated
Friday, March 02, 2018

Recap: Everything I Learned in the 17 Years Since I Graduated

Sanjay Patel is a serial entrepreneur and founder and CEO of GuestBook, a hospitality enablement software platform. He returned to CMU's campus for a lecture in the Dietrich College Entrepreneurship Series.
Pitt and CMU’s "Night Shift" Advances to Round Two of #StatMadness
Friday, March 02, 2018

Pitt and CMU’s "Night Shift" Advances to Round Two of #StatMadness

Research led by the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC has advanced to the second round of the bracket-style tournament designed to pick the best ideas in biomedical science.
CMU To Host Conference on Ethics and AI
Thursday, March 01, 2018

CMU To Host Conference on Ethics and AI

Sessions will explore topics such as equity of access and impact, trust in human and human-machine relationships, policy and regulation of technological advances and how technology can empower people.
International Film Festival to Focus on “Faces of (In)Equality,” March 22-April 8
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

International Film Festival to Focus on “Faces of (In)Equality,” March 22-April 8

Carnegie Mellon University’s 12th annual International Film Festival is taking place March 22 through April 8 and will focus on inequality.
Global Women in Data Science Conference Comes to CMU
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Global Women in Data Science Conference Comes to CMU

Happening March 9, 2018, this all-day conference will come to the Cohon University Center on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus with the purpose to inspire and education data scientists worldwide, regardless of gender, and support women in the field.
Professors’ Black History Month Picks of Oft-Overlooked Authors
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Professors’ Black History Month Picks of Oft-Overlooked Authors

Department of English professors were asked to create a list of great black authors every student should know to recognize Black History Month.
Barbara Shinn-Cunningham To Lead Carnegie Mellon’s New Neuroscience Institute
Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham To Lead Carnegie Mellon’s New Neuroscience Institute

Building on years of momentum in advancing brain science research, CMU has appointed renowned auditory neuroscientist Barbara Shinn-Cunningham to help establish a new, cross-disciplinary neuroscience institute that will create innovative tools and technologies critical to advancing brain science.
#StatMadness: Pitt, CMU Researchers Face-Off Against Caltech in Round One
Monday, February 26, 2018

#StatMadness: Pitt, CMU Researchers Face-Off Against Caltech in Round One

Stat, a medical and health sciences news outlet, has brought back its bracket-style tournament to pick the best ideas in biomedical science.
Barmer Maps Out a Friday Ritual
Monday, February 26, 2018

Barmer Maps Out a Friday Ritual

Creator of the Pittsburgh Lenten Fish Fry Map, she is taking Fridays off to feed her passion at lunch and dinner.
A Lab School Community Grows in Pittsburgh—And Attracts International Visitors
Monday, February 26, 2018

A Lab School Community Grows in Pittsburgh—And Attracts International Visitors

Seven student teachers from South Korea's Duksung Women's University interned for two weeks at the Children's School or at one of its neighboring early childhood education centers.
Apply Now: Senior Honors Program and Senior Honors Fellowship Program
Monday, February 26, 2018

Apply Now: Senior Honors Program and Senior Honors Fellowship Program

The Senior Honors and Honors Fellowship programs are opportunities for students to develop a thesis with the guidance of a faculty member.
Dietrich Day 2018: Celebrate What Dietrich College Has to Offer
Monday, February 26, 2018

Dietrich Day 2018: Celebrate What Dietrich College Has to Offer

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences will host Dietrich Day on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 on the CFA Lawn.
Phishing Attacks: Researchers Identify How Criminals’ Strategies May Lead to Success or Failure
Monday, February 26, 2018

Phishing Attacks: Researchers Identify How Criminals’ Strategies May Lead to Success or Failure

To begin to understand the psychology of criminals’ behaviors in cybersecurity and how it can be used to prevent phishing attacks, CMU researchers identified how adversaries may be more successful when they exploit specific phishing strategies than when they use other less successful ones.
Using the Quantitative Social Sciences Scholars Program To Jumpstart a Data Science Career
Monday, February 26, 2018

Using the Quantitative Social Sciences Scholars Program To Jumpstart a Data Science Career

Crediting Dietrich College’s QSSS Program for allowing him to pursue his passions, Manojit “Jit” Nandi (DC’14) reflects on his time at CMU and shares his excitement for his new career move.
So Much Love in the Room
Friday, February 23, 2018

So Much Love in the Room

On CMU's campus in the fall of 2004, Faryal Khan-Thompson and Jaleni Thompson met for the first time during their first-year student orientation.
Cancelled: Lila Abu-Lughod To Give Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture in Women’s History
Friday, February 23, 2018

Cancelled: Lila Abu-Lughod To Give Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture in Women’s History

Columbia University’s Lila Abu-Lughod will speak at CMU’s 12th annual Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture in Women’s History.
From CMU Classrooms to CBS News
Friday, February 23, 2018

From CMU Classrooms to CBS News

Alumna Laura Podesta’s career in broadcast journalism began with an internship while a CMU student. She is now a part of the CBS News team.
Behavioral Economics, Policy and Organizations Major Takes Off
Thursday, February 22, 2018

Behavioral Economics, Policy and Organizations Major Takes Off

CMU recently created a first-of-its-kind behavioral economics, policy and organizations major which will award its first degree this spring.
Michael J. Tarr Named A Recipient of CMU's Kavčić-Moura Professorships
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Michael J. Tarr Named A Recipient of CMU's Kavčić-Moura Professorships

The new Kavčić-Moura Professorships are designed to provide sustained, long-term support for scholars across the university whose breakthroughs and discoveries have the potential to impact the world where human life and technology meet.
Spring Events Focus on Black Communities in Paris and Pittsburgh
Tuesday, February 20, 2018

Spring Events Focus on Black Communities in Paris and Pittsburgh

The symposium “Blackness, Citizenship and the Arts” will bring together artists, community activists and scholars.
Institute for Politics and Strategy Elevated to University-Wide Status
Monday, February 19, 2018

Institute for Politics and Strategy Elevated to University-Wide Status

Originally founded in 2015, IPS serves as a center for research, undergraduate and graduate education and university-wide initiatives in the fields of political science, international relations, national security policy and grand strategy.
Grand Challenge Seminar Class Meets #MeToo Movement Founder
Friday, February 16, 2018

Grand Challenge Seminar Class Meets #MeToo Movement Founder

Tarana Burke is known for first using the phrase "Me Too" to raise awareness of the pervasiveness of sexual abuse and assault in society. Professors and students from the Grand Challenge Seminar on “Shifting a Culture: Understanding Gender-Based Violence” attended her Pittsburgh talk.
Even Without the Clean Power Plan, U.S. Can Achieve Paris Agreement Emissions Reductions Ahead of Schedule
Friday, February 16, 2018

Even Without the Clean Power Plan, U.S. Can Achieve Paris Agreement Emissions Reductions Ahead of Schedule

A CMU team used data from U.S. Energy Information Administration’s 2017 Annual Energy Outlook to examine projected power sector carbon dioxide emissions to determine if the CPP emission targets for 2020, 2025 and 2030 can still be met.
Pakistan Ambassador to U.S. To Speak at Carnegie Mellon
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Pakistan Ambassador to U.S. To Speak at Carnegie Mellon

The Center for International Relations and Politics (CIRP) will host Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry, the Pakistan ambassador to the United States, on Wednesday, Feb. 21 as part of its Spring 2018 policy forum.
David Shumway Says Pittsburgh is Ready for More Humanities
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

David Shumway Says Pittsburgh is Ready for More Humanities

David Shumway helped found the Pittsburgh Humanities Festival in 2015. He recently discussed the festival’s present and future.
Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Returns With “Continuum: Past, Present, Future”
Wednesday, February 14, 2018

Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Returns With “Continuum: Past, Present, Future”

CMU’s Humanities Center and the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust are bringing the Pittsburgh Humanities Festival to the city for the third year.
CMU’s Rob Kass and Byron Yu To Discuss Advanced Techniques for Understanding Brain Function at 2018 AAAS Meeting
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

CMU’s Rob Kass and Byron Yu To Discuss Advanced Techniques for Understanding Brain Function at 2018 AAAS Meeting

The session will feature examples of the ways cutting-edge statistical methods are contributing important new insights and demonstrate the use of a brain-computer interface for illuminating how neurons work in the brain and providing better treatment options for paralyzed patients.
Center for Arts in Society Announces Third Narrative Initiative Project
Tuesday, February 13, 2018

Center for Arts in Society Announces Third Narrative Initiative Project

CAS has selected the third and final project as part of its Narrative Initiative: “Decolonized Futures” by Alexa Woloshyn, assistant professor of musicology.
Psychology of the Heart
Monday, February 12, 2018

Psychology of the Heart

In CMU’s Relationships Lab, Brooke Feeney studies close relationships and how social interactions can affect the health and wellbeing of the people in the relationships and of the relationships themselves, both immediately and over time.
2018 Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture: Bror Saxberg
Friday, February 09, 2018

2018 Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture: Bror Saxberg

Bror Saxberg, vice president of learning science at the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI), will give Carnegie Mellon University’s 2018 Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture on Thursday, March 8 at 4:30 p.m. in the Cohon University Center’s Rangos 1 & 2 Ballrooms.
Students See How Security, Policy, Strategy Align in Silicon Valley
Friday, February 09, 2018

Students See How Security, Policy, Strategy Align in Silicon Valley

IPS recognizes that technology companies play a growing role in international and domestic security policy.
Marx@200 Art Exhibition To Run April 6 – June 10
Friday, February 09, 2018

Marx@200 Art Exhibition To Run April 6 – June 10

Karl Marx is one of the most influential and controversial thinkers in history. To explore Marx’s continued influence at the time of his bicentennial, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust and CMU’s Humanities Center will present Marx@200 at SPACE gallery in downtown Pittsburgh.
Five Questions With Alumna and OpenTable CEO Christa Quarles
Thursday, February 08, 2018

Five Questions With Alumna and OpenTable CEO Christa Quarles

Quarles graduated from Carnegie Mellon University with degrees in economics and German. Now, she is the CEO of OpenTable, the world's leading provider of online restaurant reservations.
Save the Date: Sophomore Declaration Dinner
Thursday, February 08, 2018

Save the Date: Sophomore Declaration Dinner

For the first time ever, Dietrich College will be hosting a Sophomore Declaration Dinner.
Fall 2017 Dean’s List Announced
Monday, February 05, 2018

Fall 2017 Dean’s List Announced

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's List for the Fall 2017 semester.
Sanjay Patel: Everything I Learned in the 17 Years Since I Graduated
Friday, February 02, 2018

Sanjay Patel: Everything I Learned in the 17 Years Since I Graduated

Patel will return to CMU’s campus for a lecture in the Dietrich College Entrepreneurship Series.
2018 Alumni Award Honorees Announced
Thursday, February 01, 2018

2018 Alumni Award Honorees Announced

Included among the recipients are two Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences alumni: Joseph “Jay" Devine (DC’84) and Tommy Oliver (DC’06).
Marian Aguiar Aims to Rearrange How We See Traditional Unions in “Arranging Marriage”
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Marian Aguiar Aims to Rearrange How We See Traditional Unions in “Arranging Marriage”

Aguiar is an associate professor in the department of English as well as an author. She teaches a course titled "Love: A Cultural History" in Dietrich College.
Students to City Council: Use Self-Driving Vehicles to Help Underserved Communities
Tuesday, January 30, 2018

Students to City Council: Use Self-Driving Vehicles to Help Underserved Communities

Eight Ethics, History and Public Policy seniors proposed a plan to Pittsburgh City Council for transportation equity.
Catching Up With Recent Grad Sarah Gutekunst
Monday, January 29, 2018

Catching Up With Recent Grad Sarah Gutekunst

Sarah Gutekunst has spent the past seven months working as a communications assistant for international law firm Fried Frank in their New York City office.
How-To: Honors Fellow Creates Guide to Sustainability
Friday, January 26, 2018

How-To: Honors Fellow Creates Guide to Sustainability

Dietrich College Honors Fellow Amber James is writing a book full of sustainability tips.
The Real Deal: U.N. Paris Agreement Negotiators Hold Workshop for CMU Students
Thursday, January 25, 2018

The Real Deal: U.N. Paris Agreement Negotiators Hold Workshop for CMU Students

U.N. Paris Agreement negotiators Paul Watkinson and Hussein Alfa Nafo joined CMU students for a crash course in climate change negotiation.
Automation, the Future of Work and the New American Dream
Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Automation, the Future of Work and the New American Dream

Mark Kamlet shares his views on the potential impact of new technologies on human jobs.
A Pittsburgh Preschool Advances Research
Monday, January 22, 2018

A Pittsburgh Preschool Advances Research

The 96-student laboratory school facilitates observations and research in a range of disciplines, from early childhood development and educational practices to child-friendly furniture design and more.
Video, Photos From 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards
Friday, January 19, 2018

Video, Photos From 2018 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards

For the nineteenth year, western Pennsylvania students addressed topics of diversity in CMU’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards. View photos and video from the event.
New Carnegie Mellon Dynamic Statistical Model Follows Gene Expressions Over Time
Monday, January 15, 2018

New Carnegie Mellon Dynamic Statistical Model Follows Gene Expressions Over Time

The model gives researchers a tool that extends past observing static networks at a single snapshot in time. Future applications could range from understanding disease progression to analyzing fMRI data and social networks.
Sheldon Cohen Named American Psychosomatic Society’s 2018 Distinguished Scientist
Friday, January 12, 2018

Sheldon Cohen Named American Psychosomatic Society’s 2018 Distinguished Scientist

A member of the National Academy of Medicine, Cohen investigates the effects of behavioral factors in immunity and physical disease.
Mayoral Proclamation Recognizes CMU Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards Ceremony
Thursday, January 11, 2018

Mayoral Proclamation Recognizes CMU Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards Ceremony

Recognizing the awards’ impact, Jan. 15, 2018 has been declared as the day of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards Celebration.
Leadership Pittsburgh Selects CMU’s Ayana Ledford as Lead Now Pittsburgh Fellow
Tuesday, January 09, 2018

Leadership Pittsburgh Selects CMU’s Ayana Ledford as Lead Now Pittsburgh Fellow

Leadership Pittsburgh Inc. has launched a major new initiative, Lead Now, to develop and cultivate the region’s ranks of transformational community leaders to help meet the social and economic opportunities and challenges arising from the region’s ongoing resurgence.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Award Winners Address Contemporary Social Issues
Thursday, January 04, 2018

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Award Winners Address Contemporary Social Issues

For the nineteenth year, western Pennsylvania students addressed topics of diversity in CMU’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards.
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