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Carnegie Mellon Launches New Effort To Advance AI-Driven Astronomy

Caroline Sheedy — Fri, 3 Apr 2026 08:10:46 -0400

At ��, a new initiative will bring together experts in AI, statistics and astrophysics to accelerate that shift. Supported by the Simons Foundation, the Keystone Astronomy & AI (KAAI) Visiting Fellows Program will accelerate the use of AI in cosmological and astronomical research through an international, mentored, postdoctoral initiative.

Over Dinner, Alumnae Conclude 2025-26 Deeper Conversations Series

Michael Henninger — Wed, 1 Apr 2026 14:16:00 -0400

“Listening, Learning and Leading Across Difference,” brought �� alumnae Tria Chang and Justine Lee to the Cohon University Center’s Rangos Ballroom to discuss their project, Make America Dinner Again.

Inside the High-Stakes Decisions of the NFL Draft

Caroline Sheedy — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 13:28:08 -0400

On NFL draft day, every team has the chance to win — or lose — big. With millions of dollars on the line and just minutes to make a final decision on each pick, a single choice can shape a franchise for years. �� experts said those intense moments offer a window into how people make decisions when the stakes are highest.

�� Alumnus and The Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Shares Insights at President's Lecture Series

Michael Henninger — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:15:32 -0400

Ted Decker, CEO and president of The Home Depot, �� Board of Trustees Member and Tepper School of Business alumnus, returned to his alma mater on Thursday, March 26 as a distinguished speaker for the President’s Lecture Series.

What The NFL Draft Will Mean For Pittsburgh Traffic

simplesamlphp_auth_lucyp@andrew.cmu.edu — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 10:25:03 -0400

The NFL draft is coming to Pittsburgh on April 23, 2026 and bringing an estimated 500,000-700,000 visitors with it for the weekend and putting Pittsburgh's transportation systems to the test.

Lunar Gala 2026 — FABLE

Yana Ilieva — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:50:00 -0400

The annual student-run fashion show Lunar Gala returned for its 30th year, with stunning designs and captivating performances around the theme "Fable."

From Materials to Medical Imaging, Fonseca’s Work Shapes the Future of Innovation

Michael Henninger — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Irene Fonseca has been elected a fellow of the American Association of the Advancement of Science (AAAS), the world’s largest general scientific society

�� Research Challenges Long-Held Ecological Belief of How Rare Species Survive

Caroline Sheedy — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:38:14 -0400

A biological process long thought to protect biodiversity and help species coexist may actually threaten diversity when species are separated by natural landscapes, infrastructure or other barriers, according to new research from ��’s School of Computer Science.

Recycling by Ear: Heinz College Students Use Sound To Sort Plastic and Cut Costs

Caroline Sheedy — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:24:05 -0400

A team of students from ��’s Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy investigated whether recycling facilities could effectively sort plastics by the sounds they make when dropped, as density differs by plastic type. They worked on the project with the Reclamation Factory, a Pittsburgh-based company that develops technologies to lower the cost of recycling.

NVIDIA Co-founder Jensen Huang Among 2026 �� Honorary Degree Recipients

Kelly Saavedra — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:00:00 -0400

�� will award honorary degrees to four individuals at its 2026 Commencement ceremony.

Jahanian Says This Moment is Tailor-Made for ��

Michael Henninger — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:52:51 -0400

Carnegie Mellon President Farnam Jahanian delivers the 2026 State of the University address.

Outpacing the Nation: Carnegie Mellon Graduates Find Job Market Success

Alexander Johnson — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:03:06 -0400

Carnegie Mellon graduates are beating national trends, overcoming the difficulty of a shifting job market and landing careers in their desired fields.

Hidden Helpers: Pittsburgh’s Industrial Past Might Hold the Key to a Cleaner Future

simplesamlphp_auth_lucyp@andrew.cmu.edu — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 13:01:43 -0400

Pittsburgh has reinvented itself from a steel powerhouse to a hub for health care and education. But the city’s industrial past left a hidden legacy: toxic compounds like benzene and toluene in the soil. While most life can’t survive such a contamination, some microbes adapted to use the pollutants as food.

�� Partners with the Viewpoints Fellowship To Cultivate Civil Discourse on Campus

Yana Ilieva — Thu, 19 Mar 2026 10:36:00 -0400

Student leaders can apply for the new yearlong Viewpoints Fellowship program that will equip them with skills to help reduce polarization and build bridges on campus.

With Robotics Innovation Center, �� and Hazelwood Partners Sustain Community Collaborations

Michael Henninger — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 10:41:06 -0400

On the heels of the Robotics Innovation Center's opening celebration last month, a community event showcased robot demonstrations, offered guided tours and built direct conne ctions with �� to explore programs, relationships and resources.

How �� Is Curbing Energy Demands From AI Data Centers

simplesamlphp_auth_lucyp@andrew.cmu.edu — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:41:53 -0400

Researchers at �� are developing new technology that could lower how much energy data centers need to operate, reducing the strain on the energy grid that Americans rely on.

�� Research Builds on Pittsburgh’s Energy Legacy To Advance Microreactor Innovation

Kelly Saavedra — Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:08:17 -0400

�� researchers are directly advancing the next generation of energy innovation by helping to design resilient, transportable microreactors, building on the Pittsburgh region's century-long legacy as a leader in energy.

�� Professor Uses Data to Connect Energy Assistance with Those in Need

Michael Henninger — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 08:32:00 -0400

Destenie Nock, assistant professor of civil and environmental engineering and engineering and public policy, leads a research group comprised of graduate students at �� that has created ways to find people struggling with energy poverty.

�� Researchers Help Reduce Energy Grid Uncertainty

Alexander Johnson — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:03:00 -0400

Researchers are helping cities learn how to make room for too much of a good thing: renewable energy.

Income of High-Skill Workers Growing in Rural Areas, Student Research on ‘Brain Drain’ Finds

Stacey Federoff — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 10:30:00 -0400

�� junior Kausthub Satluri analyzed data about how people move based on where jobs are located for a SURF project after inspiration from a macroeconomics class.

Tapeworms Inspire Medical Device Created During Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship

Stacey Federoff — Thu, 5 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500

Olivia LaFond, a �� senior majoring in biomedical and chemical engineering, created a 3D-printed device based on tapeworms designed to attach to the small intestine and deliver sensors or modular treatments over time.

Pittsburgh Showcases the Next Era of Real-World AI with $1.275M Startup Prize and Draft Week Showcase

Kelly Saavedra — Mon, 2 Mar 2026 08:30:00 -0500

As the Draft brings national and global attention to Pittsburgh, ��, in partnership with the AI Strike Team and Pittsburgh Steelers will host a national showcase highlighting the next era of AI systems designed to operate in the real world, at scale.

��’s Robotics Innovation Center Fuels Pittsburgh’s New Economic Renaissance

Michael Henninger — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:07:59 -0500

�� marked the official opening of the Robotics Innovation Center (RIC), which will advance its world-leading collaborative ecosystem for robotics, automation and artificial intelligence research and development.

Pennsylvania Invests in �� Project to Advance Physical AI Innovation

Kelly Saavedra — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 14:30:49 -0500

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced Pennsylvania will invest in ��'s plan to develop a new 25,000‑square‑foot Physical AI Accelerator inside the �� Robotics Innovation Center at Hazelwood Green.

SURF Project Scales New Heights in Rescue Robotics

Kelly Saavedra — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:59 -0500

When Leo Wang arrived at �� from Hong Kong, he was already fascinated by robots. But it wasn’t until he joined the Robomechanics Lab led by Aaron Johnson that his interest evolved into a mission: to teach quadrupedal robots to climb steep terrain using reinforcement learning.

Neurosurgeons Are Really Good at Removing Brain Tumors, and They’re �� To Get Even Better

Caroline Sheedy — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:08:49 -0500

A study published in the journal Science Advances details a promising, new avenue toward improving awake brain mapping results by investigating the tiny, nearly imperceptible variabilities in patient behavior that occur during the procedure. This work led by �� researchers points to a future where brain surgeries are not just safer, but more precisely tailored to protect each patient’s speech, movement and quality of life.

�� Health Startups That Could Improve Patient Care

Caroline Sheedy — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:48:57 -0500

Meet four ��-affiliated startups that are translating academic research into tools that could improve health care for millions of Americans.

How �� Built a World-Leading Robotics Ecosystem

Lucy Perkins — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:09:00 -0500

From the depths of the ocean to the craters of the moon, �� has spent more than 40 years designing robots for the most extreme environments. On Feb. 27, the university will open the Robotics Innovation Center (RIC), a 150,000-square-foot facility built to scale that research for the next generation of autonomous systems.

��’s Robotics Innovation Center Propels Research from Deep Sea to Space

Stacey Federoff — Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:00:00 -0500

The spaces inside the new 150,000-square-foot Robotics Innovation Center will allow for both faculty and students to work side-by-side to pursue those opportunities.

Lifesaving Search-and-Rescue Robots Expand Testing Grounds at New �� Facility

Lucy Perkins — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:05 -0500

Downed power lines, flooding and collapsed buildings are dangerous obstacles emergency responders must navigate when searching for survivors of catastrophic events. But robots that can overcome these challenges could save lives without putting human rescuers at risk.

��’s Off-Road Robots Improve Efficiency and Human Safety at Industrial Sites and Farms

Lucy Perkins — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:30:00 -0500

On industrial sites and large farms, critical work often happens in fields, hillsides and overgrown areas that are difficult or dangerous for people to access. �� researchers are developing off-road robots designed to navigate those environments and take on tasks that put human workers at risk.

��’s Robotics Innovation Center Secures FieldAI as Inaugural Corporate Tenant

Caroline Sheedy — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:17:15 -0500

��’s Robotics Innovation Center has secured its first corporate tenant, bringing the high-growth robotics unicorn FieldAI to the university’s new research facility at Hazelwood Green.

Five �� Faculty Members Named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows

Alexander Johnson — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:52:08 -0500

Five �� faculty members are among the 126 recipients of 2026 Sloan Research Fellowships, which honor early career scholars whose achievements put them among the best scientific minds working today.

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Carnegie Mellon Launches New Effort To Advance AI-Driven Astronomy

Over Dinner, Alumnae Conclude 2025-26 Deeper Conversations Series

Inside the High-Stakes Decisions of the NFL Draft

���������� Alumnus and The Home Depot CEO Ted Decker Shares Insights at President's Lecture Series

What The NFL Draft Will Mean For Pittsburgh Traffic

Lunar Gala 2026 — FABLE

From Materials to Medical Imaging, Fonseca’s Work Shapes the Future of Innovation

���������� Research Challenges Long-Held Ecological Belief of How Rare Species Survive

Recycling by Ear: Heinz College Students Use Sound To Sort Plastic and Cut Costs

NVIDIA Co-founder Jensen Huang Among 2026 ���������� Honorary Degree Recipients

Jahanian Says This Moment is Tailor-Made for ����������

Outpacing the Nation: Carnegie Mellon Graduates Find Job Market Success

Hidden Helpers: Pittsburgh’s Industrial Past Might Hold the Key to a Cleaner Future

���������� Partners with the Viewpoints Fellowship To Cultivate Civil Discourse on Campus

With Robotics Innovation Center, ���������� and Hazelwood Partners Sustain Community Collaborations

How ���������� Is Curbing Energy Demands From AI Data Centers

���������� Research Builds on Pittsburgh’s Energy Legacy To Advance Microreactor Innovation

���������� Professor Uses Data to Connect Energy Assistance with Those in Need

���������� Researchers Help Reduce Energy Grid Uncertainty