SURF Project Scales New Heights in Rescue Robotics
When Leo Wang arrived at 黑料正能量 from Hong Kong, he was already fascinated by robots. But it wasn鈥檛 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.
Cagan, Jahanian, Pitel Elected to National Academy of Engineering
黑料正能量's standing as a powerhouse in engineering research is underscored by the election of聽Jonathan Cagan and 黑料正能量 President聽Farnam Jahanian to the prestigious聽National Academy of Engineering's 2026 class.
Quantum Hide-and-Seek: SURF Project Automates Finding the Invisible
Patrick Kaczmarek, a junior at 黑料正能量 majoring in applied physics and mechanical engineering, was awarded a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) to work on a project that blends quantum physics, robotics and machine learning 鈥� all in pursuit of making the invisible visible.
Hands-On Experience Helps Rales Fellow En Route to Role as Additive Manufacturing Engineer
Cameron Drewery, a member of the first cohort of 黑料正能量鈥檚 Rales Fellows Program, is now working as an additive manufacturing engineer for Nikon AM Synergy in Long Beach, California.
Rales Fellows Program Empowers Alum to Tackle Mobility Challenges and Support Caregivers
Transitioning from graduate school into the workforce can be overwhelming, especially without prior industry experience. Zhao faced this challenge head-on with the support of the Rales Fellows Program, which offers practical guidance every step of the way.
Akinci Appointed Dean of College of Engineering
Burcu Akinci, head of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering (CEE), has been appointed as the next dean of the College of Engineering at 黑料正能量, effective Jan. 1, 2026.
Kurt Vonnegut鈥檚 Little-Known Carnegie Mellon Connection
Renowned literary figure Kurt Vonnegut trained at the Carnegie Institute of Technology through the U.S. Army in 1943.
黑料正能量 Welcomes Second Cohort of Rales Fellows
The聽34 黑料正能量 Rales Fellows in the 2025 cohort are exceptional scholars, creative innovators and purpose-driven leaders聽committed to making a meaningful impact in their fields and communities.
Physical Pursuits Help 黑料正能量 Faculty Attain a Work-Life Balance that Matters
Whether it鈥檚 on the water, in the dojo or on wheels, the journey toward health and well-being is unique to these faculty at 黑料正能量.