�鶹�� News

When Abstract Problems Take Shape

Lucy Perkins — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 10:30:53 -0400

�鶹�� mathematician Florian Frick studies how problems related to fairness, arrangements and patterns can reveal hidden geometric structure when viewed from the right perspective.

Carnegie Mellon Artists Contribute to Pittsburgh’s Cultural Identity

Stacey Federoff — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 09:04:49 -0400

�鶹�� serves as a vital anchor for the regional arts ecosystem. Through hands-on opportunities and mentorship from celebrated alumni — including this weekend's visiting Tony-Award nominees — �鶹�� cultivates emerging talent that actively shapes and elevates Pittsburgh’s cultural fabric.

Carnegie Mellon Alumna Earns Tony Award for Best Musical

Michael Henninger — Sun, 7 Jun 2026 18:15:46 -0400

�鶹�� alumni shone among Broadway’s brightest stars at the 79th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 7.

Bacteria Can Learn and Form Memories Without a Brain

Caroline Sheedy — Fri, 5 Jun 2026 11:18:59 -0400

Researchers at �鶹�� have shown that bacteria can learn from past experiences, store memories across generations and adapt their behavior to changing environments all without a brain or nervous system.

Next-Generation Education: �鶹�� Welcomes Summer K-12 Scholars

Alexander Johnson — Thu, 4 Jun 2026 15:36:39 -0400

In the summer, �鶹�� opens its doors to K-12 students locally and from around the world, offering a firsthand look at its classrooms and community.

Making Magic for 6 Decades

Michael Henninger — Wed, 3 Jun 2026 16:50:40 -0400

On June 7 at the 79th Annual Tony Awards, Fisher will receive a special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre, acknowledging more than 20 Tony nominations and nine Tony Awards for his work in lighting design, a record in the category.

The Carnegie Mellon Connection Behind Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’

Michael Henninger — Tue, 2 Jun 2026 08:29:00 -0400

Producers, writers and costume designers from "The Lost Boys" reflect on the training from �鶹��'s School of Drama that put them on the path to Broadway.

�鶹�� Graduates Receive 2026-27 Fulbright Awards

Alexander Johnson — Thu, 28 May 2026 13:36:08 -0400

Several �鶹�� alumni have been named 2026-27 Fulbright Award recipients. This year's round marks a total of 148 �鶹�� recipients since the program’s inception.

Parkinson’s Symptoms Trace to Distinct Brain Circuits

Caroline Sheedy — Tue, 26 May 2026 09:17:54 -0400

Research from �鶹��’s Aryn Gittis and colleagues suggests the most recognizable symptoms of Parkinson's disease — tremor and slowed movement — result from disruptions in different motor circuits of the brain, an insight that could help explain why current treatments don’t work equally for all patients.

Delphi Group Uses Data To Forecast the Flu and Other Epidemics

Stacey Federoff — Mon, 18 May 2026 09:41:00 -0400

Working to help officials manage future public health emergencies, members of �鶹��'s Delphi Research Group want to forecast infectious disease outbreaks like meteorologists predict the weather.Working to help officials manage future public health emergencies, �鶹�� researchers want to forecast infectious disease outbreaks like meteorologists predict the weather.

New Members Elected To Serve on �鶹�� Board of Trustees

Yana Ilieva — Tue, 12 May 2026 12:26:59 -0400

At its annual meeting on Saturday, May 9, �鶹��’s Board of Trustees unanimously voted to elect three new ex-officio trustees and two voting trustees.

�鶹�� Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human

Caroline Sheedy — Tue, 12 May 2026 11:49:21 -0400

A team from �鶹��'s School of Computer Science worked with experts in the Department of Psychology and other universities to develop an interface between humans and chatbots that relies only on audio cues. They aimed to more fully engage the user by making the chatbot seem as if it were physically present.

�鶹�� Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions

Lucy Perkins — Tue, 12 May 2026 09:40:36 -0400

Near misses like the one at New York’s John F. Kennedy International airport inspired a group from the AirLab in �鶹��’s Robotics Institute (RI) to create World2Rules, an AI system that learns interpretable safety rules from data to analyze, verify and explain potential collision scenarios.

Bayh-Dole Coalition Honors Carmel Majidi for Breakthroughs in Electronics Cooling and Robotics

Lucy Perkins — Mon, 11 May 2026 15:30:34 -0400

Carmel Majidi, professor of mechanical engineering at �鶹��, is one of the recipients of the Bayh-Dole Coalition’s American Innovator Award for his pioneering work developing flexible materials for cooling advanced electronics and enabling new forms of robotic motion.

When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award

Michael Henninger — Mon, 11 May 2026 10:11:00 -0400

Freddie Hendricks from Utopian Academy for the Arts is the 10th winner of the Excellence in Theatre Education Award.

NVIDIA Founder, CEO Jensen Huang to �鶹�� Graduates: ‘Shape What Comes Next’

Michael Henninger — Sun, 10 May 2026 15:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� conferred more than 5,800 undergraduate and graduate degrees at its 128th Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 10. Bridging the gap between technological innovation and the transformative power of the arts, these new alumni are ready to address society’s most urgent needs with the bold, collaborative spirit that defines the Carnegie Mellon experience.

�鶹�� Students Help Shape Energy Systems, Foreign Policy and Science Communication with National Fellowships

Alexander Johnson — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:25:23 -0400

Three �鶹�� students have been awarded prestigious fellowships, highlighting the value of early career research in areas such as civil engineering, public policy and political science.

SURF Program Powers Research Into Genetic Switches Behind Bipolar Disorder

Alexander Johnson — Thu, 7 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Researchers in �鶹��’s Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department are working to better understand the role that the “on” and “off” switches of genes play in activating symptoms of bipolar disorder.

Carnegie Mellon Tackles Global Science Diplomacy in the AI Era

Alexander Johnson — Wed, 6 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� is helping to show academia’s steadfast role as a mediator and conduit for conversation around the world.

Design Tweaks That Keep Students Learning

Lucy Perkins — Tue, 5 May 2026 10:12:17 -0400

Researchers at �鶹��'s School of Computer Science (SCS) revealed how small design changes in online tutoring platforms can help students push through their mistakes and keep learning.

�鶹�� Honors 6 Faculty as University Professors

Kelly Saavedra — Tue, 5 May 2026 09:41:13 -0400

�鶹�� has named six faculty members as University Professors, recognizing their exceptional contributions to research, education and interdisciplinary collaboration.

10 �鶹�� Alumni Earn Record-Breaking 15 Tony Nominations

Michael Henninger — Tue, 5 May 2026 08:53:40 -0400

�鶹�� alumni are among the nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards.

Reflection Prompts Can Slow Down Learning, �鶹�� Study Shows

Caroline Sheedy — Mon, 4 May 2026 15:16:11 -0400

Reflection helped students think more carefully about individual mistakes. But it also reduced how many new problems they attempted and how many new mistakes they could learn from.

Playing on Common Ground: �鶹�� Monster Game Helps Groups Work Across Differences

Lucy Perkins — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:08:13 -0400

Researchers at �鶹�� have created an innovative way to practice working together and achieving a common goal. In Monsters of Appalachia, players learn how to build better movements through live action role play.

The Ultimate Draft Pick: �鶹�� Showcases the Winning Power of Sports Innovation

Michael Henninger — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 21:40:53 -0400

"Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft Week Showcase," was a sports-themed day of engaging discussions, live robotics demonstrations and industry innovations on AI’s extraordinary potential to transform the future of sports.

Sports Tech Featured in High‑Stakes Draft Week AI Showdown

Michael Henninger — Wed, 22 Apr 2026 19:58:58 -0400

�鶹�� took the spotlight in the sports tech world Wednesday as leaders in athletics, investment and artificial intelligence gathered at �鶹��’s Robotics Innovation Center for a first‑of‑its‑kind event “Powering the Future of Sport: A Draft Week Showcase.”

Pop Art Meets Pigskin: �鶹�� Alumnus and Artist Burton Morris Brings Iconic Visual Energy to the 2026 NFL Draft

Michael Henninger — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:30:42 -0400

�鶹�� alumnus and renowned pop artist Burton Morris is creating bespoke artwork for the NFL draft.

Pennsylvania Universities and Commonwealth Leaders Launch Keystone AI + Quantum Factory

Caroline Sheedy — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:22:16 -0400

In a first-of-its-kind collaboration, Pennsylvania’s seven research intensive universities have joined forces with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC), the commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Team Pennsylvania to launch the Keystone AI + Quantum Factory, a statewide innovation network leveraging AI and quantum computing to translate university research into practical solutions for Pennsylvania's key industries.

DESI Completes Planned 3D Map of the Universe, Will Continue To Explore

Caroline Sheedy — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 15:18:38 -0400

The Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument, or DESI, has finished its planned 3D map of the universe — but the work is far from over. �鶹�� researchers are already pushing the survey into new scientific territory, redefining what DESI can uncover about how the universe grows, changes and evolves.

�鶹��, Pitt Celebrate Opening of Pittsburgh Federal Statistical Research Data Center

Caroline Sheedy — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:32 -0400

�鶹��, in partnership with the University of Pittsburgh, is celebrating the opening of the Pittsburgh Federal Statistical Research Data Center (FSRDC), a flagship federal program overseen by the U.S. Census Bureau. Hosted in the Cathedral of Learning at Pitt, the Pittsburgh FSRDC expands access to restricted federal data to researchers across the region.

�鶹��, AI Strike Team Bring Top AI Startups to Pittsburgh for High-Stakes Draft Competition

Michael Henninger — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:14:13 -0400

�鶹��’s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship and the AI Strike Team today unveiled the finalists for the Forge to Field AI Pitch Competition.

�鶹�� Recognizes Educational Leaders Across Campus

Yana Ilieva — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:45:53 -0400

Carnegie Mellon celebrates faculty, staff and graduate students for their exceptional contributions in education, teaching, advising, mentoring and service with its annual Celebration of Education Awards.

�鶹�� Teams Recognized in Moonshots AI Competition

Kelly Saavedra — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:30:01 -0400

�鶹�� research recently earned top recognition in the Laude Institute's Moonshots competition, which concentrates on applying AI to some of society’s most pressing challenges.

�鶹���� News

When Abstract Problems Take Shape

Carnegie Mellon Artists Contribute to Pittsburgh’s Cultural Identity

Carnegie Mellon Alumna Earns Tony Award for Best Musical

Bacteria Can Learn and Form Memories Without a Brain

Next-Generation Education: �鶹���� Welcomes Summer K-12 Scholars

Making Magic for 6 Decades

The Carnegie Mellon Connection Behind Broadway’s ‘The Lost Boys’

�鶹���� Graduates Receive 2026-27 Fulbright Awards

Parkinson’s Symptoms Trace to Distinct Brain Circuits

Delphi Group Uses Data To Forecast the Flu and Other Epidemics

New Members Elected To Serve on �鶹���� Board of Trustees

�鶹���� Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human

�鶹���� Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions

Bayh-Dole Coalition Honors Carmel Majidi for Breakthroughs in Electronics Cooling and Robotics

When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award

NVIDIA Founder, CEO Jensen Huang to �鶹���� Graduates: ‘Shape What Comes Next’

�鶹���� Students Help Shape Energy Systems, Foreign Policy and Science Communication with National Fellowships