2018

Dec 28

What we talk about when we talk about science Opens in new window

While the key to effective communication of scientific research is relatively straightforward, it requires the one thing that is often the most difficult for researchers to do.

Dec 26

Lightening the load Opens in new window

Kate Whitefoot and Burak Kara are developing methods allowing manufacturers to redesign multiple parts into one continuous part using 3-D printing.

Dec 06

Jonathan Cagan named interim dean of the College of Engineering Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University has named Jonathan Cagan interim dean of the College of Engineering.

Nov 27

Lowry elected 2018 AAAS fellow Opens in new window

Greg Lowry has been named a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science for his efforts in advancing environmental engineering and the use of nanomaterials.

Nov 16

Carnegie Mellon names James H. Garrett provost Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University has named James H. Garrett Jr. as the university’s next provost and chief academic officer after a rigorous, comprehensive, and international search

Nov 13

When the power goes out, pollution rises Opens in new window

The unreliable delivery of electricity can lead to additional consumer costs, limited economic benefits, and increased environmental impacts.

Nov 06

Magnetic materials for motors of the future Opens in new window

Michael McHenry and his group have designed a motor that uses soft magnetic materials that are projected to increase efficiencies to exceed 96%.

Oct 30

Optimizing computing systems Opens in new window

Gauri Joshi has received a 2018 IBM Faculty Award for her research in distributed machine learning.

Oct 26

A new chapter for Scaife Hall Opens in new window

With a generous lead grant from the Allegheny Foundation, the university has announced plans to build a new Scaife Hall. The building will feature expanded, technology-rich labs; modern, flexible classrooms; and spaces that facilitate formal and informal collaborations.

Oct 22

CMU celebrates inauguration of President Jahanian Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University will inaugurate its 10th president, Farnam Jahanian, on Friday, Oct. 26.

Oct 11

Electronic tattoos for wearable computing Opens in new window

Cross-Atlantic collaborators have developed a simple, efficient method to make robust, highly flexible, tattoo-like circuits for use in wearable computing.

Oct 08

The next generation of materials Opens in new window

A summer research fellowship sponsored by Citrine Informatics gave students the chance to use cutting-edge computer vision technologies to solve questions in materials science research.

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