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Thursday, October 31, 2019

Thinking Outside the Brain

Alumnus Matthew Botvinick uses neuroscience and psychology to ensure DeepMind’s AI systems create a better, and more helpful, world for all
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Eight Dietrich College Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars

ACS Scholars are Carnegie Mellon undergraduate students who combine high academic standards with extracurricular activities.
Tuesday, October 29, 2019

Faith, Truth and Forgiveness: How Your Brain Processes Abstract Thought

Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have uncovered the regions of the brain that form abstract thoughts.
Obituary: David William Miller Was an Acclaimed Scholar of Irish and Religious History
Friday, October 25, 2019

Obituary: David William Miller Was an Acclaimed Scholar of Irish and Religious History

History Professor Emeritus David W. Miller is remembered for his scholarly work and dedication to teaching and mentoring.
New Minor Aims to Shift Thinking About Advancing Technologies
Tuesday, October 22, 2019

New Minor Aims to Shift Thinking About Advancing Technologies

The minor Societal & Human Impacts of Future Technologies aims to shift how students study advancing technologies like AI and robotics.
SURF Recipient Deciphers Prison Data
Friday, October 18, 2019

SURF Recipient Deciphers Prison Data

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences senior Ben Klingensmith received a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship to examine data on the state’s county jails.
Eve Marder To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences
Friday, October 18, 2019

Eve Marder To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences

Carnegie Mellon University will award the Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science to renowned neuroscientist Eve Marder of Brandeis University. Marder is known for pioneering studies of neural circuits.
Research Illustrates Legacy of Latin American Comics
Friday, October 18, 2019

Research Illustrates Legacy of Latin American Comics

The archive will enable researchers to visualize and employ comic strips and books created in Latin America from the 1920s to the present.
CMU-led Team Uses AI to Help Machines Play Nice with Humans
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

CMU-led Team Uses AI to Help Machines Play Nice with Humans

An interdisciplinary group of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University has received a $2.8 million DARPA grant to enhance machine-human team collaborations.
Taking the Scenic Route to CMU
Tuesday, October 15, 2019

Taking the Scenic Route to CMU

First-year student Eva Gerstle spent her gap year hiking the entire Appalachian Trail.
Christopher Genovese Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Statistics & Data Science
Monday, October 14, 2019

Christopher Genovese Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Statistics & Data Science

The number of undergraduate majors and the number of students taking statistics courses has doubled since Christopher Genovese has been head of the Department of Statistics & Data Science.
Sophomores Seeking Internships: Mark Your Calendars for Under Construction
Thursday, October 10, 2019

Sophomores Seeking Internships: Mark Your Calendars for Under Construction

Dietrich College sophomores can hear from alumni about the internship process at Under Construction: Internships on Thursday, Oct. 24.
“Jeopardy!” CMU Champions for $600, Alex
Thursday, October 10, 2019

“Jeopardy!” CMU Champions for $600, Alex

Dietrich alumna Lindsey Shultz (DC 2004) returns to the small screen in November to compete in the “Jeopardy!” Tournament of Champions.
David Danks Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Philosophy
Wednesday, October 09, 2019

David Danks Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Philosophy

Danks has raised the visibility of his department, which emphasizes interdisciplinary research that impacts the real world in various areas.
Linda Babcock Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Social and Decision Sciences
Tuesday, October 08, 2019

Linda Babcock Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Social and Decision Sciences

In her first term, Babcock has initiated a new undergraduate major and two doctoral programs to ensure students across disciplines have the skills to tackle real-world problems.
Michael J. Tarr Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Psychology
Monday, October 07, 2019

Michael J. Tarr Reappointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Psychology

Tarr has introduced a variety of initiatives to engage faculty, staff and students in charting the future of CMU’s highly ranked Department of Psychology.
A Numbers Guy
Friday, October 04, 2019

A Numbers Guy

Nick Citrone (DC 2016, 2017) leverages his statistics savvy gained at CMU to a behind-the-scenes career with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
Announcing the Humanities@CMU Initiative
Wednesday, October 02, 2019

Announcing the Humanities@CMU Initiative

Dean Richard Scheines announces the Humanities@CMU Initiative, led by English Department Head Andreea Ritivoi.
Simon Initiative Tool Helps Students Polish Writing Skills
Tuesday, October 01, 2019

Simon Initiative Tool Helps Students Polish Writing Skills

English Professor Chris Neuwirth is helping students learn to write clearly and think about word choices they make through the help of an online tutoring tool.
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