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Scott Institute Seed Grants Advance Clean Energy Research at Carnegie Mellon University
Seven Scott Institute Seed Grant awardees will receive a total of nearly $400,000 for developing cutting-edge energy research.
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Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command Competes in NASA Event
Tanner Aikens and his Carnegie Mellon Rocket Command teammates designed a rocket and payload for NASA’s Student Launch competition.
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AI is here to stay. How Do We Govern It?
Artificial intelligence has accelerated both its capabilities and the conversations about its risks. Recent improvement of generative AI tools have increased calls for AI governance to ensure that AI models be safe, fair, private, explainable, transparent and accurate.
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New Study Highlights Significant Increases in Cannabis Use in US
A new study by a researcher at Carnegie Mellon University finds that a growing share of cannabis consumers report daily or near-daily use, exceeding daily and near-daily alcohol drinkers.
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Carnegie Mellon University Holds 126th Commencement
On Sunday, May 12, Carnegie Mellon University held its 126th Commencement
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Prasiddha Sudhakar Selected for 2024 Critical Language Scholarship
Prasiddha Sudhakar, a master's student at the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, was selected for the 2024 Critical Language Scholarship.
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The Graduates: A Look Back at the Class of 2024
As the Class of 2024 pack up their CMU education and prepare to take on the world, or further their studies, the university celebrates their success.
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Heinz College Professor Named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Carnegie Mellon University’s Ananya Sen has been named a 2024 Andrew Carnegie Fellow by Carnegie Corporation of New York.
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Student-Athletes Excel In and Out of the Classroom
Successful student-athletes at Carnegie Mellon University say the journey requires determination, discipline and a willingness to grow personally.