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Monday, May 02, 2011
Advice From Nature
You can't fool Mother Nature, but you can learn from her. CMU researchers and students have found inspiration from her for a variety of projects. The process, called biomimicry, is an innovative method that seeks sustainable solutions by emulating nature's patterns and strategies.
Monday, May 02, 2011
Diplomatic Relations
Meera Shankar, India's Ambassador to the United States, toured Carnegie Mellon CyLab on April 29.
Improv Troupe Helps Students Build Skills for Life
Monday, May 02, 2011
Improv Troupe Helps Students Build Skills for Life
Quick and creative thinking is important during a job interview. It's also important on stage. Carnegie Mellon's student improv troupe, the No Parking Players, are using what they've learned through a hobby and applying it to their work.
Rooms With a View
Monday, May 02, 2011
Rooms With a View
The new student lounge at Carnegie Mellon's Pittsburgh campus, currently referred to as the "Doha Room," connects students to Carnegie Mellon Qatar through a continuous video conferencing link.
Rouse Says “Pirates of the Caribbean” Series Hijacks History
Monday, May 02, 2011
Rouse Says “Pirates of the Caribbean” Series Hijacks History
Arrrggh. The swashbuckling theatrics of Pirate Jack Sparrow, played by Johnny Depp in Disney's "Pirates of the Caribbean" movie series, are much more than sources of escapist entertainment says Carnegie Mellon Associate Teaching Professor of History Roger Rouse.
Student Speaker Hopes To Stir Restless Hearts
Monday, May 02, 2011
Student Speaker Hopes To Stir Restless Hearts
Alia Poonawala looks at human life through different lenses. This year's commencement speaker, Poonawala is a biological sciences and drama major, who will share her experiences in a speech titled "Cor inquietum" - Latin for "restless heart."
Students Raise Awareness on Refugees’ Plights in Pittsburgh
Monday, May 02, 2011
Students Raise Awareness on Refugees’ Plights in Pittsburgh
A new Student College Course (StuCo) next year will teach undergraduates about the issues refugees face.
Mosaic of Memories
Monday, May 02, 2011
Mosaic of Memories
Graduating senior Nofe Al-Suwaidi returns the 2011 class tile to G. Richard Tucker, interim dean of Carnegie Mellon Qatar, during the graduation ceremony on the Qatar campus on May 2.
Fitwits Helps School Share Healthy Life Lessons
Monday, May 02, 2011
Fitwits Helps School Share Healthy Life Lessons
A small idea can make a big difference in a community.
Meet Bubba the Bubo Virginianus
Monday, May 02, 2011
Meet Bubba the Bubo Virginianus
The College of Engineering and the Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research hosted "Flying High and Heels on Wheels," an exhibit of birds of prey and a kickoff to a bicycle challenge to help the Pittsburgh region escape rising fuel prices by pedaling to work.
Seniors Super in Their Fields
Monday, May 02, 2011
Seniors Super in Their Fields
The Carnegie Mellon Women's Association recently awarded three $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors.
Driving the Economy
Monday, May 02, 2011
Driving the Economy
Journalist William Holstein's book, "The Next American Economy - Blueprint for a Real Recovery," features several CMU faculty members in the book's second chapter, titled "From Steel to Advanced Robots - Pittsburgh Attempts to Reinvent."
Scientist’s Legacy Is Revolutionizing How We Learn
Monday, May 02, 2011
Scientist’s Legacy Is Revolutionizing How We Learn
John R. Anderson believes that one of the things that makes humans unique is our ability to pick up a brand new skill - whether it's driving a car or solving math problems. This notion has driven Anderson to spend the past four decades researching how the brain works and creating better ways for students to learn.
Q&A: John R. Anderson on How His Work Has Evolved
Monday, May 02, 2011
Q&A: John R. Anderson on How His Work Has Evolved
John R. Anderson has re-defined the field of cognitive psychology by taking a theory of how we think and using it to improve the learning process for students across the globe. A pioneer, Anderson recently joined the likes of Albert Einstein, Thomas Edison, the late CMU professor Allen Newell, known as a father of artificial intelligence, and CMU Professor Takeo Kanade as recipients of the Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science. The Piper recently caught up with Anderson to talk about his career, his mentors and the future.
Campaign Update
Sunday, May 01, 2011
Campaign Update
WE can make a difference. Carnegie Mellon University is on track to reach the $1 billion goal of the Inspire Innovation campaign. Thanks in part to the support of the university community, Carnegie Mellon is in the homestretch to achieve this historic milestone. Visit cmu.edu/campaign for the latest campaign news and progress, or to make your gift today. Progress since March 15, 2011: $4,250,923.
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