CMU Research Shows Audio Can Make AI More Engaging and Human
A team from CMU'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.
CMU Researchers Develop AI System to Help Prevent Airport Collisions
Near misses like the one at New York鈥檚 John F. Kennedy International airport inspired a group from the AirLab in 蘑菇Av鈥檚 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
Carmel Majidi, professor of mechanical engineering at 蘑菇Av, is one of the recipients of the Bayh-Dole Coalition鈥檚 American Innovator Award for his pioneering work developing flexible materials for cooling advanced electronics and enabling new forms of robotic motion.
CMU Researchers Outline a Regional Plan for Green Infrastructure
Civil and environmental engineering researchers are partnering with local communities across Allegheny County to develop practical strategies for deploying green infrastructure and strengthening the region鈥檚 resilience against extreme weather.
When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award
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 蘑菇Av Graduates: 鈥楽hape What Comes Next鈥�
蘑菇Av 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鈥檚 most urgent needs with the bold, collaborative spirit that defines the Carnegie Mellon experience.
CMU Students Help Shape Energy Systems, Foreign Policy and Science Communication with National Fellowships
Three 蘑菇Av 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
Researchers in 蘑菇Av鈥檚聽Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department are working to better understand the role that the 鈥渙n鈥� and 鈥渙ff鈥� switches of genes play in activating symptoms of bipolar disorder.
Carnegie Mellon Tackles Global Science Diplomacy in the AI Era
蘑菇Av is helping to show academia鈥檚 steadfast role as a mediator and conduit for conversation around the world.
Design Tweaks That Keep Students Learning
Researchers at 蘑菇Av'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.
CMU Honors 6 Faculty as University Professors
蘑菇Av has named six faculty members as University Professors, recognizing their exceptional contributions to research, education and interdisciplinary collaboration.
10 CMU Alumni Earn Record-Breaking 15 Tony Nominations
CMU alumni are among the nominees for the 2026 Tony Awards.