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Wednesday, December 27, 2017

Four Ways To Make Your New Year's Resolutions Stick

Looking at New Year's resolutions through the lens of CMU behavioral economists, here are four ways to map out a plan of attack and have your 2018 goals stick.
Saturday, December 23, 2017

Information Systems Students Get Innovative

Fifteen teams of CMU seniors in Information Systems created plans for new and creative apps.
Thursday, December 21, 2017

CMU Researchers Receive DARPA Grant to Forecast the Flow of Information Online

The $6.7 million grant is one of the largest federally funded projects of its kind. It comes at a time when, according to a 2016 Pew Research Center Study, a majority of U.S. adults rely on social media as their primary news source.
Pittsburgh Organizations Can Now Find CMU Dietrich College Interns More Easily
Thursday, December 21, 2017

Pittsburgh Organizations Can Now Find CMU Dietrich College Interns More Easily

Launching in 2018, the Dietrich College Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program will offer students in need of valuable internship experiences an opportunity to connect with companies and organizations in the Pittsburgh area, particularly in ways that benefit the community.
Learning by Doing Good
Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Learning by Doing Good

In the project course "Computing for Good," several dozen students used satellite imagery to detect illegal mines in the Congo, created apps to coordinate timely pickup of harvested crops in Columbia and designed an augmented reality system for farmers in Rwanda.
Carnegie Mellon Launches the First Behavioral Economics Ph.D. Program
Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Carnegie Mellon Launches the First Behavioral Economics Ph.D. Program

Smartly designed and implemented behavioral interventions change the way we make decisions, alter the way organizations operate and influence how policies are implemented. Now, students looking to do cutting-edge research at the intersection of economics and psychology can get the first and only Ph.D. in behavioral economics at Carnegie Mellon University.
Student-Athletes Honored at Fourth Annual Academic Achievement Celebration
Saturday, December 16, 2017

Student-Athletes Honored at Fourth Annual Academic Achievement Celebration

Hosted by CMU's Department of Athletics, twenty-nine student-athletes paused during finals week to celebrate each other and their successes on and off the field.
The Voices Behind Teenie Harris’ Photos
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

The Voices Behind Teenie Harris’ Photos

CMU’s Joe Trotter and Newcastle University’s Ben Houston created the exhibit “Teenie Harris Photographs: In Their Own Voice.”
Study Shows Default Choices Matter, Especially for Poorer, Less Educated Individuals
Wednesday, December 13, 2017

Study Shows Default Choices Matter, Especially for Poorer, Less Educated Individuals

Researchers took advantage of a resulting federal lawsuit against a fraudulent company to test default choice architecture when the optimal choice was clear: End the subscriptions.
Selecting Sounds: How the Brain Knows What To Listen To
Monday, December 11, 2017

Selecting Sounds: How the Brain Knows What To Listen To

A team led by scientists at Carnegie Mellon University and Birkbeck, University of London has developed a new approach to how the brain singles out a specific stream of sound from other distracting sounds.
Koedinger Assumes Hillman Professorship
Friday, December 08, 2017

Koedinger Assumes Hillman Professorship

Ken Koedinger, professor in the Human-Computer Interaction Institute and Department of Psychology, accepted the Hillman Professorship of Computer Science in a ceremony Dec. 6 in the Gates and Hillman centers.
Marking Human Rights Day With a Focus on Scientific Freedom
Thursday, December 07, 2017

Marking Human Rights Day With a Focus on Scientific Freedom

December 10 is International Human Rights Day, as declared by the United Nations General Assembly. This year’s observance coincides with the American Association for the Advancement of Science’s (AAAS) recently released scientific freedom and responsibility statement that supports its mission to promote scientific freedom—and that freedom’s inseparable counterpart, scientific responsibility.
Psychology Graduate Students Host Workshops for Local Students
Thursday, December 07, 2017

Psychology Graduate Students Host Workshops for Local Students

Last weekend, Sewickley Academy’s Super Saturday event included time on Carnegie Mellon University’s campus.
Advances to Brain-Interface Technology Provide Clearer Insight Into Visual System Than Ever Before
Monday, December 04, 2017

Advances to Brain-Interface Technology Provide Clearer Insight Into Visual System Than Ever Before

Carnegie Mellon University engineers and cognitive neuroscientists have demonstrated that a new high-density EEG can capture the brain’s neural activity at a higher spatial resolution than ever before.
DoD Appoints Kiron Skinner to Defense Policy Board
Saturday, December 02, 2017

DoD Appoints Kiron Skinner to Defense Policy Board

U.S. Secretary of Defense James N. Mattis has appointed Carnegie Mellon University’s Kiron Skinner to the Defense Policy Board.
Shaw Intern Reunion
Thursday, November 30, 2017

Shaw Intern Reunion

Dan Shaw, a creator of the Shaw Internship Fund, met with former Shaw Interns to discuss internship experiences and where they are now.
IEEE Elects Roberta Klatzky as a 2018 Fellow
Wednesday, November 29, 2017

IEEE Elects Roberta Klatzky as a 2018 Fellow

Klatzky is a world-renowned expert in cognition who examines the relationships between human perception and action, with a focus on touch.
CMU Statistics and Data Science Graduate Students Keep Winning Big
Tuesday, November 28, 2017

CMU Statistics and Data Science Graduate Students Keep Winning Big

Within the past year, CMU Statistics & Data Science Ph.D. students have been placing in the top five at major datathons.
Dietrich Student's Flights Have Evacuated More Than 200 Following Hurricane Maria
Wednesday, November 22, 2017

Dietrich Student's Flights Have Evacuated More Than 200 Following Hurricane Maria

Rosana Guernica's hurricane relief efforts have changed the lives of 211 Puerto Rican evacuees. Guernica and other volunteers have raised more than $174,000.
Five Andrew W. Mellon Fellows Selected
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Five Andrew W. Mellon Fellows Selected

Five Ph.D. students from the English, HIstory and Modern Languages Departments have been selected as Andrew W. Mellon Fellows.
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Fourteen Students
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Fourteen Students

Fourteen students were inducted into CMU's chapter of the academic honor society Phi Beta Kappa.
Kevin González Granted NEA Creative Writing Fellowship
Monday, November 20, 2017

Kevin González Granted NEA Creative Writing Fellowship

Earlier this month, Kevin González, assistant professor of English at CMU, was granted the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Creative Writing Fellowship.
Anna Fisher Receives NSF Science of Learning Grant
Monday, November 20, 2017

Anna Fisher Receives NSF Science of Learning Grant

Fisher will work to understand whether design of reading materials for beginning readers can be optimized taking into account children’s developing attention regulation skills.
Michael J. Tarr Named 2017 AAAS Fellow
Monday, November 20, 2017

Michael J. Tarr Named 2017 AAAS Fellow

Michael J. Tarr has been selected as a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).
Alumni Talk Internships at Under Construction
Monday, November 20, 2017

Alumni Talk Internships at Under Construction

At Under Construction: Internships, Dietrich College sophomores had the chance to hear from and network with Carnegie Mellon alumni.
How to Predict the Perfect Gift
Monday, November 20, 2017

How to Predict the Perfect Gift

It's an age-old question. Do shoppers pick out a gift they think someone might like, or do they purchase exactly what the recipient has asked for?
Philosophy Class Visits Navlab
Wednesday, November 15, 2017

Philosophy Class Visits Navlab

Mate Szabo, a philosophy postdoctoral fellow, and his class visited Navlab, a group that builds computer-controlled vehicles for automated and assisted driving.
In 16th Poetry Collection, Jim Daniels Returns to Old Turf With New Eyes
Tuesday, November 14, 2017

In 16th Poetry Collection, Jim Daniels Returns to Old Turf With New Eyes

Jim Daniels, the Thomas Stockham Baker University Professor of English, recently published his 16th book of poetry, “Street Calligraphy."
Dietrich College Alumna and CMU Basketball Star Turns Pro
Monday, November 13, 2017

Dietrich College Alumna and CMU Basketball Star Turns Pro

As of early November, Lisa Murphy (DC'17) is the leading scorer with 19.2 points per game for Lemvig Basket, one of the premier teams in Denmark.
How a Graduate Degree in Neural Computation Prepares for Career in Medtech
Monday, November 13, 2017

How a Graduate Degree in Neural Computation Prepares for Career in Medtech

After graduating with a Ph.D. in neural computation, Kubra Komek made the switch to the medtech industry. She uses her degree every day.
50th Anniversary Events Celebrate CMU's Impact, Bright Future
Sunday, November 12, 2017

50th Anniversary Events Celebrate CMU's Impact, Bright Future

Members of the university community honored a half-century of achievements at the 50th Anniversary Celebration at Homecoming on Nov. 10-11.
CMU’s Kasey Creswell Receives $1.9 Million NIH Grant To Study Alcohol’s Effects in Young Adults
Friday, November 10, 2017

CMU’s Kasey Creswell Receives $1.9 Million NIH Grant To Study Alcohol’s Effects in Young Adults

Creswell’s research will be the first to evaluate how lab-based findings translate to risk processes outside of the laboratory by assessing drinking experiences in daily life using surveys sent to participants’ smartphones.
Brain Research is Underserved by Statistics, Says Carnegie Mellon’s Rob Kass
Thursday, November 09, 2017

Brain Research is Underserved by Statistics, Says Carnegie Mellon’s Rob Kass

Kass believes brain research is in desperate need of cutting-edge statistics, which can and should supply a crucial link between new, highly complex data and the thorough scientific explanations the research aims to generate.
How You Make Decisions Can Affect Your Patience
Wednesday, November 08, 2017

How You Make Decisions Can Affect Your Patience

CMU Ph.D. student Daniel Wall’s latest behavioral economics research was published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
NIH Renews CMU, Pitt Predoctoral Training Program in Behavioral Brain Research
Wednesday, November 08, 2017

NIH Renews CMU, Pitt Predoctoral Training Program in Behavioral Brain Research

B-squared trains students to incorporate neuroscience and behavioral research to advance the understanding and treatment of many health issues.
Highlights From CMU’s Sports Analytics Conference
Tuesday, November 07, 2017

Highlights From CMU’s Sports Analytics Conference

CMU's Sports Analytics Conference hosted some of the biggest names in the field and was followed by the Tartan Data Science Cup.
Unique Fusion of Economics and Psychology Drives Carnegie Mellon’s Approach to Behavioral Economics
Wednesday, November 01, 2017

Unique Fusion of Economics and Psychology Drives Carnegie Mellon’s Approach to Behavioral Economics

Companies, organizations and even governments are turning to behavioral economics. The reason: Smartly designed and implemented behavioral interventions change the way we make decisions, alter the way organizations operate and influence how policies are implemented.
The Newest Buzzworthy Classes in the Dietrich College
Monday, October 30, 2017

The Newest Buzzworthy Classes in the Dietrich College

Learn about some of latest cool classes that Dietrich College students are taking.
CMU, Pitt Brain Imaging Science Identifies Individuals With Suicidal Thoughts
Monday, October 30, 2017

CMU, Pitt Brain Imaging Science Identifies Individuals With Suicidal Thoughts

Researchers led by CMU’s Marcel Just and Pitt’s David Brent have developed an innovative and promising approach to identify suicidal individuals by analyzing the alterations in how their brains represent certain concepts, such as death, cruelty and trouble.
GovTrack To Adopt Carnegie Mellon’s Citizen Input Feature
Friday, October 27, 2017

GovTrack To Adopt Carnegie Mellon’s Citizen Input Feature

GovTrack has teamed up with CMU’s Program for Deliberative Democracy to develop and implement an enhanced voter-input feature.
Neurons to Neighborhoods Focuses on the Teen Brain
Friday, October 27, 2017

Neurons to Neighborhoods Focuses on the Teen Brain

To combat sexually transmitted infections and unwanted pregnancies, Julie Downs and her team have developed an interactive video, Seventeen Days, to help teen girls learn how to make sound decisions during emotionally charged moments.
Lost in Translation
Friday, October 27, 2017

Lost in Translation

When 40 Roma families recently sought asylum in a small Pennsylvania town, CMU’s Emanuela Grama offered to do what was needed most: Listen.
CMU Student To Charter Third Plane To Deliver Aid to Puerto Rico
Thursday, October 26, 2017

CMU Student To Charter Third Plane To Deliver Aid to Puerto Rico

In the wake of a hurricane that devastated Puerto Rico, CMU student and Puerto Rican native, Rosana Guernica, has chartered two planes and delivered roughly 3,500 pounds of supplies to the island. For her upcoming third trip, she is chartering a 70-passenger plane that will deliver 16,000 pounds of supplies and evacuate roughly 60 people needing medical attention.
"Frankenstein"'s 200th Anniversary Inspires Discussions on Technology, AI
Tuesday, October 24, 2017

"Frankenstein"'s 200th Anniversary Inspires Discussions on Technology, AI

AI and ethics expert David Danks participated in a recent discussion on "Creation and Consequence.”
Carnegie Mellon Study Shows Mindfulness Meditation App Works—But Acceptance Training Component Is Crucial
Monday, October 23, 2017

Carnegie Mellon Study Shows Mindfulness Meditation App Works—But Acceptance Training Component Is Crucial

For the millions of mindfulness meditation mobile app users, there is good news: New research shows that they can reduce the body’s response to biological stress.
NFL Football: CMU’s Jason England Says, “It’s Not Just a Game”
Friday, October 20, 2017

NFL Football: CMU’s Jason England Says, “It’s Not Just a Game”

For England, a visiting assistant professor of creative writing, sports are far more than just games on a field. They’ve not only shaped his life but deepened the way he understands the United States.
Carnegie Mellon Changes Statistics Department’s Name To Reflect Its Eminent Position in Data Science Research and Education
Monday, October 16, 2017

Carnegie Mellon Changes Statistics Department’s Name To Reflect Its Eminent Position in Data Science Research and Education

Carnegie Mellon University has changed the name of its Statistics Department to the Department of Statistics and Data Science. The new name reflects the broad reach of statistics at Carnegie Mellon, which encompasses the many facets of modern data science.
Me and My Shadow
Friday, October 13, 2017

Me and My Shadow

Ed Shriver, architect and principal at Pittsburgh-based design firm Strada, was not sure what to expect when he was partnered with Boyan Zhang, a CMU statistics major, in the Take a Tartan to Work program. However, the one-day job shadow experience ended up being beneficial to both.
Never Fear, Dietrich College Sophomores… Alumni Are Here!
Friday, October 13, 2017

Never Fear, Dietrich College Sophomores… Alumni Are Here!

Dietrich College sophomores will have access to 25 alumni to pick their brains for secrets to success when gaining valuable work experience.
Eight Dietrich College Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars
Thursday, October 12, 2017

Eight Dietrich College Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars

ACS Scholars are CMU undergraduate students who combine high academic standards with extracurricular activities.
The Stanley Cup Visits CMU Statistics and Data Science Department
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

The Stanley Cup Visits CMU Statistics and Data Science Department

Director of Hockey Research for the Pittsburgh Penguins and triple alumnus of CMU’s Statistics and Data Science Department, Sam Ventura brought a special guest to the department’s faculty lunch this weekend. Before his new appointment, Ventura worked for the Penguins as an analytics consultant for the 2015-16 and 2016-17 NHL playoffs, helping to bring Lord Stanley to Pittsburgh two years in a row.
Alumnus Named MacArthur Fellow
Wednesday, October 11, 2017

Alumnus Named MacArthur Fellow

Cybersecurity expert Stefan Savage, a 1991 graduate from Carnegie Mellon University's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, is one of 24 winners of MacArthur Foundation Fellowships, often known as "genius grants." this year. He will receive $625,000 over the next five years.
CMU Student Charters Plane, Delivers Aid to Puerto Rico
Tuesday, October 10, 2017

CMU Student Charters Plane, Delivers Aid to Puerto Rico

Rosana Guernica, a junior decision science major and Puerto Rican native, chartered a plane to deliver nearly 1,000 pounds of supplies to the island.
Anthology Details Nearly Two Decades of Young People Creatively Expressing Struggles With Diversity
Monday, October 09, 2017

Anthology Details Nearly Two Decades of Young People Creatively Expressing Struggles With Diversity

What started as an annual writing contest encouraging students to express their personal struggles with race and discrimination is now an anthology featuring 91 pieces by 83 writers on topics ranging from racial and cultural stereotypes and school bullying to homophobia and identity questions.
Fingerprints Lack Scientific Basis for Legal Certainty
Thursday, October 05, 2017

Fingerprints Lack Scientific Basis for Legal Certainty

It may surprise many, especially those susceptible to the CSI effect, but fingerprint evidence is not conclusive beyond a reasonable doubt.
New Interdisciplinary Minor Puts the Human in Digital Humanities
Friday, September 29, 2017

New Interdisciplinary Minor Puts the Human in Digital Humanities

CMU’s Department of English has a new interdisciplinary minor for undergraduate students: Humanities Analytics.
CMU’s Center for Human Rights Science Receives $100K Grant From Open Society Foundations
Thursday, September 28, 2017

CMU’s Center for Human Rights Science Receives $100K Grant From Open Society Foundations

CHRS is uniquely positioned to explore how new technologies could be harnessed in efficient and effective ways to advance accountability, transparency and justice without jeopardizing the mandate, sustainability or safety of the practitioners and organizations involved.
Event: Crossing Boundaries, Building Bridges: Joel Tarr's First 50 Years at Carnegie Mellon University
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Event: Crossing Boundaries, Building Bridges: Joel Tarr's First 50 Years at Carnegie Mellon University

Few people know the history of Pittsburgh better than Joel Tarr—or better understand the relationships between cities, the environment and technology—or can tell you more about the history of CMU.
Public Health Communicator Makes a Global Impact
Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Public Health Communicator Makes a Global Impact

When researchers in Latin America and the Caribbean needed to collaborate on HIV/AIDS, Tim Ryan (DC '96) conceptualized and developed an information and communication system. At the time, he was "only" a technical writer associated with the Mexican National Institute of Public Health.
Alumnus Talks The Strength Behind Ph.D. in Neural Computation
Tuesday, September 26, 2017

Alumnus Talks The Strength Behind Ph.D. in Neural Computation

Four years ago, Shreejoy Tripathy was graduating with a Ph.D. in neural computation from CMU's Center for the Neural Basis of Cognition’s. Now, Tripathy is a postdoc in the Pavlidis Lab at the University of British Columbia, studying neuropsychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and autism.
ESPN's Brian Burke To Keynote CMU's Sports Analytics Conference
Monday, September 25, 2017

ESPN's Brian Burke To Keynote CMU's Sports Analytics Conference

Some of the biggest names in sports analytics are coming to Pittsburgh this fall for the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference.
Could Your Favorite Professor Be Next?
Thursday, September 21, 2017

Could Your Favorite Professor Be Next?

Faculty, staff and students past and present are eligible to nominate a full-time professor for the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences’ Elliot Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service.
Nora Volkow To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences
Wednesday, September 20, 2017

Nora Volkow To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences

A pioneer of using brain imaging to investigate the toxic and addictive properties of abusable drugs, National Institute of Health’s Nora Volkow will receive the fifth annual Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences.
Soaring Demand for Data Science Drives Dietrich College Momentum
Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Soaring Demand for Data Science Drives Dietrich College Momentum

As the sophisticated use of digital information transforms business and daily life, an innovative approach to data science across academic fields is fueling a popularity boom at Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, in what was once a quiet corner of the academy: Statistics.
RoboTutor Named Global Learning XPRIZE Finalist
Monday, September 18, 2017

RoboTutor Named Global Learning XPRIZE Finalist

Led by CMU’s Jack Mostow, RoboTutor is educational technology that incorporates cognitive tutors pioneered by Dietrich College researchers. The goal is to increase basic literacy and numeracy for children, and it will now be field-tested in Africa.
CMU's Sharon Dilworth Behind New Play Reading Series
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

CMU's Sharon Dilworth Behind New Play Reading Series

On occasional Monday evenings, Wigle Whiskey’s new Threadbare Cider House & Meadery will offer a chance to hear brand new full length plays read by seasoned professional actors, with a talkback with the playwrights.
Students Channel Emotions, Experiences with Discrimination Through Writing Contest
Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Students Channel Emotions, Experiences with Discrimination Through Writing Contest

Since 1999, thousands of western Pennsylvania high school and college students have chosen to react to discrimination by writing about it. CMU’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Writing Awards serve as a creative and safe outlet for high school and college students to have an honest conversation through poetry and prose about their experiences with racial and cultural discrimination.
New Educational Technology Projects Receive CMU ProSEED Funding
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

New Educational Technology Projects Receive CMU ProSEED Funding

Part of the university's Simon Initiative, the projects will leverage CMU's learning engineering ecosystem and integrate learning research with data-driven, innovative educational practices.
Fall Events Focus on Karl Marx's Growing Popularity
Monday, September 11, 2017

Fall Events Focus on Karl Marx's Growing Popularity

Karl Marx was born nearly two centuries ago, but in the last 10 years he's made a comeback. CMU's Kathy M. Newman and David Shumway are planning a series of events exploring Marx's continued relevance. This fall marks the beginning of a year of events that will culminate in a 200th birthday celebration for Karl Marx in May of 2018.
Redefining the Human Touch
Friday, September 08, 2017

Redefining the Human Touch

By pursuing the science of perception, Psychology Professor Roberta Klatzky is changing the way people see the world.
DACA: A Long-held Dream With CMU and Pittsburgh Ties
Thursday, September 07, 2017

DACA: A Long-held Dream With CMU and Pittsburgh Ties

The History Department's Michal Friedman has been involved in several projects that focused on immigration reform, including the documentary film, "Dream Acts: Sueños en Vilo." The film tells the story of undocumented minors in Pittsburgh who were not protected from any immigration laws and were living their lives in fear of deportation.
Celebrating the Arts in Society
Thursday, September 07, 2017

Celebrating the Arts in Society

The Center for Arts in Society has been re-framing the view of day-to-day life since 2008. Projects from CAS' latest mission - the Performance Initiative - were on display at the Miller Gallery recently, and they announced their latest focus: narrative.
Carnegie Mellon's Flu Forecasts Prove Most Accurate
Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Carnegie Mellon's Flu Forecasts Prove Most Accurate

For the third year in a row, CMU's forecasts of national influenza activity have proven to be the most accurate among all forecasting systems evaluated by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Ryan Tibshirani is part of the research group.
Congratulations To Our Monday Mailer Instagram Contest Winner!
Tuesday, September 05, 2017

Congratulations To Our Monday Mailer Instagram Contest Winner!

In celebration of the new academic year, the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences held an Instagram contest to see how undergraduate students are spending their first week on campus.
Welcome to Dietrich College, It’s a Feast for the Mind
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Welcome to Dietrich College, It’s a Feast for the Mind

Attending college can be one of the most transformative journeys, and the beginning presents quite a few unknowns. Luckily, the new first-year students in Carnegie Mellon University's Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences are joining a legacy built on respect and inclusiveness.
Alumna In Law
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Alumna In Law

At 23, Kyla Vick (DC'15) has done things she never thought possible, like seen the inside of a federal courtroom and secured a position as a summer associate at an exclusive Chicago law firm.
Introducing the Dietrich College’s Newest Faculty Members
Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Introducing the Dietrich College’s Newest Faculty Members

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences' community of scholars has grown by 16. Professors and researchers in a variety of disciplines are joining a world-class faculty with a shared passion for their students.
CMU, Pitt Receive Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant To Plan Platform for Digital Scholarship
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

CMU, Pitt Receive Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Grant To Plan Platform for Digital Scholarship

The $60,000, 18-month grant will support "Digits," a project that will explore how new technologies that make it increasingly easy to publish, share, reproduce and archive complex digital materials can be sustained in a unified and flexible way.
Educators Tap Into Data
Tuesday, August 29, 2017

Educators Tap Into Data

LearnLab Director Ken Koedinger noticed his lab's summer school was different from years past. Interests spiked in creating online courses and interpreting the data collected by digital tools to provide evidence that students are learning.
Q&A: Alumnus Takes His Ph.D. Training in Neural Computation to the NIH
Monday, August 28, 2017

Q&A: Alumnus Takes His Ph.D. Training in Neural Computation to the NIH

With an overall goal to work at the intersection of genomic, neuroimaging and behavioral data in order to better understand complex, polygenic psychiatric disorders, such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and Alzheimer's disease, Gustavo Sudre uses a combination of machine learning techniques, genomics and neuroimaging to study brain systems.
Instagram Contest: Win an Amazon Gift Card!
Monday, August 28, 2017

Instagram Contest: Win an Amazon Gift Card!

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is having an Instagram contest to celebrate the start of a new academic year. Here's how it works.
Atkinson Takes Talents, Passions to Iconic Chautauqua
Monday, August 28, 2017

Atkinson Takes Talents, Passions to Iconic Chautauqua

As visitors descend upon the thriving lakeside educational community of Chautauqua, New York, CMU creative writing alumnus Atom Atkinson thinks about how to transform the group's literary arts experience.
Book Offers 18 Years of Student Perspectives on “Challenges to the Dream”
Friday, August 25, 2017

Book Offers 18 Years of Student Perspectives on “Challenges to the Dream”

Unfortunately, being young does not shield anyone from facing discrimination. For the past 18 years, western Pennsylvania high school and college students have been given a safe, creative space to express their personal struggles with race and diversity through the written word.
Polarization for Controversial Scientific Issues Increases With More Education
Monday, August 21, 2017

Polarization for Controversial Scientific Issues Increases With More Education

A commonly proposed solution to help diffuse the political and religious polarization surrounding controversial scientific issues like evolution or climate change is education. However, CMU researchers found that the opposite is true: people's beliefs about scientific topics that are associated with their political or religious identities actually become increasingly polarized with education, as measured by years in school, science classes and science literacy.
CMU Receives Two NSF Grants For Brain Research
Monday, August 21, 2017

CMU Receives Two NSF Grants For Brain Research

The National Science Foundation recently awarded $16 million to 19 cross-disciplinary teams to conduct innovative research focused on neural and cognitive systems. Two Carnegie Mellon University researchers received funding, including Assistant Professor of Statistics Max G'Sell.
CMU's Kathy M. Newman Reflects on Jerry Lewis
Sunday, August 20, 2017

CMU's Kathy M. Newman Reflects on Jerry Lewis

Professor Newman is available for phone, Skype or on-camera interviews to share more on these topics.
Moving Beyond Nudges to Improve Health and Health Care Policies
Wednesday, August 16, 2017

Moving Beyond Nudges to Improve Health and Health Care Policies

With countries around the world struggling to deliver quality health care and contain costs, a team of behavioral economists led by CMU's George Loewenstein believes it's time to apply recent insights on human behavior to inform and reform health policy.
Simon Summer Institute Helps Pittsburgh-area Professors Build Ed Tech Tools for Their Classrooms
Tuesday, August 15, 2017

Simon Summer Institute Helps Pittsburgh-area Professors Build Ed Tech Tools for Their Classrooms

For the second year in a row, the Pittsburgh Council on Higher Education (PCHE) teamed up with the Simon Initiative to host the PCHE Simon Summer Institute. The voluntary weeklong session was designed to help faculty members from eight colleges and universities understand and incorporate Simon Initiative technologies and methods.
Spring 2017 Dean’s List Announced
Friday, August 11, 2017

Spring 2017 Dean’s List Announced

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's List for the Spring 2017 semester.
Supportive Relationships Linked to Willingness to Pursue Opportunities
Friday, August 11, 2017

Supportive Relationships Linked to Willingness to Pursue Opportunities

Research on how our social lives affects decision-making has usually focused on negative factors like stress and adversity. Less attention, however, has been paid to the reverse: What makes people more likely to give themselves the chance to succeed? CMU Psychology Professor Brooke Feeney made an important discovery.
Work-Life Balance Through a Soviet Lens
Thursday, August 10, 2017

Work-Life Balance Through a Soviet Lens

2017 marks 100 years since the Russian Revolution and the start of the world's first socialist society. This historic event inspires questions about what lessons it and its experiments with free love, women's equality and the socialization of household labor can offer the world today. History Professor Wendy Goldman explains the lessons we are still learning from it.
Nathan Healy Receives Steinberg Award
Tuesday, August 08, 2017

Nathan Healy Receives Steinberg Award

Congratulations to Nathan Healy, this year's recipient of the Erwin R. Steinberg Master's in Professional Writing Scholarship!
Causing a Scene: Miller Gallery Explores Performance Through Protest and Everyday Life
Monday, August 07, 2017

Causing a Scene: Miller Gallery Explores Performance Through Protest and Everyday Life

Highlights from the CAS Performance Initiative, including a dot map illustrating sectarian division in Belfast over time and augmented reality events from Pittsburgh's past, will be displayed at CMU's Miller Gallery from August 19 through September 3. A special reception will be held on August 31.
Improving Security Science Through Collaboration
Wednesday, August 02, 2017

Improving Security Science Through Collaboration

Computer scientists need to collaborate with their counterparts in the natural and social sciences to advance cybersecurity research, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine that was co-chaired by CMU's Baruch Fischhoff.
Group Travels To Witness Poland's Jewish Past and Present
Friday, July 28, 2017

Group Travels To Witness Poland's Jewish Past and Present

CMU faculty and alumna Laurnie Wilson spent eight days in Poland, thanks to Classrooms Without Borders. They met people personally affected by the course of history who then demonstrate how the events resonated.
Making Education Technology Work for Everyone
Friday, July 21, 2017

Making Education Technology Work for Everyone

Several Simon Initiative members, including a few from the Dietrich College, presented at the 2017 Global Learning Council Summit. Topics included best practices for TEL in global cross-cultural contexts and overcoming barriers to implementing TEL in higher education.
Aging Power Plants Provide Trump Administration With Environmental Risks and Economic Opportunities
Wednesday, July 19, 2017

Aging Power Plants Provide Trump Administration With Environmental Risks and Economic Opportunities

When it comes to the current plans to retire U.S. power plants, CMU researchers believe we are "running towards a cliff with no fence." In a recent study, they found that power plant retirement trends will complicate achieving long-term carbon dioxide (CO2) emission reduction targets and require a significant increase in capital investments.
Salakhutdinov, Roeder and Wasserman Receive UPMC Professorships To Help Shape the Future of Healthcare
Wednesday, July 12, 2017

Salakhutdinov, Roeder and Wasserman Receive UPMC Professorships To Help Shape the Future of Healthcare

The financial support continues nearly three decades of UPMC's investment in CMU, which includes the Pittsburgh Health Data Alliance - a collaboration between CMU and the University of Pittsburgh that uses data to improve health outcomes and hopes to transform the practice of medicine. According to Farnam Jahanian, professorships make significant and life-changing research possible at Carnegie Mellon.
Four Nonprofits Receive Bequest from Steinberg Estate
Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Four Nonprofits Receive Bequest from Steinberg Estate

Erwin R. and Beverly Steinberg planned to leave one last gift, naming Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University, Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and WQED as the recipients of a $1 million dollar donation split among the organizations.
Computer Vision Takes Off
Wednesday, July 05, 2017

Computer Vision Takes Off

Computer vision has exploded over the past five years, and it is now able to identify objects with uncanny accuracy, leading to advances in everything from surveillance cameras to self-driving vehicles.
Alex John London Receives Clara L. West Professorship in Ethics and Philosophy
Monday, July 03, 2017

Alex John London Receives Clara L. West Professorship in Ethics and Philosophy

A prominent ethicist who is frequently called upon to address critical problems nationally and internationally, London researches foundational ethical issues in human-subjects research, issues of social justice, the ethics of autonomous technologies and methodological questions in theoretical and applied ethics.
Highway Safety: National Academies Committee Recommends Implementation Improvements
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Highway Safety: National Academies Committee Recommends Implementation Improvements

The committee, co-chaired by CMU's Joel Greenhouse, found that while the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) used to identify vehicles at high risk for future crashes is conceptually sound but should develop a more statistically principled approach based on item response theory (IRT) to measure the "safety fitness" of each carrier.
Alumna's Double Life is One for the Books
Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Alumna's Double Life is One for the Books

A technical director at Hexagon PPM, Kristina Chess spends her days managing a diverse group of departments in user experience, documentation and development services. In the evenings, Chess meets her husband at their Alabama home, they eat dinner, and she sleeps for a few hours before waking up in what most people would consider the middle of the night. These are Chess's most creative hours.
Second Verse: Jones Plays On After Teaching
Monday, June 26, 2017

Second Verse: Jones Plays On After Teaching

French Teaching Professor Christopher Jones is retiring June 30 to spend more time at home pursuing his other profession. He will continue writing, playing, producing and marketing his own music in his soundproof, fully equipped recording studio in his backyard.
CMU Delegation at World Economic Forum in China
Monday, June 26, 2017

CMU Delegation at World Economic Forum in China

Timothy Verstynen, assistant professor of psychology, has been named a 2017 Young Scientist for the Word Economic Forum.
Beyond Bananas: CMU Scientists Harness “Mind Reading” Technology to Decode Complex Thoughts
Monday, June 26, 2017

Beyond Bananas: CMU Scientists Harness “Mind Reading” Technology to Decode Complex Thoughts

This latest research led by CMU's Marcel Just builds on the pioneering use of machine learning algorithms with brain imaging technology to "mind read." The findings indicate that the mind's building blocks for constructing complex thoughts are formed by the brain's various sub-systems and are not word-based.
Economists Discuss How Desire to Shape Beliefs Influences Behavior
Friday, June 23, 2017

Economists Discuss How Desire to Shape Beliefs Influences Behavior

Believe it-or not-the extent of how much our personal beliefs and morals influence decisions is spurring academic inquiry. Two recent events brought top minds to CMU to discuss moral influence, self-image and sense-making and their implications for economics and much more.
'Mind Field' Aims To Raise Awareness of Subtle Racism
Thursday, June 22, 2017

'Mind Field' Aims To Raise Awareness of Subtle Racism

A student-created interactive film explores the potential for subtle racism in questions as commonplace as, "Where are you from?" CMU students produced "Mind Field" to raise consciousness about race, stereotyping and inadvertently offensive comments that can occur even among friends.
RoboTutor Advances to Global Learning XPRIZE Semifinals
Wednesday, June 21, 2017

RoboTutor Advances to Global Learning XPRIZE Semifinals

XPRIZE is attempting to address the acute shortage of teachers in developing countries by funding an international competition to create open-source Android tablet apps that enable children ages 7-10 to learn basic reading, writing and math skills without requiring adult assistance. Apps were created in both English and Swahili.
2017 Staff Recognition Lunch and Ceremony
Tuesday, June 13, 2017

2017 Staff Recognition Lunch and Ceremony

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences recently celebrated its extraordinary staff and recognized those who have spent many years working with great commitment and loyalty to the college.
Children of Separated Parents Not on Speaking Terms Are More Likely to Develop Colds as Adults
Monday, June 05, 2017

Children of Separated Parents Not on Speaking Terms Are More Likely to Develop Colds as Adults

Previous research has indicated that adults whose parents separated during childhood have an increased risk for poorer health. However, exactly what contributes to this has been less clear, until now. A team led by CMU psychologists wanted to better understand if specific aspects of the family environment following a separation better predicted children's long-term health outcomes.
Sounds of Success
Friday, June 02, 2017

Sounds of Success

Alumnus Steve Martocci is splicing together quite a career. His latest endeavor is a cloud-based music creation platform with a library of more than two million sound samples, which can be used by anyone.
NeuroHackathon Competitors Race Clock To Study the Brain
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

NeuroHackathon Competitors Race Clock To Study the Brain

The winning team, from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, found characteristic that could point to a gene associated with autism in mice.
Class of 2017: Ready for the Next Step
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Class of 2017: Ready for the Next Step

Before the ink even dried on their Carnegie Mellon University diplomas, many of the newest Dietrich College graduates had secured jobs or spots in top graduate programs.
145 Dietrich College Students Graduate with Honors
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

145 Dietrich College Students Graduate with Honors

An astounding 145 Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences students walked away with more than a diploma during Carnegie Mellon University's Commencement Weekend.
New Graduates: We Can’t Wait To See What You Do Next
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

New Graduates: We Can’t Wait To See What You Do Next

Caps were tossed, tassels moved from right to left and now Carnegie Mellon University's Class of 2017 will show the world what they're made of. "Graduating from Carnegie Mellon University is no small feat," said Richard Scheines, dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Seniors, English Professor Honored at Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Seniors, English Professor Honored at Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony

Forty-eight seniors were inducted into CMU's chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) this spring and 12 were from the Dietrich College. English Professor and PBK member Peggy Knapp delivered the keynote speech, telling the initiates, "The world needs you."
The Ethics of Time Travel
Friday, May 19, 2017

The Ethics of Time Travel

When it comes to time travel, physicists say it could happen. Mara Harrell, teaching professor of philosophy in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, asks whether it should.
Danielle Wenner to Explore Ethics and Exploitation in Brocher Residency
Friday, May 19, 2017

Danielle Wenner to Explore Ethics and Exploitation in Brocher Residency

Is it ethical to "rent out" a disadvantaged woman's womb? What can scientists do to ensure the autonomy of clinical research subjects? These are just a couple of the questions on the mind of CMU's Danielle Wenner. Wenner will examine those questions in the Brocher Summer Residency Program in Geneva, Switzerland.
Meeting of the Minds Showcases Students’ Diverse Talents
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Meeting of the Minds Showcases Students’ Diverse Talents

From designing a constitution for a reunified Korea to writing a collection of short stories, students in CMU's Dietrich College work on projects that tackle real problems and showcase their creativity. Undergraduates in the college recently shared what they've been working on at the Meeting of the Minds research symposium.
Listen Up: Auditory Scientists Catch Students’ Attention
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Listen Up: Auditory Scientists Catch Students’ Attention

This spring, students in CMU's Auditory Perception course participated in Q and A sessions with guest speakers who lectured about auditory science topics from absolute pitch to cochlear implant technology. Visitors included neuroscientist, musician, professor and author Daniel Levitin and Heather Bortfeld, who leads developmental cognitive science research at University of California, Merced.
Meeting of the Minds: Dietrich College Winners
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Meeting of the Minds: Dietrich College Winners

Since it began in 1995, Meeting of the Minds has grown from 157 student presenters to over 600. The university's diverse array of disciplines and research areas were showcased at the event, which included poster sessions, oral presentations, art installations and more.
Robert Cavalier May Be Retiring, But He's Not Slowing Down
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Robert Cavalier May Be Retiring, But He's Not Slowing Down

CMU's Robert Cavalier may be retiring this June, but he doesn't plan on slowing down. "I'll have extra time to focus on many issues of importance to me and the larger community," said Cavalier, director of the Program for Deliberative Democracy in the Dietrich College's Department of Philosophy.SaveSave
Remake Learning Days Offer Sneak Peek Into Next Gen Classroom
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Remake Learning Days Offer Sneak Peek Into Next Gen Classroom

The future of learning is here, during Remake Learning Days-a regional celebration and exploration of the future of learning. Researchers in CMU's Simon Initiative, which aims to transform education by continuously improving teaching and learning based on data, will be an integral part of the event running May 15-26.
Documentary Class Takes Students to Cuba
Monday, May 15, 2017

Documentary Class Takes Students to Cuba

One way to learn about an unfamiliar place is to step behind the lens. That is exactly what Carnegie Mellon University students did this semester to learn about Cuban artists.
Three Dietrich College Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards to Study Abroad
Monday, May 15, 2017

Three Dietrich College Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards to Study Abroad

Six CMU seniors have been named Fulbright award winners - and three of them come from the Dietrich College. The Fulbright award recipients for 2017 will teach and conduct research all over the globe, living and working in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Taiwan, Switzerland and Germany.
An Anthropologist in the 21st Century Classroom
Friday, May 12, 2017

An Anthropologist in the 21st Century Classroom

Educational tools can make all the difference to the learner, but despite the availability of excellent new options, many of the best technology enhanced learning (TEL) resources are being left on the shelf. CMU researchers have been working to understand this quandary.
Soon-To-Be #cmugrad(s) Tell Their Stories Through Social Media
Friday, May 12, 2017

Soon-To-Be #cmugrad(s) Tell Their Stories Through Social Media

Sarah Gutekunst served as a social media ambassador for the university in order to provide a window into graduating students' experiences.
The Country That Dines Together Stays Together
Friday, May 12, 2017

The Country That Dines Together Stays Together

Two Dietrich College alumnae created Make America Dinner again to bring individuals with diverse ideologies in a non-threatening environment-the dinner table-to respectfully exchange views.
Students Honored at Writing Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 11, 2017

Students Honored at Writing Awards Ceremony

One way the Department of English highlights student excellence is through the annual Adamson Student Writing Awards. Winners are awarded in fiction, poetry, screenwriting and nonfiction and are selected by off-campus writers and honored during a formal ceremony.
Peggy Knapp To Retire
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Peggy Knapp To Retire

For the past 47 years, one constant has been English Professor Peggy Knapp riding her bike to work every day. Her dedication to her students is another. Through her engaging courses, Knapp has changed the way students learn.
Global Studies Projects Examine Language, Education Policy
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Global Studies Projects Examine Language, Education Policy

Seniors in the Dietrich College's global studies capstone seminar develop independent research projects on topics that interest them. "I think that by their senior year, most CMU students are ready and eager to follow their intellectual passions and pursue a research project," said John Soluri, director of global studies and associate professor of history.
Doctors Should Be Paid By Salary, Not Fee-for-Service, Argue Behavioral Economists
Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Doctors Should Be Paid By Salary, Not Fee-for-Service, Argue Behavioral Economists

In a JAMA Viewpoint article, CMU's George Loewenstein and UCLA's Ian Larkin outline the problems associated with the fee-for-service arrangements that most doctors currently operate under. Such compensation schemes, they argue, create incentives for physicians to order more, and different, services than are best for patients.
Eberly Center’s First Teaching Institute Already Impacting Classrooms
Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Eberly Center’s First Teaching Institute Already Impacting Classrooms

To show CMU faculty how to successfully integrate active learning or enhance what they are already doing, the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation held a three-day institute last summer on "Teaching as Research." And instead of just handling over ideas or tools, the Eberly Center focused on how instructors can use their classrooms as learning experiments by collecting data and using it to then go back and re-tool how the activities are used.
Obituary: Gloria Hill, Former Dietrich College Assistant Dean
Monday, May 08, 2017

Obituary: Gloria Hill, Former Dietrich College Assistant Dean

Hill, who had been a staff member at Carnegie Mellon University for 35 years before her retirement in 2015, died Wednesday, May 3. She was 70.
Ten Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows
Monday, May 08, 2017

Ten Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows

Ten distinguished juniors have been selected as Dietrich College Honors Fellows. They will spend the summer working on research and creative projects that span from how the U.S. federal court system can restrain an "imperial presidency" to exploring the future of work through poetry.
Five CMU Friends Keep the Connection
Friday, May 05, 2017

Five CMU Friends Keep the Connection

In 1964, five freshman girls arrived at Carnegie Institute of Technology and became close friends. More than 50 years later, the women's bond that was forged over studying and becoming young adults together remains strong, as does their connection to what is now Carnegie Mellon University.
Three-Minute Thesis Exhibition in Posner Center
Thursday, May 04, 2017

Three-Minute Thesis Exhibition in Posner Center

Juliann Reineke, a Ph.D. student in English, is bringing her thesis to life.
Senior Dedicated to Giving Back Receives Alumni Association’s Student Service Award
Wednesday, May 03, 2017

Senior Dedicated to Giving Back Receives Alumni Association’s Student Service Award

A chemistry major and Japanese minor in Carnegie Mellon University's Science and Humanities Scholars (SHS) program, Josh Zak has figured out one of life's greatest secrets. Giving to others is easy, if you love what you do.
$6.2 Million MURI Grant To Fund Cybersecurity Project
Wednesday, May 03, 2017

$6.2 Million MURI Grant To Fund Cybersecurity Project

The project, "Realizing Cyber Inception: Towards a Science of Personalized Deception for Cyber Defense," will develop deception tactics based on theories from cognitive science, computational game theory and computer systems engineering. These new tactics are expected to leap ahead of attackers by moving towards active defense, where new cyber environments will make it impossible for attackers to determine what is real and what is deceptive.
Baruch Fischhoff Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Baruch Fischhoff Elected to National Academy of Sciences

A cognitive psychologist by training, Fischhoff is a renowned expert in decision science and risk analysis. NAS membership is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive and recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Restricting Pharmaceutical Reps’ Marketing Tactics Changes Physician Prescribing Behavior
Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Restricting Pharmaceutical Reps’ Marketing Tactics Changes Physician Prescribing Behavior

Researchers examined restrictions 19 academic medical centers placed on pharmaceutical representatives' visits to doctors' offices. Published in JAMA, the results reveal that the restrictions caused physicians to switch from prescribing drugs that were more expensive and patent-protected to generic, significantly cheaper drugs.
Meeting of the Minds Explores Students' Talents, Passion for Research
Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Meeting of the Minds Explores Students' Talents, Passion for Research

Paloma Sierra-Hernandez, a sophomore studying creative writing and drama in the Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (BHA) program, will present a bilingual poetry reading that focuses on Puerto Rican identities. She is just one of the many Dietrich College students who will participate in this year's event.
CMWA Supports Students’ Commitment to Advancement of Women
Monday, May 01, 2017

CMWA Supports Students’ Commitment to Advancement of Women

Alexandra Pasch, who is majoring in international relations and politics and ethics, history and public policy, received a $1,000 scholarship for their commitment to the advancement of women in their academic disciplines.
Program Takes Students Behind the Scenes in D.C.
Thursday, April 27, 2017

Program Takes Students Behind the Scenes in D.C.

CMU's Washington Semester Program gives students the opportunity to explore the capital while completing coursework and internships with D.C.-based organizations. Dietrich College's Institute for Politics and Strategy, which sponsors the program.
David Danks Wins 2017 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship
Wednesday, April 26, 2017

David Danks Wins 2017 Andrew Carnegie Fellowship

Carnegie Corporation of New York has named David Danks a 2017 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. The 35 selected fellows will receive a total of $7 million in funding, or $200,000 each, making it the most generous stipend for humanities and social sciences research available. Danks' project will explore trust and autonomous technologies.Save
Psi Chi Honor Society Inducts 21 CMU Students
Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Psi Chi Honor Society Inducts 21 CMU Students

Twenty-one CMU students with primary or additional majors in the Department of Psychology were inducted into Psi Chi this spring. They join more than 700,000 members of the international psychology honor society.
Legacy Scholarships Leave Lasting Imprints
Monday, April 24, 2017

Legacy Scholarships Leave Lasting Imprints

When Peter Brady arrived at Carnegie Mellon University four years ago, he was used to working while going to school and thought that would continue during college. However, Brady, who will graduate in May with degrees in economics and international relations and politics, was awarded an Andrew Carnegie Society Legacy Scholarship.
Celebrating Excellence in Education
Monday, April 24, 2017

Celebrating Excellence in Education

Every year CMU recognizes individuals who exemplify the highest standards of excellence and commitment to students. This year, Emily Half, academic program manager, and Ryan Tibshirani, associate professor of statistics, are among the recipients.
NIH Awards Team $7 Million for Autism Genetics Research
Wednesday, April 19, 2017

NIH Awards Team $7 Million for Autism Genetics Research

Five organizations, including CMU, have received a major grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health to extend the work of the Autism Sequencing Consortium (ASC) through 2022. Established in 2010, the ASC collects and shares samples and genetic data from individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Helping Companies Win by Treating Customers Right
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Helping Companies Win by Treating Customers Right

As consumers have better access to information than ever before, companies can gain a competitive edge by improving the experiences customers have every day. Peter Kriss (DC '12), lead research scientist at Medallia, applies research based in behavioral economics to help many of the world's largest companies learn about their customers faster and create better experiences. Kriss joined Medallia immediately after earning his doctorate from in behavioral decision research.
Understanding Decisions: The Power of Combining Psychology and Economics
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Understanding Decisions: The Power of Combining Psychology and Economics

A new paper published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences shows how collaborations between psychologists and economists lead to better understanding of such decisions than either discipline can on its own.
Twenty CMU Students Join Phi Sigma Iota
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Twenty CMU Students Join Phi Sigma Iota

This spring, students joined Phi Sigma Iota, a prestigious international honor society that recognizes the achievements of outstanding students in academic fields related to foreign languages, literatures and cultures.
Senior Wants to Help Young Children Reach Their Potential
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Senior Wants to Help Young Children Reach Their Potential

CMU's Lisa Murphy may be well known as a basketball superstar, but she is making a name for herself off the court as well. Murphy is the 2017 recipient of the Dietrich College's Gretchen Lankford Prize, which recognizes graduating seniors who are interested in a teaching career.
Ten Students Inducted Into National History Honor Society
Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Ten Students Inducted Into National History Honor Society

Ten students with majors or minors in CMU's Department of History were inducted in Phi Alpha Theta this spring. Upsilon-Kappa, CMU's chapter of the national history honor society, was established in 1973.
Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners Announced
Friday, April 14, 2017

Graduate Student Teaching Award Winners Announced

Aidan Kestigian and Mary Glavan are the 2017 recipients of the Dietrich College's Graduate Student Teaching Award, which recognizes Ph.D. candidates who demonstrate excellence in teaching.
Meg Whitman Named Commencement Speaker
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Meg Whitman Named Commencement Speaker

Meg Whitman, president and chief executive officer of Hewlett Packard Enterprise and former president and chief executive officer of eBay, will be the speaker at Carnegie Mellon University's 120th Commencement. She will receive an honorary Doctor of Business Practice degree in recognition of her leadership in industry and politics.
Examining Gender-Based Violence from Multiple Perspectives
Thursday, April 13, 2017

Examining Gender-Based Violence from Multiple Perspectives

Gender-based violence has been declared a global health crisis. Beginning in Spring 2018, CMU's Lisa Tetrault, Candace Skibba and Jess Klein will co-teach a course on the topic, part of the Dietrich College's new Grand Challenges Freshman Seminars that tackle significant social problems using an interdisciplinary approach.
Psychology Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Psychology Professor Elected to American Academy of Arts and Sciences

Roberta Klatzky, the Charles J. Queenan Professor of Psychology, is a world-renowned expert in cognition who examines the relationships between human perception and action, with a focus on touch. She investigates this from the perspective of multiple modalities, sensory and symbolic, in real and virtual environments. Her research has been instrumental to the development of telemanipulation, image-guided surgery, navigation aids for the blind and neural rehabilitation.
Carnegie Mellon Junior Wins Truman Scholarship
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Carnegie Mellon Junior Wins Truman Scholarship

Mikaela Wolf-Sorokin, a global studies and Hispanic Studies major, has won a 2017 Harry S. Truman Scholarship. Selected from 768 candidates, Wolf-Sorokin is one of 62 recipients of the prestigious national scholarship designed to support the next generation of public service leaders. Wolf-Sorokin is the sixth overall CMU student to receive this award and the first since 2009.
National Academies Committee Outlines Steps To Combat Disease Epidemics
Wednesday, April 12, 2017

National Academies Committee Outlines Steps To Combat Disease Epidemics

Using key lessons learned from the Ebola outbreak in West Africa, a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine has outlined how to improve the speed and effectiveness of clinical trial research while an epidemic is occurring.
CMU Wins Putnam Math Competition
Monday, April 10, 2017

CMU Wins Putnam Math Competition

Carnegie Mellon University has placed first in the Mathematical Association of America's 77th William Lowell Putnam Competition, the premier mathematics competition for undergraduate students in North America. Forty-four CMU students, including two from the Dietrich College, placed in the top 517, the second most of any university.
Speak UP! Pittsburgh
Thursday, April 06, 2017

Speak UP! Pittsburgh

PROGRESS encourages girls and young women to use their voices to advocate and speak up on behalf of themselves. With Duquesne University, they recently hosted and interactive negotiation workshop for girls 7 to 13+. PROGRESS is led by Ayana Ledford, director of diversity and inclusion for the Dietrich College, and it's based on Professor Linda Babcock's research.
Making an Impact on Issues That Matter
Thursday, April 06, 2017

Making an Impact on Issues That Matter

CMU alumna Satvika Neti (DC'16) is charging full speed ahead, propelled by Andrew Carnegie's famous dictum: "My heart is in the work." As a Coro fellow, Neti is learning the ropes of fundraising, events and consulting at the YWCA Greater Pittsburgh and Homewood Children's Village. And she is building her own non-profit organization, WE Education.
Students Inducted Into International English Honor Society
Thursday, April 06, 2017

Students Inducted Into International English Honor Society

Sixteen students were welcomed into Carnegie Mellon's chapter of Sigma Tau Delta, Omega Tau.
Vishwas Prabhakara Doesn't Hold Back
Wednesday, April 05, 2017

Vishwas Prabhakara Doesn't Hold Back

Vishwas Prabhakara (DC'02), general manager of Yelp Reservations, gave students on the verge of entering the workforce a wealth of information at an interactive talk and a roundtable discussion for the Dietrich College Entrepreneurs Speaker Series, co-sponsored by CMU's Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.
Psychology Alumna Receives Highly Competitive NSF Fellowship
Wednesday, April 05, 2017

Psychology Alumna Receives Highly Competitive NSF Fellowship

Maya Schumer's exposure to cutting-edge research began during her first year at CMU when she joined David Creswell's Health and Human Performance Laboratory.
Reddit AMA on Information Avoidance
Monday, April 03, 2017

Reddit AMA on Information Avoidance

Three Carnegie Mellon University behavioral economists participated in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" online Q and A on Information Avoidance. Find out what George Loewenstein, Russell Golman and David Hagmann were asked, how they answered and how you can get involved with their research.
Steven Schlossman Wins Dietrich College’s Top Teaching Award
Monday, April 03, 2017

Steven Schlossman Wins Dietrich College’s Top Teaching Award

Steven Schlossman, professor of history and director of undergraduate studies, has won the 2016-17 Elliott Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service in the Dietrich College. Since joining CMU, Schlossman has distinguished himself as a scholar in a wide range of social and political history studies including homework in American schooling, juvenile courts and delinquency and the rise of modern golf. He also helped to co-found the ethics, history and public policy major, offered jointly with the Department of Philosophy.
Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture: Jean-Pierre Bourguignon
Friday, March 31, 2017

Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture: Jean-Pierre Bourguignon

Mathematician Jean-Pierre Bourguignon will deliver the 2017 Carnegie Mellon University Simon Initiative Distinguished Lecture on Tuesday, April 18 at 4:30 p.m. in the Cohon University Center's Rangos 3. Bourguignon, president of the European Research Council, will discuss "Scientists, Power and the Power of Scientists."
Short and Simple Is Key in Three Minute Thesis Competition
Thursday, March 30, 2017

Short and Simple Is Key in Three Minute Thesis Competition

Three Minute Thesis is a research communication competition that challenges Ph.D. students to give a compelling presentation on their thesis and its significance in just three minutes, in language that anyone can understand. Two Dietrich College students made it to the finals this year: Social and Decision Sciences' Ania Jaroszewicz and English's Will Penman.
TEDxCMU Speakers To Urge Pushing Boundaries
Wednesday, March 29, 2017

TEDxCMU Speakers To Urge Pushing Boundaries

TEDxCMU 2017, a student-run conference designed to provide a TED-like experience, will be held on Friday, April 1, at Carnegie Mellon University. The theme of this year's sold-out event is Pivot. The Statistics Department's Rebecca Nugent is one of the speakers.
Student Team Wins $25K at Datathon
Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Student Team Wins $25K at Datathon

The Department of Statistics recently hosted the Citadel/Citadel Securities Datathon, powered by Correlation One. Approximately 125 students, with majors ranging from statistics to computer science and economics, were selected to compete for a $25K cash prize. The top two teams will travel to New York City in November for "The Data Open" which carries a $100K grand prize, and they will be eligible to interview for careers with Citadel and Citadel Securities.
Dietrich Day Trivia Answers and Photos
Monday, March 27, 2017

Dietrich Day Trivia Answers and Photos

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences hosted Dietrich Day on Thursday, March 23.
Statistician Nancy Reid To Give 2017 Morris H. DeGroot Memorial Lecture
Monday, March 27, 2017

Statistician Nancy Reid To Give 2017 Morris H. DeGroot Memorial Lecture

Fifty years ago, Morris H. (Morrie) DeGroot became the founding head of Carnegie Mellon University's Department of Statistics. To honor his legacy of building the foundations of a world-class statistics program and his influence on the theory of rational decision-making, the Statistics Department has invited Nancy Reid to give the 2017 DeGroot Memorial Lecture.
Dietrich College Carnival Events
Friday, March 24, 2017

Dietrich College Carnival Events

This year, Carnival will be held April 20-27. Several special events are being planned in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, including the annual college reception. And, to celebrate its 50th anniversary, the Department of Statistics is hosting the Morris B. (Morrie) DeGroot Memorial Lecture, a student poster session and reception.
CMU Students To Compete for $100K in Citadel and Citadel Securities Datathon
Thursday, March 23, 2017

CMU Students To Compete for $100K in Citadel and Citadel Securities Datathon

With data scientist and statistician among the fastest growing jobs, organizations in nearly every industry and sector are hunting for the best and brightest. Citadel, the $26 billion hedge fund is no different, but their approach is somewhat unique. The firm is sponsoring 18 data science competitions at universities across the U.S. and Britain, with a grand prize of $100K. CMU's Department of Statistics - top-rated and one of the fastest growing programs - will host the Correlation One and Citadel Datathon on March 25.
Looking Forward in Women's History
Wednesday, March 22, 2017

Looking Forward in Women's History

Browsing popular bookstores, Lauren Churilla can't help but notice the predominance of male figures in history books. She is one history scholar who sees an opportunity to reverse the trend. Churilla joined the Department of History two years ago as a graduate student. She is also a full-time curator at St. Vincent College's Foster and Muriel McCarl Coverlet Gallery. She currently pursues a research interest in women empowerment and self-defense tactics from 1880-1930.
Sach Takayasu and a Large Voice for Small Business
Tuesday, March 21, 2017

Sach Takayasu and a Large Voice for Small Business

As president and CEO of the Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce & Entrepreneurship (ACE), Carnegie Mellon University alumna Sach Takayasu played an instrumental role in what she describes as "giving a voice to the business interests of Asian-Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPI)."
Adult Subcortex Processes Numbers With Same Skill as Infants
Monday, March 20, 2017

Adult Subcortex Processes Numbers With Same Skill as Infants

CMU scientists wanted to find out whether the adult human subcortex contributes to number processing at all.
NY Times Bestselling Author Lauren Groff Stops By CMU English Classes
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

NY Times Bestselling Author Lauren Groff Stops By CMU English Classes

Author Lauren Groff visited CMU and advised students to find in classmates what she found in Kevin González, assistant professor of English. "Find the brilliant readers and writers that you know, put your little claws into them and never let them go," Groff said. "They will end up being not only a source of amazing critique for the rest of your life, but a source of inspiration."
Grandma Knows Best: New Research Explains How Family Members Can Impact an Autism Diagnosis
Wednesday, March 15, 2017

Grandma Knows Best: New Research Explains How Family Members Can Impact an Autism Diagnosis

Early detection is critical for improving treatment efficacy for those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and it's often those closest to a child who notice the first signs. New research reveals that children who had frequent interaction with grandparents or older siblings were diagnosed earlier with ASD. Published in the journal Autism, the study was the first to ask not only parents, but also friends and family members who had contact with the child about their early observations of the child.
CMU Offers New Minor in Arabic Studies
Tuesday, March 14, 2017

CMU Offers New Minor in Arabic Studies

Carnegie Mellon University students interested in studying Arabic language and culture now have the opportunity to earn a minor in Arabic Studies. While the Department of Modern Languages has offered courses in Arabic Studies since 2008, this is the first time that students have a chance to gain more depth in this area.
Faces of Identity: CMU’s International Film Festival Brings 16 Award-Winning Films to Pittsburgh, March 23 – April 9
Monday, March 13, 2017

Faces of Identity: CMU’s International Film Festival Brings 16 Award-Winning Films to Pittsburgh, March 23 – April 9

The significance of identity knows no bounds, and its complexity is something people from every walk of life grapple with in some way.CMU's International Film Festival will bring 16 award-winning films to Pittsburgh that explore identity on a personal level, as a collective group, as a specific race or gender and through different languages and cultures. Fifteen of the films will be making their Pittsburgh premieres, and following the festival's eleven-year tradition, each screening also will feature a special event, such as appearances by the director or someone else associated with the film, panel discussions, presentations and culinary displays relevant to the films' themes.
Artist Puts a Face on CMU Film Festival
Monday, March 13, 2017

Artist Puts a Face on CMU Film Festival

Commissioned by festival director Jolanta Lion, local artist Baron Batch has created a piece of artwork that portrays this year's festival theme. Batch will host a viewing of his artwork and a Q and A at 7 p.m., Friday, March 31 in the Cohon University Center's McConomy Auditorium
Information Avoidance
Friday, March 10, 2017

Information Avoidance

Drawing on research in economics, psychology and sociology, Carnegie Mellon University's George Loewenstein, Russell Golman and David Hagmann illustrate how people deliberately avoid information that threatens their happiness and wellbeing.
Group Tolerance Linked to Perceptions of Fairness and Harm
Tuesday, March 07, 2017

Group Tolerance Linked to Perceptions of Fairness and Harm

Look for the fault line in any modern conflict and it likely follows a familiar division between the opposing groups. Whether that divide is sectarian, ethnic or ideological, people's devotion to the values that define their communities can make it seem as if violence along their boundaries is inevitable. But new study published in Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, alters thinking about the dynamics of conflict or tension between groups.
Staff Spotlight: Scott Kurdilla
Wednesday, March 01, 2017

Staff Spotlight: Scott Kurdilla

As a functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) research technologist and MRI safety officer, Kurdilla manages day-to-day operations at the Scientific Imaging and Brain Research (SIBR) Center in CMU's Psychology Department. His responsibilities range from safety training and scheduling to scanner maintenance, quality assurance and metal screening.
Infinite Career Paths in Behavioral Economics
Monday, February 27, 2017

Infinite Career Paths in Behavioral Economics

CMU recently launched the first-of-its-kind undergraduate major in behavioral economics, policy and organizations (BEPO) because of the high demand for trained behavioral economics in almost every industry and sector. To give students an idea of many potential career options, the Department of Social and Decision Sciences (SDS) hosted "Behavioral Insights in Action." "This was a really unique and exciting opportunity to bring back some of our graduate student alumni from our top-ranked behavioral decision research program and showcase their work alongside other experts from industry and government as well as our own, really spectacular, faculty members," said SDS Head Linda Babcock.
Senior Sarah Gutekunst Takes You #BTS of Her Final Semester
Monday, February 27, 2017

Senior Sarah Gutekunst Takes You #BTS of Her Final Semester

There's no shortage of impressive news coming out of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences. There's faculty research, student projects and awards and features on alumni who are doing really cool things - plus all of the lectures hosted by both faculty and visiting experts.Naturally, the Dietrich College social media channels want to shout out those accolades to followers everywhere. But what about the average aspects of life in Dietrich College? That's something I am going to help shine the light on, so to speak, by taking you behind the scenes (#bts) of my last semester.
Dietrich College Hires Director of Diversity and Inclusion
Monday, February 27, 2017

Dietrich College Hires Director of Diversity and Inclusion

Ayana Ledford has joined the Dietrich College as director of diversity and inclusion. Ledford is a seasoned expert in creating and implementing programs to recruit and retain minorities and women. She participated in Dietrich's College Conversation in November and is excited to help with a number of suggestions that came out of that conversation.
Alumna Emily Duff Bartel is Driven to Succeed
Monday, February 27, 2017

Alumna Emily Duff Bartel is Driven to Succeed

Duff Bartel, who is based in Pittsburgh, is a product manager for Uber's Advanced Technology Group (ATG), the research and development hub of Uber's engineering team. ATG is dedicated to self-driving technologies, mapping and vehicle safety, and is at the forefront of the company's pilot program that is testing self-driving cars.
Eyes on the Prize: Tartan Data Science Cup
Friday, February 24, 2017

Eyes on the Prize: Tartan Data Science Cup

The Department of Statistics' third installment of the competition teamed up students to solve a real world data analysis problem under a tight deadline-all for a little notoriety.Capital One's Center for Machine Learning sponsored this year's event, awarding prizes of $50 Amazon gift cards to each member of the top teams and also an Apple TV for each member of the first place team. Employees also participated as judges.
Discover and Celebrate the Humanities and Social Sciences
Friday, February 24, 2017

Discover and Celebrate the Humanities and Social Sciences

Dietrich Day will begin with Discover Dietrich from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. in Baker Hall's Coffee Lounge. Anyone from the CMU community is invited to stop by and learn about the college's exciting programs. Celebrate Dietrich will be held at 2:30 p.m. on the CFA Lawn. The event is open to all Dietrich College faculty, staff and students and will feature food and games.
Learn From Current Seniors: Honors Fellowship Program Offers Exciting Opportunities
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Learn From Current Seniors: Honors Fellowship Program Offers Exciting Opportunities

The benefits of getting paid to initiate research projects and develop professional examples of their work - while working with faculty mentors - are just a few of the big motivators, according to this year's Senior Honor Fellows. The application deadline is March 24.
Event: What They Don’t Want You To Know
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Event: What They Don’t Want You To Know

Navigating through a career often requires making decisions without all of the information.Dietrich College alumnus Vishwas Prabhakara, the general manager of Yelp Reservations, will return to campus to talk to students about the impact career choices can have in the years that follow.
Contesting Energy: Labor, Culture and Politics
Thursday, February 23, 2017

Contesting Energy: Labor, Culture and Politics

In the world of energy innovation, there is a place for the humanities, and a team of CMU historians and literary and culture experts are about to show why. The English Department's Kathy M. Newman, Jacob Goessling and James Wynn and the History Department's John Soluri will present "Contesting Energy: Labor, Culture and Politics" as part of the Scott Institute's Energy Week, March 27-31. The symposium will focus on the role that energy plays in culture at large, and more specifically in the Pennsylvania region.
Uncertainty Perception Drives Public’s Trust, Mistrust of Science
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Uncertainty Perception Drives Public’s Trust, Mistrust of Science

Many policies - from medicine to terrorism - depend on how the general public accepts and understands scientific evidence. People view different branches of sciences as having different amounts of uncertainty, which may not reflect the actual uncertainty of the field. CMU researchers took the first step to understanding more of the whole picture by measuring scientific uncertainty broadly - across many areas of science, not just topics that are typically polarized.
CMU Engineering and Psychology Researchers Develop Model To Study Design Teams
Friday, February 17, 2017

CMU Engineering and Psychology Researchers Develop Model To Study Design Teams

If you've ever worked on a team project, you know that a strong team will help a project soar-but a bad team can bring the whole project crashing to the ground. Today, almost all the products you love-your car, your iPhone, your air conditioner-were conceptualized by a team of designers. A recent study conducted by CMU collaborators Christopher McComb, Jonathan Cagan and Kenneth Kotovsky sought to answer an important question for the design industry-how do you best design your design team?
There’s More Than One Way to Get From A to Z With a History Degree
Thursday, February 16, 2017

There’s More Than One Way to Get From A to Z With a History Degree

Faryal Khan is a transcreation director at World Writers - part of Williams Lea Tag, a large marketing and communications agency in New York City. She credits her success to saying "yes" to opportunities as they arose and following her interests, even when they diverged from her past experiences.
George Loewenstein and the NEW New Economics of Information
Wednesday, February 15, 2017

George Loewenstein and the NEW New Economics of Information

Readers consuming fake news, investors ignoring a bear market, Internet users giving away valuable personal data in online quizzes: All of these trends can have dramatic consequences for the individuals involved as well as for society, and none are well explained by traditional economics. George Loewenstein discussed his research on these trends and other topics at the Behavioral Insights in Action conference, which celebrated the launch of CMU's new Bachelor of Arts in behavioral economics, policy and organizations.
Alumna’s Guide for Social Entrepreneurship
Monday, February 13, 2017

Alumna’s Guide for Social Entrepreneurship

One thing Dietrich College alumni know for certain is that their education prepares them for almost anything. Meg Brindle (DC'92), who received a Ph.D. in applied history, left a tenured position at George Mason University to Africa to explore and address root causes of poverty rather than just the symptoms.
Married People Have Lower Levels of Stress Hormone
Monday, February 13, 2017

Married People Have Lower Levels of Stress Hormone

Studies have suggested that married people are healthier than those who are single, divorced or widowed. A new CMU Department of Psychology study provides the first biological evidence to explain how marriage impacts health.
Fingerprint Evidence is Circumstantial, Not an Identification
Friday, February 10, 2017

Fingerprint Evidence is Circumstantial, Not an Identification

Crime shows like Dateline or NCIS portray fingerprint analysis as an exact science. There's a print found, and if it is matched to a suspect, there is no doubt about its accuracy. The U.S. judicial system also treats fingerprint identification with the same absolute certainty. But, there is no scientific basis for this critical assumption about fingerprint identifications.
Oui ou Non: What It Means to be French
Tuesday, February 07, 2017

Oui ou Non: What It Means to be French

International travel and national identity may seem like new, provoking topics, but their growing complexity is apparent in many nations across the globe. Modern Languages Assistant Professor Mame-Fatou Niang studies cultural minorities with particular interest in French people of African and Muslim descent. France is an interesting case because it is at the crossroads of Europe, Africa and the Middle East.
Artists Reconstruct Story of African-American Folk Hero
Thursday, February 02, 2017

Artists Reconstruct Story of African-American Folk Hero

History's Edda Fields-Black is one of the collaborators who worked to bring "JH: Mechanics of a Legend" to life. The performance depicts John Henry, the super-strong railroad man who died with a hammer in his hand.
Jim Daniels’ "Rowing Inland" Takes Readers Back to Metro Detroit
Thursday, February 02, 2017

Jim Daniels’ "Rowing Inland" Takes Readers Back to Metro Detroit

From the last meals his mother is able to cook and joy rides to Canada, to childhood and the end of it, CMU's Jim Daniels circles back to his life in Detroit in his 15th book of poetry. Similar to many of Daniels' works, urban and working-class life appear throughout the four sections of the collection.
Citizen Science in the Digital Age: Rhetoric, Science and Public Engagement
Wednesday, February 01, 2017

Citizen Science in the Digital Age: Rhetoric, Science and Public Engagement

Citizen science is not a new concept. The Smithsonian Institute relied on the practice to gather data for a weather project in the mid-1800s. But the digital age has vastly expanded its potential and usefulness. CMU's James Wynn explores the rhetoric, science and public engagement of it in a new book.
10 Things To Love About CMU’s Dietrich College
Tuesday, January 31, 2017

10 Things To Love About CMU’s Dietrich College

The Dietrich College is home to world-class researchers who do foundational and deep research and collaborate across many disciplines to take on problems that are important to humanity. Students become involved in research early in their CMU careers and work alongside their top-rated professors. They emerge from their academic careers able to communicate, think, learn and understand the world in ways that will serve them for the rest of their lives. SaveSave
Maha Engages High School Students in Entrepreneurship Program
Monday, January 30, 2017

Maha Engages High School Students in Entrepreneurship Program

Junior sharp-shooting guard Ryan Maha is making his biggest impact off the court. The Tartans' leading three-point shooter is helping underprivileged high school students to become entrepreneurs.
Video, Photos From 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Awards
Monday, January 30, 2017

Video, Photos From 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing Awards

Relive the 2017 Martin Luther King, Jr. Writing awards by watching a video of the ceremony and concert and viewing photos.
Fall 2016 Dean’s List Announced
Sunday, January 29, 2017

Fall 2016 Dean’s List Announced

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's List for the Fall 2016 semester.
Terrorism Research Must Be Driven By Evidence, Not Political Agendas
Thursday, January 26, 2017

Terrorism Research Must Be Driven By Evidence, Not Political Agendas

Despite concerted efforts by many people and institutions, fundamental aspects of terrorism - identifying participants, understanding how they radicalize, and developing effective countermeasures - remain unclear. In a new Science Policy Forum article, four experts from different fields propose a strategy for terrorism research. The approach is meant to protect the integrity of academic research from political interference, while protecting policy makers from simplistic academic accounts.
Model Driverless Car Regulations After Drug Approval Process, AI Ethics Experts Argue
Thursday, January 26, 2017

Model Driverless Car Regulations After Drug Approval Process, AI Ethics Experts Argue

Autonomous systems - like driverless cars - perform tasks that previously could only be performed by humans. In a new IEEE Intelligent Systems Expert Opinion piece, CMU artificial intelligence ethics experts David Danks and Alex John London argue that current safety regulations do not plan for these systems and are therefore ill-equipped to ensure that autonomous systems will perform safely and reliably. Save
2017 Alumni Award Honorees Announced
Wednesday, January 25, 2017

2017 Alumni Award Honorees Announced

Included among the recipients are two Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences alumni. Sachiko Takayasu (DC 1985), president and CEO of Asian/Pacific Islander American Chamber of Commerce and Entrepreneurship, will receive an Alumni Achievement Award for accomplishments in her professional field. An Alumni Service Award will be given to Ruth Osborne Rouleau (DC 1952, 1953).
Experts To Discuss Teaching English to Non-Native Speakers
Friday, January 20, 2017

Experts To Discuss Teaching English to Non-Native Speakers

Carnegie Mellon University's Dudley Reynolds will lead policymakers and industry professionals at a February summit in Athens, Greece, to discuss the future of teaching English to speakers of other languages.
Using an English Degree To Do What You Love
Friday, January 20, 2017

Using an English Degree To Do What You Love

What can you do with an English degree? Plenty. Carnegie Mellon University graduates have built diverse careers doing what they love - from publishing to museum administration, children's entertainment and entrepreneurship.
How To Survive Nail-Biter Football Games, According to Science
Thursday, January 19, 2017

How To Survive Nail-Biter Football Games, According to Science

For the millions of people watching NFL football games this weekend, it is not all fun and games. Rooting for your favorite team can leave you feeling anxious and stressed - right down to the last second. The good news is that there is a way to help manage your stress reactions during the game. Mindfulness meditation has become an increasingly popular way for people to improve stress management, and CMU scientists are leading the way to understanding how and why.
Complex Social Systems Expert Joins Social and Decision Sciences Department
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Complex Social Systems Expert Joins Social and Decision Sciences Department

Driven by new theories and big data, Simon DeDeo uses empirical evidence and mathematical models to reveal how people connect and interact, and how those ways change over time. His investigations shed light on the dynamic systems that make up our cultural, business and political worlds. He will teach SDS courses, such as "Social Complexity" and "Bubbles, Norms and Revolutions."
Event: Behavioral Insights in Action
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Event: Behavioral Insights in Action

To celebrate the first-of-its-kind major in behavioral economics, policy and organizations and to showcase the work of CMU's faculty, students and alumni in the field, the Department of Social and Decision Sciences will host "Behavioral Insights in Action," an afternoon of panel sessions and networking activities. The event will also feature experts from government organizations such as the World Bank and the Lab @ DC and companies like Disney and Voya Financial talking about how they use insights from behavioral economics and psychology in their organizations. CMU's George Loewenstein will give a keynote talk on "The New NEW Economics of Information." Space is limited and registration is required.
CMU Hosts Newest Chapter of National Neuroscience Honor Society
Friday, January 13, 2017

CMU Hosts Newest Chapter of National Neuroscience Honor Society

The creation of this chapter allows CMU students and faculty to network and collaborate with nearly 4,000 students and faculty around the country. It already boasts 16 undergraduate student members and 3 graduate student members from across 5 colleges, including the Dietrich College.
Vacant No More: CMU Students Present Urban Development Solutions
Tuesday, January 10, 2017

Vacant No More: CMU Students Present Urban Development Solutions

Media outlets continue to honor Pittsburgh as being a "most livable" city, and CMU Ethics, History and Public Policy students have equipped city officials with a tool and research to build on this reputation by tapping into the potential of empty city lots.
CMU Learning Scientists Featured on e-literate TV
Monday, January 09, 2017

CMU Learning Scientists Featured on e-literate TV

Three Carnegie Mellon University learning scientists, Marsha Lovett, Ken Koedinger and Lauren Herckis, have been featured on e-literate TV, which is designed to provoke conversations about how technology can be employed in the service of education.
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