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Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Children’s Books Solidify Gender Stereotypes in Young Minds

A new study from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found children’s books may perpetuate gender stereotypes.
Wednesday, December 29, 2021

Emily is so 2000: Research Explores Why Popular Baby Names Come and Go

A new mathematical model identifies why parents may now choose to name their daughter Emma rather than Emily — people strive to stand out while still fitting in.
Thursday, December 16, 2021

Why Clickbait Makes You Curious and Caloric Content Doesn’t

A new study explores the reasons why people seek information and why they avoid it.
Thursday, December 16, 2021

Huge New Study Identifies Dozens of Ways to Boost Exercise

A large-scale study found effective ways to motivate people to exercise.
Wednesday, December 15, 2021

Former Doctor Turns Pandemic Historian and Sleuth

Paul Weinbaum, a history department Ph.D. candidate, has gone from treating high-risk obstetrical patients to investigating the history of pandemics.
Thursday, December 09, 2021

Moderna Launches AI Academy in Partnership with Carnegie Mellon University

Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy, an innovative initiative that will bring to life an immersive learning experience for Moderna employees, in partnership with Carnegie Mellon University.
Wednesday, December 08, 2021

White Named Woman of Excellence

Teraya White, an academic and career advisor in the Department of Statistics & Data Science, has been named among the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence Award honorees.
Thursday, December 02, 2021

Students mental/physical health decline, one year into COVID

Scientists combined biometric and survey data from several groups of college students from spring 2019 to spring 2021 and found marked declines in both physical and emotional health.
Thursday, December 02, 2021

Shanmugaraj Selected for Dietrich Teaching Honor

Nisha Shanmugaraj (DC 2013, 2022), a Ph.D. candidate in the Rhetoric program in the Department of English, is the 2021 Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award recipient.
All the Right Moves
Monday, November 29, 2021

All the Right Moves

CMU alumni couple is stepping up to ensure high-quality student experiences.
Language Assessment Champion Joins Modern Languages
Thursday, November 18, 2021

Language Assessment Champion Joins Modern Languages

Learn more about Antony John Kunnan, a senior research fellow in Second Language Acquisition, with the Department of Modern Languages. Kunnan also is a principal assessment scientist at Duolingo, Inc.
Sheena Josselyn to Receive the Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science
Wednesday, November 17, 2021

Sheena Josselyn to Receive the Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science

Carnegie Mellon University will award the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science to neuroscientist Sheena Josselyn of the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto.
Class Addresses Racism in the Nation’s History
Monday, November 15, 2021

Class Addresses Racism in the Nation’s History

Doug Coulson, an associate professor of English, teaches “Race, Nation and the Enemy” every other year.
Guerrero Adds to Family Legacy for First Generation Students
Wednesday, November 10, 2021

Guerrero Adds to Family Legacy for First Generation Students

Arianna Garcia Guerrero carries on her sister’s legacy by helping first-generation college students through FIRST Together.
Face Masks Do Not Muddle Speech Perception
Tuesday, November 09, 2021

Face Masks Do Not Muddle Speech Perception

Students present psycholinguistics research at national undergraduate humanities conference.
Dietrich Spring 2022: A Sample of Some Unique Opportunities
Monday, November 08, 2021

Dietrich Spring 2022: A Sample of Some Unique Opportunities

Dietrich College is offering a vast array of courses in spring 2022. The review below is a sample of opportunities for students within and outside of the college to expand their skills and explore their interests.
Graduate Student Events Provide Connections and Fun
Thursday, October 28, 2021

Graduate Student Events Provide Connections and Fun

Following more than a year on Zoom, Dietrich College has developed a series of in-person social events for students around the college to engage in a fun way.
Graduate Student Professional Development Series Launches
Thursday, October 28, 2021

Graduate Student Professional Development Series Launches

This academic year, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is beginning to offer a professional development series specifically for graduate students.
Senior Eyes Using Fractals in Architecture to Reduce Stress
Friday, October 22, 2021

Senior Eyes Using Fractals in Architecture to Reduce Stress

Senior Alice Russell is conducting research as part of her Dietrich College Honors Fellowship Program, which folds together neuroscience and architecture to understand how to design urban environments that can reduce stress.
Dietrich College Staff Nominated for 2021 Andy Awards
Thursday, October 21, 2021

Dietrich College Staff Nominated for 2021 Andy Awards

Three staff members from Dietrich College are nominated for 2021 Andy Awards.
Data for the Win
Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Data for the Win

Tartan alumni’s data-driven assists put points on the board for top sports teams.
Carnegie Mellon Launches New Additional Major in Health Humanities
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Carnegie Mellon Launches New Additional Major in Health Humanities

CMU students interested in science and medicine at the intersection of culture, ethics and history can pursue an interdisciplinary new additional major in health humanities.
CMU Offers New Additional Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Tuesday, October 19, 2021

CMU Offers New Additional Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

A new additional major in environmental and sustainability studies is available for all Carnegie Mellon students regardless of their primary major.
Susie Lee Among 2021 Alumni Achievement Award Honorees
Monday, October 18, 2021

Susie Lee Among 2021 Alumni Achievement Award Honorees

Representative Susie Lee is a 1989 graduate of Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a 1990 graduate of Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.
Senior Crafts Fresh Sci-Fi Tales About Computer Science
Monday, October 18, 2021

Senior Crafts Fresh Sci-Fi Tales About Computer Science

Augustus “Gus” Saalfeld wants to give computers a better reputation in science fiction.
Eight Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Eight Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars

Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars are selected each year by their deans and department heads to represent their class in service and leadership.
Mister Cao-Berg's Neighborhood
Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Mister Cao-Berg's Neighborhood

CMU staffer and alumnus Iván Cao-Berg hosts Barrio Latino, a radio show connecting the threads of Pittsburgh's Latinx and Hispanic community.
Teaching Ancient Brains New Tricks
Monday, October 11, 2021

Teaching Ancient Brains New Tricks

New research shows how modern physicists think.
Chao Takes Interdisciplinary Approach to Negotiating Research
Friday, October 01, 2021

Chao Takes Interdisciplinary Approach to Negotiating Research

Carnegie Mellon University senior Ping-Ya Chao is applying science to improve the art of negotiation, revealing influential conversation tactics and strategies.
Putting the Pieces Together
Friday, October 01, 2021

Putting the Pieces Together

For Carnegie Mellon University alumna Paloma Sierra, piecing together stories has been a lifelong obsession.
Students Gain Valuable Skills at Pittsburgh Internships
Monday, September 27, 2021

Students Gain Valuable Skills at Pittsburgh Internships

The Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program (PSIP) connects students from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences with nonprofits, startups or small businesses in Pittsburgh. Over the summer, Tim Wang, Emma Reed and Jordan Gilbert all participated in PSIP and worked in a variety of fields, from tech to education.
Williamson Seeks Path Forward for Inclusive Education
Friday, September 24, 2021

Williamson Seeks Path Forward for Inclusive Education

The pandemic has altered how children attend school, but this period has been particularly difficult for children special needs. Madison Williamson surveyed parents, teachers and administrators in the Pittsburgh region to identify gaps in learning experiences to create more accommodating learning opportunities for these students in the future.
Carnegie Mellon Receives $20 Million to Establish Hoskinson Center for Formal Mathematics in Dietrich College
Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Carnegie Mellon Receives $20 Million to Establish Hoskinson Center for Formal Mathematics in Dietrich College

The Center aims to improve global access to mathematics, improve the power of computational proof-assistants, and increase collaboration among educators, researchers, learners.
Peter Spirtes Named Marianna Brown Dietrich Professor and Head of Philosophy
Thursday, September 16, 2021

Peter Spirtes Named Marianna Brown Dietrich Professor and Head of Philosophy

Peter Spirtes has been named the Marianna Brown Dietrich Professor of Philosophy. Spirtes was previously named the head of the Department of Philosophy.
Gao Awarded Sutherland-Merlino Fellowship
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Gao Awarded Sutherland-Merlino Fellowship

The Neuroscience Institute has awarded its inaugural Sutherland-Merlino Fellowship to Emma Gao, a first year Ph.D. candidate in the Program in Systems Neuroscience (PSN).
Leveraging Twitter to Understand Natural Disasters
Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Leveraging Twitter to Understand Natural Disasters

A new study suggests that monitoring social media during hurricanes could help communities better plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change
Going for Gold
Monday, September 13, 2021

Going for Gold

Alumnus scores dream job at the Tokyo Olympics and takes the CMU community behind the scenes with him.
Student Government Leaders Seek Unity
Thursday, September 09, 2021

Student Government Leaders Seek Unity

This spring, Alexis Ozimok and Catherine Taipe were elected Student Body President and Vice President. They are already on the job, attempting to seize upon the political and social climate and grab students’ attention.
Alessandro Rinaldo Named Associate Dean for Research
Thursday, September 02, 2021

Alessandro Rinaldo Named Associate Dean for Research

The Department of Statistics & Data Science’s Alessandro Rinaldo will serve as the next associate dean for research in Dietrich College.
Chapman to Head Department of Social and Decision Sciences
Thursday, August 26, 2021

Chapman to Head Department of Social and Decision Sciences

Carnegie Mellon University has appointed Gretchen Chapman to head the Department of Social and Decision Sciences beginning July 1.
NI Researchers at Black in Neuro
Monday, August 23, 2021

NI Researchers at Black in Neuro

Carnegie Mellon University neuroscience was well represented at Black In Neuro Week 2021, the second annual celebration of Black excellence in neuroscience related fields.
Local Perceptions Obscure COVID Risk During Pandemic
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Local Perceptions Obscure COVID Risk During Pandemic

Lessons from the pandemic could inform how to deal with other global crises that require collective action, like climate change.
Make a Wisch
Tuesday, August 17, 2021

Make a Wisch

A cross country romance blossomed in Pittsburgh for CMU alumni couple — under Hamerschlag’s nose.
CMU's Posner Lays Track for Future of Rail Transit
Thursday, August 12, 2021

CMU's Posner Lays Track for Future of Rail Transit

Henry Posner III, the chairman of Railroad Development Corporation(RDC) and an adjunct instructor at Carnegie Mellon University, participated in a demonstration of a battery-powered, modular train that can be inserted onto existing infrastructure.
Dietrich Welcomes New Faculty, Postdocs and Visiting Faculty
Monday, August 09, 2021

Dietrich Welcomes New Faculty, Postdocs and Visiting Faculty

Dietrich College welcomes 21 new faculty, postdoctoral fellows and visiting lecturers this academic year.
Where Talent Meets Opportunity
Friday, August 06, 2021

Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Three 2021 Dietrich College graduates, Krithika Veerappan, Matthew Kern and Simon Lenoe have set their path to exciting futures in a variety of fields.
Students in IS Class Lend Hand, Help Community
Wednesday, August 04, 2021

Students in IS Class Lend Hand, Help Community

The Information Systems Consulting Project Course is a focal point of the Information Systems major, and it allows students to help the community. The course involves groups of students working with a nonprofit, government organization or small business to offer them services to help the organization grow and have a positive impact on the community.
Scientists Urge States Cooperate on COVID-19 Strategies
Tuesday, August 03, 2021

Scientists Urge States Cooperate on COVID-19 Strategies

Non-pharmaceutical interventions can be effective at limiting the spread of the coronavirus, but individual states should consider their neighbors for mitigation strategies to be successful.
Text Reminders Boost Vaccine Appointments
Monday, August 02, 2021

Text Reminders Boost Vaccine Appointments

Researchers find text messages that make vaccinations easier and impart psychological ownership are an effective method to encourage people to sign up and show up for COVID-19 vaccinations.
NSF AI Planning Institute Holds Interdisciplinary Workshop
Monday, August 02, 2021

NSF AI Planning Institute Holds Interdisciplinary Workshop

Carnegie Mellon showcased its expertise in AI, machine learning, data science and physics while learning from their colleagues during a virtual workshop hosted this month by CMU’s National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Planning Institute for Data-Driven Discovery in Physics.
Dietrich Joins in NSF-Funded AI Research Institute
Thursday, July 29, 2021

Dietrich Joins in NSF-Funded AI Research Institute

Dietrich College joined the School of Computer Science in fundamental and cutting-edge research in a government-led push to bring about life-changing advances through artificial intelligence.
Shifting the Culture
Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Shifting the Culture

This fall, Kevin Jarbo will be co-teaching the course, ”We’re Not Beyond Race: Race and Identity in America,” as part of Dietrich College’s Grand Challenge Seminar.
Researchers Identify Groups Hesitant about COVID-19 Vaccine
Monday, July 26, 2021

Researchers Identify Groups Hesitant about COVID-19 Vaccine

Researchers have determined demographic and belief factors behind vaccine hesitancy that could be used to craft messaging for reluctant groups.
Remote Schooling Reduced COVID-19 Deaths in Ohio Communities
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Remote Schooling Reduced COVID-19 Deaths in Ohio Communities

Ohio counties where the majority of kindergarten through 12th grade school students participated in fully remote learning during the 2020 fall semester had slower progression of COVID-19 and fewer deaths than schools with predominantly in-person learning.
Psychology Ph.D. Candidates Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships
Thursday, July 22, 2021

Psychology Ph.D. Candidates Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships

Two Ph.D. students in Carnegie Mellon University’s Department of Psychology, Chisom Obasih and Sophie Robert, have received Graduate Fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF). These fellowships will assist Obasih and Robert in their research efforts.
Podcasts Across CMU
Wednesday, July 21, 2021

Podcasts Across CMU

"Cut Pathways," a podcast drawing from over 50 hours of oral history interviews with 34 subjects, released its premiere episode on various streaming platforms June 29.
Obituary for William Keech
Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Obituary for William Keech

William “Bill” Robertson Keech, an emeritus professor of political economy, social and decision sciences and head of the Department of Social and Decision Sciences (SDS) at Carnegie Mellon University from 1997 – 2001, died on May 20, 2021. He was 81.
Health Starts at Home
Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Health Starts at Home

With recent promotion, Dietrich College alumna’s research continues to help new moms weather the storm.
Leveraging ‘Unreality’ for Good
Tuesday, July 06, 2021

Leveraging ‘Unreality’ for Good

A Grand Challenge Seminar examines how virtual technologies can be used to benefit society.
CMU Spinoff Marinus Analytics Awarded AI XPRIZE Third Place
Monday, July 05, 2021

CMU Spinoff Marinus Analytics Awarded AI XPRIZE Third Place

A CMU spinoff company from a Dietrich College alumna won third place and $500,000 in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE competition in June.
Researchers Explore How Children Learn Language
Friday, July 02, 2021

Researchers Explore How Children Learn Language

New research pinpoints how young children quickly learn language, opening new paths to leverage for machine learning.
Ledford Named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Ledford Named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Ayana Ledford has helped to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture at the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences over the past three years. On July 1, she will become the college’s first full-time associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.
Spring 2021 Dean’s List Announced
Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Spring 2021 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 2021 semester.
Gershkovich and DeDeo Receive Dietrich Development Chairs
Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Gershkovich and DeDeo Receive Dietrich Development Chairs

Tatyana Gershkovich, an assistant professor of Russian studies in the department of modern languages, and Simon DeDeo, an assistant professor in the department of social and decision sciences, have received the William S. Dietrich II Career Development Chairs.
Up for Debate
Friday, June 25, 2021

Up for Debate

Greg Volynsky, who earned a degree in behavioral economics, policy and organization at Carnegie Mellon University, will attend Harvard Law School in the fall. Growing up in the USSR, he developed a sense for the way in which law can create justice from injustice and opportunity from poverty.
Ramdas Named to Leadership Academy
Thursday, June 24, 2021

Ramdas Named to Leadership Academy

Aaditya Ramdas has been elected to the inaugural class of the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Leadership Academy.
Renfroe Receives Critical Language Scholarship
Monday, June 21, 2021

Renfroe Receives Critical Language Scholarship

Devon Renfroe, a recent graduate with a master’s degree in Applied Second Language Acquisition from the Department of Modern Languages in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been selected for the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Korean.
Senior Recognized With Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award
Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Senior Recognized With Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award

Alana Mittleman (DC 2021) has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award.
Babcock Named University Professor
Wednesday, June 09, 2021

Babcock Named University Professor

Linda Babcock, the James M. Walton Professor of Economics, is one of three Carnegie Mellon University faculty members who have been elevated to the rank of University Professor.
Jacob Feldgoise Wins 2021 K&L Gates Prize
Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Jacob Feldgoise Wins 2021 K&L Gates Prize

Recent graduate Jacob Feldgoise has been named the recipient of Carnegie Mellon University’s 2021 K&L Gates Prize.
Modern Languages Fall 2021 Courses to Watch
Tuesday, June 08, 2021

Modern Languages Fall 2021 Courses to Watch

For the Fall 2021 semester, the Department of Modern Languages is offering 11 courses taught in English and open to all Carnegie Mellon University students.
Laemmli Receives Honor from Institute for Advanced Study
Monday, June 07, 2021

Laemmli Receives Honor from Institute for Advanced Study

CMU's Whitney Laemmli will spend the 2021-22 academic year as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Historical Studies.
Retiring Faculty, Staff Share Memories
Monday, June 07, 2021

Retiring Faculty, Staff Share Memories

The five members of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences who are retiring at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year have made significant, long-lasting contributions to their fields, mentoring countless students over the course of their careers.
Five CMU Faculty Selected for Amazon Research Awards
Monday, June 07, 2021

Five CMU Faculty Selected for Amazon Research Awards

Amazon selected five Carnegie Mellon University faculty members to receive funding in its latest round of Amazon Research Awards.
Five Dietrich College Alumni Named Fulbright Scholars
Wednesday, June 02, 2021

Five Dietrich College Alumni Named Fulbright Scholars

Fulbright scholars for 2021-2022 will complete English Teaching Assistantships or further their studies abroad.
Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Dietrich Students from Class of 2021
Thursday, May 27, 2021

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Dietrich Students from Class of 2021

Fifty-nine students have been initiated into Carnegie Mellon University’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK), including 35 students affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
dddddTwo Dietrich Students Named Amazon Graduate Research Fellows
Wednesday, May 26, 2021

dddddTwo Dietrich Students Named Amazon Graduate Research Fellows

Five Carnegie Mellon University graduate students named Amazon Graduate Research Fellows.
Dietrich Scholars to Begin Studies
Friday, May 21, 2021

Dietrich Scholars to Begin Studies

The inaugural class of Dietrich College Scholars Fellows represents an exemplary group of doctoral students pursuing their degrees in the humanities and social sciences.
Senior Rallies To Ace Comeback
Thursday, May 20, 2021

Senior Rallies To Ace Comeback

When graduating senior Joshua Pinckney received a life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis last year, he had to take a new approach to life.
Dietrich College 2020 Year in Review
Wednesday, May 19, 2021

Dietrich College 2020 Year in Review

The Year in Review highlights the many achievements and contributions of our students, faculty, staff and alumni during an unprecedented year. Please read on to learn more about what’s happening in the Dietrich College.
Student and Alumna Represent Dietrich College at Commencement
Friday, May 14, 2021

Student and Alumna Represent Dietrich College at Commencement

A Dietrich College alumna will receive an honorary degree and a graduating senior will deliver the student address at the commencement celebration May 22-23.
Delphi Research Group, Collaborators Honored for COVIDcast
Wednesday, May 12, 2021

Delphi Research Group, Collaborators Honored for COVIDcast

The American Statistical Association (ASA) has presented the 2021 Statistical Partnerships Among Academe, Industry, and Government (SPAIG) Award to Roni Rosenfeld and Ryan Tibshirani with Carnegie Mellon University’s Delphi Research Group, as well as their COVIDcast partners.
Nugent Named Head of Department of Statistics & Data Science
Monday, May 10, 2021

Nugent Named Head of Department of Statistics & Data Science

Carnegie Mellon University has appointed Rebecca Nugent head of the Department of Statistics & Data Science, effective June 15.
A Mural of Stories
Wednesday, May 05, 2021

A Mural of Stories

Psychology major Elise Delgado’s senior honors project paints a picture of empathy and hope for underrepresented voices at CMU.
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Driven by Safety, Trust Concerns
Wednesday, April 28, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Driven by Safety, Trust Concerns

Almost half of adults younger than 65 who are hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccine say they are concerned about side effects, with people in certain occupations reporting five-fold higher rates of hesitancy than others, according to a new analysis by University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) scientists.
Kristina Straub Wins Dietrich College’s Elliott Dunlap Smith Award
Monday, April 26, 2021

Kristina Straub Wins Dietrich College’s Elliott Dunlap Smith Award

The English Department's Kristina Straub has won Dietrich College's Elliott Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service.
“My Wonderful Wanda,” Final Film for CMU Festival Season
Thursday, April 22, 2021

“My Wonderful Wanda,” Final Film for CMU Festival Season

Set in a gorgeous lakeside Swiss villa, director Bettina Oberli explores the microcosm of family relationships in this nuanced drama with tinges of humor involving class relations, family politics and a surprise pregnancy that throws everyone off-kilter.
The Urban League Movement: Q&A with Joe W. Trotter, Jr.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021

The Urban League Movement: Q&A with Joe W. Trotter, Jr.

Joe W. Trotter, Jr.’s latest book explores the Urban League of Pittsburgh to provide new insights into the organization and its impact.
Social Justice and the Arab World
Monday, April 19, 2021

Social Justice and the Arab World

Modern Languages offers a new course in the spring semester that explores diversity, equity and inclusion in Arab societies.
Farinacci Leads Spring Carnival Adventure
Thursday, April 15, 2021

Farinacci Leads Spring Carnival Adventure

Spring Carnival Chair Victoria Lugo Farinacci, a senior global studies major, previous one of CMU’s most beloved annual traditions.
Shining A Light on Radicalized Language
Monday, April 12, 2021

Shining A Light on Radicalized Language

Tom Werner, associate teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy, is offering the course, “Disagreeable Language: Talk in the Age of Polarization” this spring to provide CMU students with the tools they could use to reduce the heat of a contentious conversations and shine light on the facts of a situation to escape the “untruth matrix.”
Dietrich Faculty Among Six Grants Awarded by Google
Monday, April 12, 2021

Dietrich Faculty Among Six Grants Awarded by Google

Six Carnegie Mellon University faculty members received grants through Google's inaugural Research Scholar Program. The program provides up to $60,000 to support the research efforts of early career professors.
“For Sama” Documents Plight of Wartime Mothers in Syria
Thursday, April 08, 2021

“For Sama” Documents Plight of Wartime Mothers in Syria

Waad al-Kateab documents the birth of her daughter amidst the siege of Aleppo in a film about life, family and motherhood under the Syrian civil war.
CMU Senior Named a Gaither Junior Fellow
Tuesday, April 06, 2021

CMU Senior Named a Gaither Junior Fellow

CMU senior named a Gaither Junior Fellow.
Three Humanities Faculty Receive Endowed Professorships
Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Three Humanities Faculty Receive Endowed Professorships

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences faculty members Michal Rose Friedman, Andreea Ritivoi and Ed Russell have received endowed professorships.
Hagan Named Dean’s Innovation Scholar
Tuesday, April 06, 2021

Hagan Named Dean’s Innovation Scholar

Susan Hagan, associate teaching professor in Information Systems, is the 2021 recipient of the Dean’s Innovation Scholar award.
Verdict in on CMU Mock Trial
Monday, April 05, 2021

Verdict in on CMU Mock Trial

Dietrich College undergraduate students Daniel McNulty, Derya Ozcan, Molly Niehaus, Ryan Driscoll and Samuel Kim of CMU’s Mock Trial team recently advanced to this year's American Mock Trial Association's Opening Round Championship Series.
Making History Possible
Monday, April 05, 2021

Making History Possible

Vincent “Vince” Brown (DC 2013) was one of two CMU alumni who helped to plan the 59th U.S. Presidential Inauguration.
A Legacy of Love
Friday, April 02, 2021

A Legacy of Love

Alumna Barbara Bessey describes her CMU experience and decision to establish the Kevin J. Gilmartin and Barbara L. Bessey Undergraduate Scholarship Fund, which provides need-based scholarship support to undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Psychology.
Connecting Peacemaking and Community Building with Policing
Thursday, April 01, 2021

Connecting Peacemaking and Community Building with Policing

Alumna Dr. RaShall Brackney is a leader transforming law enforcement.
COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Remains Unchanged
Tuesday, March 23, 2021

COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Remains Unchanged

Daily national surveys by Carnegie Mellon University show that while COVID-19 vaccine uptake has increased, the proportion of vaccine-hesitant adults has remained unchanged. The concerns about a side effect remain high, especially among females, Black adults and those with an eligible health condition.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T in the Animal Kingdom
Monday, March 22, 2021

R-E-S-P-E-C-T in the Animal Kingdom

The animal kingdom, from a colony of ants to a shrewdness of apes, is rife with social hierarchies, and a new study is trying to figure out how everyone finds their place in the world.
Weiwei Continues Focus on Refugees in New Film “The Rest”
Friday, March 19, 2021

Weiwei Continues Focus on Refugees in New Film “The Rest”

Ai Weiwei continues his work with a human-interest story on migration and the struggles that come with leaving home for a better future.
A Not-So-Mad Scientist
Friday, March 19, 2021

A Not-So-Mad Scientist

CMU alumna and neuroscientist Vivienne Ming dreams big to do good.
New Executive Education Programming Explores Sports Analytics Fundamentals
Thursday, March 18, 2021

New Executive Education Programming Explores Sports Analytics Fundamentals

CMU's Tepper School and Statistics & Data Science Department are teaming up for the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Colloquia.
Anticipate the Turn
Friday, March 12, 2021

Anticipate the Turn

Cleotilde Gonzalez and Alex John London join fellow Carnegie Mellon University faculty in sharing their thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic and how lessons learned from it can inform the future.
You’re Invited to Participate in Dietrich Deep Dives
Tuesday, March 09, 2021

You’re Invited to Participate in Dietrich Deep Dives

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce "Dietrich Deep Dives," a series of engaging and in-depth presentations about critical political and societal issues through the lens of the humanities, social sciences and related fields.
Keeping it Real
Tuesday, March 09, 2021

Keeping it Real

For two decades, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences alumna Angela Molloy has brought new friends, home makeovers, multimillion-dollar real estate deals, therapy sessions and celebrities’ day-to-day lives into our homes.
CyLab researchers awarded MURI grant to study human-bot teams
Monday, March 08, 2021

CyLab researchers awarded MURI grant to study human-bot teams

Cylab researchers named winner of a prestigious US Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative Award.
Lisa Levenstein To Give Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture
Thursday, March 04, 2021

Lisa Levenstein To Give Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture

Historian and award-winning author Lisa Levenstein will speak about how activists utilized the Internet to create new types of actions and alliances.
CMU Film Festival Showcases Chinese Film “So Long, My Son”
Thursday, March 04, 2021

CMU Film Festival Showcases Chinese Film “So Long, My Son”

“So Long, My Son,” the next title in the CMU International Film Festival’s “Faces of Home” series, is a deep and moving generational drama which hits the right notes.
When Drinking Alone Becomes A Problem
Tuesday, March 02, 2021

When Drinking Alone Becomes A Problem

The pandemic has isolated people in their homes. For some, drinking has taken on the role of self-medication to manage negative emotions, like stress and anxiety.
Making Sense of Explanations
Monday, February 22, 2021

Making Sense of Explanations

A research team explores the factors behind how an explanation is constructed, from validating scientific arguments to opening a window to how conspiracies form.
CMU’s Department of Philosophy Builds Community Through Summer School
Thursday, February 18, 2021

CMU’s Department of Philosophy Builds Community Through Summer School

CMU's Summer School in Logic and Formal Epistemology is a program for students in philosophy, math, computer science, linguistics, economics and other sciences.
Finding the Hidden Gems of the Modern Photography World
Thursday, February 18, 2021

Finding the Hidden Gems of the Modern Photography World

James Wang decided to merge two passions – machine learning and photography – to create the Silver List, a program aimed to raise the visibility of diverse, high-quality and otherwise-overlooked photographers.
Making Good Decisions about COVID-19
Monday, February 15, 2021

Making Good Decisions about COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just a challenge for medicine, it’s a challenge for decision making of all types.
Big Data Accelerates Biodiversity Research
Monday, February 15, 2021

Big Data Accelerates Biodiversity Research

Research collaboration between the Digital Sciences, Humanities, Arts: Research and Publishing coalition at CMU and Carnegie Museum of Natural History collaborate on a study to explore how big datasets motivate biodiversity research.
English Alumnus Elected to National Academy of Engineering
Friday, February 12, 2021

English Alumnus Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences alumnus William D. Magwood IV is among six Carnegie Mellon University faculty members and alumni elected to the National Academy of Engineering this year.
The Politics of Synonyms
Thursday, February 11, 2021

The Politics of Synonyms

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University found people are more successful at identifying language associated with Republican speech than Democratic speech patterns.
COVID-related Depression Linked to Reduced Physical Activity
Wednesday, February 10, 2021

COVID-related Depression Linked to Reduced Physical Activity

New research found that 61% of surveyed university students were at risk of clinical depression, a value twice the rate prior to the pandemic.
CMU Film Festival Presents Award-Winning Film from Lesotho
Friday, February 05, 2021

CMU Film Festival Presents Award-Winning Film from Lesotho

The CMU International Film Festival will showcase Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese’s dramatic movie, “This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection,” the first feature filmed entirely in Lesotho with local actors speaking in the Sesotho language.
Gang Liu Publishes Children’s Book Series
Monday, February 01, 2021

Gang Liu Publishes Children’s Book Series

Six-year-old Luoluo Ting and her two feline friends explore ancient China in the newly published children's series, written by CMU's Gang Liu.
Applications are Open for Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program
Monday, February 01, 2021

Applications are Open for Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program

More than 40 organizations are looking for summer interns from CMU’s Dietrich College as part of the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program.
Peter Spirtes To Head Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Philosophy
Thursday, January 28, 2021

Peter Spirtes To Head Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Philosophy

Carnegie Mellon University has appointed Peter Spirtes head of the Department of Philosophy, effective July 1.
A Call a Day Keeps the Pandemic Blues Away
Wednesday, January 27, 2021

A Call a Day Keeps the Pandemic Blues Away

Social connection, social support and physical exercise key to overcoming adversity.
Researchers Explore How to Make AI More Human
Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Researchers Explore How to Make AI More Human

A team of researchers at Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University received a $500,000 grant from the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes program to design a new class of Turing Tests that assess both biological intelligence and AI.
2021 CMU Film Festival Begins with “Corpus Christi”
Monday, January 25, 2021

2021 CMU Film Festival Begins with “Corpus Christi”

Corpus Christi was nominated for Best International Film at the 2020 Oscars and will be available to watch in January to kick-off the Carnegie Mellon University International Film Festival.
Fall 2020 Dean’s List Announced
Wednesday, January 20, 2021

Fall 2020 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 2020 semester.
England Writes to Pay Tribute to Ghosts from his Past
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

England Writes to Pay Tribute to Ghosts from his Past

CMU English professor Jason England recalls how his background has influenced his life.
Nugent Honored by National Academies
Tuesday, January 19, 2021

Nugent Honored by National Academies

Rebecca Nugent of the Department of Statistics & Data Science joins a national conversation about the future of higher education.
Piquing Your Creativity
Friday, January 15, 2021

Piquing Your Creativity

Alumnus Arnav Jhunjhunwala not only builds an infrastructure foundation for India’s sustained growth though his company Alom Poly Extrusions’, he also writes poetry and short stories.
Surveys Show Northeast, West Coast Most Likely To Accept COVID-19 Vaccine
Thursday, January 14, 2021

Surveys Show Northeast, West Coast Most Likely To Accept COVID-19 Vaccine

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have begun daily nationwide surveys to determine U.S. acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and pinpoint those states and localities where people are most skeptical of the shots.
Nozari Receives Early Career Award
Thursday, January 14, 2021

Nozari Receives Early Career Award

The American Psychological Association (APA) has awarded Nazbanou (Bonnie) Nozari an award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology, in the area of human cognition and learning.
Roeder Named Among World's Most Highly Cited Researchers
Thursday, January 14, 2021

Roeder Named Among World's Most Highly Cited Researchers

Kathryn Roeder, UPMC Professor of Statistics and Life Sciences, was named as one of the world’s most highly cited in the sciences, according to a list published by Clarivate Analytics.
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