Human Health December 1, 2004 Developed by researchers and designers at Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing, Stanford, Michigan and the Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Pearl the Nursebot is designed to help the elderly live independently rather than being forced into nursing homes. This personal mobile robotic assistant can help the elderly with daily tasks, provide companionship and even help them to remotely communicate with physicians and caregivers. As one researcher said, “We have succeeded in helping people to live longer. Now we need to help them live better.”
Secrets of Disease December 1, 2004 Computer algorithms—including some once used to sort out the stars—are revealing the secrets of the new “universe” unlocked by the Human Genome Project.
Giving Hugs December 1, 2004 “The Hug,” a plush pillow with arms that mimics human interaction through warmth, light and sounds, was created with the Human-Centered Design approach being championed at the School of Design.
Bringing in the Big Guns December 1, 2004 The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center is moving Carnegie Mellon and the city of Pittsburgh to the head of the class in biotech research.
Pictures of Thought December 1, 2004 Using functional magnetic resonance imaging, Carnegie Mellon scientists have determined that human thought has a biological basis that arises from the neural networks of the brain.
Sharing the Prize December 1, 2004 Add Finn Kydland and Edward Prescott to Carnegie Mellon’s growing list of faculty and alumni who have earned the most prestigious academic citation in the world.
Robotics Institute December 1, 2004 A $3 million grant from Westinghouse in 1979 marked the beginning of Carnegie Mellon’s world-famous Robotics Institute. Today, the largest organization of its kind is improving the fields of agriculture, medicine, mining, transportation, space exploration and national security, to name a few.
SEJ Conference December 1, 2004 Alumnus Ted Danson, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the EPA’s Michael Leavitt, Carnegie Mellon President Jared L. Cohon and more than a dozen faculty members with expertise in environmental issues participated in the Society of Environmental Journalists Conference held on campus.
Carnegie Mellon Presents Cybersecurity Journalism Awards December 1, 2004 National print, broadcast, online and trade journalists were honored by Carnegie Mellon CyLab for educating the public about America’s ongoing battle to protect the Internet and preserve our national security.
Sound Bites or Sound Thinking? December 1, 2004 Carnegie Mellon’s Digital Media Lab has developed computer tools to test the validity of the Deliberative Democracy theory, which states that government works best when citizens can engage in an informed discussion on the issues rather than acting independently based on television sound bites.
Homecoming 2004 December 1, 2004 More than 1,000 alumni and guests returned to campus for Homecoming 2004. The weekend was highlighted by class reunions, the Alumni Awards and student performances.
Alumni Association Names New Board Members December 1, 2004 Richard Creech (E’84), Timothy Liu (HS’85), Louie Martirez (HNZ’95), Toni Ungaretti (MM’70), Kristine Werlinich (HNZ’96) and Beverly Wheeler (HS’76, HNZ’78) are new members of the Alumni Association Board.
ECE Junior Wins Jeopardy College Championship December 1, 2004 Kermin Elliott Fleming woke up on Sept.
GRACE Gives the Weather on "Good Morning America" December 1, 2004 "Good Morning America” weather forecaster Tony Perkins has had many special guests who have helped him deliver his weather reports on the popular ABC-TV program, but he never had a robot until he met Carnegie Mellon’s GRACE on the morning of Dec.
Iron Chef Morimoto Offers Feast of Entertainment at International Festival December 1, 2004 Through the blur of busy fingers and knives flashing at the speed of light, the forms of gourmet global cuisine appear.
University Names Winners of 10th Annual Andy Awards December 1, 2004 Carnegie Mellon celebrated the spirit of teamwork and dedication of its staff members at the 10th annual Andy Awards celebration this fall.
Campus Turns Political with Visits by Kerry, Edwards, Rice and Moore December 1, 2004 The Carnegie Mellon campus was a popular spot for political figures, activists and demonstrators this fall as the university played host to Democratic Presidential Candidate Senator John Kerry and his running mate Senator John Edwards, Condoleezza Rice, the former national security adviser to President George W.
Kraus Campo Integrates Art and Landscape Design Atop Posner Center December 1, 2004 Commissioned by university trustee Jill Gansman Kraus (A’74) and Peter Kraus of New York City, the Kraus Campo, a unique gathering place symbolic of Carnegie Mellon’s multidisciplinary culture, is the first project in the university’s plan to integrate campus life with the contemporary artwork of its renowned alumni.
Carnegie Mellon and Pitt Receive $25 Million NSF Grant to Create Center Focusing on the Science of Learning December 1, 2004 Jonathan Potts, Anne Watzman (Carnegie Mellon), Chris Zurawsky, Patricia Lomando White (University of Pittsburgh) The National Science Foundation has awarded Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh a five-year, $25 million grant to establish the Pittsburgh Science of Learning Center (PSLC).
Yoky Matsuoka and Jennifer Lerner Receive NSF's Presidential Early Career Award December 1, 2004 Two outstanding young Carnegie Mellon faculty members have received the National Science Foundation's prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in recognition of their exceptional potential in science and engineering.
At the Forefront of Medical Research December 1, 2004 Carnegie Mellon researchers from a spectrum of disciplines are collaborating to conduct some of the most advanced medical research on earth.
The Last Word December 1, 2004 A guest column from a member of the Carnegie Mellon family—alumnus, faculty member, student, or friend of the university.