Students Not Gone Wild
January 1, 2009
No one would be surprised to learn that students at Carnegie Mellon work very hard, no matter what major they've selected. What may surprise many, though, is what some students choose to do when spring break rolls around. It's safe to say that their activities won't lead to embarrassing YouTube videos.
Food for Thought
January 1, 2009
In these heightened political times, Fritz Haeg, like many of us, has perceived a polarization in the United States. But he hasn't acquiesced to the all—encompassing
"liberal" or "conservative" labeling of friends, family, and strangers. Instead, the Carnegie Mellon alumnus has used his architectural, creative prowess to bring neighbors together again.
Lighting It Up
January 1, 2009
Thomas Edison, who invented the light bulb, undoubtedly would be impressed with how two Carnegie Mellon alumni, Ihor Lys and George Mueller, have enhanced one of the world's greatest inventions. Their breakthrough technology shines worldwide and could someday affect anyone who flips a light switch.
One Small Step, One Giant Leap
January 1, 2009
At one time, the thought of landing a spacecraft on the moon seemed preposterous. With an idea that stems, in part, from NASA's triumphant lunar module touchdowns, Cameron Riviere hopes to minimize the perils of heart surgery. He and his team want to land a robot on the surface of the heart.
What Happens in Vegas . . .
January 1, 2009
Maxwell Hutchinson didn't attend his high school graduation last spring, nor did he see the inside of his high school during his senior year.
Forté in Business . . .
January 1, 2009
Swetha Bharadvaj jumped as the ringing phone pierced the 5 a.
In Good Company . . .
January 1, 2009
Benjamin Franklin, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Joan Miró, and Albert Einstein have all been inducted into the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious academies.
No Dummy . . .
January 1, 2009
Cynthia Sherry is having dinner with seven gentlemen at a Dallas restaurant.
Tribal Welcome . . .
January 1, 2009
Steve Denson had never ventured outside of the Chickasaw Nation in rural Oklahoma, even for his undergraduate degree.
Back to the Drawing Board . . .
January 1, 2009
It's now possible to identify defects during major construction projects before it is too late.
Try, Try Again . . .
January 1, 2009
Think of it.
Historical Perspective . . .
January 1, 2009
Joel Tarr succinctly explains what he does: "I am a historian as well as a person concerned with contemporary problems.
Street Smarts . . .
January 1, 2009
In these challenging times on Wall Street, traders are relying ever-increasingly on complex mathematics to access liquidity.
Sound Choice . . .
January 1, 2009
What would you pay for Audacity—downloadable software for audio editing and recording—which can record live audio, convert tapes and records into digital recordings or CDs, and mix sounds together? It's hard to argue with the pricing chosen by Audacity's designers, Dominic Mazzoni (CS'03) and Roger Dannenberg, a Carnegie Mellon associate professor.
Go Green!
January 1, 2009
These days, many prospective college students find the study of gray water as intriguing as gray matter, leading them to select a college based heavily on its environmental sustainability.
Joie de Vivre
January 1, 2009
Ryan Woodring drifts off to sleep with the sound of tinkling bells in the distance.
Walking to School
January 1, 2009
Stephen Rose was famished by the time thoughts of stopping for the night crept into his head.
Today's Special
January 1, 2009
Brian Cortell parks himself at a counter seat, drops his backpack, and begins wolfing down two slices of pizza and a Pepsi.
Acting Out
January 1, 2009
Pppttthhhhttt! Harneet Kaur and the dozen students sitting with her blow raspberries at their professor, Geoffrey Hitch.
Day of Rest
January 1, 2009
A just-printed paper sign identifying the Chabad House hangs taped on the front yard railing, almost hidden by a tangle of black-eyed Susans.
Watershed Moment
January 1, 2009
Julia Schwarz, Chris Harrison, and Bryan Pendleton were ready to eat the first meal of their three-day summer vacation on the Allegheny River.