Arts & Culture + Engineering

What's Past is Prologue

December 16, 2013

The quote is from The Tempest. But it’s also the story of the students who compete annually for a spot in the School of Drama’s incoming class. This year Benjamin Mathews dreams of embarking past his prologue. by Nicholas Ducassi (A’10)

Engineering + Innovation

GlobalPartners

December 16, 2013

Securing an invitation to participate in the World Economic Forum’s summer conference is only the first step. You have to have the goods—and the Carnegie Mellon contingent was an unequivocal success. by Melissa Silmore (TPR’85)

Technology + Education

Lessons to be Learned

December 16, 2013

When Varun Arora began his undergraduate studies, he believed technology could solve the world’s problems. Soon, though, he realized he was only partially correct, and that led him to an idea that could impact K-12 education everywhere. by Danielle Commisso (DC’06)

Robotics + Innovation

The Grapes of Nuske

December 17, 2013

Stephen Nuske is working on a robotic system that could revolutionize the routine at vineyards, which should be delicious news to everyone from wine enthusiasts to jelly lovers. by Olivia O’Connor

Education + Science

Ushering In a New Era

December 19, 2013

The Investiture of Carnegie Mellon University President Subra Suresh The skirl of bagpipes permeates Carnegie Music Hall as the procession begins on the outskirts of Carnegie Mellon’s Pittsburgh campus.

Arts & Culture + Entertainment

Emmy Worthy

December 19, 2013

The Nokia Theater in downtown L.

Banking on Success

December 19, 2013

The Santander Group, a global financial services company with more than 102 million customers worldwide and nearly 15,000 branches, is ranked 43rd in the Forbes Global 2000 list of the world’s largest companies.

Lay of the Land

December 19, 2013

It’s a typical day for Andrew S.

Lifesaving Diagnostics

December 19, 2013

In regions near the equator, people are at risk of contracting malaria from mosquitos.

Education + Engineering

Global Connection

December 19, 2013

A new partnership is connecting CMU to one of China’s largest research institutions, Sun Yat-sen University in Guangdong Province.

Marketing Call

December 19, 2013

Celebrity endorsements are a time-tested marketing technique.

Balancing Act

December 19, 2013

At universities today, financial officers face conflicting demands that involve financial realities, the educational mission, and public expectations.

Outstanding

December 19, 2013

When it comes to autism, “there is no cure,” according to the NIH.

Entrepreneurship + Education

Silicon Valley Scene

December 19, 2013

Not too long ago, Bob Iannucci and his wife were trekking through the Costa Rican rain forest, scanning trees for the bright colors or flap of wings that would alert them to one of the many birds they hoped to see.

Russian Reign

December 19, 2013

Top collegiate teams gather at the Yubileyny Sports Palace in St.

Engineering + Technology

United Kingdom <em>Honour</em>

December 19, 2013

Anesthesia is tricky; selecting the appropriate type and dosage based on a multitude of factors is essential for any medical procedure.

Science + Education

Watch Out!

December 19, 2013

Ariel Procaccia is descended from a “dynasty of professors.

Quantum Result

December 19, 2013

Sam Zbarsky might not wear a team jersey as he walks the halls of Montgomery Blair High School in Silver Spring, Md.

Entertainment + Arts & Culture

Rising Star

December 15, 2013

Within the past 24 hours, screenwriter Crosby Selander has flown from the United States to Beijing, China, has met the team of Beijing Film Academy students who will work on his film, and was catapulted into the first day of creative sessions.

60 Seconds With...

December 14, 2013

Poorvi Patodia (DC’98), founder of Biena Foods, has developed a unique roasting process for protein-rich chickpeas that come in four flavors—barbeque, cinnamon maple, honey roasted, and sea salt.

Technology + Science

Alumni Voice: "Thinking Machine"

December 15, 2013

CMU alumnus J. Renato Iturriaga was at the forefront of the computer revolution

Technology + Science

Bedsores Beware

December 18, 2013

Bedsores Beware: Sanna Gaspard’s Lifesaving Technology

Arts & Culture + Entertainment

Irish Tale

December 16, 2013

It’s summer 2013 in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Kaytie Nielsen is standing in a coffee shop.

Robotics + Technology

Winning Isn’t Everything

December 16, 2013

Meandering down a cobblestone road in the Netherlands are Carnegie Mellon CMDragons teammates Joydeep Biswas (S’14), Benjamin Choi (S’14, CS’14), Steve Klee (CS’14), Juan Pablo Mendoza (CS’14), and Danny Zhu (S’14).

Science + Education

Help! Stat!

December 16, 2013

Laura Carroll (S’15) is sound asleep until a sudden, blaring paging tone from a radio jolts her out of bed.

Arts & Culture + Entertainment

Series Premiere

December 1, 2013

Clarence Williams IV, a third-year directing student, and a bunch of his CMU friends are hanging out together.

Arts & Culture + Entertainment

Tips for an Internship

December 16, 2013

Emma McFarland wants to accept what the Kennedy Center is offering, a chance to work there for the summer in what is considered a top 100 internship in the Princeton Review rankings.

Technology + Science

Where’s Mario?

December 16, 2013

The minutes drag by at the bus stop.

Hoops Hoops Hurray!

December 17, 2013

Hoops, Hoops, Hurray!: Liza Otto’s winning ways

Public Policy + Arts & Culture

Page Turner

December 19, 2013

Page Turner: CMU Undergraduates Introduce New International Relations and Politics Journal

Innovation + Arts & Culture

First Word

December 15, 2013

As we welcome in the new year this January, it’s an ideal time to reflect on how the world has changed.

Last Word

December 15, 2013

A guest column from a member of the Carnegie Mellon family—alumnus, faculty member, student, or friend of the university.

Arts & Culture + Education

Palette of Generosity

December 20, 2013

Palette of Generosity: Regina Gouger Miller Preserves the Artist’s Life