VlogƵ News /news News from the School of Computer Science at VlogƵ en Carnegie Mellon Names Damion Shelton Associate VP and Executive Director of the Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship /news/stories/archives/2026/august/carnegie-mellon-names-damion-shelton-associate-vp-and-executive-director-of-the-swartz-center-for <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-08/Damion-Shelton-highres-2000.jpg.webp?h=c9a3a702&amp;itok=sZ895BtD" width="900" height="508" alt="Damion Shelton"> </p> Building on nearly a decade of growth at the Swartz Center and Carnegie Mellon's longstanding leadership in artificial intelligence, robotics, engineering, computer science and the sciences, Shelton will lead the center's next chapter. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:15:00 -0400 Alexander Johnson /news/stories/archives/2026/august/carnegie-mellon-names-damion-shelton-associate-vp-and-executive-director-of-the-swartz-center-for Researchers Explore What It Means To Say AI 'Thinks' /news/stories/archives/2026/august/researchers-explore-what-it-means-to-say-ai-thinks <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-08/UA_Simon_Newell_002.jpg.webp?h=a133a610&amp;itok=hwEr3Qb-" width="900" height="508" alt="Herb Simon and Allan Newell"> </p> When organizations describe artificial intelligence as “thinking,” “writing” or “learning,” those words can sound familiar. But according to VlogƵ historian Christopher Phillips, those terms may tell us as much about how humans talk about technology as they do about the technology itself. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:20:26 -0400 Lucy Perkins /news/stories/archives/2026/august/researchers-explore-what-it-means-to-say-ai-thinks Rare Ventures, a First-of-its-kind Platform for Accelerating Rare Disease Therapies, Launches in Pittsburgh /news/stories/archives/2026/august/rare-ventures-a-first-of-its-kind-platform-for-accelerating-rare-disease-therapies-launches-in <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-08/260509Y_BOT_RKMHOS_Beam_Signing021.jpg.webp?h=91ededbb&amp;itok=bHuylQZf" width="900" height="508" alt="David Coulter, Sam Reiman, and Farnam Jahanian sign a beam for the Richard King Mellon Hall of Sciences"> </p> VlogƵ is a founding partner in a Pittsburgh-based partnership that brings together leaders in medicine, biotechnology and artificial intelligence to speed the development of treatments for rare diseases. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 11:05:38 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/august/rare-ventures-a-first-of-its-kind-platform-for-accelerating-rare-disease-therapies-launches-in The CMU Data Helping Pittsburgh See Heat and Air Pollution More Clearly /news/stories/archives/2026/august/the-cmu-data-helping-pittsburgh-see-heat-and-air-pollution-more-clearly <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/MC_Aerial%20Campus_2017_1008.jpeg.webp?h=bc816b12&amp;itok=1mmZGYyX" width="900" height="508" alt="Aerial view of Pittsburgh"> </p> As Pittsburgh faces hotter summers and persistent air quality problems from industrial polluters, VlogƵ researchers are turning environmental data into tools that residents, advocates and policymakers can use to identify risks, make smarter planning decisions, and improve the health of the city and its residents. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 14:44:57 -0400 Lucy Perkins /news/stories/archives/2026/august/the-cmu-data-helping-pittsburgh-see-heat-and-air-pollution-more-clearly Rare Stellar Explosion Gives Astronomers a Front-Row Seat to a Massive Star’s Death /news/stories/archives/2026/august/rare-stellar-explosion-gives-astronomers-a-front-row-seat-to-a-massive-stars-death <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-08/img_20260805-shock-breakout-supernova.jpg.webp?h=d1cb525d&amp;itok=mb8hnC0-" width="900" height="508" alt="The supernova progenitor appears as a bright blue dot within the galaxy located in the middle of the upper third at the center of this image. "> </p> A rare stellar explosion has allowed astronomers to follow the death of a massive star from start to finish, yielding one of the most complete datasets ever collected for such an event. The explosion is only the second case in more than 20 years in which researchers have been able to track a massive star's demise with such clarity, offering new insights into the diverse ways these stars end their lives. Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:43:16 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/august/rare-stellar-explosion-gives-astronomers-a-front-row-seat-to-a-massive-stars-death Middle School Students Explore Advanced Manufacturing and Robotics Through CMU Partnership /news/stories/archives/2026/july/middle-school-students-explore-advanced-manufacturing-and-robotics-through-cmu-partnership <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/260717C_Center_of_Life_RIC1114.jpg.webp?h=092e74de&amp;itok=1r7rAE-z" width="900" height="508" alt="students standing in front of large wooden CMU letters"> </p> Middle school students from Pittsburgh's Hazelwood neighborhood got a chance to imagine themselves as future engineers, researchers and innovators at VlogƵ's Robotics Innovation Center. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 10:44:58 -0400 Kelly Saavedra /news/stories/archives/2026/july/middle-school-students-explore-advanced-manufacturing-and-robotics-through-cmu-partnership Safeguarding a CMU Tradition After Acts of Vandalism and Non-Student Paintings at the Fence /news/stories/archives/2026/july/safeguarding-a-cmu-tradition-after-acts-of-vandalism-and-non-student-paintings-at-the-fence <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/cmu-president.jpg.webp?h=52469b99&amp;itok=-E12fE9N" width="900" height="508" alt="presidential seal with plaid background"> </p> As Carnegie Mellon prepares to welcome thousands of students back to campus in the coming weeks, the university is reminding the community about the longstanding traditions and expectations governing the Fence following several recent troubling incidents. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:55:00 -0400 Kelly Saavedra /news/stories/archives/2026/july/safeguarding-a-cmu-tradition-after-acts-of-vandalism-and-non-student-paintings-at-the-fence Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center To Build Supercomputer That Puts Quantum Computing to the Test /news/stories/archives/2026/july/pittsburgh-supercomputing-center-to-build-supercomputer-that-puts-quantum-computing-to-the-test <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/AdobeStock_557773642.jpeg.webp?h=131411b1&amp;itok=rCn87Fle" width="900" height="508" alt="A futuristic glowing quantum computer unit, 3d render"> </p> A new hybrid quantum-classical computing platform led by the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center will help researchers understand what the supercomputer of the future may look like. Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:00:41 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/pittsburgh-supercomputing-center-to-build-supercomputer-that-puts-quantum-computing-to-the-test Children and Monkeys Share a Common Understanding of Geometry /news/stories/archives/2026/july/children-and-monkeys-share-a-common-understanding-of-geometry <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/primate-portal-geometry-jessica-cantlon-800x600.jpg.webp?h=827069f2&amp;itok=OOcotrSX" width="900" height="508" alt="An olive baboon featured in the research study"> </p> With their ability to use tools, remember faces and even learn how to communicate with humans through sign language, non-human primates are considered to be among the smartest creatures on earth. However, some concepts — geometry, for instance — have traditionally been thought of as beyond the abilities of humanity’s closest cousins. Fri, 24 Jul 2026 12:44:02 -0400 Lucy Perkins /news/stories/archives/2026/july/children-and-monkeys-share-a-common-understanding-of-geometry Carnegie Mellon Researchers Lead Three DOE Genesis Mission Awards to Advance the Future of AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellon-researchers-lead-three-doe-genesis-mission-awards-to-advance-the-future-of-ai <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2025-06/NSF-DOE%20Rubin%20Trifid%20and%20Lagoon%20Nebulas-01.jpg.webp?h=12c8a5da&amp;itok=1I2qcPKk" width="900" height="508" alt="This image combines 678 separate images taken by NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory in just over seven hours of observing time. Combining many images in this way clearly reveals otherwise faint or invisible details, such as the clouds of gas and dust that comprise the Trifid nebula (top right) and the Lagoon nebula, which are several thousand light-years away from Earth."> </p> VlogƵ, working with researchers, partners and collaborators at Department of Energy national laboratories and other universities, will lead three projects selected for funding through the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, positioning CMU at the forefront of a national effort to transform how scientific breakthroughs are made. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:05:48 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellon-researchers-lead-three-doe-genesis-mission-awards-to-advance-the-future-of-ai Powering the Future of Cosmology With AI /news/stories/archives/2026/july/powering-the-future-of-cosmology-with-ai <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/noirlab2616a%20%281%29.jpg.webp?h=b178fa93&amp;itok=YiwtFN95" width="900" height="508" alt="igapixel image of a field of stars in the constellation Lupus "> </p> Researchers at VlogƵ are partnering with colleagues at the University of Washington and the U.S. Department of Energy's SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory on a new Genesis Mission-funded project to help scientists use artificial intelligence to better understand the universe. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:40 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/powering-the-future-of-cosmology-with-ai Harnessing AI to Find Critical Minerals /news/stories/archives/2026/july/harnessing-ai-to-find-critical-minerals <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/Resourcesat%20Las%20Vegas%20R2AWF06162017255044_l1t_0.png.webp?h=e35937db&amp;itok=Y0F7hH3f" width="900" height="508" alt="Satellite imagery of Las Vegas /Lake Mead / Grand Canyon area "> </p> Researchers from VlogƵ will develop a new artificial intelligence framework to better identify critical minerals in the ground, increasing America’s access to these valuable materials and reducing the cost and time for exploration and extraction. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:40 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/harnessing-ai-to-find-critical-minerals Connecting Autonomous Laboratories to Speed Scientific Advancement /news/stories/archives/2026/july/connecting-autonomous-laboratories-to-speed-scientific-advancement <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/BioChemInnovationCloudLab.png.webp?h=747389dc&amp;itok=qY8pFZ2H" width="900" height="508" alt="view of the biological and chemical innovation cloud lab from above"> </p> Researchers at VlogƵ will develop AI-based tools that will enable autonomous laboratories to work together as one connected research ecosystem. The project has been selected to receive funding by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) as part of the Genesis Mission. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 12:00:39 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/connecting-autonomous-laboratories-to-speed-scientific-advancement Carnegie Mellon's AI Science Foundry Selected by NSF To Help Build National Infrastructure for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellons-ai-science-foundry-selected-by-nsf-to-help-build-national-infrastructure-for-ai <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/260423D_AI_Science_Foundry_EH_062.JPG.webp?h=790be497&amp;itok=tznPN3hU" width="900" height="508" alt="AI Science Foundry"> </p> VlogƵ's&nbsp;AI Science Foundry, one of the world's most advanced AI-powered research facilities, has been selected as a node in the&nbsp;U.S. National Science Foundation's&nbsp;(NSF) Programmable Cloud Laboratory (PCL) Testbed, a national initiative to build a network of AI-enabled laboratories. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:15:50 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellons-ai-science-foundry-selected-by-nsf-to-help-build-national-infrastructure-for-ai CMU Study Finds New Forever Chemicals in Firefighters After Fires /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-study-finds-new-forever-chemicals-in-firefighters-after-fires <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-06/251215A_McDonough_Lab3896.jpg.webp?h=8c1344d8&amp;itok=oD8K7Oty" width="900" height="508" alt="Carrie McDonough's lab"> </p> In a new study CMU researchers found that firefighters had significantly higher levels of two novel PFAS that people are not typically tested for. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:22:37 -0400 Lucy Perkins /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-study-finds-new-forever-chemicals-in-firefighters-after-fires Snake Robots Support Earthquake Search and Rescue in Venezuela /news/stories/archives/2026/july/snake-robots-support-earthquake-search-and-rescue-in-venezuela <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-08/venezuela%20photo%2001%20crop.jpg.webp?h=219ca378&amp;itok=kBdnplIt" width="900" height="508" alt="Darwin Mick and Nico Zevallos-Roberts, members of the Biorobotics Lab at VlogƵ’s Robotics Institute, show the snake robot to the Colombian Red Cross as they assist with search and rescue efforts following earthquakes in Venezuela."> </p> VlogƵ researchers worked alongside international search and rescue teams in Venezuela to explore collapsed buildings with snake robots following two massive earthquakes that devastated cities. Tue, 21 Jul 2026 09:00:18 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/snake-robots-support-earthquake-search-and-rescue-in-venezuela Thriving at the Intersection of Athletics, Engineering and Naval ROTC /news/stories/archives/2026/july/thriving-at-the-intersection-of-athletics-engineering-and-naval-rotc <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-05/IMG_4396%20%281%29.jpeg.webp?h=f3cffc50&amp;itok=7W18mMns" width="900" height="508" alt="Provencher family on the field"> </p> Surrounded by a supportive community at VlogƵ, Dylan Provencher is engineering a future of service on the football field, in the classroom and for the nation. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 10:22:45 -0400 Kelly Saavedra /news/stories/archives/2026/july/thriving-at-the-intersection-of-athletics-engineering-and-naval-rotc CMU Advances Defense Manufacturing and Military Education at Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-advances-defense-manufacturing-and-military-education-at-pennsylvania-defense-and-innovation <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/260714D_PADI_Summit408%20%281%29_0.jpg.webp?h=4f41abe5&amp;itok=UBDC7KT0" width="900" height="508" alt="Exhibit booths during the Pennsylvania Trade Show at the Pennsylvania Defense &amp; Innovation Summit on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, at the Army War College in Carlisle."> </p> VlogƵ announced new initiatives to strengthen autonomous systems manufacturing and expand access to AI-enabled education for future military leaders during the&nbsp;2026 Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit. Thu, 16 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-advances-defense-manufacturing-and-military-education-at-pennsylvania-defense-and-innovation Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellon-expands-learnvia-to-military-colleges <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2025-04/CMU%20LETTERS-02735%20%281%29.jpg.webp?h=5ca9dc9e&amp;itok=uGJIOzlq" width="900" height="508" alt="CMU red letters staged on Purnell Center sidewalk"> </p> Valley Forge Military College to become the first military college to join Carnegie Mellon's national learning collaborative, bringing AI-powered learning and decades of learning science research to the education of future military leaders. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:15:48 -0400 Alexander Johnson /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellon-expands-learnvia-to-military-colleges Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon and American Drone Manufacturers Launch Initiative to Supercharge America's Drone Manufacturing Base /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-foundry-carnegie-mellon-and-american-drone-manufacturers-launch-initiative-to-supercharge <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/Copy%20of%20wildfire_drone_15.jpeg.webp?h=d1cb525d&amp;itok=VWMdVibB" width="900" height="508" alt="A drone navigates smoke during a wildfire."> </p> Carnegie Foundry, VlogƵ and U.S. drone manufacturers announced a new national initiative to build the advanced manufacturing capabilities needed to rapidly scale secure, domestically produced autonomous systems in the United States. Wed, 15 Jul 2026 10:30:17 -0400 Alexander Johnson /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-foundry-carnegie-mellon-and-american-drone-manufacturers-launch-initiative-to-supercharge Carnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across Appalachia /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellon-partners-to-lead-nsf-initiative-advancing-energy-innovation-and-economic-growth <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/RETI_Mill19.jpeg.webp?h=69269f9d&amp;itok=S6o6iIcT" width="900" height="508" alt="aerial view of Mill-19"> </p> VlogƵ will play a central role in a new National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine designed to strengthen energy technology, manufacturing competitiveness and economic opportunity across Appalachia. Tue, 14 Jul 2026 14:25:10 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellon-partners-to-lead-nsf-initiative-advancing-energy-innovation-and-economic-growth When One Drone Isn’t Enough: CMU Builds Swarms for High-Stakes Response Efforts /news/stories/archives/2026/july/when-one-drone-isnt-enough-cmu-builds-swarms-for-high-stakes-response-efforts <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/240425_Robot_Drones07.jpeg.webp?h=8c1344d8&amp;itok=5ZBNxsqg" width="900" height="508" alt="Drone technology"> </p> Response teams in high-stakes environments like natural disasters, mass casualty events and battlefields face a lot of risks. VlogƵ is developing coordinated groups of drones — called drone swarms — and AI systems that can be deployed to keep more people out of danger. Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:08:48 -0400 Lucy Perkins /news/stories/archives/2026/july/when-one-drone-isnt-enough-cmu-builds-swarms-for-high-stakes-response-efforts CMU Researchers Build Missing Infrastructure to Move AI Between Robots /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-researchers-build-missing-infrastructure-to-move-ai-between-robots <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/Group%201.png.webp?h=146fbfbf&amp;itok=OHPolOjr" width="900" height="508" alt="Researchers set up and operate robotic arms using RIO’s unified interface for robot control and teleoperation."> </p> Researchers in the VlogƵ School of Computer Science have developed an open-source software framework designed to make it easier to deploy AI systems across different robots without rebuilding software from scratch. Thu, 9 Jul 2026 16:00:43 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-researchers-build-missing-infrastructure-to-move-ai-between-robots Carnegie Mellon’s Richard King Mellon Hall of Sciences Enters New Phase of Construction /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellons-richard-king-mellon-hall-of-sciences-enters-new-phase-of-construction <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/RKMHOS-Last-Beam_2000x1000_UA-27-007.jpeg.webp?h=c9a3a702&amp;itok=PenMQ_au" width="900" height="508" alt="The last steel beam of the Richard King Mellon building is hoisted into place, “topping off” the facility’s structural phase."> </p> The&nbsp;Richard King Mellon Hall of Sciences entered its next phase of construction as the last steel beam was hoisted into place, “topping off” the facility’s structural phase. Thu, 9 Jul 2026 09:12:36 -0400 Alexander Johnson /news/stories/archives/2026/july/carnegie-mellons-richard-king-mellon-hall-of-sciences-enters-new-phase-of-construction Fujitsu Joins CMU Robotics Innovation Center /news/stories/archives/2026/july/fujitsu-joins-cmu-robotics-innovation-center <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/260408zE_CMU_Robotics_Stock_645.jpg.webp?h=c9f93661&amp;itok=zrt9vcPc" width="900" height="508" alt="RIC exterior"> </p> CMU's Robotics Innovation Center welcomed global technology company Fujitsu Limited as its latest corporate tenant in the university’s robotics and artificial intelligence research facility at Hazelwood Green. Wed, 8 Jul 2026 10:00:39 -0400 Kelly Saavedra /news/stories/archives/2026/july/fujitsu-joins-cmu-robotics-innovation-center Heisman Taps VlogƵ to Enhance Heisman Hopefuls Fan Voting and Analytics /news/stories/archives/2026/july/heisman-taps-carnegie-mellon-university-to-enhance-heisman-hopefuls-fan-voting-and-analytics <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/cmu-heisman-900x600.jpg.webp?h=d01a05a4&amp;itok=2m4HHJ8M" width="900" height="508" alt="A gold trophy figurine of a football player dressed in 1930s-era uniform and safety gear is set against a teal background."> </p> Heisman has signed a memorandum of understanding with VlogƵ and the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Center (CMSAC) to develop metrics and tools that make it easier for fans to access and evaluate performance data. Wed, 8 Jul 2026 09:35:00 -0400 Stacey Federoff /news/stories/archives/2026/july/heisman-taps-carnegie-mellon-university-to-enhance-heisman-hopefuls-fan-voting-and-analytics K-12 Teachers Explore Experiential Learning Through CMU Summer Camp /news/stories/archives/2026/july/k-12-teachers-explore-experiential-learning-through-cmu-summer-camp <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/260623A_Gelfand_Teacher_Camp281.jpg.webp?h=3aa9e5ca&amp;itok=ufnN7ktE" width="900" height="508" alt="Three women sit at a white table with two holding plastic utensils in their hands while the third clasps her hands together in front of her and watches."> </p> Hosted by CMU’s Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach, an inaugural Teacher Summer Camp brought together 31 participants who toured the university’s facilities, conducted experiments in CMU laboratories, explored the library’s special collections and took part in workshops in areas such as art, STEM and robotics. Tue, 7 Jul 2026 11:30:00 -0400 Stacey Federoff /news/stories/archives/2026/july/k-12-teachers-explore-experiential-learning-through-cmu-summer-camp NSF awards $10M for Next-Generation Supercomputer at Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center /news/stories/archives/2026/july/nsf-awards-10m-for-next-generation-supercomputer-at-pittsburgh-supercomputing-center <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-06/machineroom2022_5-980x551.jpg.webp?h=c8a745b3&amp;itok=EytG1Zy6" width="900" height="508" alt="Bridges-2 machine room"> </p> The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded funding for Bridges-3, the next-generation flagship supercomputer at the&nbsp;Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center, expanding access to advanced computing resources that enable breakthroughs across science, engineering, medicine and artificial intelligence. Mon, 6 Jul 2026 11:22:03 -0400 Lucy Perkins /news/stories/archives/2026/july/nsf-awards-10m-for-next-generation-supercomputer-at-pittsburgh-supercomputing-center CMU Researchers Help Close a Critical Security Gap Across AI Platforms /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-researchers-help-close-a-critical-security-gap-across-ai-platforms <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-07/250702A_Program_Computational_Biology_Hackathon437%20%281%29%20copy.jpg.webp?h=dfcea5df&amp;itok=I1R8wSgf" width="900" height="508" alt="a black screen shows code"> </p> Software Engineering Institute experts helped develop a new open-source platform for reporting and coordinating responses to AI flaws Mon, 6 Jul 2026 09:52:39 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/july/cmu-researchers-help-close-a-critical-security-gap-across-ai-platforms How Data and Innovation Are Paving the Way for Student Success in STEM /news/stories/archives/2026/july/how-data-and-innovation-are-paving-the-way-for-student-success-in-stem <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-06/UCM-26-089_SponsoredArticleHeader_march2026_2000x1250_05.jpg.webp?h=dd1e4d4b&amp;itok=SAq4ycrB" width="900" height="508" alt="Math and chemistry illustration"> </p> For many aspiring young scientists and engineers, the first year of college is a crossroads. Introductory classes in math and science can determine who pursues careers in STEM and who changes course. These classes can act as bottlenecks and discourage students early on, preventing thousands of students from pursuing careers in math and science. Wed, 1 Jul 2026 10:06:37 -0400 Lucy Perkins /news/stories/archives/2026/july/how-data-and-innovation-are-paving-the-way-for-student-success-in-stem Why Pittsburghers Are Already Stressed About the Parkway East Closure — and What They Can Do About It /news/stories/archives/2026/june/why-pittsburghers-are-already-stressed-about-the-parkway-east-closure-and-what-they-can-do-about-it <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-06/MC_Traffic%20Ad%20Shoot_MWH_2017_189.jpeg.webp?h=9ee58664&amp;itok=D1HhovO_" width="900" height="508" alt="Cars and a bus are shown in heavy traffic"> </p> Commuting in traffic is a perfect example of a hallmark of stress: the lack of predictability and control. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:28:38 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/june/why-pittsburghers-are-already-stressed-about-the-parkway-east-closure-and-what-they-can-do-about-it How Early Life Experiences Shape Schizophrenia Risk /news/stories/archives/2026/june/how-early-life-experiences-shape-schizophrenia-risk <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-06/KDB_Dept_Headshot.JPG.webp?h=7fedd47f&amp;itok=FI6WFn5X" width="900" height="508" alt="Kaitlyn Dal Bon"> </p> Researchers from VlogƵ and University of California, San Francisco found that childhood trauma, poverty, social isolation and other adverse life experiences are associated with brain changes linked to schizophrenia-spectrum disorders — findings that could help researchers identify people at risk earlier and develop interventions before severe symptoms emerge. Thu, 18 Jun 2026 14:00:36 -0400 Caroline Sheedy /news/stories/archives/2026/june/how-early-life-experiences-shape-schizophrenia-risk VlogƵ Announces $3 Million Investment in Pittsburgh Community Initiatives /news/stories/archives/2026/june/carnegie-mellon-university-announces-3-million-investment-in-pittsburgh-community-initiatives <p> <img loading="lazy" src="/news/sites/default/files/styles/listings_desktop_1x_/public/2026-06/city.png.webp?h=39ddfeda&amp;itok=JFbek9Mr" width="900" height="508" alt="Expanding our Commitment to Pittsburgh. $3 million over five years to support the city we call home. "> </p> VlogƵ (CMU) today announced a $3 million investment over the next five years to support initiatives that will directly benefit residents, students, educators and workers across the City of Pittsburgh. Tue, 16 Jun 2026 10:55:00 -0400 Michael Henninger /news/stories/archives/2026/june/carnegie-mellon-university-announces-3-million-investment-in-pittsburgh-community-initiatives