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Wednesday, May 31, 2017

NeuroHackathon Competitors Race Clock To Study the Brain

The winning team, from Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar, found characteristic that could point to a gene associated with autism in mice.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

Class of 2017: Ready for the Next Step

Before the ink even dried on their Carnegie Mellon University diplomas, many of the newest Dietrich College graduates had secured jobs or spots in top graduate programs.
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

145 Dietrich College Students Graduate with Honors

An astounding 145 Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences students walked away with more than a diploma during Carnegie Mellon University's Commencement Weekend.
New Graduates: We Can’t Wait To See What You Do Next
Wednesday, May 31, 2017

New Graduates: We Can’t Wait To See What You Do Next

Caps were tossed, tassels moved from right to left and now Carnegie Mellon University's Class of 2017 will show the world what they're made of. "Graduating from Carnegie Mellon University is no small feat," said Richard Scheines, dean of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Seniors, English Professor Honored at Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony
Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Seniors, English Professor Honored at Phi Beta Kappa Ceremony

Forty-eight seniors were inducted into CMU's chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK) this spring and 12 were from the Dietrich College. English Professor and PBK member Peggy Knapp delivered the keynote speech, telling the initiates, "The world needs you."
The Ethics of Time Travel
Friday, May 19, 2017

The Ethics of Time Travel

When it comes to time travel, physicists say it could happen. Mara Harrell, teaching professor of philosophy in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, asks whether it should.
Danielle Wenner to Explore Ethics and Exploitation in Brocher Residency
Friday, May 19, 2017

Danielle Wenner to Explore Ethics and Exploitation in Brocher Residency

Is it ethical to "rent out" a disadvantaged woman's womb? What can scientists do to ensure the autonomy of clinical research subjects? These are just a couple of the questions on the mind of CMU's Danielle Wenner. Wenner will examine those questions in the Brocher Summer Residency Program in Geneva, Switzerland.
Meeting of the Minds Showcases Students’ Diverse Talents
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Meeting of the Minds Showcases Students’ Diverse Talents

From designing a constitution for a reunified Korea to writing a collection of short stories, students in CMU's Dietrich College work on projects that tackle real problems and showcase their creativity. Undergraduates in the college recently shared what they've been working on at the Meeting of the Minds research symposium.
Listen Up: Auditory Scientists Catch Students’ Attention
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Listen Up: Auditory Scientists Catch Students’ Attention

This spring, students in CMU's Auditory Perception course participated in Q and A sessions with guest speakers who lectured about auditory science topics from absolute pitch to cochlear implant technology. Visitors included neuroscientist, musician, professor and author Daniel Levitin and Heather Bortfeld, who leads developmental cognitive science research at University of California, Merced.
Meeting of the Minds: Dietrich College Winners
Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Meeting of the Minds: Dietrich College Winners

Since it began in 1995, Meeting of the Minds has grown from 157 student presenters to over 600. The university's diverse array of disciplines and research areas were showcased at the event, which included poster sessions, oral presentations, art installations and more.
Robert Cavalier May Be Retiring, But He's Not Slowing Down
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Robert Cavalier May Be Retiring, But He's Not Slowing Down

CMU's Robert Cavalier may be retiring this June, but he doesn't plan on slowing down. "I'll have extra time to focus on many issues of importance to me and the larger community," said Cavalier, director of the Program for Deliberative Democracy in the Dietrich College's Department of Philosophy.SaveSave
Remake Learning Days Offer Sneak Peek Into Next Gen Classroom
Tuesday, May 16, 2017

Remake Learning Days Offer Sneak Peek Into Next Gen Classroom

The future of learning is here, during Remake Learning Days-a regional celebration and exploration of the future of learning. Researchers in CMU's Simon Initiative, which aims to transform education by continuously improving teaching and learning based on data, will be an integral part of the event running May 15-26.
Documentary Class Takes Students to Cuba
Monday, May 15, 2017

Documentary Class Takes Students to Cuba

One way to learn about an unfamiliar place is to step behind the lens. That is exactly what Carnegie Mellon University students did this semester to learn about Cuban artists.
Three Dietrich College Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards to Study Abroad
Monday, May 15, 2017

Three Dietrich College Seniors Receive Fulbright Awards to Study Abroad

Six CMU seniors have been named Fulbright award winners - and three of them come from the Dietrich College. The Fulbright award recipients for 2017 will teach and conduct research all over the globe, living and working in Spain, Mexico, Ecuador, Taiwan, Switzerland and Germany.
An Anthropologist in the 21st Century Classroom
Friday, May 12, 2017

An Anthropologist in the 21st Century Classroom

Educational tools can make all the difference to the learner, but despite the availability of excellent new options, many of the best technology enhanced learning (TEL) resources are being left on the shelf. CMU researchers have been working to understand this quandary.
Soon-To-Be #cmugrad(s) Tell Their Stories Through Social Media
Friday, May 12, 2017

Soon-To-Be #cmugrad(s) Tell Their Stories Through Social Media

Sarah Gutekunst served as a social media ambassador for the university in order to provide a window into graduating students' experiences.
The Country That Dines Together Stays Together
Friday, May 12, 2017

The Country That Dines Together Stays Together

Two Dietrich College alumnae created Make America Dinner again to bring individuals with diverse ideologies in a non-threatening environment-the dinner table-to respectfully exchange views.
Students Honored at Writing Awards Ceremony
Thursday, May 11, 2017

Students Honored at Writing Awards Ceremony

One way the Department of English highlights student excellence is through the annual Adamson Student Writing Awards. Winners are awarded in fiction, poetry, screenwriting and nonfiction and are selected by off-campus writers and honored during a formal ceremony.
Peggy Knapp To Retire
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Peggy Knapp To Retire

For the past 47 years, one constant has been English Professor Peggy Knapp riding her bike to work every day. Her dedication to her students is another. Through her engaging courses, Knapp has changed the way students learn.
Global Studies Projects Examine Language, Education Policy
Wednesday, May 10, 2017

Global Studies Projects Examine Language, Education Policy

Seniors in the Dietrich College's global studies capstone seminar develop independent research projects on topics that interest them. "I think that by their senior year, most CMU students are ready and eager to follow their intellectual passions and pursue a research project," said John Soluri, director of global studies and associate professor of history.
Doctors Should Be Paid By Salary, Not Fee-for-Service, Argue Behavioral Economists
Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Doctors Should Be Paid By Salary, Not Fee-for-Service, Argue Behavioral Economists

In a JAMA Viewpoint article, CMU's George Loewenstein and UCLA's Ian Larkin outline the problems associated with the fee-for-service arrangements that most doctors currently operate under. Such compensation schemes, they argue, create incentives for physicians to order more, and different, services than are best for patients.
Eberly Center’s First Teaching Institute Already Impacting Classrooms
Tuesday, May 09, 2017

Eberly Center’s First Teaching Institute Already Impacting Classrooms

To show CMU faculty how to successfully integrate active learning or enhance what they are already doing, the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation held a three-day institute last summer on "Teaching as Research." And instead of just handling over ideas or tools, the Eberly Center focused on how instructors can use their classrooms as learning experiments by collecting data and using it to then go back and re-tool how the activities are used.
Obituary: Gloria Hill, Former Dietrich College Assistant Dean
Monday, May 08, 2017

Obituary: Gloria Hill, Former Dietrich College Assistant Dean

Hill, who had been a staff member at Carnegie Mellon University for 35 years before her retirement in 2015, died Wednesday, May 3. She was 70.
Ten Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows
Monday, May 08, 2017

Ten Juniors Named Dietrich College Honors Fellows

Ten distinguished juniors have been selected as Dietrich College Honors Fellows. They will spend the summer working on research and creative projects that span from how the U.S. federal court system can restrain an "imperial presidency" to exploring the future of work through poetry.
Five CMU Friends Keep the Connection
Friday, May 05, 2017

Five CMU Friends Keep the Connection

In 1964, five freshman girls arrived at Carnegie Institute of Technology and became close friends. More than 50 years later, the women's bond that was forged over studying and becoming young adults together remains strong, as does their connection to what is now Carnegie Mellon University.
Three-Minute Thesis Exhibition in Posner Center
Thursday, May 04, 2017

Three-Minute Thesis Exhibition in Posner Center

Juliann Reineke, a Ph.D. student in English, is bringing her thesis to life.
Senior Dedicated to Giving Back Receives Alumni Association’s Student Service Award
Wednesday, May 03, 2017

Senior Dedicated to Giving Back Receives Alumni Association’s Student Service Award

A chemistry major and Japanese minor in Carnegie Mellon University's Science and Humanities Scholars (SHS) program, Josh Zak has figured out one of life's greatest secrets. Giving to others is easy, if you love what you do.
$6.2 Million MURI Grant To Fund Cybersecurity Project
Wednesday, May 03, 2017

$6.2 Million MURI Grant To Fund Cybersecurity Project

The project, "Realizing Cyber Inception: Towards a Science of Personalized Deception for Cyber Defense," will develop deception tactics based on theories from cognitive science, computational game theory and computer systems engineering. These new tactics are expected to leap ahead of attackers by moving towards active defense, where new cyber environments will make it impossible for attackers to determine what is real and what is deceptive.
Baruch Fischhoff Elected to National Academy of Sciences
Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Baruch Fischhoff Elected to National Academy of Sciences

A cognitive psychologist by training, Fischhoff is a renowned expert in decision science and risk analysis. NAS membership is one of the highest honors a scientist can receive and recognizes distinguished and continuing achievements in original research.
Restricting Pharmaceutical Reps’ Marketing Tactics Changes Physician Prescribing Behavior
Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Restricting Pharmaceutical Reps’ Marketing Tactics Changes Physician Prescribing Behavior

Researchers examined restrictions 19 academic medical centers placed on pharmaceutical representatives' visits to doctors' offices. Published in JAMA, the results reveal that the restrictions caused physicians to switch from prescribing drugs that were more expensive and patent-protected to generic, significantly cheaper drugs.
Meeting of the Minds Explores Students' Talents, Passion for Research
Tuesday, May 02, 2017

Meeting of the Minds Explores Students' Talents, Passion for Research

Paloma Sierra-Hernandez, a sophomore studying creative writing and drama in the Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (BHA) program, will present a bilingual poetry reading that focuses on Puerto Rican identities. She is just one of the many Dietrich College students who will participate in this year's event.
CMWA Supports Students’ Commitment to Advancement of Women
Monday, May 01, 2017

CMWA Supports Students’ Commitment to Advancement of Women

Alexandra Pasch, who is majoring in international relations and politics and ethics, history and public policy, received a $1,000 scholarship for their commitment to the advancement of women in their academic disciplines.
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