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"So much hard work, but it was incredible. It was really there that I learned not only about what it takes to write a play, but how to talk to writers."

The Tony-nominated director of Suffs Musical Leigh Silverman was prepped for a Broadway director career on Broadway through her work as an undergrad director and a graduate playwright at Carnegie Mellon.



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Video: Leigh Silverman Is Happy to Bring SUFFS to the Finish Line In this video, watch as Tony nominee Leigh Silverman chats about Suffs' long road to Broadway, recounts her days at Carnegie Mellon, and so much more!

"In this moment, the research happening in the Machine Learning Department is influencing and will continue to influence the direction of artificial intelligence."

Generative and transformative tools will power the future of computing, and machine learning technologies underpin all the learning, evaluation and improvement of these systems.

Zico Kolter is ready to lead that transformation as the new director of Carnegie Mellon University's Machine Learning Department (MLD). Kolter has served the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science for the past 11 years. 👏

Kolter Named Head of Carnegie Mellon University Machine Learning Department Zico Kolter will head the Machine Learning Department, effective June 15.

"The teachers at Carnegie Mellon University are a really beautiful mix of very supportive and also brutally honest. It was such a safe place to do anything with anyone."

Actor Will Brill got his start at Carnegie Mellon School of Drama and is now nominated for a Tony for his role in Stereophonic: Live on Broadway.



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Video: Will Brill Is Living His Best Tony Nominee Life In this video, watch as Tony nominee Will Brill chats more about his epic journey in Stereophonic, recounts his days at Carnegie Mellon University, and so much more!

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"I know for a fact that I wouldn't be here without all of my teachers and classmates. That's a fact! And it warms my heart every time that a teacher comes to the show. It's really special."

Sarah Pidgeon was prepped for a career on Broadway by Carnegie Mellon School of Drama. She'll celebrate her Tony-nominated debut performance in Stereophonic: Live on Broadway this weekend at the .



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Video: Sarah Pidgeon Got Her Ticket to the Tony Awards In this video, watch as Tony nominee Sarah Pidgeon chats about her unexpected journey with Stereophonic, recounts her days at Carnegie Mellon, and so much more!

Portraying '80s-era fashion for the Broadway stage in the new jukebox musical 'The Heart of Rock and Roll' was the task of costume designer and Carnegie Mellon School of Drama alum Jen Caprio.

To achieve the perfect denim look, her costume team tried 30 pairs of jeans for the lead character, Bobby, played by fellow CMU alumnus Corey Cott.

The alums worked closely to help shape Corey's rocker essence. Both attest to their experience at Carnegie Mellon for preparing them for their successful Broadway careers.

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“Sometimes you just need to trust your emotions as a guide and look to people in your life you can trust to navigate the changes with you.”

Recent Carnegie Mellon graduate Minerva Schafer came out as transgender in the fall of 2023. She spoke about her experience at the Mellon College of Science at Carnegie Mellon Department of Chemistry diploma ceremony. She emphasized the importance of self-care in order to sustain success and wellness.

Among other accolades, Schafer has received an International Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship to study pollutants present in water systems in the United Kingdom.

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Join us for the 2024 Juneteenth Keynote Lecture: “Fighting for Freedom: Harriet Tubman, the Combahee River Raid, and the Civil War" with Dr. Edda Fields-Black.

The lecture will take place Tuesday, June 18, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Simmons Auditorium B in the Tepper Building.

Register to attend: ➡️ cmu.is/2024-Juneteenth-Keynote-Lecture

Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon Professor Nicholas Muller helps students explore the role of corporations and business in affecting social change as it pertains to the environment and .

With a dual appointment in the Carnegie Mellon College of Engineering, Muller's interdisciplinary research compares weather and geographic data with human exposure and costs.

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Nick Muller: How Can Pollution Increase Income Inequality? Nicholas Z. Mueller, Tepper School Associate Professor of Economics, Engineering, and Public Policy, speaks about his research on the impact environmental ne...

Results from image generators can range from appropriate to downright offensive — particularly for cultures that aren’t well represented by data online.

A research team led by Jean Oh, associate research professor at CMU Robotics Institute, is working on how to make generative AI models aware of the diversity of people and cultures. The international team used the PSC (Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center) to develop an effective fine-tuning approach to retrain a popular image generator to generate equitable images for underrepresented cultures.

Representation Matters in AI-Generated Images The Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center's Bridges-2 supercomputer helps retrain AIs to avoid creating offensive pictures for specific cultures.

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Carnegie Mellon University alum Arsema Thomas is finally living out their dream by starring as young Lady Agatha Danbury as part of Netflix's “Bridgerton” franchise.

As a Mellon College of Science graduate, Arsema originally intended to go into public health but always had a desire to pursue acting. The interdisciplinary environment of CMU helped give them the confidence to do just that.

Arsema completed their graduate studies at Yale University and even founded a startup to help provide Kenyan women with reproductive health supplies. They then went on to Yale's Summer Drama Program before pursuing drama training in Europe and moving to South Africa to sign with an agent. It was soon after that they were introduced to the role of Lady Danbury in Shonda Rhimes' limited series "Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story."

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What if could unlock the secrets of the universe?

Buckle up for another amazing episode of "Where What If Becomes What's Next," where we explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing astrophysics and astronomy at warp speed.

🎧Listen at ai.cmu.edu

Episode 7: Stellar Observations: AI’s Journey into the Cosmos Listen to the Where What If Becomes What's Next Podcast Episode 7.

A recent study conducted by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University, Rice University, the University of Colorado Boulder, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) focused on voters’ responses to politicians’ statements that were factually inaccurate.

“What we found is that political misinformation isn't just about whether voters can tell facts from fiction. It seems like it's more about how statements, whether true or not, speak to a broader political agenda," said Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon professor Oliver Hahl on their findings.

Tepper School Study Reveals Voter Moral Justifications for Politicians' Misstatements - Tepper School of Business - Carnegie Mellon University A new study reveals that voters from both major U.S. parties often justify political misinformation on moral grounds, especially when it aligns with their beliefs.

Join us for the 2024 Pride Keynote Lecture: “Black, Jewish & Q***r: Building Bridges Across Identities & Communities” featuring Rabbi Sandra Lawson.

The lecture will take place Tuesday, June 11 at 4 p.m. in Simmons Auditorium A in the Tepper Building.

Register to attend ➡️ cmu.is/2024-Pride-Keynote-Lecture

From the classroom to the community, CMU students, faculty and staff are partnering to help economies thrive while fostering a healthy environment.

Economic justice is a fundamental pillar of the Global Goals for Sustainable Development. A commitment to the pursuit of economic justice, and to a sustainable future, is reflected in Carnegie Mellon University’s research, education and practice.

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Building an Equitable, Inclusive and Prosperous Future From the classroom to the community, CMU’s students, faculty and staff are partnering to help economies thrive while fostering a healthy environment.

Ten members of the Carnegie Mellon University community have been selected as grant recipients for the U.S. Fulbright Student Program's 2024-25 competition cycle.

The Fulbright Program grantees include Kristin Daniel, Ian Gimino, Katie Hart, Adrian Lapadat, Jose (Paul) Molina, Zeynep Ozkaya, Shaun Ranadé, Devon Renfroe, Ben Therrien and Matthew Turetsky.

Congratulations, students! 👏

10 Tartans Named Fulbright Scholars for 2024-25 Award Cycle Ten members of the Carnegie Mellon University community have been selected as grant recipients for the U.S. Fulbright Student Program's 2024-25 competition cycle.

Zoë Marschner, a Ph.D. student in Carnegie Mellon University’s Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science, was one of 18 students selected for the 2024 The Fannie & John Hertz Foundation Fellowships.

The prestigious fellowship provides five years of funding for students in applied science, engineering and mathematics and the research freedom to pursue innovative ideas with real-world impact.

“For more than 60 years, Hertz Fellows have led scientific and technical innovation in national security, applied biological sciences, materials research, artificial intelligence, space exploration and more."

SCS Doctoral Student Receives Hertz Fellowship Zoë Marschner, a Ph.D. student in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science, was one of 18 students selected for the 2024 Hertz Fellowships.

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"As Africa undergoes a remarkable transformation, don’t be afraid to step outside of your comfort zone and find chances to be a part of this monumental moment for the continent."

Carnegie Mellon University in Africa recently graduated its 11th cohort of students. Since its inception in 2011, Carnegie Mellon University Africa has been at the forefront of fostering innovation and technological advancement on the continent through its world-class education.

Congratulations, graduates! 🎓

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In order to adapt to an ever-changing world, many educators are incorporating STEM skills into their curriculum. However, young students often lose interest to computational thinking resulting in low completion rates in fields.

An educational pilot study developed by researchers at Carnegie Mellon and Rochester Institute of Technology bridges animal behavior research and computer coding to engage elementary school students in real-world, interdisciplinary science.

Coding for Animals Key to Engaging Children in STEM - Department of Psychology - Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences - Carnegie Mellon University An education pilot study bridges animal behavior research and computer coding to engage elementary school students in real-world, interdisciplinary science.

Meet CJay Philip, the 2024 Excellence in Theatre Education Award Recipient! 👏

CJay is the founder and creative director of Dance and Bmore theater programs in Baltimore, Maryland, an organization that aims to create meaningful human connections through movement, music and theatre in communities. Established by Philip in 2010, the program provides theatre experience to Baltimore youth and students in grades K-12.

CJay’s own experience as a Broadway performer, dance captain and assistant stage manager convinced her of the importance of having theatre-making opportunities from a young age.

She actively works to remove barriers and create an inclusive environment in all of Dance
& Bmore’s programs by increasing accessibility to professional training in theatre production and performance.

The award, co-founded by the American Theatre Wing, The Broadway League and Carnegie Mellon University, will be presented at the 77th Annual Tony Awards in New York City on Sunday, June 16.

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On Memorial Day, the Tartan community thanks and honors those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while defending our nation and protecting our freedom.

Carnegie Mellon University hosted several days of the Aviation and Robotics Summit, an event charged with solving aviation challenges with robotics solutions.

In his remarks, President Farnam Jahanian noted that CMU has a long history of using AI technology for the aviation industry. In the 1950s, CMU researchers led by Herb Simon worked with the U.S. Airforce to develop a simple AI technology to improve landing and takeoff schedules.

Aviation and Robotics Summit Comes to Carnegie Mellon Carnegie Mellon University hosted several days of an aviation and robotics summit charged with solving aviation challenges with robotics solutions. The event brought airline executives, industry technologists and roboticists to Pittsburgh, which organizers hailed as “the robotics capital of the wo...