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Carnegie Mellon University's Mellon College of Science is a leader in diverse fields of scientific research and prepares students to become 21st century scientists.
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From the tiniest particles to the vastness of the cosmos, COSMO-25 brought together global researchers at CMU to explore the universe’s origins. Nearly 250 scientists and students joined forces to tackle one of science’s biggest puzzles.
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Quantum Meets Cosmos: Carnegie Mellon Hosts Global COSMO-25 Conference
The 28th conference in the International Conference on Particle Physics & Cosmology series, COSMO-25, convened at Carnegie Mellon University’s Pittsburgh campus from Oct. 13–17, drawing nearly 250 sci...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:48 PM
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David Kinderlehrer changed the landscape of applied math, from liquid crystals to grain boundary evolution. His JKO scheme and decades of mentorship have shaped science and inspired generations of researchers.
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Kinderlehrer Uses Math to Build Bridges Across Disciplines
In a world where mathematicians and scientists don’t often speak the same language, David Kinderlehrer makes collaboration across disciplines not only possible — but transformative.
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November 7, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Ph.D. student Abhrojyoti Mazumder is advancing quantum tech with gold nanoclusters — tiny, uniform materials that could enable faster, more secure communication and powerful quantum computing.
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Mazumder Turns Gold (Nanoclusters) to Tech Innovations
Chemistry Ph.D. student Abhrojyoti Mazumder earned a McWilliams Fellowship for his work investigating the properties of gold nanoclusters.
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November 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
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Interested in pursuing a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences?
Join Carnegie Mellon University’s info session on Nov. 12 to learn how our program prepares students to become impactful scientific leaders.
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PhD Biological Sciences Virtual Info Session
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November 5, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Ph.D. student Tina Lin is designing new ways to customize polymers at the molecular level. Her research could enable faster, more sustainable production of materials with tailored properties for diverse applications.
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Thread By Thread, Lin Rethinks the Fabric of Material Design
Chemistry Ph.D. student Tina Lin earned a McWilliams Fellowship for her work investigating ways to create more precise polymers.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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You searched, we answered (#CERNLibrary Edition) 🗣️

In celebration of #DarkMatterDay, we invited Kyungmin from the @cmsexperiment.bsky.social to address some of the web’s most searched questions about #DarkMatter.
October 31, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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Biology is now a data science.
Join CMU’s virtual information session on Nov. 6 to learn about our M.S. in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics program.
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MS Quantitative Biology & Bioinformatics Virtual Info Session
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October 30, 2025 at 6:12 PM
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CMU Ph.D. student Kyungmin Park is helping scientists at CERN make faster, smarter decisions about particle collisions. Her AI-driven algorithms for the NextGen Trigger project are transforming how data is filtered at the Large Hadron Collider.
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Kyungmin Park Accelerates CMS Trigger Work at CERN
Physics graduate student Kyungmin Park is working with CERN to upgrade the Large Hadron Collider.
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October 29, 2025 at 6:35 PM
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Thinking about a career in biotech or pharma?
Join CMU’s info virtual session on Nov. 4 to learn about our M.S. in Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Engineering program.
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MS Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Engineering Virtual Info Session
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October 28, 2025 at 5:23 PM
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CMU biologist @jhenninger.bsky.social is uncovering how RNA shapes gene expression and drives disease. His lab is developing tools to visualize transcription and design RNA-based therapies, paving the way for precision treatments for cancers like leukemia.
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Henninger Explores Targeting RNA in Cancer Prevention, Treatment
Jonathan Henninger, assistant professor of biological sciences at Carnegie Mellon, is finding ways to treat cancer with molecular precision.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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CMU and University of Michigan researchers created CATNIP, an open-access tool that uses machine learning to match enzymes with chemical substrates. Funded by the National Science Foundation, this innovation makes greener chemistry more accessible.
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CATNIP for Chemists
Carnegie Mellon University and University of Michigan researchers have developed a new tool, CATNIP, that makes greener chemistry more accessible.
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October 22, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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Physics Associate Professor Sufei Shi has been named a 2025 Experimental Physics Investigator by @moorefound.bsky.social. He will receive $1.3M over five years to advance quantum research.
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Moore Foundation Awards Shi $1.3M To Advance Quantum Physics
Carnegie Mellon Associate Professor Sufei Shi has been selected by the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation to be part of the 2025 cohort of Experimental Physics Investigators.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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CMU astronomers confirmed Betelgeuse has a companion star, “Betelbuddy,” after securing rare observation time on NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory and Hubble. This breakthrough sheds light on stellar evolution and challenges models of binary star systems.
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X-Ray Study Reveals New Details About Betelgeuse’s Elusive Companion Star
Carnegie Mellon University researchers have detected that the red supergiant Betelgeuse may have a companion star, Betelbuddy.
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October 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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Join us at 6 p.m. today at McConomy Auditorium for the COSMO25 Public Lecture featuring cosmologist Edward “Rocky” Kolb from the University of Chicago. He will present “The Quantum and the Cosmos," a fascinating journey into how quantum phenomena shaped the universe. events.cmu.edu/event/26271-...
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October 14, 2025 at 8:13 PM
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For more than a decade, CMU neuroscientist Aryn Gittis has studied how the brain controls movement.

Her lab studies the basal ganglia, a part of the brain that is tied to the motor control issues that mark Parkinson’s. Their discovery could reshape treatments of the disease.

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The Long Game: Years of CMU Discoveries Drive New Parkinson's Treatment
For more than a decade, Carnegie Mellon neuroscientist Aryn Gittis has been unraveling the mystery of how the brain controls movement — research now pointing toward new treatments for Parkinson’s dise...
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October 14, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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75 years ago, CMU alumnus John Nash laid the foundation for game theory, influencing fields from business strategy to computer science. His contributions earned him the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 1994 and remain a cornerstone of modern decision-making. www.cmu.edu/.../news.../...
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October 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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Congratulations to the four MCS Graduate Student Funding Award recipients for fall conferences! Learn more about the students and the awards: www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...
MCS Graduate Student Conference Funding Award Winners Announced
Four graduate students in the Mellon College of Science earned travel awards for upcoming conferences.
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October 9, 2025 at 5:09 PM
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CMU researchers are pushing the boundaries of AI in science. Gabe Gomes and his team developed Coscientist, an AI system that plans and executes chemical reactions — accelerating discoveries that once took years to complete. His work was featured in Nature.
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Will AI ever win its own Nobel? Some predict a prize-worthy science discovery soon
Other researchers question whether autonomous AI scientists are possible or even desirable.
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October 7, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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A supermoon is set to brighten Pittsburgh's sky. In an interview with the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, CMU's Diane Turnshek shines some light on the phenomena.
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A supermoon is set to light up the Pittsburgh sky. Here's what to know and when to see it.
Skygazers, rejoice. We’re about to get close to the moon. The first supermoon of the season will grace the fall sky Monday night around Pittsburgh. And...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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I am super excited to announce that we have a tenure-track faculty position in biophysics open in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon! 🧪

Interfolio link: apply.interfolio.com/174360

PLEASE, share widely across the blue skies!

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Tenure-track Position in Biophysics at Carnegie Mellon University, Department of Physics Location: Pittsburgh, PA Open Date: Sep 19, 2025 Description The Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in biophysics. The appointment is intended to be at the Assistant Professor level, but exceptional candidates at a higher level may also be considered. We seek outstanding candidates with a strong record in cellular and subcellular biophysics. Topics of particular interest include, but are not limited to, uncovering how key characteristics of living systems arise from the interplay between supramolecular cellular structures, how the emergent cellular circuitry defines goals and enables robust decision making, and how metabolic resources are allocated. This encompasses understanding of how information is learned, stored, transduced, and processed across subcellular structures. Applicants with theoretical, data science, or experimental backgrounds within biological physics are encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will strengthen and extend research programs of current biophysics faculty in the Department of Physics and collaborate with broader life science activities across many departments at CMU and the wider Pittsburgh area. More details on Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/174360
September 26, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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Elizabeth Lee, a first-year Ph.D. student in Neural Computation, has been awarded CMU’s 2025 Sutherland-Merlino Fellowship. Her work bridges neuroscience and machine learning, and she’s passionate about advancing STEM access for underrepresented groups.
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September 30, 2025 at 8:58 PM
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🎉 The Department of Medicine is delighted to announce the 2025 Samuel and Emma Winters Foundation awardees! These awards support junior faculty pushing the boundaries of biomedical research in Pittsburgh.

🧵 Meet this year’s awardees:
September 23, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Five Mellon College of Science faculty members have received named professorships, one of the highest academic honors. These awards support groundbreaking work in neuroscience, astrophysics, chemistry and biological sciences. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...
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September 25, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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Carnegie Mellon has named Diana Parno as associate head of the Department of Physics. A leading neutrino physicist, she will help shape the department’s future while continuing her groundbreaking research.
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September 24, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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Carnegie Mellon has named Rachel Mandelbaum as head of the Department of Physics. A leading expert in cosmology and data-driven science, she brings a vision for interdisciplinary research and innovation.
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September 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM