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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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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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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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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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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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Diana Parno stands at a podium and gives a speech. A banner in the background says "Carnegie Mellon University."
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
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CMU and UNC researchers used AI and human expertise to create a new rubber-like material that’s both strong and flexible — something that’s been difficult to achieve. This breakthrough could speed up the design of better materials for shoes, cars and medical devices.
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Frank Leibfarth of UNC Chapel Hill squishes a cube made of a new polymer.
September 22, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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CMU’s Environmental and Sustainability Studies program empowers students to tackle climate change through hands-on research and interdisciplinary learning. From water systems in Costa Rica to sustainable architecture, they’re designing solutions for a better future.
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A drawing of a building design which highlights sustainable architecture. The design is called "Wildlife Nexus."
September 19, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Undergrads brought the energy to MCS Pride Day — thanks for making it unforgettable!
Ken Hovis and Maggie Braun smile at the camera as they stand next to a grill with hotdogs on it. Dean Barbara Shinn-Cunningham and Eric Yttri smile at the camera. Yttrium holds a flaming sousaphone. A group of students participate in tug-of-war.
September 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
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MCS Pride Day is tomorrow! MCS undergraduates — join professors, staff and friends on the Mall from 3:30-6:30 p.m. Remember to check in at the MCS Student Advisory Committee tent!
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September 15, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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As Severance heads into the Emmys with 27 nominations, CMU neuroscientist Alison Barth explains why the show resonates: our brains use context to separate work and life. State-dependent memory makes those “two selves” feel real.
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A still from the show Severane where a character walks down a white hallway holding a cluster of blue balloons.
September 14, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Join @barbsc.bsky.social for “Discovery to Defense: AI and Biomanufacturing at the Frontline” as part of AI Horizons!
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September 12, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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CMU is introducing a Ph.D. in Astronomy and Astrophysics in Fall 2025. Students will gain foundational training in data-intensive astronomy and astrophysics, with electives in physics and other relevant departments.
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This image captures a small section of NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory’s view of the Virgo Cluster, offering a vivid glimpse of the variety in the cosmos. Visible are two prominent spiral galaxies, three merging galaxies, galaxy groups both near and distant, stars within our own Milky Way, and much more.
September 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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MCS Pride Day is almost here! We’ll be celebrating undergraduates in the Mellon College of Science from 3:30-6:30 p.m. on Sept. 16 on the Mall between the College of Fine Arts building and Hammerschlag with an afternoon of fun, food and community.
Five students tug hard on a rope during a game of tug of war. Five students watch as a model rocket launches into the air. Two students prepare to tie dye tee shirts.
September 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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CMU students and math artist Glen Whitney created “Knight’s Move,” an 8-foot sculpture on Wean Hall’s patio. Representing 288 knight moves on a 3D chessboard, it’s a bold mix of math and art. Check it out this fall!
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A student holds up a sculpture made of yellow, red and gold strips of metal.
September 4, 2025 at 5:42 PM
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Welcome back to all of our students! We’re looking forward to the fall semester with you!
A scotty dog wears a baseball cap and holds a foam finger that says "MCS is #1" Text on the poster says, "Mellon College of Science Welcomes You to CMU!"
August 25, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Check out our photo highlights from Incoming Graduate Student Community Day! Cheers to our incredible grad students!
A large group of graduate students sits in an auditorium. A group of eight graduate students gathers around a table and talks. A group of six graduate students sit and laugh in the Mellon Institute library.
August 22, 2025 at 10:10 PM
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First year students had a ball at Pins Mechanical!
Two students smile as they play pinball. Two students slide down a pair of metal slides. A group of five students plays a giant game of connect four. A student rolls a pinball ball down a lane.
August 21, 2025 at 5:57 PM
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Welcome to the Class of 2029+! We’re so excited you’re here!
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August 18, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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Happy Pythagorean Theorem Day! 7² + 24² = 25²
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July 24, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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Yisong Guo won the RSC Horizon Prize for designing iron-based catalysts that rival nature’s enzymes — advancing sustainable chemistry and industrial innovation.
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Yisong Guo (center) and six members of his lab stand outside of Mellon Institute.
July 10, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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At CMU’s Steel City Condensates Conference, researchers explored condensate biology — an emerging field that could revolutionize cancer treatment and precision medicine.
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Jasper Jeffrey discusses his research during the Pittsburgh Biomolecular Condensates Conference on May 22, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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Professors Nimer Murshid, Simon Faulkner and Tiziana di Mateo shared how they incorporate AI in the classroom during the MCS Summer Symposium.
Nimer Murshid stands at the front of a classroom and talks to other professors. Simon Faulkner looks at a screen in a classroom as he explains a concept to a room full of professors. Tiziana di Matteo stands at the front of a classroom and speaks to a group of professors. In the background, a screen shows a colorful image meant to demonstrate dark matter density.
May 29, 2025 at 8:43 PM
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Biocognon, a startup founded by Carnegie Mellon scientists, aims to revolutionize medicine through personalized antibody-based treatments.
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The six founders of Biocognon sit outside of Mellon Institute.
May 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Commencement Weekend was a grand celebration of our graduates’ achievements. Congratulations to all, and we wish them the best of luck as they embark on their next adventures!
A student carries the flag of the Mellon College of Science while leading other students in a procession. MS-DAS students stand on the steps of the Mellon Institute Library holding their diplomas as their friends and families take photos. Glen de Vries Dean of the Mellon College of Science Barbara Shinn-Cunningham hugs graduating physics student Yunshu Li. A student gives a speech during the Mathematical Sciences graduation ceremony.
May 13, 2025 at 8:22 PM