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Study Shows Game-Based Learning as Effective as Intentional Instruction

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

�鶹��'s Seth Wiener recently completed a multi-year study showing that learners can improve their ability to perceive and categorize unfamiliar speech sounds by playing a specially designed video game.

DebunkBot Uses AI to Make Belief In Conspiracy Theories Crumble

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 -0500

SDS assistant professor Thomas Costello has been awarded the AAAS Newcomb Cleveland Prize for his paper describing DebunkBot, an AI that helps erode trust in conspiracy theories.

From Text to Artifact: Teaching the Constitution in the Renovated Posner Center

Tue, 3 Feb 2026 13:30:00 -0500

The Department of History's Scott Sandage uses �鶹��'s Special Collections to enhance his class on the Constitution.

Julie Downs Named Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Social and Decision Sciences

Tue, 3 Feb 2026 08:30:00 -0500

Julie Downs will succeed Gretchen Chapman as head of �鶹��'s Department of Social and Decision Sciences, effective July 1.

First-year Students Explore Resilience Through Art in Grand Challenge Seminar

Mon, 2 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� students are examining resilience — emotional, relational and collective — through comics, graphic narratives and hands-on intergenerational community engagement.

Carnegie Mellon Launches Learnvia To Catalyze Student Success Nationwide

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500

The nonprofit learning collaborative leverages a landmark $55 million investment from the Gates Foundation and �鶹��’s longstanding leadership in learning science and AI.

�鶹�� Launches Programs in Global Cultures & Emerging Technologies

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:15:00 -0500

In response to growing interest among students, �鶹��'s Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics has launched new programs in Global Cultures and Emerging Technologies.

Why Climate Change and the Obesity Epidemic Are Not Your Fault

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 12:38:00 -0500

A Q&A with George Loewenstein, Herbert A. Simon University Professor of Economics and Psychology at �鶹��’s Department of Social and Decision Sciences, regarding his new book: “It’s On You: How Corporations and Behavioral Scientists Have Convinced Us That We’re to Blame for Society's Deepest Problems”.

Faculty Spotlight: Ankit Pensia

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0500

Ankit Pensia joins the Carnegie Mellon Department of Statistics & Data Science to study the development of outlier-robust algorithms.

Fall 2025 Dietrich College Dean's List Announced

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the fall 2025 Dietrich College Dean's List!

Steve Awodey Selected for British Royal Society Fellowship

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0500

Carnegie Mellon's Steve Awodey has been selected for a UK-based fellowship that will advance the formalization of mathematics.

Meet the Dietrich College Assessment Fellows

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 10:02:00 -0500

Each year, up to three Dietrich College graduate students receive a fellowship to advance general education assessment.

David Badre To Lead Carnegie Mellon’s Neuroscience Institute

Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:30:00 -0500

Renowned cognitive neuroscientist David Badre will join Carnegie Mellon as the next director of the Neuroscience Institute on July 1, 2026.

Evidence-Based Sex Education Programs, Available for Free Throughout 2026, Focus on Rehearsing Conversations to Reduce Risk

Mon, 12 Jan 2026 10:02:00 -0500

Carnegie Mellon's Center for Risk Perception and Communication is making its sex education programs for teenage girls free for 2026.

GIS Day Unites Community Around Data Access

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 08:02:00 -0500

Students from the Grand Challenge Seminar "Reasoning with Evidence: Using Data to Inform Scientific Discovery and Public Policy" present at GIS Day.

Faculty Spotlight: Mejgan Massoumi

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 12:00:00 -0500

Mejgan Massoumi's research and teaching interests are focused on connective histories of media, sound and popular culture, with a specific focus on Global South cultural circulations in poetry, music, memory and artistic resistance.

Mixing Lab Rigor with Real Life, �鶹�� Researchers Craft New Recipe for Groundbreaking Alcohol Studies

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 10:02:00 -0500

By creating a social drinking environment that mimics real life, Kasey Creswell is able to study why alcohol affects each of us differently.

Alcoholism Study Grants SURF Student Entry Point Into Psychology Research

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:02:00 -0500

Solomon Wechter's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship provided hands-on psychology research experience through a federally-funded alcoholism study.

Carnegie Mellon Students Win National Prize for Freedom of Speech Simulation Game

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 09:02:00 -0500

A �鶹�� team took home the Best Student-Developed Game award at a national competition for “Speak Your Heart,” an interactive game exploring freedom of speech and academic freedom on a college campus.

Using LLMs to better identify market gaps for innovation

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:02:00 -0500

A new large language model-powered tool from Dietrich College's Vince Sha and the College of Engineering's Jon Cagan converts consumer wants and needs into succinct product attributes and requirements to help product designers think more strategically about solutions.

Sports Collect More Data Than Ever. The Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Conference Asks, What Can We Do With It?

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:02:00 -0500

�鶹�� hosts one of the industry's premier sports analytics conferences, and this year's event was bigger than ever.

Blending Humanistic Inquiry and Technology, Carnegie Mellon Leads a New Era of Cultural Study and Research

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 08:02:00 -0500

�鶹�� will introduce new academic programs and resources for students and researchers to blend traditional humanistic inquiry with computational methods.

Faculty Spotlight: Jonathan Tsay

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Jonathan Tsay is an assistant professor in the Department of Psychology whose research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, computational modeling, neuropsychology and psychophysics.

Dear Diary: What Analyzing a Century of Russophone Journaling Reveals About the Diary as a Genre

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 08:02:00 -0500

Dietrich College's Tatyana Gershkovich and Simon DeDeo used computational humanities methods and traditional close reading, to analyze more than a thousand personal diaries written in Russian.

Faculty Spotlight: Aydin Mohseni

Wed, 5 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Hear from the Department of Philosophy's Aydin Mohseni and his work on science and epistemology.

Bañuelos Receives Alumni Service Award

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 08:02:00 -0500

For nearly 20 years, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences graduate Erika Bañuelos has led and supported the �鶹�� Denver Alumni Network.

Carnegie Mellon’s Children’s School Is a Caring Community for Groundbreaking, Interdisciplinary Research

Mon, 3 Nov 2025 08:02:00 -0500

Take a look inside �鶹��'s Children's School, a laboratory school where thoughtful education and unparalleled research create an atmosphere like no other.

English Faculty Talk About Kurt Vonnegut and His Carnegie Mellon Connection

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:02:00 -0400

Kathy Newman, Jake Grefenstette and Jeffrey Williams from the Department of English are featured in two stories about Kurt Vonnegut and his connection to the Army Specialized Training Program held at Carnegie Mellon during World War II.

�鶹�� Celebrates Early Phi Beta Kappa Inductees

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 09:02:00 -0400

�鶹�� celebrated 20 students selected for early initiation into Phi Beta Kappa, six of whom are humanities and social sciences students.

Amy Bastian to Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences

Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:02:00 -0400

The prize honors trailblazers in brain and behavioral sciences whose research has transformed the field and its applications.

Dietrich College Offers Summer Programs at Carnegie Mellon

Tue, 7 Oct 2025 09:02:00 -0400

During the summer months on �鶹��'s campus, high school and undergraduate students from around the country attended a variety of programs offered.

�鶹�� Joins Global Network for the History of Science, Technology and Medicine

Mon, 6 Oct 2025 09:02:00 -0400

Through the efforts of �鶹�� Libraries and the Department of History, the university joins a network of institutions committed to advancing research, teaching and collection development of the history of science, technology and medicine.

With “Stratospheric” Eval Scores and a “Flipped” Classroom Approach, Mark Patterson Earns the 2025 Dean’s Innovation Scholar Award

Mon, 6 Oct 2025 08:02:00 -0400

Mark Patterson has been named the recipient of the 2025 Dean's Innovation Scholar Award.

Peacocks Eating Ice Cream: �鶹�� Philosophers Teaching AI to Ask 'Why?'

Wed, 1 Oct 2025 08:02:00 -0400

A groundbreaking interdisciplinary team, led by Kun Zhang and Peter Spirtes, is teaching AI to understand the "why" behind complex problems, not just the “what.”

Elizabeth Lee Awarded 2025 Sutherland-Merlino Fellowship

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 12:13:00 -0400

Carnegie Mellon first-year Ph.D. student Elizabeth Lee recognized for academic excellence, interdisciplinary research and commitment to community.

Introducing the 2025 Dietrich College Andy Award Nominees

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Announcing the Andy Award nominees from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

�鶹�� Program Helps Students Incorporate Sustainable Learning Environment into Diverse Fields

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 08:02:00 -0400

At �鶹��, students in the Environmental and Sustainable Studies (ESS) program are confronting climate change, water scarcity and pollution through hands-on research and interdisciplinary education.

Watt vs. Garrett? Metcalf vs. Pickens? Quang Nguyen Uses Next Gen Stats To Evaluate Player Performance

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 08:02:00 -0400

Statistics Ph.D. candidate Quang Nguyen uses NFL tracking data to find new and exciting ways to evaluate players.

Faculty Spotlight: Sara Moussawi

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Sara Moussawi is an associate teaching professor in the Information Systems Program studying how people connect with conversational AI.

Introducing The Pittsburgh Review of Books: A Hub for Literary Voices

Tue, 9 Sep 2025 08:02:00 -0400

Housed in �鶹��'s Department of English, the Pittsburgh Review of Books offers a platform dedicated to reviews, essays and conversations about literature and culture.

Dietrich College Welcomes 2025-2026 Cohort of Scholars

Tue, 9 Sep 2025 08:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� welcomes its fifth cohort of Dietrich College Scholars this fall — an exemplary group of students pursuing doctorates in the humanities and social sciences.

An Alphabet For Hand Actions in the Human Brain

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Like sounds building a word, the brain uses an "alphabet" of simple hand actions to build more complex motions.

Laurie Heller Is Changing How We Understand, and Potentially Treat, Misophonia

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A new study by Laurie Heller and Yuqi "Monica" Qiu provides new insight into how everyday sounds like chewing or clicking can trigger intense negative reactions in a small subset of people.

Dietrich College Welcomes New Faculty in 2025

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

A list of the new faculty at Dietrich College in 2025.

The Meditation App Revolution Is Here, And It's Backed By Science

Fri, 8 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Meditation apps can help reduce blood pressure, repetitive negative thinking, and even gene expression related to inflammation.

�鶹�� Celebrates 2025 Fulbright Recipients

Wed, 6 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Five people with connections to Dietrich College have been selected as 2025 Fulbright recipients: Anna Cappella, Alice Crafford, Lily Hazam, Geoffrey McGovern and Rachel Wilson.

CAUSE at 30: Honoring a Legacy of Scholarship and Impact

Tue, 5 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

�鶹��'s Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE) turned 30 this year. For three decades, CAUSE has explored the intersections of race, public policy and economic change.

New NSF Institute at �鶹�� Will Help Mathematicians Harness AI and Advance Discoveries

Mon, 4 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

The new institute will help researchers modernize mathematical reasoning to strengthen real-world problem solving in domains like cybersecurity, finance, space and healthcare.

MITS Students Harness AI’s Potential to Advance Research and Education

Fri, 1 Aug 2025 08:00:00 -0400

Students in the multidisciplinary Master of Information Technology Strategy (MITS) program are tackling the challenge of deploying AI tools to advance research and education across disciplines through a series of capstone projects.

Mo Fahad Explores Humanity in Northern Ireland Through Fulbright

Wed, 30 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Rising sophomore Mo Fahad is spending his summer studying at Queen’s University Belfast through the Fulbright UK Summer Institutes.

The Humanities Center Funds Humanistic Research Through Inaugural Grants

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Seven faculty members in the humanities have received research grants from The Humanities Center at �鶹��.

AI Chatbots Remain Overconfident — Even When They’re Wrong

Tue, 22 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Large Language Models appear to be unaware of their own mistakes, prompting concerns about common uses for AI chatbots.

Tool Helps Scientists Spot Source of Disease

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

A new tool called causarray uses statistics and data science to identify the genetic changes behind neurological conditions.

Faculty Spotlight: Hannah Bailey

Wed, 16 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Meet Hannah Bailey, an assistant professor in the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology.

Protecting Red Pandas

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Department of Psychology alumna Sarah Glass leads conservation efforts for endangered species at Zoo Knoxville.

Study Reveals That Internet Searches Can Hinder Creativity

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:05:00 -0400

The internet has a vast amount of accumulated human knowledge, but a Department of Social and Decision Sciences study finds that, in certain scenarios, “Googling” can get in the way of a good brainstorm session.

Faculty Spotlight: Camille Rankine

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 -0400

Camille Rankine is an assistant professor in the Department of English, and a writer, reader and teacher.

Beyond the Stacks

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Over the last year, Arts and Humanities Librarians have worked to turn one-off orientation sessions with first-year classes into a dynamic, personalized introduction to the Libraries’ offerings.

Lynn Sotillo Named Associate Dean for Finance and Chief Business Officer

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Lynn Sotillo joins Dietrich College for Humanities and Social Sciences as associate dean for finance and chief business officer.

Christopher Warren Named Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of English

Wed, 11 Jun 2025 09:00:00 -0400

�鶹��'s new Department of English head, who begins Aug. 1, is an expert in 16th and 17th century literature and culture who is also one of the world's foremost leaders in using technology to ask and answer significant research questions in the humanities.

Jessica Cantlon's 'Science Homecoming' Mobilizes Scientists to Advocate for Support

Thu, 5 Jun 2025 00:05:00 -0400

Jessica Cantlon, the Ronald J. and Mary Ann Zdrojkowski Professor of Developmental Neuroscience/Psychology, is helping experts across the country communicate the value of science to their hometown newspapers.

How a First-Year Seminar Shaped Alumni Career Paths

Wed, 4 Jun 2025 00:05:00 -0400

Courses that focus real-world problems have become a hallmark of Dietrich College. Recent alumni share how the courses have impacted their career growth.

Faculty Spotlight: Weijing Tang

Thu, 22 May 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Meet Weijing Tang, an assistant professor in the Department of Statistics & Data Science.

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Dietrich College Students From Class of 2025

Thu, 15 May 2025 00:02:00 -0400

Fifteen of Carnegie Mellon's 61 new Phi Beta Kappa initiates are affiliated with Dietrich College.

Meena Sundrum Wins 2025 Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award

Tue, 13 May 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Meena Sundrum, a 2025 graduate in psychology, has been awarded the 2025 Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award.

Zoe Schneider Awarded K&L Gates Prize

Fri, 9 May 2025 14:51:00 -0400

Zoe Schneider, a graduating senior in ethics, history and public policy, has been awarded the 2025 K&L Gates Prize.

Senior Kyle McClain on His �鶹�� Journey

Fri, 9 May 2025 00:05:00 -0400

Hear from graduating senior Kyle McClain about his undergraduate journey at �鶹��

Alumnus Nick Thieme Credits �鶹�� in Pulitzer Prize Win

Thu, 8 May 2025 09:51:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumnus Nick Thieme has been awarded a Pulitzer Prize for his work on a series of articles that used data analysis to tell the story of Baltimore's fentanyl crisis.

�鶹�� Neuroscientist Has Big Plans for Guggenheim Fellowship

Thu, 8 May 2025 09:00:00 -0400

The Guggenheim Foundation has awarded Timothy Verstynen a prestigious fellowship to conduct an "exploration of exploration."

Carnegie Mellon Professor Wins 2025 Pulitzer Prize in History

Tue, 6 May 2025 00:05:00 -0400

The Department of History's Edda Fields-Black has been named a recipient of the 2025 Pulitzer Prize for her research on Harriet Tubman.

The Consequences People Don’t See Coming (But Probably Should)

Thu, 1 May 2025 00:05:00 -0400

Social and Decision Sciences Department researchers reveal how "consequence neglect" leads to predictable surprises in policy, leadership and everyday life.

Kim Piatt Receives Mark Gelfand Award for Educational Outreach

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:05:00 -0400

Kim Piatt, Dietrich College's director of experiential learning, has been named the recipient of �鶹��'s award for educational outreach.

Nicole Tanquary Receives �鶹�� Graduate Student Teaching Award

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:04:00 -0400

Nicole Tanquary, a Ph.D. candidate in Rhetoric in the Department of English, has been named the recipient of the �鶹�� Graduate Student Teaching Award

Larry Heimann Receives William H. and Frances S. Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:03:00 -0400

“Prof H” — as he’s known to his students — has been an integral member of the Information Systems (IS) program’s faculty since its founding in 2000.

Eunji Jo Receives Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:01:00 -0400

Eunji Jo, a Ph.D. candidate in literary and cultural studies in the Department of English, has received the 2025 Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award.

Gordon Weinberg Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Award

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Statistics & Data Science's Gordon Weinberg has received the Dietrich College's distinguished teaching award.

Dietrich Students Use Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship Projects To Examine Past, Create Future

Mon, 7 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Two Dietrich College students received funding through the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) to conduct research for 8-10 weeks over the summer.

Summer Undergraduate Research Fellows Take On Accessibility and Quality of Life Questions

Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Learn more about four undergraduate students, including three from Dietrich College, who received funding to complete undergraduate research with a faculty advisor during the summer.

First Person: Dietrich College Students Take Inaugural Humanities Career Trek to D.C.

Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400

A group of Dietrich College students studying the humanities went on the first-ever career trek to Washington D.C. to network and learn about different options for working in a humanities-based profession.

Coty Gonzalez Elected AAAS Fellow

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

AAAS is recognizing Gonzalez for “distinguished contributions to the field of cognitive science, particularly the development of Instance-Based Learning Theory."

Faculty Spotlight: Atoosa Kasirzadeh

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 10:00:00 -0400

Atoosa Kasirzadeh is an assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy whose research sits at the critical intersection of AI development and ethical governance.

Cloaked in Color: Some Female Hummingbirds Evolve Male Plumage to Dodge Harassment

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400

Some female hummingbirds are mimicking colorful males, resulting in reduced aggression from other hummingbirds and increased access to nectar resources.

Obituary: Carl Olson Advanced Our Understanding of the Neural Basis of Cognition

Wed, 19 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Read more about Carl Olson’s life and legacy in an obituary recently published in the journal Neuron.

Women at the Forefront of Technology, Policy and Society

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Learn more about the research of Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology’s Audrey Kurth Cronin and Nadiya Kostyuk, as well as the work of CyLab’s Virginia Smith.

Experts Tackle Generative AI Ethics and Governance at 2025 K&L Gates–�鶹�� Conference

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Thought leaders from industry, academia, government and civil society gathered March 10–11 at the K&L Gates-�鶹�� Conference in Ethics and Computational Technologies.

Fields-Black Receives Gilder Lehrman Lincoln Prize for ‘COMBEE’

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

History Professor Edda Fields-Black has been awarded a prize for her 2024 book that highlights Harriet Tubman's Civil War service.

Exploring the Spread of Misinformation in War and Conflict with Daniel Silverman

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST) assistant professor Daniel Silverman has published a new book about misinformation during wartime through University of Cambridge Press.

�鶹�� Recognizes the 2025 Class of Tartans on the Rise

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Three alumni from Dietrich College — Meela Imperato, Sasha Cohen Ioannides and Shaun Ranadé — have been named to the Tartans on the Rise class for 2025.

Women in Science Highlight Mentorship, Outreach as Integral to Career Success

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0400

Rebecca Nugent of the Department of Statistics & Data Science and Coty Gonzalez of the Department of Social and Decision Sciences discuss the importance of mentorship and outreach in career development.

Faculty Spotlight: Carl Kubler

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Carl Kubler, assistant professor in the Department of History, is a scholar of China’s global past.

Is It Human, or Is It AI?

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

A new study from �鶹�� researchers identifies differences between human and AI written text.

Researchers Propose Framework To Identify Food Selectivity Origins in the Brain

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

A �鶹�� team recently published a paper outlining how visual and nonvisual signals contribute to the brain's cortical responses when people were shown images of food.

A Statistical Bridge to Scientific Advances

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Launched this academic year, the STAtistical Methods for the Physical Sciences Research Center (STAMPS) bridges gaps between researchers in the physical sciences and their colleagues in statistics.

Developmental Psychologists and Statisticians Come Together To Ensure Research Tools Measure Up

Fri, 7 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Faculty across two Dietrich College departments developed a way to test a spatial arrangement task that can help researchers understand how connections are formed in children’s brains.

Trench Chess: �鶹�� Sophomore Uses NFL Data To Examine Pre-Snap Play

Thu, 6 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Abhishek Varadarajan, a statistics and machine learning major, is a semifinalist in the NFL’s 2025 Big Data Bowl.

Learning by Doing in the Nation's Capital

Wed, 5 Feb 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Undergraduate students from across �鶹�� spent fall 2024 learning and interning in the nation's capital through the �鶹�� Washington Semester Program.

Fall 2024 Dietrich College Dean's List Announced

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Congratulations to all of the students named to the Dietrich College Dean's List for fall 2024!

Dietrich College Prepares Students with Grand Challenges

Wed, 29 Jan 2025 08:00:00 -0500

Faculty co-teach courses for first-year students that explore complex issues like environmental justice and race and identity.

Neuroscience Institute Spurs Collaboration, New Discoveries

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

The Neuroscience Institute brings together interdisciplinary expertise to understand and improve brain function in both healthy and diseased brains, invent and apply the next generation of neural technologies and tools, and educate the next generation of neuroscience leaders.

Ramdas Receives Presidential Early Career Award

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Aaditya Ramdas, who holds joint faculty appointments in the Statistics & Data Science and Machine Learning departments, has received the highest accolade bestowed by the U.S. government on early career scientists and engineers.

�鶹�� Students Create Inclusive Programming for UPMC Children’s Hospital

Fri, 17 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Through classes in the Department of Languages, Cultures and Applied Linguistics, �鶹�� students are creating programs to air throughout UPMC Children's Hospital for patients, their families and loved ones during their stays at CHP.

Faculty Spotlight: Shihong Huang

Wed, 15 Jan 2025 00:00:00 -0500

Shihong Huang, teaching professor in the Information Systems Program, uses software engineering to improve how humans and systems cooperate symbiotically to carry out tasks with mutual adaptation to optimize performance.

�鶹�� Expands Korean Studies Program

Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Housed in the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics (LCAL), the new Korean studies program reflects �鶹��'s commitment to preparing students for global careers through language and cultural education.

Researchers Urge Shift To Social Context in Alcohol Studies

Fri, 3 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

New editorial highlights the need for multi-participant alcohol administration studies to reflect real-world drinking behavior and better understand addiction risks.

Obituary: Edith Balas Was A Survivor and Art History Scholar

Thu, 2 Jan 2025 09:00:00 -0500

Edith Balas, an emeritus professor of art history at �鶹��, died on Saturday, Nov. 16. She was 95.

Richard Ivry Receives Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences

Fri, 20 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

Learn more about Richard Ivry and Emefa Akwayena, recipient of the Carnegie Prize Student Fellowship.

Master the Future

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

CMIST Launches Master of Science in Security, Technology and International Relations.

IDeATe's "Meet Me @" Exhibition

Wed, 4 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

On Wednesday, December 11, join the Integrative Design, Arts, and Technology (IDeATe) network’s undergraduate artists and innovators from across �鶹�� as they showcase their imaginative projects and research devised and developed at IDeATe.

Six Dietrich College Students Inducted to Phi Beta Kappa

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 03:00:00 -0500

This fall, �鶹�� celebrated students who were selected for early initiation into the university’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Game On

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 02:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� alumna Kaki Stergiou brings brand marketing to the gaming industry through immersive virtual experiences.

Enabling Developers to Write Provably Correct Software

Tue, 3 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

With DARPA grant funding, Carnegie Mellon researchers from the Philosophy, Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering departments have made it possible for non-experts to formally prove their code is correct, reliable and secure.

Faculty Spotlight: Nevine Abraham

Mon, 2 Dec 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Nevine Abraham, assistant teaching professor and coordinator of Arabic Studies in the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics, specializes in literary-cultural studies and indigeneity in Arab countries.

�鶹�� AI Tools, Including a Chatbot for Controversial Topics, Connect Humanities and Social Sciences to Innovation

Fri, 22 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Learn about several initiatives and projects underway at Dietrich College to harness the power of AI.

Faculty Spotlight: John Conlon

Wed, 6 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500

John Conlon, assistant professor in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences, explores how people form and act on their expectations.

�鶹�� Community Engages on Election Issues

Mon, 4 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500

This fall, the Deeper Conversations series focused on the U.S. election, offering the �鶹�� community a space to engage over topics like polarization, immigration and election interference.

Carnegie Mellon Launches Sports Analytics Center

Mon, 4 Nov 2024 09:00:00 -0500

The new Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Center creates a hub for innovative sports analytics education, research and industry partnerships.

English Department Professors Release Trio of Thought-Provoking New Books

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

Sharon Dilworth, Jane McCafferty and Lauren Shapiro have all recently released new works of fiction.

Succeeding Together

Wed, 30 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

Correy Dandoy, senior academic advisor and communications manager for the Information Systems Program, wins the 2024 Staff Community Excellence Award at the Sept. 24 Connections and Conversation Luncheon.

Networks of Concepts Demonstrate How Scientific Knowledge Grows

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

A new study from the Institute for Complex Social Dynamics determined how knowledge of science progresses.

Spring 2024 Dietrich College Dean's List Announced

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to all of the students named to the Dietrich College Dean's List for Spring 2024!

Yue Receives Alumni Service Award

Wed, 23 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

Deborah Yue is one of eleven alumni recognized by �鶹�� for their service, philanthropy and professional accomplishments, exemplifying how her “heart is in the work.”

Diplomats Discuss Digital Diplomacy at CMIST Policy Dinner

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) hosted a policy dinner on digital diplomacy, bringing diplomats from the United States, Costa Rica and Switzerland.

Postdoc Explores Unsupervised Learning, Communication

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

Franziska Bröker, a postdoctoral researcher associate fellow at the Neuroscience Institute at �鶹��, published an opinion paper in the journal Trends in Cognitive Science, which shows how the conventional wisdom about the process of unsupervised learning may be incorrect.

Managing Election Anxiety May Mean Less Time on Social Media

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 12:20:00 -0400

As election day approaches, experts at Carnegie Mellon have advice on how to quell anxiety.

Embracing Diversity Through Games and Bots

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

A team of researchers at �鶹�� have found that games provide an effective alternative to deliver diversity training, upping the ante by simulating social situations using AI bots.

�鶹�� Launches Center for AI-Driven Biomedical Research

Thu, 3 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

The center was launched to unlock mysteries of gene regulation and cellular function by creating and applying AI to illuminate mechanisms governing development and disease.

Graduate Student Research Aids Pandemic Preparedness in Pune

Tue, 1 Oct 2024 00:20:00 -0400

Abhishek Dedhe, a cognitive neuroscience Ph.D. student, stepped outside his area of focus to lead a multi-institutional study that examined deaths missed during the COVID-19 pandemic in his hometown — Pune, India.

Dulce Rubio Develops Tool to Address Landmines

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Mateo Dulce Rubio, a fifth-year doctoral student, has led a team of classmates and faculty in developing a three-pronged system for more accurately identifying landmines.

Alumnus Tommy Oliver Takes Home Emmy Win

Mon, 30 Sep 2024 00:20:00 -0400

Dietrich College's Tommy Oliver received a 2024 Emmy Award for Exceptional Merit in Documentary Filmmaking.

Studying in the Clouds

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics and Statistics & Data Science have partnered with the Monteverde Institute in Costa Rica to create a study abroad and experiential learning program that immerses students in tropical ecology, statistics and cultural studies.

Dietrich College Celebrates 2024 Andy Award Nominees

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Six members of the Dietrich College community have been nominated for the 2024 Andy Awards.

Kennedy Receives Mortimer Spiegelman Award

Wed, 11 Sep 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Edward Kennedy, associate professor in the Department of Statistics & Data Science, will receive the Mortimer Spiegelman Award for his outstanding contributions to public health and statistics.

Deeper Conversations to Focus on Election Year Discourse

Mon, 9 Sep 2024 05:20:00 -0400

The university-wide series, driven by the work of the Dietrich and Heinz colleges, underscores the vital role that academic institutions play in facilitating meaningful discussion.

Dietrich College Interns Make Community Impact in Pittsburgh

Tue, 3 Sep 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Three of the 60 Dietrich College students who participated in the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program this year share their experiences.

Dietrich Welcomes Class of 2028+

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

See how Dietrich College's newest humanities and social sciences students spent their first week on campus at Carnegie Mellon.

Painting the Bard’s Birds

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumna Missy Dunaway explores the intersection of Shakespeare and art.

Anna Cappella Wins Niccolai-Fustanio Award

Wed, 28 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Anna Cappella, a double major in biological sciences and professional writing, recently earned the Niccolai-Fustanio Families Scholarship Award.

Susanne Ferber Appointed Head of Department of Psychology

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Susanne Ferber, �鶹��'s newly appointed Department of Psychology head, focuses her research on understanding the cognitive and neural processes that support awareness of perception.

�鶹�� Core Partner in New Center To Improve Robot Dexterity

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

New Engineering Research Center to receive up to $52 million.

Dietrich College Welcomes New Faculty in 2024

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Dietrich College welcomes 28 new faculty members, postdoctoral fellows, research associates and special lecturers to the campus community who bring a wealth of knowledge, expertise and innovative thinking to various areas of study across the college.

NSF Fellowship Opens Doors for Will Noll

Wed, 14 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Will Noll, who will begin �鶹��’s Neural Computation Ph.D. program this fall, has received the 2024 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Dietrich Welcomes 2024 Class of Scholars

Mon, 5 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

�鶹�� welcomes the fourth cohort of Dietrich College Scholars this fall, a group of doctoral students pursuing degrees in the humanities and social sciences.

A Philosophy Major Walks into a Newsroom

Fri, 2 Aug 2024 05:20:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumnus Eric Salzman produces a life in news.

Psychology Student Camille Chandler Named Beinecke Scholar

Mon, 29 Jul 2024 05:20:00 -0400

The prestigious Beinecke Scholarship recognizes Camille Chandler for her extraordinary research accomplishments and potential as a leading scholar in the arts, humanities or social sciences.

New Course Harnesses AI To Kindle Creativity

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Dietrich College and College of Engineering faculty team up to teach a new course about AI from the human perspective.

Autonomy Boosts College Student Attendance and Performance

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 05:20:00 -0400

A new paper from �鶹�� suggests that the key to boosting college students’ attendance and performance isn’t stricter rules, but more freedom.

Carl Kubler Receives Luce/ACLS Early Career Fellowship

Tue, 9 Jul 2024 05:20:00 -0400

The Department of History's Carl Kubler has been named one of 14 Luce/American Council of Learned Societies (ACLS) Early Career Fellows in China Studies.

Getting Ready for Fall 2024: Dietrich College Course Preview

Tue, 9 Jul 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Explore Dietrich College courses of interest to incoming first-year students.

Edda Fields-Black Named Director of The Humanities Center at �鶹��

Mon, 1 Jul 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Professor of History Edda Fields-Black has been selected as the next director of The Humanities Center at �鶹��.

�鶹�� Provides Seed Funds for Generative AI for Educators

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Two teams that include Dietrich College faculty received �鶹�� seed grant funds to support research and development of generative AI-enabled educational tools.

Could “No Nukes!” Be A Historical Artifact?

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 05:20:00 -0400

A new study finds Americans are more supportive of nuclear use by their government and foreign countries than you would expect (and maybe hope).

Social Justice Is Core to Sustainability Efforts at Carnegie Mellon

Wed, 5 Jun 2024 05:20:00 -0400

This article about social justice and sustainability across �鶹��'s campus highlights Dietrich College's Community Engagement Fellowship Program, faculty teaching and the Center for the Arts in Society's "Coffee Break" program.

Dietrich Students Awarded Fulbright Scholarship

Tue, 4 Jun 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Four Dietrich Fulbright scholars will address projects around the globe.

Remembering Joanne Ursenbach

Tue, 28 May 2024 08:20:00 -0400

Joanne Ursenbach, a member of the Dietrich staff since 1998, unexpectedly died on Friday, May 10. She will be missed by family and her many friends at Dietrich College and �鶹��.

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Dietrich Students from Class of 2024

Thu, 23 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

The �鶹�� chapter of Phi Beta Kappa inducted 56 students, 14 of whom are affiliated with Dietrich College.

Christopher Phillips Appointed Head of Carnegie Mellon’s Department of History

Tue, 21 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Christopher Phillips, a professor of history, will be the next head of the Department of History in �鶹��’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Celebrating Success: Dietrich Publishes 2023 Year in Review

Mon, 13 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is proud to share the 2023 Year in Review with our students, faculty, alumni, parents, staff and friends.

Celebrating the Class of 2024

Fri, 10 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences congratulates its graduates and their supporters. Learn more about where the Class of 2024 is going next.

Shifting Focus

Thu, 9 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumna Rubini Naidu spreads awareness and encourages empathy through visual storytelling.

Sheynin Receives Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award

Tue, 7 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Ziggy Sheynin has received the Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award, which is bestowed on a student of Dietrich College who plans to pursue graduate studies in education.

Coding for Animals Key to Engaging Children in STEM

Fri, 3 May 2024 14:20:00 -0400

An education pilot study bridges animal behavior research and computer coding to engage elementary school students in real-world, interdisciplinary science.

Alumna’s Mural Explores Hospitality and Belonging

Fri, 3 May 2024 10:15:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumna Angelica Bonilla “A.B.” Fominaya (BCSA 2023) was commissioned by the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics (LCAL) to create the artwork “In the Footsteps of a Stranger” as part of the Center for the Arts in Society’s Hospitality Initiative.

Kass Named University Professor

Fri, 3 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

Robert Kass, the Maurice Falk Professor of Statistics and Computational Neuroscience, is one of five �鶹�� faculty members who have been elevated to the rank of University Professor.

Young Adults Reduced Drinking During and After Pandemic

Thu, 2 May 2024 05:20:00 -0400

A new study finds heavy-drinking young adults decreased alcohol intake during the pandemic.

Senior Combines Interests in Language Learning, Technology

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:33:00 -0400

As she embarked on her undergraduate experience, Lily Madojemu (DC 2024) developed a curiosity for language learning and human-computer interaction.

Dietrich Student Explores Interdisciplinary Education

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:28:00 -0400

Owen Gometz (DC 2025) chose Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences because it allowed him the flexibility to carve out his academic path.

Dietrich Student Explores Social Sciences

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:23:00 -0400

Brett Nyman (DC 2025), a Pittsburgh native, first came to �鶹�� as a seven-year-old for a summer tech camp. When it became time to pursue higher education, Nyman knew that Carnegie Mellon was the place for him to explore his academic interests and career-oriented passions.

BXA Alumna Receives Guggenheim

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumna Carrie Schneider has been announced as a 2024 Guggenheim Fellow.

Humanities Student Applies Learning in Pittsburgh Region

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

Tatym Rasmussen (DC 2025) combines their passion for history and community engagement by studying the humanities and social sciences at �鶹��.

Brand Builder

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumna Meela Imperato helps startups grow their brands from the ground up.

Faculty Spotlight: Naama Ilany-Tzur

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:00:00 -0400

Naama Ilany-Tzur, assistant teaching professor in the Information Systems Program, examines how people make decisions online, particularly in the context of privacy and security-related choices.

Ownership Language in Text Reminders Yields Action

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

Researchers show the benefit of text reminders to schedule and receive a COVID-19 vaccine booster.

Rethinking What Makes Human Intelligence Unique

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

A new study finds the ability to process vast amounts of information sets humans apart from other animals.

Gang Liu Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Award

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

Gang Liu — a professor in the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics — has received Dietrich College's top teaching award.

Obituary: Anthony N. Penna was an Environmental Historian and College Leader

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

Anthony N. Penna, an environmental historian and former �鶹�� faculty member, died peacefully at home in Waltham, Massachusetts, on March 1, 2024.

Alex Tabor Receives Graduate Student Teaching Award

Wed, 17 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

Dietrich College has named Alex Tabor the 2024 recipient of its Graduate Student Teaching Award

Scheines Honored for Sustained Contributions to Education

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:00:00 -0400

For more than 30 years, Richard Scheines — as professor, department head and dean — has been at the forefront of developing educational programs that benefit learners at �鶹�� and across the globe.

Niang Receives William H. and Frances S. Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

Dietrich College's Mame-Fatou Niang is the 2024 recipient of �鶹��'s Ryan Award for Meritorious Teaching.

Leveraging Human Psychology to Thwart Cyber Attacks

Fri, 5 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

�鶹�� researchers use cognitive AI to get into the mind of the person behind a cyberattack to build stronger defenses for future networks.

National and International Scholarships and Fellowships

Wed, 3 Apr 2024 09:40:00 -0400

The OURSD team works directly with students, providing continued support and advising as they apply for scholarships.

University-wide Research Opportunities

Wed, 3 Apr 2024 09:20:00 -0400

The OURSD team provides guidance on research funding opportunities for undergraduate students at �鶹��.

Hidden Resource Gems at �鶹��: Printing Edition

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:40:00 -0400

This guide provides instructions on the printing process at �鶹�� and a link to printing station locations across campus.

Empowering Civility: Students Cultivate Respectful Conversation Skills in Dietrich College Course

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0400

An elective course taught by Nevine Abraham gave students the tools they needed to be able to discuss difficult topics like the Israel-Hamas war.

Department Renaming Reflects Study of Languages, Cultures and Applied Linguistics

Mon, 25 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

�鶹��'s Department of Modern Languages is now the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics.

�鶹�� International Film Festival Unveils “Faces of Fear”

Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

The Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival (�鶹�� IFF) is returning from March 21st to April 7th for its 18th edition: “Faces of Fear.”

A Decade of Learning in the Heart of the Nation

Mon, 18 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

�鶹��'s Washington Semester Program celebrates its 10th anniversary.

Historian Illuminates Crucial Chapter of Harriet Tubman's Legacy

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:30:00 -0400

Edda Fields-Black, associate professor in �鶹��'s Department of History, spent several years researching Tubman’s role in the Combahee River Raid.

Rising to the Challenge

Wed, 13 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Three Dietrich College Alums among the 30 recognized by the university for making an impact around the world.

Data Science and Athletics Team To Tackle 2024 NFL Big Data Bowl

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

When a team of students in the Master of Science in Applied Data Science Program (MADS) at �鶹�� started a months-long project to parse the massive dataset released by the NFL for its premier, annual sports analytics competition, they called in the coach.

Scientific Methods

Mon, 11 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0400

Graduate students volunteer to judge local science fair.

Dietrich College Awards Seed Grants

Mon, 4 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

The Dietrich College Seed Grant program funded three projects during the fall 2023 grant cycle that explore our understanding of sound, text and statistics.

The World Traveler

Fri, 1 Mar 2024 09:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� alumnus Alan Eaton brings a fresh perspective to international affairs.

Faculty Spotlight: Manasvini Singh

Mon, 26 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

The research of Manasvini Singh, assistant professor in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences, lies at the intersection of decision theory and health policy.

Statistics & Data Science Offers New Graduate Certificate

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:10:00 -0500

The Department of Statistics & Data Science at �鶹�� recently launched a new, online graduate certificate in Foundations of Data Science.

Pittsburgh Universities Unite To Fight Online Hate

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Dietrich student competes with �鶹�� team in Hacking4Humanity 2024, a hybrid policy and tech hackathon co-sponsored by five organizations.

Neuroscientists Create AI Tool To Analyze-Catalogue Behavior

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 08:00:00 -0500

Researchers have created an open-source platform known as A-SOiD that can learn and predict user-defined behaviors, just from video.

Ramdas Named Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in Mathematics

Tue, 20 Feb 2024 10:00:00 -0500

Aaditya Ramdas, assistant professor in the Statistics & Data Science and Machine Learning departments, has been named an Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellow in Mathematics for 2024.

�鶹�� and Play Included® Bring LEGO® Brick Based Interventions to U.S.

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� has announced its partnership with a UK social enterprise, Play Included®, to officially launch Project Baseplate, a scalable platform for deploying LEGO® brick based activities to children across the United States.

Demystifying Democracy: CMIST Unveils a New Minor in American Politics and Law

Wed, 14 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) has launched a new minor open to undergraduates across the university.

Pinckney Picked as Pickering Fellow

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0500

Alumnus Josh Pinckney was selected for a prestigious Pickering Fellowship, which prepares young people for foreign service careers in the U.S. Department of State.

CMIST Launches Program in Politics, Security, and Technology

Tue, 13 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology has launched a new major and minor in political science, security, and technology.

Pathfinders

Fri, 9 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

Neuroscience Institute doctoral candidates share experiences to graduate school.

�鶹�� Basketball Team Honors ‘Secret Game’ of 1944

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:40:00 -0500

Basketball players at �鶹�� paid tribute to what came to be known as “The Secret Game.”

�鶹�� Students Travel to Geneva for UN Meeting on Disarmament

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

Tatym Rasmussen was one of three �鶹�� students to travel to Geneva for a UN meeting.

�鶹�� Welcomes Early Phi Beta Kappa Inductees

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 11:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� celebrated 16 students, who have been selected for early initiation into the university’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society.

Fall 2023 Dean's List

Thu, 8 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Congratulations to all of the Dietrich College students named to the fall Dean's List!

Amgott Honored with Early Career Research Award

Mon, 5 Feb 2024 12:00:00 -0500

The Department of Modern Languages' Natalie Amgott received a research award from the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL).

American Historical Association Honors Alumna

Fri, 2 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Dietrich College alumna Jackie Wu and faculty member Joe Trotter both received awards from the American Historical Association.

Students Debate Freedom of Speech in Grand Challenge Seminar

Thu, 1 Feb 2024 09:00:00 -0500

A course taught by Richard Scheines and Sharon Carver offered students a comprehensive exploration of the principles, controversies and significance of freedom of speech and academic freedom.

Faculty Spotlight: Sarah Hae-In Idzik

Wed, 31 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Sarah Hae-In Idzik, assistant professor of rhetoric in the Department of English, focuses her research on the intersection of rhetoric, Asian American/ethnic studies and transnational adoption studies.

Citizen Scientists Contribute to Motor Learning Research

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 05:00:00 -0500

Data generated by citizen scientists offer researchers new insight into how people adapt and move differently to correct for movement errors.

�鶹��’s Deeper Conversations Initiative Aims To Build Bridges of Connection and Understanding

Tue, 23 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� has launched Deeper Conversations, a university-wide initiative aimed at bringing together new and existing opportunities to explore divergent viewpoints.

Cullen Named Dean's Innovation Scholar

Tue, 16 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Simon Cullen was named one of two recipients of the Dean's Innovation Scholar Award in Dietrich College.

Faculty Spotlight: Gonzalo Mena

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 09:00:00 -0500

Gonzalo Mena, assistant professor in the Department of Statistics & Data Science, is developing the next generation of statistical tools that will aid scientists in how they analyze their data.

The Ethics of AI: Building Systems That Benefit Society

Mon, 8 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Alex John London and Hoda Heidari present a framework to build technology that is beneficial by helping a person live a life that expresses their considered goals and values.

First-Year Students Explore Drivers of Health Disparities

Wed, 3 Jan 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Students in a Grand Challenge course get to explore how social factors impact health outcomes for Americans.

Understanding Data Science Critical for Life, Education

Fri, 8 Sep 2023 00:30:00 -0400

�鶹�� experts turn everyday educators into data scientists.

Reflections Yield Gift for Future Students

Thu, 23 Feb 2023 00:30:00 -0500

Sherry M. Sukol (DC 1973) shares her reflections that led to her decision to establish a permanent fund that will support research and internships for psychology students at Dietrich College.

Sandage Advises on Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -0500

Scott Sandage was one of five faculty to advise the Kennedy Center’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit “Art and Ideals: President John F. Kennedy.”

A Better Way to Clean Neuroscience Data

Mon, 12 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -0500

A multi-institutional team of researchers developed GLMsingle, a scalable, user-friendly toolbox to clean and reduce the data variability.

Trending on TikTok

Fri, 9 Dec 2022 00:40:00 -0500

Alumnus Alex Su’s unlikely journey from academic uncertainty to law’s comedic truth teller.

Holt Elected Fellow of Acoustical Society of America

Fri, 9 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -0500

Lori Holt has been elected a fellow of the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) for improving understanding of neural processing and perception of complex auditory phenomena over her research career.

Fall 2022 Seed Grant Recipients Tackle Communication

Wed, 7 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -0500

Seed grant program aims to bring faculty and students together from different departments to address real-world problems.

Susan Baida Joins �鶹��'s Collaboratory Against Hate

Tue, 6 Dec 2022 00:30:00 -0500

Susan Baida is a DEI leader in Pittsburgh and the inaugural executive director of the Collaboratory Against Hate.

Internship Spotlight Series: Abigail Khieu

Tue, 6 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Junior Abigail Khieu reflects on her experience as an intern for Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) as part of the Washington Semester Program.

Ali Shakir Aims to Shine Light on Gravitational Lensing

Thu, 1 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A junior in physics and statistics and data science has received funding through the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development to work in Professor Rachel Mandelbaum's lab.

Public Health Experience in Kenya Inspires Senior

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Senior Isabel Brum spent seven weeks in Kenya supporting public health initiatives, an experience supported by the Jennings Family Brave Companions Fund.

Faculty Spotlight: Nynke Niezink

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Nynke Niezink, assistant professor of Statistics & Data Science, works on developing statistical methods for the social sciences.

Ashley Christopherson Wins Staff Community Excellence Award

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Ashley Christopherson, an advisor in Dietrich’s Academic Advisory Center, wins the Staff Community Excellence Award at the Oct. 27 Connection and Conversations luncheon.

Mina Tocalini’s Symphonic Success

Fri, 18 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� alumna orchestrates fulfilling career telling the stories of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

Duolingo’s Alina von Davier joins the Department of Modern Languages

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Department of Modern Languages welcomes Alina von Davier, Chief of Assessment at Duolingo and CEO and Founder of EdAstra Tech, as a senior research fellow in Second Language Acquisition (SLA).

Correy Dandoy Nominated for Andy Award

Wed, 9 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Correy Dandoy, an advisor in �鶹��'s Information Systems Program, was nominated for the Andy Award in the Commitment to Students category.

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Newest Class of Dietrich Students

Wed, 9 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� Phi Beta Kappa inducts 18 students, including seven students affiliated with the Dietrich College.

Neuroscientists and Game Designers Play Well Together

Mon, 7 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Researchers cross intellectual boundaries for better data, better games and real impact.

Darren Riley Honored as Tartan Entrepreneur

Thu, 3 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

During November’s National Entrepreneurship Month, �鶹�� is celebrating Tartan entrepreneurs, including Darren Riley, a graduate of Dietrich College.

�鶹�� IFF Hosts a Night of Asian-Made Short Films

Wed, 2 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Carnegie Mellon International Film Festival presents Tried and True: A Night of Asian-made Short Films. The works offer a distinct and engaging foray into perseverance, tradition and what they can mean in the 21st century.

Holt, Rinaldo Named Dietrich College Dean’s Chairs

Wed, 2 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Dean's Chairs recognize senior faculty for eminence in their respective fields and support exceptional research that seeks to improve the human condition.

Carrasco To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences

Tue, 1 Nov 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Marisa Carrasco of New York University is this year's recipient of the Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Sciences, an award that recognizes trailblazers in the brain and behavioral sciences.

A Second �鶹�� Student for First-Generation Family

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Monica Paz (DC 2024) reflects on her family's �鶹�� experience, which started with a trip to Pittsburgh to visit her older sister, Maricel Paz Pripstein (DC 2012).

New Undergraduate Journal Launches

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

WOVEN, a new undergraduate journal from Dietrich College students, features nine pieces written by students during General Education courses.

A Dose of Belonging May Combat Depression

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A new study finds that a college student’s sense of belonging affects the onset of depression later in the semester.

Investigating the Life of America’s First Black Poetess

Wed, 5 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Phillis Wheatley was the first African American poet to publish a book in English. Don Holmes felt compelled to dig deeper into Wheatley’s life to show the impact of her contribution to African American scholarship.

Emily Jordan Sees High Rewards in Addiction Research

Tue, 4 Oct 2022 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� junior Emily Jordan uses computational tools to investigate how risk and reward mechanisms affect addiction outcomes.

Students Embrace Pittsburgh Community During Summer Internships

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Three students share their experiences students who participated in the 2022 Dietrich College Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program.

Dietrich Alums Honored by �鶹��

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� honored alumni, including four graduates from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, for their professional achievements and generous service to the university.

Faculty Spotlight: Xiaoying Tu

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Xiaoying Tu, assistant teaching professor in Information Systems, focuses his research on how the evolution in technology has disrupted the ecosystem and revenue chain in the film and music industries.

Undergraduate Researches the Impact of COVID-19 on Gender Identity

Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Silva-Cacdac received a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship to understand how pandemic isolation affected gender identity.

Pier and Beer Alike to the Ear

Fri, 2 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Graduate student studies link between speech perception and speech production.

New Leaders for a Strong Community

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 09:30:00 -0400

Holt and Fiez to lead a reimagined neuroscience partnership.

Faculty Spotlight: Francesca Zaffora Blando

Mon, 29 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Francesca Zaffora Blando, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, specializes in logic, formal epistemology and the philosophy of probability.

�鶹�� Students Engage Pittsburgh Communities

Fri, 26 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Dietrich College welcomes the first cohort of students in the community-based Research-to-Practice program through the Center for Shared Prosperity (CSP).

From Coding to Kids: Allen Makes Unique Career Move

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0400

After graduating from Carnegie Mellon in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in computer science and a Silicon Valley internship under his belt, David Allen’s career path changed direction and led him to Carnegie Mellon's Children's School.

Dietrich Welcomes New Faculty, Postdocs and Visiting Faculty

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Dietrich College welcomes 27 new faculty, postdoctoral fellows and visiting lecturers in 2022.

�鶹�� Launches Minor in Immersive Technologies in Arts & Culture

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:40:00 -0400

�鶹��'s new minor connects students from diverse backgrounds and enables them to explore the expansive possibilities of immersive technologies.

Largest Study to Date Identifies New Autism Genes

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:30:00 -0400

A study that scanned the genomes of 150,000 participants identified new genes linked to autism and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

Dietrich College Alumna Joins Faculty

Mon, 22 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Nuria Ballesteros Soria has joined �鶹�� as a special faculty member in Dietrich College. She received her Ph.D. in Second Language Acquisition from �鶹�� in May.

Kelli Maxwell Named Associate Dean of Student Success

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 09:00:00 -0400

�鶹��’s Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences has named Kelli Maxwell its next associate dean of Student Success, effective Aug. 1.

Department of Modern Languages Launches Online Language Courses

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� has launched a new online program for learning Chinese, French and Spanish.

Appetite for Learning

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumnus Cliff Sharple blends entrepreneurship, technology and food for a one-of-a-kind career.

Obituary: Vladimir Cherkassky Advanced Computing to Understand the Human Brain

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Vladimir Cherkassky, a senior scientific staff member at �鶹�� died on July 17, 2022, at the age of 68. For 26 years, Cherkassky worked at the Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging in the Department of Psychology, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Dietrich College Dean's Office Announces Seed Grant Opportunity

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The Dietrich College Dean’s Office has launched a Seed Grant Program to promote and support inter-departmental and collaborative research across the college.

Innovation at Core of Swartz Center Program

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Meet the members of the 2024 class of Innovation Scholars at �鶹��'s Swartz Center for Entrepreneurship.

Big Numbers Blur Policy Ambitions

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A new study finds scaling the cost of government programs using a cost-per-person price tag improves comprehension by the general public.

Drinking Alone Foreshadows Future Alcohol Problems

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 05:00:00 -0400

A new �鶹�� study has found that drinking alone as an adolescent and young adult can increase the risk of alcohol use disorder later in life, especially for women.

Experts Study Marine Mammals To Learn About Human Hearing

Wed, 6 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A �鶹�� researcher leads work on auditory attention.

Ramdas Receives Google Research Scholar Award

Fri, 1 Jul 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Aaditya Ramdas has received a $60,000 award from Google's Research Scholar Program to study structured uncertainty quantification.

Recent Graduates Shape Their Path

Thu, 30 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400

Three recent Dietrich College graduates share their post-graduation plans.

Spring 2022 Dean's List

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to all of the Dietrich College students named to the spring Dean's List!

Next Cohort of Dietrich Scholars Begin Studies

Tue, 21 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� welcomes the second cohort of Dietrich College Scholars, who represent an exemplary group of doctoral students pursuing their degrees in the humanities and social sciences.

Fulbrights Put Three From Dietrich College on Global Path

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has awarded grants to alumni Julia Conti, Haider Nazir and Jenna Stanislaw.

When Parenting Style Predicts Political Leanings

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 13:00:00 -0400

A new study finds parenting styles are a strong indicator for how people think about a wide range of social issues, from education to elder care.

From Ads to X-rays, Alumnus Harnesses the Power of AI

Tue, 14 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumnus Ophir Tanz announced earlier this year that the Food and Drug Administration cleared his company Pearl's software, Second Opinion, the first artificial-intelligence tool to help dentists detect conditions in patient X-rays.

Faculty, Staff Reflect on Their Dietrich College Experience

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Faculty and staff members retiring during the 2021–2022 academic year have made significant, long-lasting contributions to �鶹��, the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, and their fields.

High School Students Share Art, Community

Tue, 7 Jun 2022 12:00:00 -0400

An educational partnership between �鶹�� and City Charter High School, LEAP uses the arts, humanities and social sciences to empower under-resourced high school students to become agents of social change.

Yenching Scholar Studies the Digital Divide

Tue, 7 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Andey Ng (DC 2021, CIT 2024) has been named a 2022 Yenching Scholar by Peking University's Yenching Academy program.

2021 Year in Review

Wed, 1 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Our 2021 Year in Review highlights the many ways in which the Dietrich College community has contributed to improving the human condition through education, research and community outreach.

Congratulations, Graduates!

Fri, 27 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹��’s classes of 2020, 2021 and 2022 celebrated Commencement this May.

Obituary: Ilsedore B. Jonas Was an Influential Teacher of German Language and Culture

Thu, 26 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Ilsedore Jonas shared her deep appreciation for language, culture, literature and art with her students.

Stop, Hammer Time!

Mon, 23 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Kendra Noneman, a Ph.D. student in the Program in Neural Computation, recently set a Carnegie Mellon record in hammer throw, propelling her to the top spot in Division III and securing her place in the upcoming NCAA Division III Outdoor Championships on May 26-28 in Geneva, Ohio.

Politics, Persuasion and the Press

Thu, 19 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Alumnus Dan Gilman, a former Pittsburgh city councilman and chief of staff to the Mayor of Pittsburgh, co-taught a course in spring 2022 with David Shribman, a special faculty lecturer at �鶹�� and Pulitzer Prize-winning former executive editor at the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

Alumni Spotlight: Sim Ahuja

Mon, 16 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Sim Ahuja, a 2020 �鶹�� graduate in International Relations and Politics and Decision Science, began her career focused on pandemic preparedness.

Ukrainian Language Lessons Support Instructors in Need

Wed, 11 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Tatyana Gershkovich, associate professor of Russian Studies, and David Parker, assistant teaching professor of Russian Studies, have found a small way to help people impacted by the Russian war in Ukraine.

Werner Receives Elliott Dunlap Smith Teaching Award

Tue, 10 May 2022 15:00:00 -0400

Tom Werner, associate teaching professor in philosophy, has received the 2022 Elliott Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Klatzky Elected into National Academy of Science

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Roberta Klatzky, the Charles J. Queenan, Jr. University Professor of Psychology, has been elected to the National Academy of Sciences. She is an expert in cognition whose research examines the relationships between human perception and action, with a focus on touch.

Orientation Set Path to Commencement for Quaye

Tue, 10 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Senior Q Quaye, who graduates with a major in statistics and data science and a minor in creative writing, reflects on their time at �鶹��.

Student Athlete Breaks Records while Pursuing Double Major

Mon, 9 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Rising senior Bonnie Wang, a member of the Women’s Varsity Swimming and Diving Team, has renewed her commitment to swimming despite some setbacks during the pandemic.

Arons Named Director of the Center for the Arts in Society

Fri, 6 May 2022 09:00:00 -0400

Wendy Arons, professor of Dramatic Literature in the �鶹�� School of Drama, has been appointed the new director of the Center for the Arts in Society (CAS).

Unlocking the Secrets of the Brain

Thu, 5 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

New research explores how abstract concepts are represented in the brain across cultures, languages.

Hur Recognized With Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award

Wed, 4 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Susanna Hur (DC 2022) has been selected as the recipient of the 2022 Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award. The award is given to a graduating senior in �鶹��’s Dietrich College for outstanding academic achievement who plans to attend graduate school and pursue a career in education.

Faculty Spotlight: Don Holmes

Tue, 3 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Don Holmes, a lecturer in writing and communication in the Department of English, is bringing his interest in eighteenth and early nineteenth-century African American rhetoric, literacy and language to �鶹��.

Guerrero Awarded Beinecke Scholarship

Tue, 3 May 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Arianna Garcia Guerrero, an international relations and politics major, is one of 16 students nationally to receive a 2022 Beinecke Scholarship for graduate education.

Cantlon Receives Cattell Award

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Jessica Cantlon is one of four recipients of the James McKeen Cattell Fund Fellowships awarded by the Association for Psychological Science in 2022.

Yarn Bombing the Askwith Kenner Global Languages & Cultures Room

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A community of knitters at �鶹�� created a cover for a concrete pillar in the Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room.

Debunking Myths: Modern Native American Communities

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A new Grand Challenge Seminar explores histories and modern realities of Native American communities.

The No Club: Bringing Gender Equity to the Workplace

Tue, 26 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Researchers Linda Babcock, Brenda Peyser, Lise Vesterlund and Laurie Weingart document that women are disproportionately asked and expected to take on non-promotable tasks. Their new book seeks to change the conversation about how we advance women’s careers and achieve equity in the 21st century.

Alumni Spotlight: Jay Liu

Mon, 25 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In high school, Jay Liu participated in a dual enrollment program at a local university. After Liu cited Andrew Carnegie’s article “Wealth” in a heated class discussion, a professor nicknamed her “Carnegie.” The moniker had an impact.

Delphi Group, University of Maryland, Meta Honored for COVID-19 Survey

Thu, 21 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -0400

�鶹��'s Delphi Group, the University of Maryland Social Data Science Center and Meta received two awards from the American Association of Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) for their work on the COVID-19 Trends and Impact Survey.

NEH Fellowship Supports Dworkin's Project on Cuban Immigrant Theater

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Kenya Dworkin received a $60,000 fellowship to finish her book that examines how the plays' content reveal the cultural heritage of the Cuban community and the Americanization that occurred for the group over time.

�鶹�� Projects Sleuth Secret Printers, Teach Shakespeare in VR

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Two English Department professors received grants to progress their projects that use technology as a tool for uncovering lessons about history and culture.

Polarized Speech: A Function of Self-Persuasion

Fri, 1 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

A new study finds competitive debaters, randomly assigned a position, persuade themselves to the superiority of their side, even if it falls contrary to their own personal beliefs.

Faculty Spotlight: Ezelle Sanford III

Fri, 1 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The April Faculty Spotlight features Ezelle Sanford III, assistant professor of history, whose research lies at the intersection of African American, medical and urban histories.

Ukraine: A Road of Unjust Conflict

Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

More than month into the war in Ukraine, after Russian President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces over the border, the battles have not unfolded as predicted. Join us for a panel discussion to contextualize the war and look ahead to what comes next.

�鶹�� Launches 2022 'Faces' International Film Festival

Fri, 25 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

"Faces Behind the Mask," �鶹��'s 2022 International Film Festival, features 13 award-winning films that explore the masks people wear, the realities they conceal, the facades they represent and the lives and the secrets behind them.

de Oliveira Joins SCS Grads in Amazon Research Fellowship

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Amazon awarded its second round of research fellowships to five graduate students at �鶹��.

Pittsburgh Humanities Festival Returns March 21-27

Mon, 21 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

This year’s Pittsburgh Humanities Festival will explore topics like Pittsburgh’s history, Kennywood, racial inequalities, drag culture, food and art.

Harpist Madison Calley's Got Pluck

Fri, 18 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Dietrich alumni brings ancient instrument into the digital age.

Alumni Spotlight: Jamison Howell-White

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

In his role at the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools, Jamison Howell-White (DC 2015) works with lobbyists to provide data to lawmakers concerning education in their districts.

Undergraduate Women Use Political Power To Create Change

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Undergraduate women at �鶹�� are working to impact local and national politics.

Dietrich College’s New General Education Launches

Tue, 15 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

The new General Education for the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences prepares students with the skills and competencies necessary to become dynamic 21st century professionals.

Pre-Law Program Opens Doors for �鶹�� Students

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Navigating the law school application process can be overwhelming for undergrad students. The Pre-Law Program provides students with the resources they need to simplify the application process and facilitates the transition into law school.

Five Dietrich College Alumni Named Tartans on the Rise

Mon, 14 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Recent Dietrich College graduates Sam Hashemi, Candice Morgan, Jamie Quinterno, Leslie Sainz and Sam Ventura have been named to �鶹��’s inaugural class of Tartans on the Rise.

Show and Tell

Mon, 7 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Department of English graduate student Jimmy Lizama recently presented his research at a Graduate Students of Color Research Show and Tell.

Undergraduate Research Opens Doors to Future Opportunities

Thu, 3 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Dietrich College offers research opportunities for undergraduate students to work with a faculty adviser and contribute valuable findings and knowledge to their specialized fields of study.

Faculty Spotlight: Kevin Jarbo

Wed, 2 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Read more about Jarbo’s work that explores how the stigma of stereotype can negatively influence interpersonal experiences, especially in an academic setting.

Launching a New Way to Educate

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Sharon Peruzzi Strauchs (DC 1970) recalls memories of when she founded Cortona Academy in northern Virginia 30 years ago.

Dietrich Senior Teaches English to Syrian Refugees in Turkey

Mon, 28 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Roni Sosis wanted to make a difference in the world by helping people and communities in whatever way he could. An opportunity in Turkey opened the door.

Changing Expectations: One Story at a Time

Fri, 25 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� alumna leans on her life experiences to break stereotypes through words.

On the Brink: A Panel Discussion on Russia and Ukraine

Thu, 24 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Join us for a panel discussion of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.

Alumni Spotlight: Emily Joyce

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Emily Joyce stayed true to her passion and now works with the U.S. Agency for International Development with the local governance in Honduras.

Organizations Address Gender Disparity in Social Sciences

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 12:00:00 -0500

Three student-run organizations share the mission of supporting groups that have traditionally been underrepresented across the social sciences.

Seminar Gives Students a Leg Up on Leadership

Thu, 17 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Students in Michael Murphy’s Leadership Development Seminar learn from rich array of activities, including class discussions; readings, videos and podcasts; weekly reflective journaling; experiential opportunities, attending lectures on campus; one-on-one meetings; and guest speakers.

LEAP Gives High Schoolers Deep Dive into Arts, Humanities

Mon, 14 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Through a new pilot program, Pittsburgh students learn from �鶹�� faculty and community artists and activists.

Fall 2021 Dean’s List Announced

Fri, 11 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Congratulations to all of the students named to the Dietrich College Dean’s List!

Faculty Spotlight: Michael Trujillo

Thu, 10 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Read more about Trujillo’s work that explores how stigma affects health.

Deep Learning Model Simulates Brain Topography

Thu, 3 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A more accurate model of the visual system may help neuroscientists and clinicians develop better treatments for disorders, like alexia, prosopagnosia and agnosia.

COVIDcast: Lessons Learned for Future Pandemic Forecasting

Wed, 2 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A massive COVID-19 data collection project led by researchers in �鶹��’s Delphi Research Group not only helped steer the response to the virus but could also change the future of pandemic forecasting. Throughout the PNAS collection, the researchers reflect on their first year of data collection and analysis and share lessons they learned.

How Consumers Interpret At-Home COVID-19 Test Results

Tue, 1 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

A new study published this week in JAMA Internal Medicine shows that people using COVID home test kits may fail to self-quarantine or may quarantine unnecessarily because they misinterpret the implications of test results.

The Mind's Edge

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Professor David Creswell and Olympian Apolo Ohno share how mindfulness training helps athletes and others.

Alumni Spotlight: Ali Munden

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

IPS-alum Ali Munden initially planned to go straight to law school, but she liked the opportunity Teach For America offered.

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Newest Class of Dietrich Students

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Fifteen students have been selected for early initiation into �鶹��’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society, including eight students affiliated with the Dietrich College. The initiation ceremony will be held in the Posner Center on Thursday, February 24 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern. The event is open to the campus community.

Fischhoff, Sieg Elected 2021 AAAS Fellows

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Baruch Fischhoff and Wilfried Sieg have been elected 2021 fellows of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS).

Kim Piatt Named Director of Experiential Learning

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Kim Piatt has been named Dietrich College’s first director of experiential learning. Piatt was previously manager of the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program.

New Club Connects Students With Alumni in the Writing Field

Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

The Writing Academy is a club dedicated to all forms of writing that provides students with opportunities for networking and developing professional skills.

Join Us for Dietrich Deep Dives: Public Health in a Free Society

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is excited to launch the second series of "Dietrich Deep Dives," engaging, in-depth presentations about critical political and societal issues through the lens of the humanities, social sciences and related fields.

Faculty Spotlight: Uju Anya

Fri, 7 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Read more about Anya’s work to bring equity and diversity into the field of Second Language Acquisition.

Children’s Books Solidify Gender Stereotypes in Young Minds

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A new study from �鶹�� and the University of Wisconsin-Madison has found children’s books may perpetuate gender stereotypes.

Emily is so 2000: Research Explores Why Popular Baby Names Come and Go

Wed, 29 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A new mathematical model identifies why parents may now choose to name their daughter Emma rather than Emily — people strive to stand out while still fitting in.

Huge New Study Identifies Dozens of Ways to Boost Exercise

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A large-scale study found effective ways to motivate people to exercise.

Why Clickbait Makes You Curious and Caloric Content Doesn’t

Thu, 16 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A new study explores the reasons why people seek information and why they avoid it.

Former Doctor Turns Pandemic Historian and Sleuth

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Paul Weinbaum, a history department Ph.D. candidate, has gone from treating high-risk obstetrical patients to investigating the history of pandemics.

Moderna Launches AI Academy in Partnership with �鶹��

Thu, 9 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Moderna, Inc., a biotechnology company pioneering messenger RNA (mRNA) therapeutics and vaccines, announced the launch of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Academy, an innovative initiative that will bring to life an immersive learning experience for Moderna employees, in partnership with �鶹��.

White Named Woman of Excellence

Wed, 8 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Teraya White, an academic and career advisor in the Department of Statistics & Data Science, has been named among the New Pittsburgh Courier’s Women of Excellence Award honorees.

Students mental/physical health decline, one year into COVID

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 12:00:00 -0500

Scientists combined biometric and survey data from several groups of college students from spring 2019 to spring 2021 and found marked declines in both physical and emotional health.

Shanmugaraj Selected for Dietrich Teaching Honor

Thu, 2 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Nisha Shanmugaraj (DC 2013, 2022), a Ph.D. candidate in the Rhetoric program in the Department of English, is the 2021 Dietrich College Graduate Student Teaching Award recipient.

All the Right Moves

Mon, 29 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� alumni couple is stepping up to ensure high-quality student experiences.

Language Assessment Champion Joins Modern Languages

Thu, 18 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Learn more about Antony John Kunnan, a senior research fellow in Second Language Acquisition, with the Department of Modern Languages. Kunnan also is a principal assessment scientist at Duolingo, Inc.

Sheena Josselyn to Receive the Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� will award the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science to neuroscientist Sheena Josselyn of the Hospital for Sick Children and the University of Toronto.

Class Addresses Racism in the Nation’s History

Mon, 15 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Doug Coulson, an associate professor of English, teaches “Race, Nation and the Enemy” every other year.

Guerrero Adds to Family Legacy for First Generation Students

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Arianna Garcia Guerrero carries on her sister’s legacy by helping first-generation college students through FIRST Together.

Face Masks Do Not Muddle Speech Perception

Tue, 9 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Students present psycholinguistics research at national undergraduate humanities conference.

Dietrich Spring 2022: A Sample of Some Unique Opportunities

Mon, 8 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Dietrich College is offering a vast array of courses in spring 2022. The review below is a sample of opportunities for students within and outside of the college to expand their skills and explore their interests.

Graduate Student Events Provide Connections and Fun

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 14:00:00 -0400

Following more than a year on Zoom, Dietrich College has developed a series of in-person social events for students around the college to engage in a fun way.

Graduate Student Professional Development Series Launches

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This academic year, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is beginning to offer a professional development series specifically for graduate students.

Senior Eyes Using Fractals in Architecture to Reduce Stress

Fri, 22 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Senior Alice Russell is conducting research as part of her Dietrich College Honors Fellowship Program, which folds together neuroscience and architecture to understand how to design urban environments that can reduce stress.

Dietrich College Staff Nominated for 2021 Andy Awards

Thu, 21 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Three staff members from Dietrich College are nominated for 2021 Andy Awards.

Data for the Win

Wed, 20 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Tartan alumni’s data-driven assists put points on the board for top sports teams.

Carnegie Mellon Launches New Additional Major in Health Humanities

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� students interested in science and medicine at the intersection of culture, ethics and history can pursue an interdisciplinary new additional major in health humanities.

�鶹�� Offers New Additional Major in Environmental and Sustainability Studies

Tue, 19 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A new additional major in environmental and sustainability studies is available for all Carnegie Mellon students regardless of their primary major.

Susie Lee Among 2021 Alumni Achievement Award Honorees

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Representative Susie Lee is a 1989 graduate of Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and a 1990 graduate of Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy.

Senior Crafts Fresh Sci-Fi Tales About Computer Science

Mon, 18 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Augustus “Gus” Saalfeld wants to give computers a better reputation in science fiction.

Eight Seniors Named Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Andrew Carnegie Society Scholars are selected each year by their deans and department heads to represent their class in service and leadership.

Mister Cao-Berg's Neighborhood

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� staffer and alumnus Iván Cao-Berg hosts Barrio Latino, a radio show connecting the threads of Pittsburgh's Latinx and Hispanic community.

Teaching Ancient Brains New Tricks

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

New research shows how modern physicists think.

Chao Takes Interdisciplinary Approach to Negotiating Research

Fri, 1 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� senior Ping-Ya Chao is applying science to improve the art of negotiation, revealing influential conversation tactics and strategies.

Putting the Pieces Together

Fri, 1 Oct 2021 00:00:00 -0400

For �鶹�� alumna Paloma Sierra, piecing together stories has been a lifelong obsession.

Students Gain Valuable Skills at Pittsburgh Internships

Mon, 27 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program (PSIP) connects students from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences with nonprofits, startups or small businesses in Pittsburgh. Over the summer, Tim Wang, Emma Reed and Jordan Gilbert all participated in PSIP and worked in a variety of fields, from tech to education.

Williamson Seeks Path Forward for Inclusive Education

Fri, 24 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The pandemic has altered how children attend school, but this period has been particularly difficult for children special needs. Madison Williamson surveyed parents, teachers and administrators in the Pittsburgh region to identify gaps in learning experiences to create more accommodating learning opportunities for these students in the future.

Carnegie Mellon Receives $20 Million to Establish Hoskinson Center for Formal Mathematics in Dietrich College

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Center aims to improve global access to mathematics, improve the power of computational proof-assistants, and increase collaboration among educators, researchers, learners.

Peter Spirtes Named Marianna Brown Dietrich Professor and Head of Philosophy

Thu, 16 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Peter Spirtes has been named the Marianna Brown Dietrich Professor of Philosophy. Spirtes was previously named the head of the Department of Philosophy.

Gao Awarded Sutherland-Merlino Fellowship

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Neuroscience Institute has awarded its inaugural Sutherland-Merlino Fellowship to Emma Gao, a first year Ph.D. candidate in the Program in Systems Neuroscience (PSN).

Leveraging Twitter to Understand Natural Disasters

Tue, 14 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A new study suggests that monitoring social media during hurricanes could help communities better plan for and mitigate the impacts of climate change

Going for Gold

Mon, 13 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Alumnus scores dream job at the Tokyo Olympics and takes the �鶹�� community behind the scenes with him.

Student Government Leaders Seek Unity

Thu, 9 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This spring, Alexis Ozimok and Catherine Taipe were elected Student Body President and Vice President. They are already on the job, attempting to seize upon the political and social climate and grab students’ attention.

Alessandro Rinaldo Named Associate Dean for Research

Thu, 2 Sep 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Department of Statistics & Data Science’s Alessandro Rinaldo will serve as the next associate dean for research in Dietrich College.

Chapman to Head Department of Social and Decision Sciences

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� has appointed Gretchen Chapman to head the Department of Social and Decision Sciences beginning July 1.

NI Researchers at Black in Neuro

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� neuroscience was well represented at Black In Neuro Week 2021, the second annual celebration of Black excellence in neuroscience related fields.

Make a Wisch

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A cross country romance blossomed in Pittsburgh for �鶹�� alumni couple — under Hamerschlag’s nose.

Local Perceptions Obscure COVID Risk During Pandemic

Tue, 17 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Lessons from the pandemic could inform how to deal with other global crises that require collective action, like climate change.

�鶹��'s Posner Lays Track for Future of Rail Transit

Thu, 12 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Henry Posner III, the chairman of Railroad Development Corporation(RDC) and an adjunct instructor at �鶹��, participated in a demonstration of a battery-powered, modular train that can be inserted onto existing infrastructure.

Dietrich Welcomes New Faculty, Postdocs and Visiting Faculty

Mon, 9 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Dietrich College welcomes 21 new faculty, postdoctoral fellows and visiting lecturers this academic year.

Where Talent Meets Opportunity

Fri, 6 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Three 2021 Dietrich College graduates, Krithika Veerappan, Matthew Kern and Simon Lenoe have set their path to exciting futures in a variety of fields.

Students in IS Class Lend Hand, Help Community

Wed, 4 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Information Systems Consulting Project Course is a focal point of the Information Systems major, and it allows students to help the community. The course involves groups of students working with a nonprofit, government organization or small business to offer them services to help the organization grow and have a positive impact on the community.

Scientists Urge States Cooperate on COVID-19 Strategies

Tue, 3 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Non-pharmaceutical interventions can be effective at limiting the spread of the coronavirus, but individual states should consider their neighbors for mitigation strategies to be successful.

Text Reminders Boost Vaccine Appointments

Mon, 2 Aug 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Researchers find text messages that make vaccinations easier and impart psychological ownership are an effective method to encourage people to sign up and show up for COVID-19 vaccinations.

NSF AI Planning Institute Holds Interdisciplinary Workshop

Mon, 2 Aug 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Carnegie Mellon showcased its expertise in AI, machine learning, data science and physics while learning from their colleagues during a virtual workshop hosted this month by �鶹��’s National Science Foundation (NSF) AI Planning Institute for Data-Driven Discovery in Physics.

Dietrich Joins in NSF-Funded AI Research Institute

Thu, 29 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Dietrich College joined the School of Computer Science in fundamental and cutting-edge research in a government-led push to bring about life-changing advances through artificial intelligence.

Shifting the Culture

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

This fall, Kevin Jarbo will be co-teaching the course, ”We’re Not Beyond Race: Race and Identity in America,” as part of Dietrich College’s Grand Challenge Seminar.

Researchers Identify Groups Hesitant about COVID-19 Vaccine

Mon, 26 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Researchers have determined demographic and belief factors behind vaccine hesitancy that could be used to craft messaging for reluctant groups.

Remote Schooling Reduced COVID-19 Deaths in Ohio Communities

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Ohio counties where the majority of kindergarten through 12th grade school students participated in fully remote learning during the 2020 fall semester had slower progression of COVID-19 and fewer deaths than schools with predominantly in-person learning.

Psychology Ph.D. Candidates Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships

Thu, 22 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Two Ph.D. students in �鶹��’s Department of Psychology, Chisom Obasih and Sophie Robert, have received Graduate Fellowships from the National Science Foundation (NSF). These fellowships will assist Obasih and Robert in their research efforts.

Podcasts Across �鶹��

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

"Cut Pathways," a podcast drawing from over 50 hours of oral history interviews with 34 subjects, released its premiere episode on various streaming platforms June 29.

Obituary for William Keech

Wed, 14 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

William “Bill” Robertson Keech, an emeritus professor of political economy, social and decision sciences and head of the Department of Social and Decision Sciences (SDS) at �鶹�� from 1997 – 2001, died on May 20, 2021. He was 81.

Health Starts at Home

Tue, 13 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

With recent promotion, Dietrich College alumna’s research continues to help new moms weather the storm.

Leveraging ‘Unreality’ for Good

Tue, 6 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A Grand Challenge Seminar examines how virtual technologies can be used to benefit society.

�鶹�� Spinoff Marinus Analytics Awarded AI XPRIZE Third Place

Mon, 5 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A �鶹�� spinoff company from a Dietrich College alumna won third place and $500,000 in the IBM Watson AI XPRIZE competition in June.

Researchers Explore How Children Learn Language

Fri, 2 Jul 2021 00:00:00 -0400

New research pinpoints how young children quickly learn language, opening new paths to leverage for machine learning.

Ledford Named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Ayana Ledford has helped to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture at the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences over the past three years. On July 1, she will become the college’s first full-time associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Spring 2021 Dean’s List Announced

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s List for the Spring 2021 semester.

Gershkovich and DeDeo Receive Dietrich Development Chairs

Tue, 29 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Tatyana Gershkovich, an assistant professor of Russian studies in the department of modern languages, and Simon DeDeo, an assistant professor in the department of social and decision sciences, have received the William S. Dietrich II Career Development Chairs.

Up for Debate

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

Greg Volynsky, who earned a degree in behavioral economics, policy and organization at �鶹��, will attend Harvard Law School in the fall. Growing up in the USSR, he developed a sense for the way in which law can create justice from injustice and opportunity from poverty.

Ramdas Named to Leadership Academy

Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Aaditya Ramdas has been elected to the inaugural class of the Committee of Presidents of Statistical Societies Leadership Academy.

Renfroe Receives Critical Language Scholarship

Mon, 21 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Devon Renfroe, a recent graduate with a master’s degree in Applied Second Language Acquisition from the Department of Modern Languages in the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, has been selected for the U.S. Department of State Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) to study Korean.

Senior Recognized With Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Alana Mittleman (DC 2021) has been selected as the recipient of the 2021 Gretchen Goldsmith Lankford Award.

Babcock Named University Professor

Wed, 9 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Linda Babcock, the James M. Walton Professor of Economics, is one of three �鶹�� faculty members who have been elevated to the rank of University Professor.

Jacob Feldgoise Wins 2021 K&L Gates Prize

Tue, 8 Jun 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Recent graduate Jacob Feldgoise has been named the recipient of �鶹��’s 2021 K&L Gates Prize.

Modern Languages Fall 2021 Courses to Watch

Tue, 8 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

For the Fall 2021 semester, the Department of Modern Languages is offering 11 courses taught in English and open to all �鶹�� students.

Laemmli Receives Honor from Institute for Advanced Study

Mon, 7 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -0400

�鶹��'s Whitney Laemmli will spend the 2021-22 academic year as a member of the Institute for Advanced Study’s School of Historical Studies.

Retiring Faculty, Staff Share Memories

Mon, 7 Jun 2021 09:58:00 -0400

The five members of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences who are retiring at the conclusion of the 2020-2021 academic year have made significant, long-lasting contributions to their fields, mentoring countless students over the course of their careers.

Five �鶹�� Faculty Selected for Amazon Research Awards

Mon, 7 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Amazon selected five �鶹�� faculty members to receive funding in its latest round of Amazon Research Awards.

Five Dietrich College Alumni Named Fulbright Scholars

Wed, 2 Jun 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Fulbright scholars for 2021-2022 will complete English Teaching Assistantships or further their studies abroad.

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts Dietrich Students from Class of 2021

Thu, 27 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Fifty-nine students have been initiated into �鶹��’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK), including 35 students affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Two Dietrich Students Named Amazon Graduate Research Fellows

Wed, 26 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Five �鶹�� graduate students named Amazon Graduate Research Fellows.

Dietrich Scholars to Begin Studies

Fri, 21 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The inaugural class of Dietrich College Scholars Fellows represents an exemplary group of doctoral students pursuing their degrees in the humanities and social sciences.

Senior Rallies To Ace Comeback

Thu, 20 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

When graduating senior Joshua Pinckney received a life-altering diagnosis of multiple sclerosis last year, he had to take a new approach to life.

Dietrich College 2020 Year in Review

Wed, 19 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The Year in Review highlights the many achievements and contributions of our students, faculty, staff and alumni during an unprecedented year. Please read on to learn more about what’s happening in the Dietrich College.

Student and Alumna Represent Dietrich College at Commencement

Fri, 14 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

A Dietrich College alumna will receive an honorary degree and a graduating senior will deliver the student address at the commencement celebration May 22-23.

Delphi Research Group, Collaborators Honored for COVIDcast

Wed, 12 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The American Statistical Association (ASA) has presented the 2021 Statistical Partnerships Among Academe, Industry, and Government (SPAIG) Award to Roni Rosenfeld and Ryan Tibshirani with �鶹��’s Delphi Research Group, as well as their COVIDcast partners.

Nugent Named Head of Department of Statistics & Data Science

Mon, 10 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� has appointed Rebecca Nugent head of the Department of Statistics & Data Science, effective June 15.

A Mural of Stories

Wed, 5 May 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Psychology major Elise Delgado’s senior honors project paints a picture of empathy and hope for underrepresented voices at �鶹��.

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Driven by Safety, Trust Concerns

Wed, 28 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Almost half of adults younger than 65 who are hesitant to receive a COVID-19 vaccine say they are concerned about side effects, with people in certain occupations reporting five-fold higher rates of hesitancy than others, according to a new analysis by University of Pittsburgh and �鶹�� (�鶹��) scientists.

Kristina Straub Wins Dietrich College’s Elliott Dunlap Smith Award

Mon, 26 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The English Department's Kristina Straub has won Dietrich College's Elliott Dunlap Smith Award for Distinguished Teaching and Educational Service.

“My Wonderful Wanda,” Final Film for �鶹�� Festival Season

Thu, 22 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Set in a gorgeous lakeside Swiss villa, director Bettina Oberli explores the microcosm of family relationships in this nuanced drama with tinges of humor involving class relations, family politics and a surprise pregnancy that throws everyone off-kilter.

The Urban League Movement: Q&A with Joe W. Trotter, Jr.

Wed, 21 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Joe W. Trotter, Jr.’s latest book explores the Urban League of Pittsburgh to provide new insights into the organization and its impact.

Social Justice and the Arab World

Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Modern Languages offers a new course in the spring semester that explores diversity, equity and inclusion in Arab societies.

Farinacci Leads Spring Carnival Adventure

Thu, 15 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Spring Carnival Chair Victoria Lugo Farinacci, a senior global studies major, previous one of �鶹��’s most beloved annual traditions.

Shining A Light on Radicalized Language

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Tom Werner, associate teaching professor in the Department of Philosophy, is offering the course, “Disagreeable Language: Talk in the Age of Polarization” this spring to provide �鶹�� students with the tools they could use to reduce the heat of a contentious conversations and shine light on the facts of a situation to escape the “untruth matrix.”

Dietrich Faculty Among Six Grants Awarded by Google

Mon, 12 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Six �鶹�� faculty members received grants through Google's inaugural Research Scholar Program. The program provides up to $60,000 to support the research efforts of early career professors.

“For Sama” Documents Plight of Wartime Mothers in Syria

Thu, 8 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Waad al-Kateab documents the birth of her daughter amidst the siege of Aleppo in a film about life, family and motherhood under the Syrian civil war.

�鶹�� Senior Named a Gaither Junior Fellow

Tue, 6 Apr 2021 13:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� senior named a Gaither Junior Fellow.

Three Humanities Faculty Receive Endowed Professorships

Tue, 6 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences faculty members Michal Rose Friedman, Andreea Ritivoi and Ed Russell have received endowed professorships.

Hagan Named Dean’s Innovation Scholar

Tue, 6 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Susan Hagan, associate teaching professor in Information Systems, is the 2021 recipient of the Dean’s Innovation Scholar award.

Verdict in on �鶹�� Mock Trial

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

Dietrich College undergraduate students Daniel McNulty, Derya Ozcan, Molly Niehaus, Ryan Driscoll and Samuel Kim of �鶹��’s Mock Trial team recently advanced to this year's American Mock Trial Association's Opening Round Championship Series.

Making History Possible

Mon, 5 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Vincent “Vince” Brown (DC 2013) was one of two �鶹�� alumni who helped to plan the 59th U.S. Presidential Inauguration.

A Legacy of Love

Fri, 2 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Alumna Barbara Bessey describes her �鶹�� experience and decision to establish the Kevin J. Gilmartin and Barbara L. Bessey Undergraduate Scholarship Fund, which provides need-based scholarship support to undergraduate students enrolled in the Department of Psychology.

Connecting Peacemaking and Community Building with Policing

Thu, 1 Apr 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Alumna Dr. RaShall Brackney is a leader transforming law enforcement.

COVID-19 Vaccination Hesitancy Remains Unchanged

Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Daily national surveys by �鶹�� show that while COVID-19 vaccine uptake has increased, the proportion of vaccine-hesitant adults has remained unchanged. The concerns about a side effect remain high, especially among females, Black adults and those with an eligible health condition.

R-E-S-P-E-C-T in the Animal Kingdom

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

The animal kingdom, from a colony of ants to a shrewdness of apes, is rife with social hierarchies, and a new study is trying to figure out how everyone finds their place in the world.

Weiwei Continues Focus on Refugees in New Film “The Rest”

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

Ai Weiwei continues his work with a human-interest story on migration and the struggles that come with leaving home for a better future.

A Not-So-Mad Scientist

Fri, 19 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹�� alumna and neuroscientist Vivienne Ming dreams big to do good.

New Executive Education Programming Explores Sports Analytics Fundamentals

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0400

�鶹��'s Tepper School and Statistics & Data Science Department are teaming up for the Carnegie Mellon Sports Analytics Colloquia.

Anticipate the Turn

Fri, 12 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Cleotilde Gonzalez and Alex John London join fellow �鶹�� faculty in sharing their thoughts on the COVID-19 pandemic and how lessons learned from it can inform the future.

You’re Invited to Participate in Dietrich Deep Dives

Tue, 9 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences is pleased to announce "Dietrich Deep Dives," a series of engaging and in-depth presentations about critical political and societal issues through the lens of the humanities, social sciences and related fields.

Keeping it Real

Tue, 9 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

For two decades, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences alumna Angela Molloy has brought new friends, home makeovers, multimillion-dollar real estate deals, therapy sessions and celebrities’ day-to-day lives into our homes.

CyLab researchers awarded MURI grant to study human-bot teams

Mon, 8 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Cylab researchers named winner of a prestigious US Department of Defense Multidisciplinary University Research Initiative Award.

Lisa Levenstein To Give Margaret Morrison Distinguished Lecture

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:10:00 -0500

Historian and award-winning author Lisa Levenstein will speak about how activists utilized the Internet to create new types of actions and alliances.

�鶹�� Film Festival Showcases Chinese Film “So Long, My Son”

Thu, 4 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

“So Long, My Son,” the next title in the �鶹�� International Film Festival’s “Faces of Home” series, is a deep and moving generational drama which hits the right notes.

When Drinking Alone Becomes A Problem

Tue, 2 Mar 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The pandemic has isolated people in their homes. For some, drinking has taken on the role of self-medication to manage negative emotions, like stress and anxiety.

Making Sense of Explanations

Mon, 22 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A research team explores the factors behind how an explanation is constructed, from validating scientific arguments to opening a window to how conspiracies form.

�鶹��’s Department of Philosophy Builds Community Through Summer School

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500

�鶹��'s Summer School in Logic and Formal Epistemology is a program for students in philosophy, math, computer science, linguistics, economics and other sciences.

Finding the Hidden Gems of the Modern Photography World

Thu, 18 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

James Wang decided to merge two passions – machine learning and photography – to create the Silver List, a program aimed to raise the visibility of diverse, high-quality and otherwise-overlooked photographers.

Making Good Decisions about COVID-19

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 12:00:00 -0500

The COVID-19 pandemic isn’t just a challenge for medicine, it’s a challenge for decision making of all types.

Big Data Accelerates Biodiversity Research

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Research collaboration between the Digital Sciences, Humanities, Arts: Research and Publishing coalition at �鶹�� and Carnegie Museum of Natural History collaborate on a study to explore how big datasets motivate biodiversity research.

English Alumnus Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Fri, 12 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences alumnus William D. Magwood IV is among six �鶹�� faculty members and alumni elected to the National Academy of Engineering this year.

The Politics of Synonyms

Thu, 11 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A team of researchers at �鶹�� found people are more successful at identifying language associated with Republican speech than Democratic speech patterns.

COVID-related Depression Linked to Reduced Physical Activity

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

New research found that 61% of surveyed university students were at risk of clinical depression, a value twice the rate prior to the pandemic.

�鶹�� Film Festival Presents Award-Winning Film from Lesotho

Fri, 5 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The �鶹�� International Film Festival will showcase Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese’s dramatic movie, “This is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection,” the first feature filmed entirely in Lesotho with local actors speaking in the Sesotho language.

Gang Liu Publishes Children’s Book Series

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Six-year-old Luoluo Ting and her two feline friends explore ancient China in the newly published children's series, written by �鶹��'s Gang Liu.

Applications are Open for Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program

Mon, 1 Feb 2021 00:00:00 -0500

More than 40 organizations are looking for summer interns from �鶹��’s Dietrich College as part of the Pittsburgh Summer Internship Program.

Peter Spirtes To Head Carnegie Mellon’s Department of Philosophy

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 09:58:00 -0500

�鶹�� has appointed Peter Spirtes head of the Department of Philosophy, effective July 1.

A Call a Day Keeps the Pandemic Blues Away

Wed, 27 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Social connection, social support and physical exercise key to overcoming adversity.

Researchers Explore How to Make AI More Human

Tue, 26 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

A team of researchers at �鶹��, University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins University received a $500,000 grant from the National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes program to design a new class of Turing Tests that assess both biological intelligence and AI.

2021 �鶹�� Film Festival Begins with “Corpus Christi”

Mon, 25 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Corpus Christi was nominated for Best International Film at the 2020 Oscars and will be available to watch in January to kick-off the �鶹�� International Film Festival.

Fall 2020 Dean’s List Announced

Wed, 20 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Congratulations to all of the undergraduate students who have been named to the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean’s List for the Fall 2020 semester.

England Writes to Pay Tribute to Ghosts from his Past

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� English professor Jason England recalls how his background has influenced his life.

Nugent Honored by National Academies

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Rebecca Nugent of the Department of Statistics & Data Science joins a national conversation about the future of higher education.

Piquing Your Creativity

Fri, 15 Jan 2021 11:00:00 -0500

Alumnus Arnav Jhunjhunwala not only builds an infrastructure foundation for India’s sustained growth though his company Alom Poly Extrusions’, he also writes poetry and short stories.

Nozari Receives Early Career Award

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

The American Psychological Association (APA) has awarded Nazbanou (Bonnie) Nozari an award for Distinguished Scientific Early Career Contributions to Psychology, in the area of human cognition and learning.

Surveys Show Northeast, West Coast Most Likely To Accept COVID-19 Vaccine

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� researchers have begun daily nationwide surveys to determine U.S. acceptance of COVID-19 vaccines and pinpoint those states and localities where people are most skeptical of the shots.

Roeder Named Among World's Most Highly Cited Researchers

Thu, 14 Jan 2021 00:00:00 -0500

Kathryn Roeder, UPMC Professor of Statistics and Life Sciences, was named as one of the world’s most highly cited in the sciences, according to a list published by Clarivate Analytics.

Gonzalez Named 2021 Fellow of Cognitive Science Society

Mon, 21 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Cleotilde Gonzalez joins a select group of 120 researchers, who have been recognized by the Cognitive Science Society for their sustained excellence and impact on the cognitive science community.

2021 Graduate Student Teaching Awards Announced

Fri, 18 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Nuria Ballesteros Soria and Cassie Eng are the 2021 recipients of the Dietrich College Humanities and Social Sciences’ graduate student awards for teaching.

Influencing Policy in a Pandemic

Tue, 15 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

A recent �鶹�� graduate obtained the fellowship of a lifetime, working with the New York City Emergency Management.

�鶹�� Students Launch Book Drive for Allegheny County Jail Inmates

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Students in Kathy Newman’s “Banned Books” course initiated a book drive for Allegheny County Jail inmates, which will run through Dec. 18.

Lamb Presses On With Book Publishing

Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Despite the pandemic, the business of book publishing at �鶹�� presses on.

Liberty and Justice for All

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Nicole Austin-Hillery encourages others to share their voices and embrace opportunities to make a difference at home and around the world.

Five Dietrich College Students Named Top Academic Athletes

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Justin Britton (DC 2021), Callan Capitolo (DC 2022), Megan Christy (DC 2021), Joshua Pinckney (DC 2021), and Agnes Zhou (DC 2022) have been named among �鶹��’s top student-athletes.

Short Film Contrasts Black and White Racial Perspectives

Wed, 9 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

“Garbage,” a short film by a Pittsburgh filmmaker and scriptwriter, illustrates how racially conditioned thinking can lead to essential misunderstandings of other people’s motivations.

Tatyana Gershkovich Awarded Gene Barabtarlo Prize

Tue, 8 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Tatyana Gershkovich, assistant professor of Russian studies, received the 2020 Gene Barabtarlo Prize for best essay on Nabokov by the International Vladimir Nabokov Society.

Full STEM Ahead

Mon, 7 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Entrepreneur, educator and author Chloe Taylor uses interactive experiments and meaningful experiences to help children engage their love of STEM learning.

Emily Kennedy To Receive Outstanding Recent Alumna Award

Thu, 3 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Emily Kennedy, a 2012 graduate of the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, will receive �鶹��’s Outstanding Recent Alumna Award for her work to fight human trafficking with artificial intelligence technology.

Delphi Enhances COVIDcast With Change Healthcare Claims Data

Wed, 2 Dec 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Change Healthcare and �鶹��'s Delphi Research Group have announced the launch of Delphi's enhanced COVIDcast real-time COVID-19 indicators.

Marina R. Picciotto To Receive Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

�鶹�� will award the Andrew Carnegie Prize in Mind and Brain Science to neuroscientist Marina R. Picciotto from Yale University.

New Films Explore Racial Inequality in America

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

As racial inequality makes headline across the US this year, two filmmakers share stories of challenges and misconceptions about race in America.

Phi Beta Kappa Inducts 20 Students

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Twenty students have been initiated into �鶹��’s chapter of the Phi Beta Kappa Society (PBK), including 13 students affiliated with the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

�鶹��’s Interdisciplinary Jewel

Fri, 20 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Rhetoric program prepares graduates for broad career opportunities.

Writing from Experience

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Alumnus Javier Grillo-Marxuach’s Emmy-award winning storytelling entertains, educates and empowers

Community App Aims to Keep �鶹�� Students Connected at a Distance

Mon, 16 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Senior statistics major Snehita Sana and graduate exchange student Nina Zanarelli developed an app to help their peers navigate the remote university experience.

‘Hack Your Life’ Helps Students with Health, Academics

Mon, 9 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

A new course at �鶹�� helps students find new ways to see the world and live a happy, healthy and fulfilling life.

Dietrich College Staff Nominated for 2020 Andy Awards

Fri, 6 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Four Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences staff members and two staff teams have been nominated for their outstanding performance and commitment to service.

Celebrating Suffragists in Western Pennsylvania

Tue, 3 Nov 2020 12:00:00 -0500

Barbara Johnstone, professor emeritus of English and linguistics, recently led the development of a free, online research guide for the Pittsburgh’s Women’s Suffrage Centennial, which commemorated the ratification of the 19th Amendment.

Program Aims To Enhance Inclusive Teaching

Tue, 3 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Three Dietrich College faculty members have been named Provost’s Inclusive Teaching Fellows.

SURF Student Crafts More Effective Political Arguments

Tue, 3 Nov 2020 00:00:00 -0500

Anirudh Narayanan, a senior majoring in behavioral economics, received a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship to student political arguments.

�鶹�� Researchers Named to World Economic Forum Global Future Councils

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Sina Fazelpour, Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council postdoctoral fellow in the Department of Philosophy, will serve on one of the World Economic Forum's Global Future Councils.

Shinn-Cunningham to Receive Bernice Grafstein Award

Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Barbara Shinn-Cunningham, director of the Neuroscience Institute and George A. and Helen Dunham Cowan Professor of Auditory Neuroscience is a 2020 co-recipient of the Bernice Grafstein Award for Outstanding Accomplishments in Mentoring from the Society for Neuroscience.

Misperceptions about Southeast Tornado Risk

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Researchers find people living in the southeastern United States lack knowledge of diffuse timing of these destructive storms, leaving residents vulnerable.

VR Course Brings Remote Learners Closer Together

Mon, 26 Oct 2020 00:00:00 -0400

Stephan Caspar's "Multicultural Pittsburgh: Exploring Language and Culture Through Digital Storytelling" class is indicative of the kind of immersive experience typically found in the Askwith Kenner Global Languages and Cultures Room at �鶹��.