2023

Jun 09

Novel ferroelectrics for more efficient microelectronics

A team of researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and Penn State University are exploring electronic materials that have potential to make computer processors more energy efficient.

Jun 02

Forbes includes three CMU alumni in 30 Under 30 in Energy Opens in new window

Olivia Dippo, Peter McHale, and Shashank Sripad were listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy for their groundbreaking startup companies.

May 31

CMU team succeeds in 7th Crystal Structure Prediction Blind Test

A team CMU students combined quantum mechanical simulations, optimization algorithms, and machine learning to perform Crystal Structure Prediction (CSP).

May 01

Undergraduate Research Makes a Full Court Press

An undergraduate materials science and engineering team used their capstone project as an opportunity to demonstrate an affordable solution to making lines on multi-sport courts less confusing.

Apr 12

Dowd Fellowship supports “high-risk, high-reward” research Opens in new window

Each year, thanks to a generous gift from alumnus Philip Dowd (B.S. MSE ’63) and his wife Marsha, the Dowd Engineering Seed Fund for Graduate Student Fellowships supports a year of doctoral expenses for multiple Ph.D. students.

Apr 05

Multi-university team building actuators for next gen bio-bots Opens in new window

Multi-university team, led by Mechanical Engineering’s Vickie Webster-Wood, is building actuators for next generation sustainable bio-bots.

Apr 03

X-Ray Laboratory Opens in Materials Characterization Facility Opens in new window

MCF recently expanded its footprint to the second floor of Hamerschlag Hall with the addition of a new X-Ray laboratory.

Mar 23

MSE students win big with doctoral research at 3MT championship Opens in new window

MSE Ph.D. students earned first place overall, the People’s Choice Award, and the Alumni Choice Award at the Carnegie Mellon Three Minute Thesis (3MT) Competition.

Mar 21

Bold initiative to make hockey safer returns for sixth year Opens in new window

CMU students strive to make ice hockey safer for players regularly blocking 100 mph shots.

Mar 17

CMU to Lead NASA Space Technology Research Institute Opens in new window

A new NASA Space Technology Research Institute (STRI) led by Carnegie Mellon University seeks to shorten the cycle required to design, manufacture, and test parts that can withstand the conditions of space travel through constructing models for qualification and certification.

Mar 07

Lab work makes for easier class work Opens in new window

Terry Feng says his research experience gave him an edge in working with the tools and equipment he used in his materials science courses—particularly in using the scanning electron microscope to study material properties of the gallium oxide films he grew in Lisa Porter’s lab.

Feb 28

Presidential and graduate fellowships awarded Opens in new window

College of Engineering Dean Bill Sanders is pleased to congratulate the 46 graduate students who have been awarded fellowships for the 2023-24 academic year.

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