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SEI and DOD Center To Ensure Trustworthiness in AI Systems

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 30, 2024

The Software Engineering Institute (SEI) and the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (OUSD(R&E)) have joined forces to address the challenges of ensuring trustworthiness in AI systems. The newly established Center for Calibrated Trust Measurement and Evaluation (CaTE) aims to pave the way for safe and reliable AI systems in critical situations.Kimberly Sablon, principal director for trusted AI and autonomy within OUSD(R&E), emphasized the importance of understanding the capabilities and limitations of AI systems for responsible use. She...

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Carnegie Mellon alumni secure 11 nominations for 77th Annual Tony Awards

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 30, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University alumni are set to take center stage at The 77th Annual Tony Awards® on Sunday, June 16, at the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York. Among them is Renée Elise Goldsberry, a Carnegie Mellon alumna and Tony Award winner who announced the 2024 Tony Award nominations on “CBS Mornings” on April 30 alongside fellow Tony Award Winner Jesse Tyler Ferguson. Goldsberry will also receive an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree at CMU's 126th Commencement on May 12.

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CMU Names Five University Professors

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 30, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University has recently named five faculty members as University Professors, the highest honor a faculty member can achieve at the institution. The distinguished individuals recognized this year are Guy Blelloch, Gary Fedder, Robert Kass, Anthony Rollett, and Elias Towe.Provost and Chief Academic Officer James H. Garrett Jr expressed his congratulations to the newly appointed University Professors, stating, "I am delighted to congratulate this esteemed group of individuals on being selected by their peers as University Professors. These five individuals...

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Measuring Bias: Kate Zernike Shares How Exceptional Women Are Not the Exception

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 30, 2024

Guest speaker Kate Zernike recently shared a compelling story at Carnegie Mellon University, shedding light on the journey of biologist Nancy Hopkins in unveiling gender bias within the academic realm. The lecture, part of the Scientists & Strategists series at CMU, delved into Hopkins' quest to address gender inequities at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology's Center for Cancer Research.Zernike, a renowned journalist for the New York Times, recounted Hopkins' determination to confront bias through meticulous data analysis. Hopkins' initial request for additional...

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CMU Researchers, Robots Head To Nation’s Capital for Robotics Showcase

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 29, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University researchers from its Robotics Institute and College of Engineering are gearing up for a Robotics Showcase and Demo Day in Washington, D.C., on April 30. The event aims to demonstrate the advancements in robotics technology to members of Congress and their staff.Representing CMU at the event will be Carmel Majidi, Richard Desatnik, Nathan Zimmerer, and Wennie Tabib. Majidi, a professor of engineering, emphasized the importance of funding students, stating, “The output from universities like ours is not so much the inventions, it’s the students......

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Lenore Blum Elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 29, 2024

Lenore Blum, a foundational researcher in computer science at Carnegie Mellon University and a tireless advocate for women in math and science, has been elected to the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Blum, who retired from CMU in 2019, was a professor in the School of Computer Science, the founding director of Project Olympus, and co-director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. Her research focused on developing a theory of computation and complexity over real and complex numbers, combining ideas from mathematics and computer science. She is currently...

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Which former Pittsburgh Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29?

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 28, 2024

These former Pittsburgh Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 29.

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Week ending April 20: Allegheny County home sales

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 27, 2024

There were 235 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending April 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Pittsburgh Review area weekly mass times

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 27, 2024

The following parishes in the Pittsburgh Review coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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CMU Convenes Experts in Evaluating Generative AI

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 25, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University’s K&L Gates Initiative in Ethics and Computational Technologies sponsored and co-organized an expert convening in Washington, D.C., on “Evaluating Generative AI Systems: the Good, the Bad and the Hype.” The event, organized in partnership with The GenLaw Center, the Center for Democracy and Technology, and Georgetown Law, took place at Georgetown University Law Center on April 15.During the conference, Zachary Lipton, the Raj Reddy Associate Professor of Machine Learning and chief technology officer and chief scientist of Abridge, emphasized the...

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Through Commitment to Sustainability, Carnegie Mellon Community Envisions Future for All

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 24, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University's commitment to sustainability has been highlighted as a significant aspect of its educational and operational practices. Led by Alexandra Hiniker, the Sustainability Initiative at CMU is at the forefront of promoting sustainability at local, national, and international levels.The university's sustainability approach aligns with the comprehensive framework for global sustainability agreed upon by all countries at the United Nations. This commitment extends to areas such as human health, economic stability, and socioeconomic equality to create a...

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Machine Learning and Extended Reality Revolutionize Welder Training

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 24, 2024

In a bid to address the growing deficit of skilled welders in the United States, researchers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a groundbreaking training system that integrates machine learning and extended reality (XR) technologies to revolutionize the way welders are trained.The project, funded by the Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI), involved the collaboration of Dina El-Zanfaly, an assistant professor in the School of Design, and Daragh Byrne, an associate teaching professor in the School of Architecture, among others. The team's innovative approach...

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From Playground to Broadway

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 23, 2024

The members of PigPen Theatre Co, a group of seven Carnegie Mellon University alumni, have achieved a remarkable milestone by making their Broadway debut as the composers and lyricists of the musical "Water for Elephants." The musical, adapted from the book by Sara Gruen, has been receiving rave reviews since its opening at the Imperial Theatre in New York.Reflecting on their journey from college to Broadway, Curtis Gillen expressed, “I am using everything I learned at CMU every day as I continue on this weird path of actor/creator/puppeteer/musician.” The group credits...

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6 companies in a city within Allegheny County received six inspections in Q4 2023

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 21, 2024

There were six companies in a city associated with Allegheny County that received six FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Which former Pittsburgh Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22?

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 21, 2024

These former Pittsburgh Review area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 22.

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Allegheny County home sales in week ending April 13

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 20, 2024

There were 239 reported residential sales in Allegheny County in the week ending April 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Pittsburgh Review area weekly mass times

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Pittsburgh Review coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Spring Carnival Arcade Delights Carnegie Mellon University Community

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 18, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University's Spring Carnival made a vibrant return with the theme "Arcade: Let the Games Begin" over the past weekend. The event showcased a variety of activities that brought joy to the CMU community. Among the highlights were traditional favorites like Douse-a-Dean, Mobot, Booth, and Buggy, with Douse-a-Dean supporting the Special Olympics of Pennsylvania.The 2024 Tartans on the Rise honorees were also celebrated during the festivities. Among the recognitions, Ananya Kapur and Carter Sharer were acknowledged for their outstanding contributions. The event...

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A Decade of Learning in the Heart of the Nation

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 17, 2024

This spring marks the 10-year anniversary of the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program (CMU/WSP), where students immerse themselves in the heart of Washington, D.C., for a unique educational experience.The program, hosted by the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST), offers students the opportunity to take courses and gain professional experience in iconic locations such as the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill. James Summers, a participant in fall 2020, expressed his appreciation for the program, saying, “It’s a program unlike any...

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CMU Faculty and Alumna Named 2024 Guggenheim Fellows

By Pittsburgh Review | Apr 17, 2024

Associate Professor Katherine Hubbard and alumna Carrie Schneider have been named as 2024 Guggenheim Fellows. The fellowship, awarded to scholars and creators in various fields, has been granted to 188 American and Canadian individuals this year.Hubbard, whose art practice involves photography, writing, and performance, will receive support for her project "One Fifty One," which explores the relationship between analog photography and the human body. The project, created in collaboration with her mother who was diagnosed with dementia and LATE in 2022, aims to reexamine...