Stories About Our Work That Matters

Parkinson's Therapy

More than a decade of research culminating in a clinical trial that could reshape how we treat Parkinson's disease.

A team in the Interactive Structures Lab developed a fully customizable finger brace that can easily switch from stiff to flexible with the push or flex of a finger. It can also be 3D printed and requires no assembly.

Brain Injury Prevention

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have developed the first robust, noninvasive way to detect damaging waves that worsen traumatic brain injuries.

Tracing Disease

New statistical tool reveals which genetic changes cause disease, unlocking better ways to understand and treat conditions like Alzheimer's.

Cancer Treatment

Personalized models mean smarter predictions and better outcomes for cancer patient.

Wildfire Fighting Drones

Autonomous aircraft give firefighters better tools to fight wildfires.

Brain Stimulation

A minimally invasive deep brain stimulation method could offer a safer way to treat depression, PTSD and addiction.

Artificial Lung

CMU-developed artificial lung gives lift to DARPA project.

Energy Evolution

CMU researchers are working on practical solutions to urgent challenges in how the U.S. produces, moves and secures energy.

Smarter Ecosystems

SCS researchers worked with conservation scientists to improve machine learning models trained to ID harmful, non-native species.

Rare Disease

AI method finds rare disease links with fewer patients.

Robotic Farming

Farmers might be able to get help tending and harvesting crops using a new sensing technology from Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute.

Predict Shelter Needs

Students develop a tool to help the American Red Cross estimate shelter needs after earthquakes.

Lung Cancer Research

An expansion microscopy tool is used in lung cancer research.

Indoor Air Quality

Engineers created a new polymer coating for formaldehyde sensors that make the monitors last longer and detect bad air quality sooner.

Predicting Kidney Failure

Carnegie Mellon University researchers have created new AI models that do a better job of predicting which patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) will go on to develop end-stage renal disease (ESRD).

Sickle Cell Screening

Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh researchers have shown that a simple, noninvasive light-based technology could help doctors better track how sickle cell disease affects the brain as patients age.

Tax Credit Help

A team of graduate students created resources to help low-income workers learn about the Earned Income Tax Credit.

Safer Construction Sites

CMU drones can make construction sites safer.

Mapping Pipes

By combining robotics and AI, Carnegie Mellon University researchers are giving cities new ways to map buried pipes and stop underground infrastructure failures before they happen.

AI & Energy

As artificial intelligence continues to make its way into the energy sector, it brings with it a wave of innovation and efficiency.

AI & Work

With the right tools and guidance, could help workers whose jobs require judgement, problem-solving and decision making do their jobs better.

AI & Learning

Researchers are creating engaging, inquiry-based science learning opportunities for young children in the classroom.

Energy Workforce

As artificial intelligence continues to make its way into the energy sector, it brings with it a wave of innovation and efficiency.

Name, Image & Likeness

Researchers find that name, image and likeness (NIL) has led to a wider distribution of talent across college programs, directly benefiting athletes who seek to maximize their brands and earning potential.

Veterans & Forever Chemicals

Q&A with Carrie McDonough

Smarter Teams

The future of AI isn't smarter machines, it's smarter teams.

Mapping Pipes

By combining robotics and AI, CMU researchers are giving cities new ways to map buried pipes and stop underground infrastructure failures before they happen.

Opportunity Engines

Industrial policy can improve lives—but only if it connects local workers to quality jobs and training.

Human-Centered Tech

Two health app prototypes use readily available technology to address critical gaps in how patients and doctors track, share and use health data.

Chemists and AI

By teaming AI with human know-how, collaborators have found a faster way to make better rubber-like materials.

Battery Power

How better battery lifespans and reused batteries can push the US power grid into the future.

AI for Research

CMU and Google Public Sector partner to accelerate AI research with extensive GPT cloud deployment.

National Security

SEI and DOD center to strengthen national security by ensuring trustworthy AI systems.

Audio Privacy

A team of SCS researchers have created an on-device filter that can detect and delete human speech segments that audio sensors collect before they're used for activity recognition.

Naval Robotics & AI

A pilot program prepares sailors for the fast-changing robotics landscape.

Energy Innovation

Startups that stabilize the grind, bring climate solutions to market and keep the power on in vulnerable homes.

Grid Resilience

As artificial intelligence and digital infrastructure grow, researchers at CMU are building sophisticated models to forecast the impact on the nation's power grid.

Safe Skies

AI vision system helps drones detect and avoid other aircraft.

Generative Building

A new AI-powered tool created by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science could change the way we manufacture and build things.

AI Trust

SEI has released a free tool to help federal agencies trust AI decisions. The AI Robustness Tool can pinpoint why an AI system produces biased or unreliable results, strengthening mission-critical applications in defense, logistics and operations.

Brain Research

Understanding how people use tools so fluidly could lead prosthetics, brain-computer interfaces, robots and new ways to treat problems caused by brain injury.