Innovative neuroscience needs innovative information partners. CMU Biological Sciences professor Eric Yttri reached out to librarians for support on open science initiatives. 🧪 www.nature.com/articles/d41...

Congrats to Three Minute Thesis #3MT prelim round 5 co-winner, Anish Pyne of Biological Sciences at @cmuscience.bsky.social! 📣 His presentation is titled, "Practice Makes Pathogens: How Bacteria Train for Infections." ⏰ Join us for the #3MTCMU Championship! 🗓️ 3/25, 6-8pm 💻 cmu.is/2026-3MT-Champ

Saurabh Vyas is uncovering how the brain learns and applies knowledge to new problems by combining AI models with large‑scale neural recordings. 🧪 www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Christopher Eur and four other CMU faculty members were named 2026 Sloan Research Fellows. Eur was recognized for his leadership in combinatorial algebraic geometry and his promising contributions to the future of mathematics. #MathSky www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

CMU researchers are advancing a new understanding of chronic pain, from mapping its neural signatures to developing targeted gene therapies. Their work spans neuroscience, AI and biomedical engineering to support safer, more effective treatments. 🧪 www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Congrats to Three Minute Thesis #3MT preliminary round 3 co-winner, Christopher Blum of the Dept. of Chemistry at @cmuscience.bsky.social! 📣 Blum's presentation is titled, DNA Disguised Messengers for Cancer Treatment. ⏰ Join us for the #3MTCMU Championship! 🗓️ 3/25, 6-8pm 💻 cmu.is/2026-3MT-Champ

CMU physicists have confirmed a key piece of a decades‑old theory about Yang‑Lee critical points, using modern quantum methods to refine our understanding of phase transitions. Their work advances ideas that influence fields from quantum computing to polymer physics. 🧪⚛️ www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

CMU researchers helped investigate AT2025ulz, a cosmic explosion that looked like both a kilonova and a supernova. Their multiwavelength observations suggest it could be the first example of a theorized superkilonova, sparking new questions about stellar collisions. 🧪 ⚛️ #Astronomy

A moment of hesitation can separate gold from silver in the Olympics. CMU neuroscientists in the @yttrilab.bsky.social discovered the neural mechanisms behind hesitation, and Professor Eric Yttri shared his work in @us.theconversation.com. 🧪 #Biology theconversation.com/hesitation-i...

Congrats to #3MT prelim round 2 co-winner, Sunreeta Bhattacharya of the Neuroscience Institute at @cmuscience.bsky.social! 📣 🧠 "Deciphering the brain’s uncertainty-processing algorithms for learning and decision-making." ⏰ Join us for the #3MTCMU Championship! 🗓️ 3/25, 6-8pm cmu.is/2026-3MT-Champ

Zheng Kuang is uncovering how gut microbes may influence which gene isoforms our cells use. Supported by a new grant from @hypothesisfund.bsky.social, his work could reveal new links between diet, the microbiome and disease, opening doors to novel RNA‑based therapies. 🧪 #Biology #MolecularBiology

3/ Can the microbes in our gut change how our genes🧬 are read & used? Awardee Zheng Kuang's bold research question may lead to the discovery of novel host–microbe interactions critical for health & disease. 🎉 Congrats Dr. Kuang! @cmu.edu 🙏 #HFScout Rob Knight

We're excited to highlight the latest recipients of the MCS Graduate Student Travel Awards! These awards help our graduate students share their research on national and international stages. Learn more: www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

CMU chemists have developed a precise approach to target RNA, opening the door to potential new treatments for myotonicdystrophy type 1 — the most common adult‑onset muscular dystrophy — and other RNA‑repeat expansion disorders. 🧪 #ChemSky www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Pittsburgh Andie also saw her shadow this morning. Here's to six more weeks of winter! 🥶 #groundhogday

CMU researchers have uncovered a bacterial vulnerability that could lead to a new class of treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections. Instead of killing bacteria, their approach targets pathways that control behavior. 🧪 #Biology #MolecularBiology www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Gateway courses derail 30% of learners nationwide. Learnvia, developed with support from Carnegie Mellon University and the Gates Foundation, is working to solve this national challenge. Learn more at cmu.is/learnvia

CMU neuroscientist Aryn Gittis spent years uncovering how the brain controls movement. Her work on deep brain stimulation is now entering clinical trials, offering Parkinson’s patients hope for longer-lasting relief. 🧪 #WomenInSTEM #Biology www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

CMU researchers are mapping the odds of spotting kilonovae from black hole–neutron star mergers. Their work will help astronomers catch these rare cosmic signals and unlock the origins of heavy elements. 🧪 ⚛️ #Astronomy www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY (Jan 30) More info here: ccas.nd.edu/outreach/sur... #chemistry #computerscience #chemsky #summerresearch #REU #undergraduateresearch

Antonella Palmese has received the 2025 INFN Bruno Touschek Award for her pioneering work integrating galaxy surveys with gravitational wave astronomy. Her research is reshaping how we study the universe’s most fundamental forces. 🧪 ⚛️ #Astronomy #WomenInSTEM www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Join our MS-DAS info session on Jan. 27 at 10:30 a.m. CMU’s one-year MS-DAS program trains science students in machine learning, data analytics and modeling, with a capstone and work with the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center. RSVP to learn more. apply-dc-mcs.mcs.cmu.edu/register/?id...

Shape the future of medicine. Carnegie Mellon’s MS in Biotechnology and Pharmaceutical Engineering is a 1.5-year program preparing students for careers in bioprocessing, drug development and bioinformatics. Applications are processed on a rolling basis and due by March 1. www.cmu.edu/bio/graduate...

The Master of Science in Neural Technologies (MiNT) – jointly offered by CMU's Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Biomedical Engineering — places students at the edge of a fast-moving field where neuroscience meets engineering and AI. www.cmu.edu/ni/news-even...

Physics Ph.D. student Yihao Zhou is using a NASA FINESST grant to create simulations that uncover how supermassive black holes form and collide. Her work will guide future gravitational wave discoveries and reshape our view of the cosmos. 🧪 ⚛️ #Astronomy #WomenInSTEM www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

We asked Byron Abraham Daniel of @cmuscience.bsky.social a few questions about his experience competing in the 3MT Championship in 2023. bit.ly/3mt-byron ⏰ #3MTCMU pits doctoral students against the clock and each other to explain complex research and captivate their audience in just 3 minutes.

From rural Pennsylvania to Carnegie Mellon, Ph.D. student Elizabeth Smith is turning personal experience into research. Her work in @cmuchemistry.bsky.social aims to help communities protect drinking water. 🧪 #GreenChemistry #WomenInSTEM www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Carnegie Mellon University has named renowned cognitive neuroscientist David Badre as director of the Neuroscience Institute, charting an ambitious course for the next era of cross-disciplinary discovery. His appointment begins July 1, 2026. www.cmu.edu/ni/news-even...

CMU’s MS-DAS program gave Rachel Tang more than technical skills — it taught her how to think strategically about data and science. She and other graduates leave ready to tackle complex challenges. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve... Interested in the program? Apply by Jan. 15. www.cmu.edu/mcs/academic...

The Mellon College of Science had an extraordinary year in 2025. From groundbreaking research to inspiring leadership, our faculty, students and community came together to advance science. Explore the moments and milestones that defined the year: www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Applications for the Data Analytics for Science Immersion Experience (DASIE) are open! DASIE allows undergraduate students from any outside institution to gain hands-on training and mentorship. Learn more and apply: www.cmu.edu/mcs/academic...

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Professors Manfred Paulini and Valentina Dutta joined their fellow @cmsexperiment.bsky.social collaborators in Seoul, South Korea, for a weeklong meeting on the latest developments at CERN.

CMU student Zixi (Alan) Song developed SortInspector, a software tool that helps researchers visualize brain activity in epilepsy. His work, supported by a Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship, could advance understanding and treatment of seizures. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Professor Alison Barth and former postdoc Saket Navlakha talk about synaptic pruning in the teenage brain in a new episode of Vox's "Unexplainable" podcast. open.spotify.com/episode/0pZl...

Astronomers observed the longest gamma-ray burst ever recorded — lasting over seven hours. CMU researchers played a key role in analyzing data from space telescopes, uncovering clues about its origin and challenging current models of cosmic explosions. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Kevin Hunter returns to CMU as the Mellon College of Science’s first director of core education. A former student and mentor, he’s now helping shape the next generation of scientists through teaching, advising and curriculum innovation. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

CMU joined dozens of organizations at Pittsburgh’s Celebrating Science in the Steel City, connecting researchers with the community through hands-on demos and talks. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Mathematicians are uncovering new links between descriptive set theory and computer science. CMU Professor Clinton Conley and former postdoc Anton Bernshteyn share insights in Quanta. www.quantamagazine.org/a-new-bridge...

Ready to impact the future of research? A gift to the Dean’s Innovation Fund fuels bold ideas — expanding outreach, launching new initiatives, and seizing groundbreaking opportunities. givenow.cmu.edu/schools/Carn...

On #GivingCMUDay, support current and future scientists. Your support drives discovery, learning and growth across disciplines. givenow.cmu.edu/schools/Carn...

Extended to December 3rd!

Couldn’t make it to the last session about our M.S. in Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical Engineering program? Join us for a virtual information session on Dec. 4 to learn more! apply-dc-mcs.mcs.cmu.edu/portal/mcs-b...

Join us Dec. 2 to explore CMU's M.S. in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics program. The program prepares students for careers in bioinformatics through advanced training in data analysis and computational biology. apply-dc-mcs.mcs.cmu.edu/register/?id...

What is the longest way to solve a Rubik’s cube? CMU math junior Jenny Quan explored the maximum-length solution for the 2x2x2 cube without repeating a position, uncovering deep links between symmetry, graph theory and computational complexity. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

Explore the future of scientific research with CMU’s M.S. in Automated Science. Join the Nov. 20 info session to learn how we train students to integrate robotics, machine learning and AI into biological experimentation. admissions.scs.cmu.edu/register/CB_...

Interested in computational biology? Join CMU's info session on Nov. 20 to learn about the M.S. in Computational Biology. Explore how CMU combines biology, computer science and data science to prepare graduates for careers in research and industry. admissions.scs.cmu.edu/register/CB_...

Four CMU grad students are pushing the boundaries of science — from AI-powered drug discovery to dark matter modeling — and have earned NSF Graduate Research Fellowships to pursue bold, transformative research. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...

CMU chemists are helping transform drug discovery through AI and automation as part of the NSF Center for Computer Assisted Synthesis. Their work is accelerating reaction design and reshaping how chemistry is done. www.cmu.edu/mcs/news-eve...