Responsible Ai UK just announced its International Ambassadors Council, and we are proud to congratulate Ramayya Krishnan on being named one of the inaugural ambassadors. Learn more about the Council and its members at the link below.   Read more here! rai.ac.uk/press_releas...

In a recent article in @businessinsider.com, Heinz College professor Ari Lightman notes that while AI can help companies operate more efficiently, travelers have less visibility into how prices and decisions are made.   Read the full article here! www.businessinsider.com/planning-vac...

Smartphones are often seen as distractions in the classroom, but new research shows they can actually improve learning when teachers guide how they are used. Heinz College’s Professor Pedro Ferreira is a co-author of the research behind it.  Read more here! www.forbes.com/sites/london...

Heinz College Professor Rahul Telang was featured in an Observer article on OpenAI’s updated copyright policy following the surge of Sora 2 videos using Pokémon and other popular characters. observer.com/2025/10/open...

Congratulations to Professor Karen B. Clay on being elected President of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, AERE! Her leadership and impact in environmental and energy economics continue to shape the field.   Read more here! www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/N...

Heinz College Professor Jeffrey Kupfer writes in The Hill that Louisiana’s lawsuits against energy producers could threaten U.S. energy security, investment, and jobs at a time of growing demand. thehill.com/opinion/ener...

Heinz College Dean Kirsten Martin was recently featured in The Hill in a story about the ongoing debate over AI regulation. The article examines how an AI company focused on responsible innovation has faced criticism for supporting stronger oversight. thehill.com/policy/techn...

@cmu.edu has recently launched the Center for Collaboration Science (CoLab), an innovative interdisciplinary initiative housed jointly at Heinz College and @teppercmu.bsky.social! Learn more at the link below. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/N...

Mark your calendars for December 2! #GivingCMUDay is your chance to support current and future Tartans. Your generosity strengthens our mission and helps students thrive. Together, we can open doors to endless possibilities: givingcmuday.cmu.edu#GivingCMUDay 

In a new @forbes.com article, Heinz College’s Ramayya Krishnan joins Mark Hagerott and Patrick T. Harker to call for a bold reimagining of higher education for the AI era.   fortune.com/2025/11/05/d...

A Business Insider article examines declining trust between employers and employees, leaving many workers unhappy. Prof. Denise Rousseau says that when companies treat employees fairly and support them, loyalty can grow even in today’s fast-changing workplace. www.businessinsider.com/workplace-lo...

Prof. Andrew Garin commented in a Forbes article on NYC’s Childcare Navigator, which helps parents access subsidies faster, letting more mothers return to work. He says, “Child care subsidies can meaningfully boost female employment, especially in low-income families.” www.forbes.com/sites/christ...

An @theatlantic.com article explains that many states are now targeting unlicensed cannabis shops that look legal but aren’t. Prof. Daniel Nagin notes that “you can’t arrest your way out of problems like illicit markets." www.theatlantic.com/health/2025/...

Professor Rebekah Fitzsimmons was featured in a recent @ap-news.bsky.social article discussing how AI is blurring the lines of academic integrity and pushing schools to reconsider not only how they detect cheating, but what cheating even means. apnews.com/article/ai-c...

Prof. Linda Babcock was recently featured in @forbes.com’s list of “10 Books That Will Make You a Better Negotiator.” Her book explores how women can strengthen their negotiation skills to achieve their goals. www.forbes.com/sites/entert...

Scammers are getting smarter, using AI and cryptocurrency to make their schemes more convincing than ever. Heinz College Professor Rahul Telang explains how deepfakes, fake job offers, and crypto scams are tricking people and what you can do to stay safe. theconversation.com/scams-and-fr...

We’re thrilled to congratulate Rema Padman on receiving the Distinguished Alumni Award from her alma mater, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur! This honor, the highest recognition given by the institute, celebrates alumni who have demonstrated exceptional achievement in their fields.

Extreme weather is putting major strain on U.S. power grids. New research led by Prof. Shixiang (Woody) Zhu at CMU’s Heinz College explores data-driven ways to make the grid stronger and more reliable during severe weather. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/O...

Asli Gulcur, former Salesforce senior executive, has joined Heinz College as part of our inaugural Master of Science in AI Systems Management class. We are proud to have her in the cohort & loved her perspective in a recent Forbes article on why she chose this program! www.forbes.com/sites/gelila...

We are excited to share that Ramayya Krishnan will speak at the INFORMS Annual Meeting in Atlanta later this month! Read more here! meetings.informs.org/wordpress/an...

Heinz College students partnered with FLM Haiti to create an electronic medical records system for a rural health clinic in Haiti, designed to work even without reliable internet or electricity. Read more about how their capstone project is making an impact! www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/S...

Heinz College’s Rema Padman coauthored a study alongside @usc.edu, @ttu.edu, and the Medical University of South Carolina on new models for surgery scheduling that cut delays, congestion, and costs—offering hospitals data-driven solutions with real impact. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/S...

“Scams are nothing new – fraud has existed as long as human greed. What changes are the tools.” In a column for @us.theconversation.com, Professor Rahul Telang of @cmuheinzcollege.bsky.social shares strategies for identifying and avoiding #AI-. #crypto-, and personal data-driven scams:

From the federal government to leading pharmaceutical companies, Heinz College students made an impact this summer. Read where Ardak Baizhaxynova, Joyce Cerasulo, Moid Hassan, and Amy Kang put their skills to work! www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/S...

Last week, we hosted an event on AI in healthcare and professional development for future healthcare leaders. A big thank you to the Western Chapter of ACHE, Duquesne University, and the University of Pittsburgh for helping make this event possible and for supporting these important conversations.

@ananyasen.bsky.social, Associate Professor of IT and Management, had a recent profile on iSchool! His research explores how digital platforms and technology impact business, media, and society, including projects on misinformation and online echo chambers. www.ischools.org/post/feature...

What makes health care collaborations succeed over time? A new study coauthored by Heinz College’s Anna T. Mayo finds health care collaborations thrive when the same reps stay involved, building trust, sharing knowledge, and strengthening outcomes. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/S...

How can data and technology strengthen public service? Our students put their skills to the test this summer, tackling real government challenges and delivering impact for communities. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/S...

Heinz College students teamed up with the National League of Cities in Prof. Chris Goranson’s Policy Innovation Lab to launch a campaign and platform helping low-income taxpayers claim the EITC. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/A...

A new study from @cmu.edu, Arizona State, @umontreal-en.bsky.social, and @bostoncollege.bsky.social, coauthored by Karen Clay and @akshayaj.bsky.social, finds plants weren’t initially built in Black communities, but counties saw major demographic shifts afterward. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/A...