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Oct 29

Akinci appointed Dean of College of Engineering Opens in new window

Burcu Akinci has been appointed the next Dean of CMU’s College of Engineering, effective January 1, 2026.

Oct 08

Smart charging EVs may reverse power system emissions

Researchers found that the timing of when you charge an electric vehicle may impact power system emissions and potentially even reverse them.

Oct 02

Heat pump technology may narrow the energy equity gap Opens in new window

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon and the University of Maryland found that an emerging technology known as heat pumps leads to reduced disparities in thermal comfort across different income groups.

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