2025

Dec 02

New children’s book from CyLab privacy scholar helps young children understand why privacy matters Opens in new window

Lorrie Cranor's new book "Privacy, Please!," illustrated by Alena Karabach, offers families a gentle and engaging way to talk to children ages 4 to 6 about personal boundaries, independence, and digital safety.

Nov 04

DeCarolis aims to amplify EPP's impact as department head

As head of the department of engineering and public policy, Joseph F. DeCarolis seeks to increase the visibility and real-world impact of this unique department’s cutting-edge research.

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.

Sep 23

Driving innovation beyond the classroom Opens in new window

In addition to his position at the university, Professor Jay Whitacre is CEO, CTO, and Founder of Stratus Materials, a CMU spin-out that develops and manufactures manganese-rich, cobalt-free cathode active materials (CAMs) for lithium-ion batteries. 

Sep 08

How electric vehicles can power infrastructure change Opens in new window

College of Engineering researchers found that increased electric vehicle adoption can trigger new investment in sustainable energy generation and storage, making vehicle infrastructure greener.

Aug 27

Johnson and Michalek named ASME fellows Opens in new window

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) named Aaron Johnson, professor of mechanical engineering, and Jeremy Michalek, professor of mechanical engineering and professor of engineering and public policy, June 2025 ASME fellows. 

Aug 26

An old-school tool revisited Opens in new window

Before handheld calculators, engineers relied on slide rules. These mechanical analog computers helped get us go to the moon. Our students got hands-on experience using these important tools in the evolution of engineering education.

Aug 07

CyLab faculty, students to present at the 34th USENIX Security Symposium Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon faculty and students will present on a wide range of topics at the 34th USENIX Security Symposium. Held in Seattle on August 13-15, the event brings together experts from around the world, who will highlight the latest advances in the security and privacy of computer systems and networks.

Aug 04

CyLab researchers present their work at SOUPS 2025 Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon faculty and students will share their research at the 2025 Symposium on Usable Privacy and Security (SOUPS), which takes place August 10-12 in Seattle.

Jul 25

Alum spotlight: Kristen Schell Opens in new window

To help empower the renewable energy transition, Kristen Schell (’07) is taking advantage of her interdisciplinary expertise in engineering to develop uncertainty-informed climate models.

Media mentions


NPR

Michalek quoted on electric vehicle costs and climate impact

EPP/MechE’s Jeremy Michalek was quoted in an NPR article assessing the costs and environmental friendliness of a gasoline versus an electric vehicle. Michalek concluded the electric vehicle was more cost-effective and would generate fewer emissions long term.

Nautilus

Fischhoff explains miscommunication of experts and the public

EPP’s Baruch Fischhoff was quoted in Nautilus on the disconnect between public perception of natural phenomena and the actual science behind them.

Fischhoff wins research book award

EPP’s Baruch Fischhoff won a Responsible Research in Management Award for his book “Bounded Disciplines & Unbounded Problems.”

Fortune

Muller highlighted for economic data center analysis

Fortune referenced EPP’s Nick Muller in his recent working paper for the National Bureau of Economic Research, where he reveals the indirect economic effects of data centers on the health and increased mortality of residents near these sites.

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