The LINK: Ambient Systems Store Energy as Compressed Air

We are well acquainted with solar and wind power as popular sources of renewable energy, but are we overlooking ambient energy?

Revolutionizing Africa’s Technical Education Landscape

Amy Ogan leads a team from CMU-Africa and funded by the Mastercard Foundation, set on investing in Africa’s educational technology future.

DROPSphere: Robotic Submarines Study Deep Coral Reefs

Can deep coral reefs beyond the reach of human divers be explored and ultimately preserved with the help of a small and relatively inexpensive submarine?

Bringing Responsible Thinking to AI: Translating Cultures and Equity

Mona Diab’s vision of “Responsible Thinking” in computer science aims to bridge gaps in culture and gender, making tech more equitable.

Shaping AI Policy on Capitol Hill

Faculty from the School of Computer Science have a been especially busy in past months advising lawmakers on a fair, equitable and human-centered approach to AI policy.

Bringing LEGO Brick Based Interventions to the U.S.

Brick by brick, Carnegie Mellon University is building a new way to transform children’s social and emotional learning in schools and community organizations throughout Pittsburgh and, eventually, across the country.

CS Academy Provides Access to Spanish Language Learners

CMU CS Academy has launched a Spanish Language version of the Python programming language, opening up the opportunity to Spanish speakers in the U.S. and world wide. And they are just getting started.

SCS in the News

Peruse a roundup of brief news articles from the past several months.