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CMU Cloud Lab to bring remote science into mainstream

Nestled in the corner of an old warehouse in Bakery Square, the Carnegie Mellon Cloud Lab is one month away from becoming the nation’s first remote academic laboratory after six years in development.
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‘No perfect solution’: Students, faculty speak on accommodations experiences

The Office of Disability Resources Testing Center is located in Wean Hall. Editor’s Note: Two students referenced in this article, “Sam” and “Alexa,” requested to use a pseudonym, citing privacy ...
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Scientists find way to remove chromosome in Down syndrome, raises ethical questions

For genetic disorders such as sickle cell anemia or Huntington’s disease, doctors have often focused on how effectively patients’ symptoms can be managed. Recently, scientists have discovered how to ...
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CMU Arm Wrestling Club bulks up for competition

Carnegie Mellon boasts many athletic clubs, from football to swimming to track and field. These sports are both well-known and commonly found on college campuses across the U.S. Yet, a more unique ...
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Five of the world’s greatest scientific hoaxes

It is not uncommon for misinformation to infiltrate the scientific field, undermining the accuracy that the public relies on. While some hoaxes gain little spotlight, others can fool a nation, or even ...
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Trump Visits CMU for Energy Summit, Sparks Campus Protests and Fence Dispute

President Donald J. Trump visited Carnegie Mellon University on July 15, 2025, for the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy and Innovation Summit, hosted by Senator Dave McCormick (R-Pa.). Billed as a ...
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Pfizer announces new candidate for lyme disease vaccine after phase III trial success

Courtesy of Spencerbdavis via Wikimedia Commons. The pharmaceutical company, Pfizer, announces the successful results of a phase III clinical trial testing a new protien-based vaccine for Lyme disease ...
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Office Hours: Dr. Anika Walke, Eastern Europe, and Holocaust Memory

Dr. Anika Walke joined Dietrich for the 25–26 academic year as the Askwith Family Chair of Holocaust Studies and associate professor of history. She teaches several history courses and is conducting ...
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The science and circumstances behind how marijuana affects the brain

Marijuana is a psychoactive drug that has become legalized in an increasing number of U.S. states. In 1996, California became the first state to legalize the medicinal use of marijuana. As of March 1, ...
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Office Hours: Anthony Swofford, author, veteran

Before Professor Anthony Swofford joined the Creative Writing department at Carnegie Mellon, he was the child of a military family. Growing up, he felt a connection to literature and had always done ...
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CMU undergraduate women’s enrollment declines across colleges

In 2025, Carnegie Mellon University welcomed a cohort of 1,804 new undergraduate students at its Pittsburgh campus. Though the university’s overall population has 42.2 percent of students identify as ...
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CMU Energy Week discusses future of the grid

Mackenzie Devereux / Assistant SciTech Editor. Energy week focused on the future of the gird, featuring several keynotes and panels. Carnegie Mellon’s 2026 Energy Week was centered around “reinventing ...