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Sep 29

Lara Abdelmohsen holding a medal from the 3 minute thesis

Passionate students make all the difference in translational BME research Opens in new window

From the lab and simulations to the clinic, students help bring faculty research on sickle cell disease into the spotlight with medical conference presentations and publications in engineering journals.

Aug 21

Security to satellites: Engineering interns share insights Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University College of Engineering students traveled the U.S. and internationally to intern for organizations in robotics, medicine, finance, and more.

Jul 15

Person wearing an EEG cap with electrodes and wires during a brain monitoring or research session, with a laptop in the background.

Joint human-machine learning improves non-invasive BCI outcomes Opens in new window

New research published in Nature Communications signals significant acceleration of control in non-invasive brain-computer interfaces when utilizing both human and machine learning.

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Jun 23

Illustration of a pregnant belly wearing a sensor belt connected to a small monitoring device on the arm, suggesting prenatal monitoring technology.

Carnegie Mellon awarded ARPA-H contract to transform care in childbirth Opens in new window

New wearable monitoring system will improve clinical assessment of fetal health.

Jun 22

CRS honors Whitehead with Women in Science Award Opens in new window

The Controlled Release Society has named Chemical Engineering Professor Kathryn Whitehead the recipient of the 2026 Women in Science Award, which recognizes an internationally renowned woman scientist for outstanding contributions to delivery science and technology.

Jun 09

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What did the left brain say to the right brain? Opens in new window

Novel statistical approach allows researchers to leverage recordings from multiple areas of the brain at one time, revealing aspects of brain functions hidden in single-area recordings.

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Jun 08

Presidential and graduate fellowships announced Opens in new window

College of Engineering students have been awarded fellowships for the 2025–2026 academic year.

Jun 04

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement years after stroke Opens in new window

Published in Nature Medicine, researchers demonstrate that targeted spinal cord stimulation can significantly improve arm and hand function in people living with chronic stroke, even years after their injury.

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May 27

A man in a black suit stands at a podium while a screen to the right says, "A.I.M.B.E. Professional Impact Award for Leadership. Bin He, Ph.D."

He receives AIMBE award for leadership

Bin He received AIMBE’s prestigious Professional Impact Award for his leadership and advancements in the field of neural engineering.

May 26

A smart pill to reduce stress Opens in new window

Researchers aim to develop a swallowable smart pill that temporarily operates in the gut to gently adjust nerve activity linked to stress.

May 22

Four engineering faculty awarded professorships Opens in new window

The College of Engineering is proud to announce professorships for four faculty members.

Apr 13

Kainerstorfer inducted into AIMBE College of Fellows Opens in new window

Jana Kainerstorfer has been named a Fellow of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE), one of the field’s highest honors.

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Mar 27

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Overcoming the body’s oxygen gap in cell-based therapies Opens in new window

A multi-institution team has developed an effective intervention to shield a sufficient number of cells from the host immune system, while also providing access to oxygen and nutrients.

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Mar 24

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Mini lung model shows the ins and outs of the human airway Opens in new window

A new airway organoid model recreates key features of lung tissue, combining lung-derived biomaterials with an “apical-out” design to better study infections and disease.

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Mar 17

Polymers, prototypes, and Penguins Opens in new window

In season nine of Rethink the Rink, students solve issues associated with goalie chest protectors, including impact absorption, mobility, and functionality.

Mar 10

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New stimulation method builds on focused ultrasound research Opens in new window

A new study shows ultrasound can subtly prepare the brain to respond, rather than directly triggering activity. Combined with light electrical stimulation, it produces stronger, targeted effects for future therapies.

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Mar 06

Olivia LaFond holds medical device she created

Tapeworms inspire medical device created during summer undergraduate research fellowship Opens in new window

Olivia LaFond, a Carnegie Mellon University senior majoring in biomedical and chemical engineering, created a 3D-printed device that one day could reduce the need for invasive procedures or help deliver medication directly inside the body over time.

Mar 05

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New study shows how sickle cell affects brain function Opens in new window

Brain scans show sickle cell disease may change how brain networks work together, with attention systems stepping in to help maintain thinking and decision-making.

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Feb 25

Illustration of scissors trimming neurons that look like the top of trees

Small models, big insights into vision Opens in new window

A new study shows simplifying neural models can reveal how the brain processes vision. Using advanced machine learning, researchers created compact models that offer insights into neuroscience and AI.

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Jan 22

The belly of a pregnant women with arms around it

Tracking fetal health through mother’s abdomen Opens in new window

Researchers propose a method to estimate fetal oxygen through the abdomen. By modeling how light moves through maternal and fetal tissue, it could improve labor monitoring beyond heart rate.

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Jan 20

Two people in lab coats look at a screen

CMU offers new master’s in neural technologies

The new Master of Science in Neural Technologies (MiNT)—jointly offered by CMU’s Neuroscience Institute and the Department of Biomedical Engineering—places students at the edge of a fast-moving field where neuroscience meets engineering and AI. The new graduate program aims to develop professionals who can both read the brain and build systems that interact with it.

Jan 15

Five high school students wearing safety glasses, lab coats, and gloves stand together for a photo in a laboratory.

Teaching tomorrow’s innovators with living materials Opens in new window

The Bugs as Materials summer internship program creates pathways to research and higher education by training high school students and graduate students side-by-side.

Jan 12

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Carnegie Mellon awarded ARPA-H contract to develop 3D bioprinted liver Opens in new window

A CMU-led project team aims to build a 3D bioprinted liver that supports regeneration in acute liver failure patients, with the potential to transform transplant medicine.

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