Jonathan P. Caulkins was featured in @washingtonpost.com examining the sharp decline in U.S. overdose deaths. The findings add an important perspective to ongoing conversations about public health, policy, and international cooperation. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2026/...
A new study in Addiction led by Jonathan P. Caulkins finds that heroin initiation after 2000 looked very different from earlier decades. Read more here! www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/F...
Digital humanities are reshaping literary scholarship, but children’s literature studies haven’t fully caught up. Research shows that using these tools can expand both the questions scholars ask and the evidence they rely on. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/F...
It’s officially Spring Break here at CMU and we could not ask for better weather. After months of snow, we’re finally getting a week full of sunshine and warmth! To our students: Enjoy your well earned break. We’ll see you back in Hamburg Hall soon!
In organizational research, theory and model are often used interchangeably. But should they be? Denise M. Rousseau of Heinz College clarifies the difference and why it matters. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/F...
New CMU research finds that AI assisted music falls short of human composed melodies in creativity and musicality. The study was led by Heinz College PhD candidate Jose Oros, alongside Rahul Telang, Trustees Professor of Information Systems at Heinz College. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/F...
New research published in npj Digital Medicine finds that leadership matters when it comes to AI’s impact in health care. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/J...
A new CMU study finds Seattle’s minimum pay rule for app based delivery drivers didn't raise overall earnings. The results suggest that in gig markets with open entry, minimum pay may not increase income, pointing to the need for complementary policy solutions. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/J...
Rebekah Fitzsimmons, Assistant Teaching Professor at Heinz College, was featured in a AP News article offering practical guidance on using AI for schoolwork. She explains how easily students can cross ethical lines without realizing it. apnews.com/article/chat...
New research from Heinz College introduces a model that improves how anomalies in human mobility are detected by focusing on collective behavior rather than individuals alone. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/J...
New research co authored by CMU's Naama Ilany Tzur suggests people may be less vulnerable to phishing scams when using cellphones than computers. Her study is featured in a recent @wsj.com article examining how device type influences risk taking behavior online. www.wsj.com/tech/cyberse...
Jonathan Caulkins recently weighed in on a @newsweek.com study examining whether cannabis and cannabinoids have medical benefits.
You can read more here! www.newsweek.com/does-cannabi...
A recent New York Times article on HBO Max’s The Pitt points to research from Carnegie Mellon University showing that gradual episode releases drive stronger engagement and higher subscription retention than all at once drops. www.nytimes.com/2026/01/08/a...
Kristen Kurland, Professor at CMU, coauthored a new study on climate-related risks in cities. The research shows that darker surfaces like roofs and roads increase urban heat, with historically redlined neighborhoods in Pittsburgh experiencing higher temperatures. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2026/J...
AI is set to play a major role in Pennsylvania elections, and Heinz College professor Rayid Ghani shares expert insight in a recent Pittsburgh Post-Gazette article on how campaigns are already using AI to shape messaging, outreach, and rapid response. www.post-gazette.com/news/politic...
Professor Jillian Stephenson recently weighed in on a U.S. News & World Report article discussing effective ways to build credit with a credit card. money.usnews.com/credit-cards...
Rahul Telang, Professor at Heinz College, spoke with the @huffpost.com about why everyday users should take digital privacy more seriously. The article explains how VPNs create encrypted connections that hide IP addresses and protect online activity. www.huffpost.com/entry/proton...
A new podcast from Brookings features Scott Andes, Professor at CMU, discussing how distressed rural communities can move from struggling to thriving again. He highlights the role of flexible, place-based federal investment and authentic local leadership. www.brookings.edu/articles/inv...
Former Assistant Attorney General and Heinz College Distinguished Professor Jonathan Kanter recently appeared on @cnbc.com to discuss the proposed Netflix acquisition of Warner Bros.
You can watch the segment here! www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNVM...
Andrew Garin, Professor of Economics at CMU, was featured in a new NBC News report examining how workers view AI. The YouGov and Udemy survey finds that most people expect AI to reshape the economy, yet far fewer believe their own jobs are at risk. www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-ne...
A recent Planet Money podcast from NPR explores the economics behind how streaming platforms release TV shows. The episode highlights research from CMU showing that weekly “drip” releases can significantly reduce churn and help companies keep audiences engaged longer. www.npr.org/transcripts/...
Responsible Ai UK just announced its International Ambassadors Council, and we are proud to congratulate Ramayya Krishnan on being named one of the inaugural ambassadors. Learn more about the Council and its members at the link below.
Read more here! rai.ac.uk/press_releas...
In a recent article in @businessinsider.com, Heinz College professor Ari Lightman notes that while AI can help companies operate more efficiently, travelers have less visibility into how prices and decisions are made.
Read the full article here! www.businessinsider.com/planning-vac...
Smartphones are often seen as distractions in the classroom, but new research shows they can actually improve learning when teachers guide how they are used. Heinz College’s Professor Pedro Ferreira is a co-author of the research behind it.
Read more here! www.forbes.com/sites/london...
Heinz College Professor Rahul Telang was featured in an Observer article on OpenAI’s updated copyright policy following the surge of Sora 2 videos using Pokémon and other popular characters.
observer.com/2025/10/open...
Congratulations to Professor Karen B. Clay on being elected President of the Association of Environmental and Resource Economists, AERE! Her leadership and impact in environmental and energy economics continue to shape the field.
Read more here! www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/N...
Heinz College Professor Jeffrey Kupfer writes in The Hill that Louisiana’s lawsuits against energy producers could threaten U.S. energy security, investment, and jobs at a time of growing demand. thehill.com/opinion/ener...
Heinz College Dean Kirsten Martin was recently featured in The Hill in a story about the ongoing debate over AI regulation. The article examines how an AI company focused on responsible innovation has faced criticism for supporting stronger oversight. thehill.com/policy/techn...
@cmu.edu has recently launched the Center for Collaboration Science (CoLab), an innovative interdisciplinary initiative housed jointly at Heinz College and @teppercmu.bsky.social! Learn more at the link below. www.heinz.cmu.edu/media/2025/N...
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