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Carnegie Mellon and Lahore University research project goes viral A silly telephone game that became a viral phenomenon in Pakistan has demonstrated some serious potential for teaching poorly educated people about automated voice services and provided a new tool for them to learn about jobs, say researchers at Carnegie Mellon University and Pakistan's Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS). The game, called Polly, is simplicity itself: a caller records a message and Polly adds...

PITTSBURGH, April 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of Carnegie Mellon University civil and environmental engineering faculty and students have teamed up with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to help assess the risk of dam failures nationwide. The recently released 2013 American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Infrastructure Report Card collectively gave the 84,000 U.S. dams a D grade. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020422/CMULOGO) "We are working to develop tools...

New Common Core Program to Help Students and Teachers Meet More Rigorous Standards PITTSBURGH, April 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Utah State Board of Education has approved Carnegie Learning Integrated Math I: A Common Core Program for purchase with state education funds designated for instructional materials. The curriculum was reviewed through Utah's annual Recommended Primary Instructional Materials process and is approved through December 31, 2016. (Logo:...

Carney Labs has officially extended the game submission deadline for MARI GAMES to May 1, 2013. Alexandria, VA (PRWEB) April 15, 2013 Carney Labs LLC is officially extending the game submission deadline to May 1, 2013 for the Thinking Games Competition phase of MARI GAMES. The game development competition aims to encourage game developers of all ages to create games that change the way we learn. Carney Labs is excited to be offering the opportunity for developers to participate in a one...

PITTSBURGH, April 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- It sounds futuristic, but today Carnegie Mellon University researchers are developing edible electronic devices that can be implanted in the body to improve patient care. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20020422/CMULOGO ) "We are creating electronically active medical devices that can be implanted in the body," said Christopher Bettinger, an assistant professor in the departments of Materials Science and Engineering and Biomedical...

PITTSBURGH, April 5, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybersecurity experts from the Carnegie Mellon University Software Engineering Institute (SEI) will present on April 30 a free, virtual event on current research and development aimed at securing an organization's cyber future. In the daylong event, six experts from the SEI CERT Program will share their views on network situational awareness, incident triage, avoiding security incidents, and achieving mission assurance. The event...

Jeff Dudley from Midland was successful in his career as the corporate director of Dow Chemical Company. However, his success began with a sound education in Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. MIDLAND, Mich., April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- After graduating from Carnegie Mellon University with a Bachelors of Science in Chemical Engineering, Jeff Dudley of Midland would go on to work at Dow Chemical Company. The leadership Jeff Dudley of Midland would demonstrate...

Largest Foundation Gift in CMU's History To Galvanize Energy Innovation Efforts PITTSBURGH, April 4, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Carnegie Mellon University has received a $30 million gift from the Richard King Mellon Foundation to dramatically expand its strategic initiative to address energy research, education and innovation. The gift -- the largest private foundation grant in CMU's history -- will propel the Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation to coordinate university-wide...

CM3 and Fino partner to broaden client serving capabilities leveraging one another's skillsets and expertise NEW YORK, April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- CM3 Consulting and Fino are pleased to announce that after five years of collaboration they are joining forces. CM3, a boutique consulting firm with expertise in custom software, application, and analytics solutions, will be joining Fino, a New York-based IT consulting firm specializing in enterprise application design, development, and...

AIAS Foundation Supports Next Generation of Video Game Developers and Leaders CALABASAS, Calif., April 3, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The AIAS Foundation, the Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences' philanthropic arm, is pleased to announce that submissions for its Randy Pausch Scholarship and Mark Beaumont Scholarship are now open. These scholarships support aspiring game makers in undergraduate or graduate level programs who are planning on pursuing a career in...