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Oct 20

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AI helps pathologists find signs of preeclampsia, advancing diagnosis and treatment Opens in new window

By revealing the biological features behind its decision, a new AI model from Jon Cagan and Phil LeDuc working with Liron Pantanowitz at UPMC helps pathologists detect signs of preeclampsia while building trust in AI-assisted diagnosis.

Oct 16

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Rethinking the environmental impact of automotive inspections Opens in new window

New findings from Carnegie Mellon challenge assumptions about how safety regulations change driving behavior.

Oct 12

Technical prowess meets business acumen for startup growth Opens in new window

Wavon Ceramics is a nascent company that was born out of the technical expertise and rigorous academic research of Scott Institute faculty fellow Reeja Jayan and PhD student Bashu Aman.

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Research: Innovation. Multidisciplinary collaboration. Complex problem solving. Our faculty, researchers, and students are revolutionizing focus areas in advanced manufacturing, bioengineering, computational engineering, energy and the environment, product design, and robotics. They collaborate with experts in multidisciplinary research centers across the university. Intrigued? Explore our research areas.