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Jul 01

CyLab researchers set to present their work at PETS 2026 Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University faculty members and students are preparing to share their research at the 2026 Privacy Enhancing Technologies Symposium (PETS).

Jun 30

A game theoretic framework for satellite spectrum sharing

As more NGSO constellations are launched, more systems compete for the same frequency bands, creating a growing risk of harmful interference that can reduce data rates. New research from Carnegie Mellon University explains how a novel strategy called “probabilistic look-aside” can help improve internet speeds for consumers.

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Jun 25

EPP hosts 2026 Technology, Management, and Policy Graduate Consortium

Carnegie Mellon's Department of Engineering and Public Policy hosted the annual Technology, Management, and Policy (TMP) Consortium, bringing together graduate students and faculty from leading institutions to share research and discuss the societal, economic, and policy impacts of technological change.

Jun 24

CyLab researchers to present at ACM FAccT 2026 Opens in new window

CyLab researchers are set to present seven papers at the ninth annual ACM Conference on Fairness, Accountability, and Transparency (ACM FAccT 2026).

Jun 22

New research examines why AI-related lawsuits struggle to access critical evidence Opens in new window

Researchers from CyLab and Stanford University have published a new paper that examines how unequal access to information, resources, and expertise can block litigation against AI developers and deployers.

Jun 17

Engineering faculty awarded professorships and fellowships Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University has awarded professorships and fellowships to six exceptional faculty members in the College of Engineering.

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.

May 28

How digital demands could affect U.S. electricity prices Opens in new window

With support from the Scott Institute’s 2025 hardware and software tool upgrade program, the Open Energy Outlook team updated the mathematical model Temoa’s framework to portray how growing energy demands — particularly from data centers and cryptocurrency mining — could affect electricity costs in the U.S.

May 20

Students, faculty showcase steel innovation and decarbonization Opens in new window

CMU faculty and student researchers presented at 13 technical sessions and participated in two panel discussions during the annual AISTech meeting.

May 13

CyLab researchers to present at USENIX PEPR 2026 Opens in new window

CyLab Security and Privacy Institute researchers are set to present three papers and lead one activity at the 2026 USENIX Conference on Privacy Engineering Practice and Respect (PEPR '26).

Apr 27

To go further, these drones take the bus Opens in new window

As drone delivery expands in cities, CMU researchers are exploring a novel idea: drones that “hitchhike” on buses and other transit to extend range, enabling faster, more efficient deliveries.

Apr 23

CyLab researchers secure Google Academic Research Awards to advance AI-driven security and privacy Opens in new window

Four CyLab researchers have received Google Academic Research Awards (GARA) to support their work that leverages frontier AI models to improve digital privacy, safety, and security.

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Apr 22

CyLab researchers to present at the IEEE Symposium on Security and Privacy Opens in new window

CyLab faculty members and students will present their research on a wide variety of topics at the 47th Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Symposium on Security and Privacy (IEEE S&P 2026).

Apr 15

After you’re gone, who gets your passwords? Opens in new window

A recent CyLab research paper sheds light on how older adults in the United States are navigating the challenge of digital estate planning, and gives insights into areas where current tools and practices fall short.

Apr 03

An upstream battle: Fishing policy in Alaska Opens in new window

Researchers look at whether salmon fishing management policies in the Yukon River actually balance ecological goals with the needs of the communities that depend on them.

Mar 31

Engineering alumni “Rise” to the occasion Opens in new window

Four College of Engineering alumni were named to the 2026 cohort of CMU’s Tartans on the Rise.

Mar 30

CyLab researchers to present at ACM CHI 2026 Opens in new window

CyLab researchers are set to present four papers, serve on one panel, and lead three workshops at the upcoming Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI 2026).

Mar 25

Scott Institute announces 2026 seed grant winners Opens in new window

This year, a total of seven projects received seed funding, with another three proposals receiving support through the hardware and software tool upgrade program.

Mar 23

Angwin wins Washington Prize Opens in new window

Ellen Angwin, a senior in MSE/EPP. was selected as the first place winner of the 2026 George Washington Prize. The award is given annually in recognition of academic excellence, commitment to service, and leadership.

Mar 17

CyLab faculty and alumni to present research and innovations at RSAC 2026 Opens in new window

CyLab faculty members Lorrie Cranor, CyLab director, and Vyas Sekar, Tan family professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE), will serve as panelists at next week’s RSAC 2026 Conference.

Mar 09

CyLab awards 2026 seed funding Opens in new window

This year, CyLab awarded nearly $500,000 in seed funding to 10 research projects featuring CMU students, faculty, and staff PIs representing nine departments at the university.

Feb 27

CyLab study shows user-centric threat modeling framework helps privacy experts spot twice as many digital privacy flaws Opens in new window

New CyLab research that expands on previous work with the UsersFIrst threat modeling framework shows that a user-centered approach to evaluating privacy notices and choices can make a measurable difference.

Feb 25

Lorrie Cranor receives 2026 ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award Opens in new window

Lorrie Cranor, director of Carnegie Mellon University’s CyLab Security and Privacy Institute, has been named a recipient of the 2026 ACM SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award, one of the highest honors in the field of human-computer interaction (HCI).

Feb 13

CyLab faculty, students present research and organize events at NDSS Symposium 2026 Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon faculty and students will present on a wide range of topics at the 33rd Annual Network and Distributed System Security (NDSS) Symposium. Held at Wyndham San Diego Bayside from February 23rd through the 27th, the event fosters information exchange among researchers and practitioners of network and distributed system security.

Feb 07

Sarah Scheffler serves as planning committee chair for 2026 Privacy and Public Policy Conference Opens in new window

Sarah Scheffler, assistant professor in Carnegie Mellon’s Departments of Engineering and Public Policy and Software and Societal Systems, will serve as a the planning committee chair of the second Privacy and Public Policy Conference (PPPC), hosted at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy.

Feb 06

Foresight Institute announces 2025 Norm Hardy Prize winners for advances in usable security Opens in new window

Foresight Institute is proud to announce the winners of the 2025 Norm Hardy Prize: Dr. Pardis Emami-Naeini, Dr. Lorrie Faith Cranor, and Dr. Yuvraj Agarwal, for their contributions to advancing usable security through the development of a layered cybersecurity label for smart home devices.

Feb 05

CMU Brings Data Privacy Day to the Heinz History Center Opens in new window

Carnegie Mellon University’s Privacy Engineering program took its annual celebration of International Data Privacy Day beyond campus this year, welcoming families and community members to a free, hands-on event at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.

Jan 27

Alum spotlight: Trevor Hadick Opens in new window

A healthcare marketing consultant and a national match official for US Soccer, Trevor Hadick (‘17) goes from one pitch to another.

Jan 26

CyLab’s Sarah Scheffler discusses new research on age verification technologies at FTC workshop Opens in new window

CyLab faculty member Sarah Scheffler, assistant professor in Carnegie Mellon’s Departments of Engineering and Public Policy and Software and Societal Systems, participated as a panelist at the Federal Trade Commission's public, virtual Age Verification Workshop on January 28.

Jan 26

Tapping into risk in America’s drinking water Opens in new window

A new Drinking Water Utilities Climate Risk Index finds utilities serving 67 million people face high climate risk. Yet 36% of their bonds omit climate change, revealing gaps in preparedness.

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Jan 20

Leveraging blast furnace operations to reduce emissions Opens in new window

A recent study analyzed the variations in operations across the global blast furnace fleet and its impact on carbon dioxide emissions, finding that emissions could have been reduced both globally and nationally if each furnace had operated at either its own historical minimum emissions intensity or the observed national minimum.

Jan 19

Fuchs joins World Economic Forum meeting in Davos Opens in new window

CMU’s Erica Fuchs returns to the World Economic Forum annual meeting to participate in and moderate sessions alongside global tech, business, and government leaders.

Jan 16

Carnegie Mellon brings International Data Privacy Day to the Heinz History Center on February 1 Opens in new window

On February 1, Carnegie Mellon University’s Privacy Engineering program will take its annual celebration of International Privacy Day beyond campus and into the heart of the city, hosting a free, family-friendly event at the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh’s Strip District.

Jan 15

What thermostat preferences reveal about U.S. energy usage Opens in new window

A new study published in Nature Energy provides a foundation for understanding how Americans experience temperatures in their home.

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Media mentions

Technical.ly

Combemale quoted on AI's impact on Pittsburgh jobs

EPP’s Christophe Combemale was quoted by Technical.ly and Pittsburgh’s Public Source on how AI may create jobs in the Pittsburgh region in industries such as manufacturing.

USA Today

Nock quoted on air conditioning inequities during heat wave

CEE and EPP’s Destenie Nock was quoted in USA Today on how low-income U.S. households tend to set their thermostats higher in the summer, highlighting how dangerous this cost-saving measure can be during a heat wave.

Federation of American Scientists

Peha publishes memo on AI and policing

The Federation of American Scientists published a memo by EPP's Jon Peha recommending federal agencies create frameworks for police departments considering using AI in writing police reports.

NPR

Michalek quoted on electric vehicle costs and climate impact

EPP/MechE’s Jeremy Michalek was quoted in an NPR article assessing the costs and environmental friendliness of a gasoline versus an electric vehicle. Michalek concluded the electric vehicle was more cost-effective and would generate fewer emissions long term.

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