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Faculty Who Are Leaders in Their Fields

We have software engineers, astronomers, trying to do something more powerful together. That’s very CMU.

Rachel Mandelbaum
Professor and Physics Department Head

+ Faculty

Our professors bring their expertise to classrooms and labs, mentoring students and advancing research across disciplines.

+ Members

Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians serve as distinguished faculty in our School of Music to inspire the next generation of talent.

Nobel Prizes

Our faculty and alumni have received this prestigious award, widely recognized as one of the highest honors an individual can receive, in 5 of the 6 possible categories.

The Birthplace of AI

Carnegie Mellon University has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence since its early days, helping to shape the field through bold ideas, pioneering research and visionary leadership. From founding key institutions to launching entirely new areas of study, CMU has played a central role in advancing computing and AI. Today, our work continues to drive innovation and make a lasting impact across industries and society.

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First Artificial Intelligence Program

Herbert Simon and Allen Newell create Logic Theorist, a computer program that could solve logic puzzles in the same way a human might in a game of chess.

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Terregator

Terregator pioneered exploration, road following and mine mapping. It was the world’s first rugged, capable, autonomous outdoor navigation robot.

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First Language Recognition System

Kai-Fu Lee, Raj Reddy and Roberto Bisiani create SPHINX, the first real-time recognition of speech to programming with AI techniques.

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First Robotics PhD Program

The world’s first doctoral program in robotics is offered at CMU.

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First Self-Navigating Automobile

Scientist Dean Pomerleau and Ph.D. student Todd Jochem’s Navlab 5 drives from Pittsburgh to San Diego, the longest continuous test of an autonomous vehicle in a real-world setting.

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First Machine Learning Department

Considered the world’s first machine learning academic department.

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First Self-Driving Vehicles

CMU’s and General Motors self-driving SUV "BOSS" wins the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, a driverless car competition.

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First AI Undergraduate Major

The first offered by a U.S. university in response to extraordinary technical breakthroughs in AI and the growing demand by students and employers.

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First AI Engineering Degree

CMU announces a new first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering degree, combining AI and machine learning with engineering domain knowledge.

Academics at CMU

Academics at CMU connects classroom learning with cutting-edge research and world-renowned faculty to shape the world’s brightest minds. Students collaborate across disciplines to drive progress in technology, policy, the arts and beyond.

What I love most about the College of Engineering is that everyone you meet carries a genuine passion for making the world a better place.

Shagun Maheshwari
Materials Science Engineering Graduate, Class of 2025

At the end of the day, I want to be someone who is helping people in a way that has the broadest impact possible.

Lameck Beni
Graduate Student and Rales Fellow

Before hearing about CMU, I didn't think it was possible to pursue and thrive in such unrelated fields together. I've learned to use my concentrations to help one another succeed.

Roy Huang
Recent BXA Graduate