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    Season Two of 'Does Compute' Now Available

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    From Oscar-winning work in computer graphics to solving problems inside the human genome, Carnegie Mellon University's top-ranked School of Computer Science is using computer science to tr...

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    Q&A with METALS Students about AIED Experience

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    A group of researchers from the Human-Computer Interaction Institute recently returned from the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED 2025), held in Palerm...

  • Screenshot: The AI interface uses image and transcript data, as well as the "vibe" parameters set by the creator, to generate sames of music to match the mood of the video.

    Designing for "Vibes"

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    Anyone who has ever worked to carefully craft a video, whether to commemorate a family event or immortalize an amusing moment with a pet, knows that getting all of the elements just right ...

  • student stands beside the Welcome to CHI 2025 sign

    From CHI First-timer to Perfect Attendance

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    The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) community participates in dozens of smaller, subject-focused conferences throughout the year, but for many of our researchers, the annual CH...

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    What’s Next for AI and Education

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    The Human-Computer Interaction Institute (HCII) had a large presence at three educational technology-focused conferences last month in Palermo, Sicily, Italy....

  • Sarah Fox

    Fox Earns NSF CAREER Award for Worker-Centered AI Design

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    Sarah Fox, an assistant professor in Carnegie Mellon University's Human-Computer Interaction Institute, has received a Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award from the National Sci...

  • a tic tac toe board during mid-game on a grey background, the pieces are shaped like the pink letter X and a yellow letter 0

    From Code to Commands

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    Today's generative artificial intelligence models can create everything from images to computer applications, but the quality of their output depends largely on the prompt a human user pro...

  • side by side headshots of 3 seed grant winners

    Three Seed Grants Awarded for Generative AI and Education Research

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    Carnegie Mellon University, as a leader in technology for education, provides tools and methods for CMU and the broader education community through rigorous research and learning science e...

  • Spring 2025 issue of The Link magazine on a bright background. The front cover photo is of 3 young children facing a laptop while sitting at a desk in a classroom

    HCII Highlights in Spring Issue of The Link

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    The Spring 2025 issue of The Link magazine from the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University is now available. "Optimizing Education with AI," introduces several recent res...

  • images of Koedinger, Carvalho and Asher on a red tartan background

    Practice Makes Perfect

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    While lectures are often considered a key element in teaching, research from Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science demonstrates that doing practice problems with feedback...

  • Sketches and AI generated images of 5 fluid chairs and 5 serene lamps with several examples like lava and clouds inspired by nature

    Human-AI Collaboration Can Unlock New Frontiers in Creativity

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    Content churned out by generative AI models is surprisingly competent, if not always particularly exciting....

  • Alexandra Ion

    Ion Receives NSF CAREER Award for Material-Changing Interfaces

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    Imagine a hard floor that adapts to cushion the impact of your fall, or a chair that adjusts its firmness and ergonomic support based on your seated posture. Carnegie Mellon University fac...