Research & Creativity
Field-Defining Contributions
Since our founding in 1900, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) students and faculty have used creativity and ingenuity to drive cross-disciplinary breakthroughs. From developing robots that inspect hazardous environments to composing musicals, our researchers and artists challenge conventional thinking. See how CMU’s brilliant minds, world-class facilities and collaborative culture help increase human knowledge and enhance lives around the world.
Robotics Innovation
The number of robots that call our Robotics Institute home. Get to know bots like Andy 2, FRIDA and more.
World-Class Facilities
Robotics Innovation Center
Today, we’re leading with a new cutting-edge facility with specialized labs and testing grounds to accelerate the future of research and development.
Startups Created
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CMU's entrepreneurial spirit and commitment have enabled the launch of over 400 startups and spinoffs, including Duolingo, Modcloth and Accel Partners.
Ethics in Artificial Intelligence
Responsible Innovation
As the birthplace of AI, CMU understands the need to design and deploy this powerful technology responsibly. With brilliant minds, state-of-the-art facilities and interdisciplinary partnerships, we chart an AI strategy that will lead to a more just and equitable world.
Drama Kings & Queens
The year we first awarded a drama degree — the first in the U.S. — and the start of a legacy as leaders in the performing arts. In fact, our alumni have won 64 Tony Awards.
CMU Research News
Leading the World in Doing AI Work that Matters
CMU spearheads AI innovation and solutions through our multidisciplinary approach, integrating the latest technologies with ethics at every level. See how our AI work doesn't just advance technology — it benefits humanity.
Creativity Is at Our Core
CMU’s visionaries redefine artistic norms by fusing technology with creative research and expression, from staging renowned performances to crafting avant-garde installations that provoke new perspectives.
Blending the boundaries of the physical and digital, extended reality and machine learning help train skilled workers in creative arts and manufacturing.
Expanding the landscape of instrumental performance, fusing video, live musical performance and pre-recorded and edited music.
Shifting the architectural design paradigm from a sustainable to a more regenerative practice.
Exploring the creative and technical fringes of theater production and design.
Centers & Institutes
With more than 100 CMU research centers and institutions, our students tackle complex challenges across a broad range of interests and industries. This curated selection showcases a few of the pioneering hubs where we work to solve real-world problems.
The Block Center
Studies how AI and similar technologies may reshape the future of work and be harnessed for social good.
The Simon Initiative
Conducts research into improving how students learn engineering both at CMU and around the world by creating a learning-engineering ecosystem.
Gelfand Center for Service Learning & Outreach
Works to strengthen STEM education for K-12 students through faculty/student outreach, teacher training, tutoring and on-campus activities.
Institute for Strategy & Technology
Researches the political, ethical, social and economic impacts of emerging technologies, such as AI and cybersecurity, through cross-disciplinary partnerships.
Neuroscience Institute
Drives neural science breakthroughs, integrating neuroscience, psychology and computing. Past innovations include cognitive tutors and Watson.
The Humanities Center
Champions interdisciplinary humanities research and teaching through lectures, conferences and public events to demonstrate the vital role of the humanities at CMU.
Research and Creative Opportunities
Engage your creative and analytical mind through our numerous programs and resources.
$ 4500
Our Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program pays you to do research. Learn about undergraduate research opportunities.
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The CMU Rales Fellows program provides fully-funded fellowships and resources to exceptional, under-resourced graduate students in STEM.
$ 1500
The C.G. Douglas “Wrong Way” Corrigan Summer Travel Fellowship provides up to $1,500 for a summer travel project to a student in the School of Art.
Meet the VP for Research
The Office of the Vice President for Research leads CMU’s research endeavors, fostering collaboration across disciplines and providing comprehensive support services for faculty, students and staff.
Research at Carnegie Mellon
Explore how CMU's colleges and schools lead the charge to a better future through innovative research.