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Jan 12

Carnegie Mellon awarded ARPA-H contract to develop 3D bioprinted liver Opens in new window

A CMU-led project team aims to build a 3D bioprinted liver that supports regeneration in acute liver failure patients, with the potential to transform transplant medicine.

Jan 08

Understanding human behavior in manufacturing Opens in new window

Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University are investigating the patterns of human behavior in advanced manufacturing environments in order to improve human-machine collaboration.

Jan 08

Hydrogen 101 with Shawn Litster

Over the last two decades, Shawn Litster, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has worked to advance the critical energy technologies required to electrify heavy-duty transportation using hydrogen fuel cells.

Jan 05

Engineering in the fast lane

Mechanical engineering sophomore Lana Portanova puts her classroom knowledge to the test on the track, racing ahead in amateur motorsport: Autocross

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