Ledford Named Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion |
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Ayana Ledford’s incredible energy and deep commitment to community engagement have helped to build a more diverse, equitable and inclusive culture at the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences over the past three years.
In recognition of the progress she has made and her growing responsibilities, Ledford has been named the college’s first full-time associate dean for diversity, equity and inclusion, effective July 1.
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Researchers Identify Groups Hesitant about COVID-19 Vaccine |
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A study conducted by researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh has found that vaccine hesitancy has decreased among US adults by one-third between January and May 2021. While tentative people are concerned about COVID-19 vaccine safety and potential side effects, those with stronger views tend to distrust the government.
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Psychology Ph.D. Candidates Receive NSF Graduate Fellowships |
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Two Ph.D. students in CMU’s Department of Psychology, Chisom Obasih and Sophie Robert, have received Graduate Fellowships from the National Science Foundation. The fellowship offers a $34,000 stipend along with a $12,000 cost of education allowance for three years. These fellowships will assist Obasih and Robert in their research efforts.
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When Dr. Jennifer Lynn Barkin was a freshman at Carnegie Mellon University, she vowed to overcome her fear of mathematics. In 1997, she graduated from the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences with a major in statistics.
Jennifer’s promise not only benefited her. It has helped countless people around the world, particularly new mothers and children.
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Leveraging ‘Unreality’ for Good |
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Upcoming Remote Alumni Events |
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Online events. A number of online events are planned. Register here. The archive of past webinars is available at any time.
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Share stories. The university wants to highlight stories of Tartans who are volunteering, working in a critical field or brightening the world during this time. Submit your stories.
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Dietrich College in the News |
The New York Times
The Atlantic
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Find out what's new with Dietrich College students and alumni, including Nisha Shanmugaraj (DC 2024), Amritha Mallikarjun (DC 2014), Claire Bergey (DC 2022), Michael Granovetter (DC 2021), Alana Mittleman (DC 2021), Jeanean Naqvi (DC 2021), Ven Popov (DC 2020), Baris Denizli (DC 2022), Emily Kennedy (DC 2012), Andrew Furlong (DC 2022) and Andres J. Bermudez Hallstrom (DC 2006), in Class Notes.
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Read about news and accomplishments from the college's faculty and staff, including Sue-mei Wu, Simon DeDeo, Edda Fields-Black, David Rakison, Lauren Aulet, Brad Mahon, Gary Dilisio, Dan Yurovsky, Rebecca Nugent, Marlene Williams and Jarrion Manning, in this issue's Personal Mentions.
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