Kelli Maxwell Named Associate Dean of Student Success

Dietrich College has named Kelli Maxwell as the next associate dean of Student Success. In this role, Maxwell will lead the college’s efforts on holistic student advising, academic support and experiential learning. 

Read more about Maxwell’s new role.

Faculty Spotlight: Francesca Zaffora Blando

Francesca Zaffora Blando, assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy, specializes in logic, formal epistemology and the philosophy of probability. Much of her work focuses on algorithmic randomness, a branch of logic that studies the concept of randomness from the perspective of the theory of computation.

Read more about Zaffora Blando’s work.

Largest Study to Date Identifies New Autism Genes

Autism spectrum disorder affects about 2% of children in the United States. While most cases are inherited, a small number of cases are a result of rare genetic variations. Kathryn Roeder, the UPMC Professor of Statistics and Life Sciences in the Department of Statistics & Data Science, is the co-senior author on the largest study to date to explore the genetics behind autism. 

Read more about Roeder’s study.

Upcoming Remote Alumni Events

• The Future of Higher Education: Overall enrollment in American higher education is sinking despite increasing demand for its elite institutions. President Biden’s recent legislative action on debt relief for student loans has drawn mixed reactions, while complaints abound over a perceived mismatch between the skills imparted and the needs of industry. Join us as Dietrich College Dean Richard Scheines interviews Professors Mike Smith and Marsha Lovett to explore these issues and offer potential remedies from their research and experiences at Carnegie Mellon. September 27, 2022 (in-person) at 6 p.m. at the Capitol View in Washington D.C. Register online.

• Alumni Events: From cherished in-person Carnegie Mellon traditions to virtual learning experiences with researchers at the cutting-edge of their fields, CMU offers a variety of events for alumni to connect with each other and the university, expand their knowledge and networking opportunities, and make cherished memories together. Explore event listings.



• Dietrich College Calendar: View in-person, online and hybrid events for the Dietrich College community.