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May 15

Carnegie Mellon University announced as third MDS-Rely site

Led by John Kitchin, the CMU team brings expertise at the intersection of data science and artificial intelligence to an industry-university collaboration that is advancing materials development.

May 13

Optimizing the recovery of rare earth elements

In response to increasing demand for rare earth elements, Ana Torres is modeling rare earth recovery systems to design processes that will be environmentally friendly and economically competitive.

May 06

First-year alums look back

Nine alums on new paths in industry and research reflect on their first year after graduation and share advice for new graduates.

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““The most beautiful thing we can experience is the mysterious. It is the source of all true art and science.”” Albert Einstein

“To raise new questions, new possibilities, to regard old problems form a new angle, requires creative imagination and marks real advance in science.” Albert Einstein

“The very nature of science is discoveries, and the best of those discoveries are the ones you don’t expect.” Neil deGrasse Tyson

“Science is the process that takes us from confusion to understanding in a manner that’s precise, predictive, and reliable—a transformation, for those lucky enough to experience it, that is empowering and emotional.” Brian Greene

“I am among those who think that science has great beauty. ” Marie Curie

“Science literacy is the artery through which the solutions of tomorrow’s problems flow.” Neil deGrasse Tyson

“The art and science of asking questions is the source of all knowledge.” Thomas Berger

“Develop a passion for learning. If you do, you will never cease to grow.” Anthony J. D’Angelo.

“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today. ” Malcolm X

“Good questions outrank easy answers.” Paul Samuelson

“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela

“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress, in every society, in every family.” Kofi Annan

“Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself.” John Dewey

“Ultimately, education in its real sense is the pursuit of truth. It is an endless journey through knowledge and enlightenment.” A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

“Education is the key to unlock the golden door of freedom.” George Washington Carver

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