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From wartime training to today’s leadership in AI, robotics and data science, CMU continues to help develop the talent and technologies needed to meet evolving national security challenges. Explore CMU’s legacy of military education and innovation Faculty Who Are Leaders in Their Fields My dream would be that we get these vehicles miniaturized to such an extent that you can have someone pull out a handful of drones, throw them, have them quickly search a cave or disaster scenario and collaboratively build a map of the scene. Wennie Tabib Systems Scientist at CMU’s Resilient Intelligent Systems Lab When One Drone Isn’t Enough: CMU Builds Swarms for High-Stakes Response Efforts + Faculty Our professors bring their expertise to classrooms and labs, mentoring students and advancing research across disciplines. + Members Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra musicians serve as distinguished faculty in our School of Music to inspire the next generation of talent. Nobel Prizes Our faculty and alumni have received this prestigious award, widely recognized as one of the highest honors an individual can receive, in 5 of the 6 possible categories. The Birthplace of AI Carnegie Mellon University has been at the forefront of artificial intelligence since its early days, helping to shape the field through bold ideas, pioneering research and visionary leadership. From founding key institutions to launching entirely new areas of study, CMU has played a central role in advancing computing and AI. Today, our work continues to drive innovation and make a lasting impact across industries and society.Learn more about AI at CMU First Artificial Intelligence ProgramHerbert Simon and Allen Newell create Logic Theorist, a computer program that could solve logic puzzles in the same way a human might in a game of chess. TerregatorTerregator pioneered exploration, road following and mine mapping. It was the world’s first rugged, capable, autonomous outdoor navigation robot. First Language Recognition SystemKai-Fu Lee, Raj Reddy and Roberto Bisiani create SPHINX, the first real-time recognition of speech to programming with AI techniques. First Robotics PhD ProgramThe world’s first doctoral program in robotics is offered at CMU. First Self-Navigating AutomobileScientist Dean Pomerleau and Ph.D. student Todd Jochem’s Navlab 5 drives from Pittsburgh to San Diego, the longest continuous test of an autonomous vehicle in a real-world setting. First Machine Learning DepartmentConsidered the world’s first machine learning academic department. First Self-Driving Vehicles CMU’s and General Motors self-driving SUV “BOSS” wins the 2007 DARPA Urban Challenge, a driverless car competition. First AI Undergraduate MajorThe first offered by a U.S. university in response to extraordinary technical breakthroughs in AI and the growing demand by students and employers. First AI Engineering DegreeCMU announces a new first-of-its-kind Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence Engineering degree, combining AI and machine learning with engineering domain knowledge. Academics at CMU Academics at CMU connects classroom learning with cutting-edge research and world-renowned faculty to shape the world’s brightest minds. Students collaborate across disciplines to drive progress in technology, policy, the arts and beyond. Explore Academics What I love most about the College of Engineering is that everyone you meet carries a genuine passion for making the world a better place. Shagun Maheshwari Materials Science Engineering Graduate, Class of 2025 At the end of the day, I want to be someone who is helping people in a way that has the broadest impact possible. Lameck Beni Graduate Student and Rales Fellow Before hearing about CMU, I didn’t think it was possible to pursue and thrive in such unrelated fields together. 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