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CMU Study Maps the Role of Libraries in the Future of Open Science

A new national study from the Carnegie Mellon University Libraries is shedding light on how libraries across the U.S. are keeping up with the fast-changing world of open science.

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Discover & Discuss: Technology and Humanity

Technological innovations are a steady part of human history, and some of these innovations have radically changed society from top to bottom. In the past century, some examples include television, cell phones and personal computers. Explore the resources below to learn more about how to blend AI into our lives, while retaining the skills and knowledge that makes us human.

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Posner Center Renovation Reimagines Space for Special Collections

Special Collections, CMU’s repository for rare books, manuscripts, and early calculating devices and cryptographic machines, is a unique campus resource that illuminates the history of science and technology. Thanks to an $8 million commitment from the Posner Foundation of Pittsburgh, the University Libraries is transforming the Posner Center into a dedicated Special Collections library, updating and expanding the space in order to engage the CMU and greater Pittsburgh community on a wider scale.

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Open Source Grant Leads to Global Recognition for CMU Blockchain Tool

Eason Chen, a second-year Ph.D. student in Carnegie Mellon University’s Human-Computer Interaction Institute, has spent the past several years working on SuiGPT MAD (Move AI Decompiler) — a tool to help increase transparency around blockchain technologies. His innovative work was brought to the attention of University Libraries’ Open Source Programs Office (OSPO), who helped to support his project. Now, Chen’s project is getting international recognition — and could prevent millions of dollars in blockchain-managed assets from being stolen or frozen in the future.

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Open Access By the Numbers

KiltHub is a comprehensive institutional repository maintained by the University Libraries and hosted on the figshare platform, where Carnegie Mellon University researchers and their collaborators can share the scholarly outputs and research data produced in the course of their research. KiltHub curates, collects, preserves, and provides open access to this material as part of the Libraries' commitment to open scholarship and collaboration. We’re highlighting the download and upload numbers from March and April, along with the most-downloaded article across both months.

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Spotlight: Crystal Johnson

At the University Libraries, faculty and staff bring diverse backgrounds and interests to their roles, elevating the Libraries’ culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and lifelong learning and curiosity. We asked Community Collections Processing Archivist Crystal Johnson a few questions about her work, to find out more about the inspiration behind her contributions to the campus community.

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CMU’s Fifth Voluntary University Review Highlights Engagement, Student Leadership, and a Growing Sustainability Network

On May 12, the Sustainability Initiative released the fifth Voluntary University Review detailing CMU’s progress in advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This year’s VUR showcases an evolving vision of sustainability rooted in student leadership, community input, and global dialogue.

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“Metamorphosis: A Sustainable Art Gallery & Fashion Showcase” Photo Gallery

On April 16, visitors from around the Pittsburgh community joined the Pittsburgh Youth Leaders in Sustainability network and the Youth Climate Advocacy Committee for “Metamorphosis: A Sustainable Art Gallery & Fashion Showcase” at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens. The free event hosted a variety of activities for youth and families, plant-forward appetizers, sustainable art vendors, information and education tables, and a youth sustainable art and fashion contest and gallery.

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Remembering Julia Parsons

The Carnegie Mellon University Libraries community was saddened to hear that Julia Parsons, a 1942 general studies graduate of Margaret Morrison Carnegie College and US Navy code breaker during World War II, passed away on April 18, 2025 at the age of 104 years old.

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Discover & Discuss: Jewish American Heritage Month

This month’s selections highlight stories of resilience, creativity, and identity—examining historical milestones, individual achievements, and the evolving American Jewish experience. Engage with these works to deepen your understanding of a community whose influence continues to resonate across generations and disciplines.