The Archives recently took over stewardship of the Wymetal collection, which features opera scores that belonged to a father and son duo along with set/costume designs by a few artists. Folks at the School of Music (specifically Ryan Prendergast) have become interested recently.
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As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly common in classrooms and workplaces, students are facing new questions about when and how to use it responsibly. While many instructors are still determining how AI fits into their courses, students are looking for practical guidance that goes beyond simple rules or restrictions.
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Arts and Humanities Librarian Kristen Heath has led "Breathe, Reset, Connect with Your Heart" workshops since Fall 2024, connecting with folks across campus and even being invited to different departments for in-person sessions.
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Researchers today have access to more information than ever before. At the same time, artificial intelligence, open science practices, and new discovery tools are changing how research is conducted, shared, and evaluated.
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In most computer science courses, students learn to write and debug code — but don’t always experience firsthand the collaborative, fast-paced environments where real-world software is built. That’s especially true when it comes to open-source software, which is developed publicly by contributors from around the globe.
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Open science, which refers to the practice of sharing research, data, and findings freely with the public, is becoming increasingly common as recognition of its benefits grows. It aims to make science more transparent, easier to reproduce, and open to more people, including students, researchers, and even curious citizens.
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Introduced in 2020 by researchers from the School of Computer Science, Penrose enables people to create beautiful diagrams just by typing notation in plain text, making it easy for nonexperts to create high-quality visuals that provide deeper insight into challenging technical concepts. The platform is made with open-source software, which means the code is freely available for modification and redistribution.
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Over time, some library books become too damaged or outdated to remain on the shelves. One option for these discarded books is to recycle them — but for Arts and Humanities Librarian Jill Chisnell at CMU Libraries, they present an untapped opportunity for hands-on creativity and innovation.
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At the University Libraries, the Data and Code Support service offers specialized, one-on-one assistance for students, faculty, and staff using open source coding languages and data science tools in their research or projects. Whether you're wrangling a massive dataset or learning to code for the first time, CMU Libraries’ Data & Code Support team offers personalized, discipline-specific guidance to empower your research and accelerate discovery.
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Woodland Hills High School Library Media Specialist Kevin McGuire teaches a library science internship class, working with students in grades 9 through 12 to introduce them to a variety of library-related skills: cataloguing, processing books, and even archiving materials. Each spring, his students visit the Carnegie Mellon University Archives to dive into the materials and explore what archivists do during a day at work.
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