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Centers & Institutes

Research That Changes the World

Driven to solve modern-day problems, Carnegie Mellon University pushes the limits of what’s possible through its extensive research efforts. The university supports more than 100 centers and institutes, where faculty from diverse disciplines converge to unlock groundbreaking solutions.

From artificial intelligence to entrepreneurship, our collaborative culture fosters an environment where bold and visionary ideas thrive. CMU students play an active role in this vibrant ecosystem, working alongside faculty at the forefront of their respective fields in state-of-the-art labs. With advanced facilities and an emphasis on interdisciplinary ideas, Carnegie Mellon strives to create knowledge that genuinely changes the world.

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Studying the Connection Between Humans and Computers

The Human-Computer Interaction Institute connects thought leaders across computer science, design and behavioral and social sciences to develop human-centered software, services and systems.

Explore the Human-Computer Interaction Institute

Carnegie Mellon University has more than 100 research centers and institutes, addressing a broad range of interests and industries.

The links below showcase some of the centers where Carnegie Mellon students and faculty are working to solve real-world problems.

Arts and Humanities

Explore the research centers and projects at the front lines of the arts and humanities at Carnegie Mellon, from advancing human rights using science and technology to integrating environmental sustainability in buildings.

Business and Policy

Learn about CMU’s centers and institutes dedicated to business innovation, information systems, political strategy and the governance of emerging technologies that impact policies.

Education and Communication

The following CMU centers provide services and resources to help graduate students and faculty become better educators. We also work with the CMU community to enhance educational opportunities for local youth, especially in STEM fields.

Science and Technology

Browse CMU research centers in scientific frontiers from cybersecurity and sustainability to neuroscience and robotics. Our advanced CMU labs perform pioneering experiments to drive new discoveries that shape the future.