| Center | Description |
|---|---|
The Center for Engineering Resilience for Climate Adaptation (CERCA) is dedicated to developing innovative methods, tools, and analyses to incorporate climate change impacts into engineering infrastructure designs and decision-making. Drawing on faculty expertise across Carnegie Mellon University, CERCA aims to enhance resiliency, maximize benefits, and inform infrastructure decisions at various levels for effective climate adaptation. |
|
| Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation | The Wilton E. Scott Institute for Energy Innovation is focused on developing and demonstrating the technologies, systems, and policies needed to transition to a sustainable energy future. Using Carnegie Mellon University’s expertise in integrated systems and problem-solving and an understanding of the intersection of energy and public policy, the institute concentrates on energy efficiencies and reliability, as well as smart operations, materials, and processes. |
| Traffic21 | Traffic21 was established in 2010 as a transportation research institute at Carnegie Mellon University to fuel the smart transportation sector through groundbreaking research and technological developments. Leveraging the world-class expertise of CMU faculty in such fields as engineering, computer science, business, architecture, and design, their research explores the use of emerging technologies, such as smart infrastructure and automated vehicles, in a human-centered way. |
| Safety21 | Safety21, the National University Transportation Center for Safety led by CMU, is shaping the future of transportation with a focus on safety, automation, and efficiency. By advancing connected, autonomous, and renewable-powered mobility, the center aims to reduce crashes, enhance road safety for all users, and optimize traffic flow through secure, real-time data exchange. |
| Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) | The Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies (CAPS) at Carnegie Mellon University advances knowledge on particulate matter's role in the atmosphere. CAPS integrates scientific research with policy development and education, aiming to influence environmental policy and train future leaders in air quality and atmospheric chemistry. |
| Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research | The Steinbrenner Institute for Environmental Education and Research (SEER) supports environmental research through seed funding and fellowships. SEER facilitates interdisciplinary collaborations, promotes Carnegie Mellon’s research strengths, and advances emerging environmental initiatives by securing funding and fostering connections. |
| Manufacturing Futures Institute | The Manufacturing Futures Institute (MFI) pioneers research and workforce development to drive agile, intelligent, and sustainable manufacturing. Through cross-disciplinary collaboration, MFI advances innovations in additive manufacturing, AI, robotics, and digital twin systems, translating cutting-edge research into real-world industry applications. |
| Block Center for Technology and Society | The Block Center examines the societal and economic impacts of AI, robotics, and advanced technologies, focusing on the future of work and responsible innovation. By promoting inclusive and ethical technology development, the center aims to reduce inequality and harness AI and analytics for social good. |
| Soft Machines Lab | The Soft Machines Lab develops multifunctional materials for soft robotics, enabling safe and seamless human-robot interaction. By creating elastically soft sensors, artificial muscles, and advanced fabrication techniques, the lab is shaping the future of co-robotics in healthcare, workplaces, and everyday life. |