EPP is a unique department in the College of Engineering at CMU focused on solving problems at the interface of science, technology, and society.
Pittsburgh, PA
Joined September 2010
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.@CMU_EPP Ph.D. Sabrina Eaglesong Curtis discusses the potential impact of her research and the experience of working directly with Alaskan tribal and indigenous communities to craft policy frameworks that reflect their cultural perspectives and practices.
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EPP has trained an amazing group working where technology meets public policy. We need more departments like it, and more of these skills.
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We are excited to recognize our 2026 Engineering faculty award winners! Congratulations to Peter Adams, Tzahi (Itzhaq) Cohen-Karni, Keith Cook, Kaushik Dayal, Katherine Flanigan, Noelia Grande Gutiérrez, Valerie Karplus, P. Chris Pistorius, Patrick Tague, and Kathryn Whitehead!
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How have scientific frameworks supported the US Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory mission? Read the case study by Sara L. Eggers, Tamar Krishnamurti and CMIST & @CMU_EPP's Baruch Fischhoff—part of the @PNASNews “Science in Service” special feature.
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#ICYMI: Watch Professor Lorrie Cranor (@lorrietweet), @CyLab Director, chat with @MikeyHoodKDKA and @KDKAHeather of @KDKA’s TALK PITTSBURGH about her new children’s book “Privacy, Please!” and share strategies for teaching kids about #privacy: cbsnews.com/pittsburgh/video…
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Congratulations to emeritus faculty Chris Hendrickson, who was honored with the National Academies Transportation Research Board’s 2025 Roy W. Crum Award. Awardees are recognized for their outstanding achievements in transportation research. 👏
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Increased electric vehicle adoption can essentially make the power system greener by leading to new investment in sustainable power generation and storage methods, according to new research from faculty in @CMU_EPP, @CMU_CEE, and @CMUMechE.
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Most US adults say they are concerned about data privacy while traveling, but few take steps to keep theirs safe. Lorrie Cranor (@lorrietweet), @CMU_EPP professor and @CyLab director, tells @PCMag that users may be prioritizing convenience over security.
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Could educational video games influence physicians’ willingness to adhere to clinical practice guidelines? CMIST and @CMU_EPP's Baruch Fischhoff contributed to recently published research into behavioral interventions targeting physician performance. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam…
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“I find it odd that Apple is fighting this without explaining their rationale.”
In a @washingtonpost article, Prof. @lorrietweet, @CyLab Director, tells @chrisvelazco that restoring @Apple accounts for users whose iPhones have been stolen is solvable: washingtonpost.com/technolog…
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In a @DarkReading article, Professor Lorrie Cranor (@lorrietweet), @CyLab Director, explains why, regardless of encryption protections, @gmail user devices and accounts still need to be secured: darkreading.com/application-…
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.@CMU_EPP's Valerie Karplus and @CMU_CEE's Mario Bergés were included in a panel discussion on frontiers of AI in energy and climate solutions last week at @CMUenergy's Energy Week.
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Senior Katie Eisenman, who is a dual MSE/@CMU_EPP major, was named as the recipient of this year's Washington Prize. The award is given annually in recognition of academic excellence, commitment to service, and leadership.
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This panel will discuss some of the biggest challenges and opportunities the energy workforce needs to seize in the AI boom.
⚡️Energy Week 2025 runs March 25-27. See the full schedule: cmu.edu/energy-week/schedule…
⚡️Register for Energy Week 2025: cmu.ca1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
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“This is one piece in a very large puzzle.”
In a @CNNBusiness article, Professor Sarah Scheffler of @S3DatCMU and @CMU_EPP chats with @LisaEadicicco about the UK-@Apple fight over Advanced Data Protection:
#privacy
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Associate Director @vjkarplus spoke to @CanaryMediaInc about the European Union's Clean Industrial Deal.
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👋Let’s get to know Maximilian Vieweg, a new #CMUPortugal Dual Ph.D. Program student in Engineering and Public Policy at @istecnico and
@CMU_EPP .
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