Computational Thinking
The Value of an SCS Education
the LINK | Spring 2026
Bringing Computational Sciences to Health and Human Services
From local community intervention to cutting-edge drug discovery and entry into medical school, CMU’s Computational Biology alumni leverage data-driven logic to solve complex human problems. Discover how these graduates are applying versatile technical skills to transform lives across diverse fields.
How CMU Computer Scientists are Reshaping Professional Sports
There's a revolution happening in professional sports. By applying computational thinking to everything from player performance to business operations, innovators like Shivaas Gulati use AI and data science to optimize fan engagement, scouting and real-time game strategy. Learn more about how SCS alumni are reshaping the multi-billion dollar sports industry.
More from the Spring 2026 Issue
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Widening the Aperture
Dean Martial Hebert highlights how SCS graduates are expanding the footprint of computer science into fashion, sports, and the arts. By combining technical agility with their passion, SCS alumni lead innovation across every corner of society. Read more about the widening impact of our graduates. > read the full story
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How SCS Trains the Minds Who Shape How We Play
From the use of gamification to solve real-world problems to building platforms that foster deeper human connection, SCS alumni at the forefront of the entertainment industry are digging into the human aspects of how we play. Discover how these innovators and their research are shaping the future of entertainment as they fuse technical prowess into games that bring joy. > read the full story
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Singing a New Tune: Computational Music
Carnegie Mellon’s BCSA program bridges the gap between technology and art. From AI-driven composition at Suno to interactive live-coding performances, SCS alumni are harmonizing computer science with the musical arts, redefining the future of music. > read the full story
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Vatican Calls on Waibel to Help Shape AI Ethics
At the invitation of Pope Leo XIV, Alexander Waibel joined global leaders at the Vatican to help develop ethical AI guidelines. The working group emphasized human control and responsible development to ensure that AI benefits humanity while protecting dignity. > read the full story