2023

Dec 20

Pursuing and imparting knowledge

Gifty Buah (MS ECE ’18) indulges her curiosity with roles as a lecturer, Ph.D. student, and interviewer.

Dec 14

Getting to know the city

MSIT student Rachel Ayateke is in Pittsburgh this semester as part of CMU-Africa’s student exchange program.

Dec 08

Conrad Tucker named new director of CMU-Africa Opens in new window

Conrad Tucker has been named the next director of Carnegie Mellon University Africa. In his new role, Tucker will also serve as the College of Engineering’s Associate Dean for International Programs in Africa.

Nov 28

A passion for power systems

Electrical and computer engineering master’s student Marshal Ruzvidzo is in Pittsburgh this semester as part of CMU-Africa’s student exchange program.

Nov 21

Understanding the security of mobile apps in Africa

Researchers from CyLab-Africa and the Upanzi Network recently partnered with the mobile security provider Approov to explore the security of common financial services apps used across Africa.

Nov 16

Faculty Enrichment Program provides opportunities to learn

As part of the African Engineering and Technology Network, Carnegie Mellon University Africa, in collaboration with the University of the Witwatersrand, held its annual Faculty Enrichment Program in October.

Nov 14

CMU's Flying Club visits Rwanda

CMU students from the Flying Club packed up the flight simulator and took off for a five-day visit to CMU-Africa where they were greeted with an enthusiasm well beyond what they imagined.

Nov 09

A practical convergence of AI and machine learning

Recently, students at CMU-Africa embarked on an exciting class project to explore the intricate dimensions of humanoid robots.

Nov 02

Technology for impact: empowering agriculture through digital innovation

Through the robust relationship with CMU-Africa Career Services, TechnoServe Labs has provided seven internship opportunities, engaged in two practicum projects, and a permanent job position.

Oct 25

Stakeholder collaboration in Rwanda’s digital transformation

CyLab-Africa and the Upanzi Network, AfricaNenda, and Rwanda Information Society Authority jointly hosted a digital public infrastructure and digital public goods stakeholder engagement workshop. This workshop served as a catalyst for collaborative efforts aimed at advancing Rwanda’s digital transformation.

Oct 18

Afretec research planning grant brings assistive technologies to those in need

In 2022, the African Engineering and Technology Network awarded one of its first planning grants to a team of researchers whose goal is to make assistive technologies accessible in second and third-world countries.

Oct 11

How a CMU-Africa student combines cybersecurity, leadership, and community

With support from the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, Ines Ituze Agasaro (MSIT ’24) uses leadership skills to impact the cybersecurity field and her community.

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Deep Learning Indaba

Research receives Best Poster Award

CMU-Africa research associate and alumna Vicky Uwase recently presented research at Deep Learning Indaba during Africa Research Days. Her poster, "Evaluating the Influence of AI-Generated Explanations on Vulnerability Assessment Decisions in Cybersecurity," received a Best Research Poster Award. The research includes CMU-Africa's Prasenjit Mitra.

Gates Notes

Bill Gates visits the Upanzi Network

Bill Gates recently visited CMU-Africa’s Upanzi Digital Experience Center during a trip to Rwanda. Of the Upanzi Network, Gates said “this is exactly the kind of African-owned, African-built infrastructure that will improve lives across the continent.”

KT Press

Olusola collaborates with a variety of academics at PAIO hackathon

MS EAI student Samuel Olusola was quoted in KT Press on his experience in the Pan-African Informatics Olympiad (PAIO) 2026 Generative AI Hackathon. “What stood out was the diversity of the teams,” he said. “You hear different perspectives, brainstorm together and build something better than you could alone.”

New online learning platform for the Student Success Team

A team of CMU-Africa student workers have developed a new online learning platform for the Student Success Team, including the cataloguing and curation of resources.

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