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Jul 21

Researchers develop package to accelerate geometry optimization in molecular simulation

John Kitchin is speeding up molecular simulation by providing a neural network-based active learning method that accelerates geometric optimization.

Jul 19

Faculty earn DOE Awards for Atmospheric Research

Carnegie Mellon University’s Coty Jen and Hamish Gordon have earned Department of Energy (DOE) awards for their work in atmospheric research.

Jul 09

Optimizing pharmaceutical development Opens in new window

Chrysanthos Gounaris, in partnership with Eli Lilly and Company, has developed an automated decision support system for planning the R&D activities within Lilly’s Synthetic Molecule Design and Development organization.

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