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The Times of India

Nov 03, 2026

She Studied Mechanical Engineering, Worked at Tesla, and Helped Build ChatGPT: The Unusual Journey of Mira Murati

A profile of Mira Murati, Thayer '12, and former OpenAI chief technology officer, traces her education and career, including from obtaining a master's in mechanical engineering at the Thayer School of Engineering to leading the development of ChatGPT and founding AI startup Thinking Machines Lab.

Imperial Valley Press

Oct 30, 2026

OPINION: Don't reinvent the law that put a camera in your pocket

In an opinion piece, Professor Eric Fossum reflects on his role in developing the CMOS image sensor used in smartphones and argues for preserving the Bayh-Dole Act, which enables the commercialization of federally funded research.

Valley News

Oct 30, 2026

‘What Must Remain Human?’ Dartmouth AI Conference Opens Without a Clear Answer

A feature on the keynote session by Mira Murati, Thayer '12, on Oct. 29 at Dartmouth's AI at 70 Conference: What Must Remain Human? marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 summer workshop where the term "artificial intelligence" was coined.

WCAX

Oct 29, 2026

Dartmouth hosts AI conference on what must remain human

Professor Peter Chin and U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand '88 are featured in an article about Dartmouth's AI at 70 conference, marking the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Dartmouth Summer Research Project on Artificial Intelligence.

The Wall Street Journal

Oct 27, 2026

Is There a Case for Wealth Taxes?

Engineering student James Cunningham '27 is featured in an opinion piece debating the merits of California's proposed wealth tax. Cunningham argues that wealth taxes could discourage investment without addressing underlying economic challenges, calling instead for policies that promote economic growth, productivity, and wage increases.

Bioengineer.org

Oct 22, 2026

Research Report: History of the Development of FeNiMnAl(Cr) Multiprincipal Component Alloys

A review by Professor Ian Baker, highlights more than two decades of research into the development of multiprincipal-component alloys, examining how changes in their composition affect strength, flexibility, and durability.

WMUR-TV

Oct 20, 2026

Dartmouth Graduate Bound for World Series

Cole Sulser '12 Th'13, a former Dartmouth baseball player and current pitcher for the Tampa Bay Rays, is highlighted ahead of the team's World Series matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers. Sulser was drafted by the Cleveland Guardians in 2013 and has played for several Major League Baseball teams throughout his career.

MedTech Outlook Magazine

Oct 17, 2026

InSight Surgical Technologies Updating the Map as the Brain Shifts

Professor Keith Paulsen is featured in a profile of his company, InSight Surgical Technologies, which was recognized by MedTech Outlook Magazine as the "Top Emerging Autonomous Surgical Navigation Systems 2026," and was also named among "Top Surgical Device and Instrument Companies."