Simi Olusola-Ajayi Named Carnegie Mellon 2026 Commencement Speaker

On May 10, 2026, Simi Olusola-Ajayi will take the podium as a student speaker at Carnegie Mellon University’s main commencement ceremony, addressing graduates across bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs. Among those sharing the stage is Jensen Huang, alongside honorary doctorate recipients including Jamie deRoy, Samuel John Hazo and Thomas J. Sargent. Currently completing her master’s…

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This Roboticist-Turned-Teacher Built a Life-Size Replica of ENIAC

Tom Burick has always considered himself a builder. Over the years he’s designed robots, constructed a vintage teardrop trailer, and most recently, led a group of students in building a full-scale replica of a pivotal 1940s computer.

Burick is a technology instructor at PS Academy in Gilbert, Ariz., a middle and high school for students with autism and other specialized learning needs. At…

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What it takes to step into a C-level technology role

You’ve led several digital transformation initiatives and delivered financial impacts. Executives recognize your change leadership competencies, having improved both customer and employee experiences. The architectures you helped roll out are now platform standards and are foundational to your organization’s data and AI strategies.

Now, you’re asking whether you’re ready for a CIO role, or…

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