Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Innovation Center, a hub for robotics, artificial intelligence, and advanced automation research, has earned LEED Platinum Certification for its sustainable design and construction. Fewer than 5% of LEED-certified research buildings achieve this distinction. 🔗 Read the full story: cmu.edu/news/stories/archive…

The best SOIREE of the year is back! Hosted by the ACM SIGGRAPH Education Committee, the Symposium on Innovation, Research & Experiences in Education (SOIREE) provides a space for computer graphics educators to share ideas, discuss challenges, explore emerging technologies, and learn from one another. From AI in the classroom to storytelling, real-time graphics, and curriculum innovation, the conversations help shape the future of CG education. 🔗 blog.siggraph.org/2026/09/th…

🔭 Before there was the Hubble Space Telescope, there was Nancy Grace Roman. Known as the "Mother of Hubble," Roman helped shape the future of space-based astronomy during her time as NASA's first chief of astronomy. Today, her legacy continues to inspire new generations of scientists and explorers. Read more: nature.com/articles/d41586-0…

📣 FINAL CALL! Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant ends TODAY! Submit today for a chance to attend SIGGRAPH Asia, with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

📣🛫 Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant are open! Applications for the grant will be open until September 18th with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

👽🎬 Alien creatures, high-speed chases, motion capture, and visual effects? Count us in. Go behind the scenes of "HOPE" as director Na Hong-jin shares how the film's creatures were designed and brought to life through VFX and motion capture performances by Alicia Vikander and Michael Fassbender. beforesandafters.com/2026/09…

Artificial intelligence continues to reshape the creative landscape, raising important questions about copyright, ownership, and the future of human creativity. A recent article in The Hollywood Reporter explores proposed legislation that would limit copyright protections for certain AI-generated works and require clearer labeling of AI-created content. 🔗 Read more: hollywoodreporter.com/busine…

📣🛫 Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant are open! Applications for the grant will be open until September 18th with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

📣🛫 Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant are open! Applications for the grant will be open until September 18th with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

What happens when you put emerging CG professionals in a room with people who have been there? The Early Career Development Committee (ECDC) brings the two together through career sessions, mentoring, resume and reel reviews, and more. Get a look at ECDC in action at SIGGRAPH 2026 → blog.siggraph.org/2026/08/3-…

What if the future of spaceflight isn’t about sending more things into orbit, but figuring out how to bring them back? Robotic rescue missions are opening up new possibilities for more sustainable spaceflight, from cleaning up orbital debris to extending the life of spacecraft. MIT Media Lab’s Danielle Wood explores what this could mean for the future of space exploration. 🚀 Read more → media.mit.edu/articles/robot…

📣🛫 Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant are open! Applications for the grant will be open until September 18th with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

Ready to help shape the future of SIGGRAPH? Applications are open for the SIGGRAPH 2029 Conference Chair. Bring your vision, lead the team, and help shape the experience for thousands of attendees. Apply by 21 September: siggraph.org/inside-siggraph… Photo by Cabe Tejeda © 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH.

What comes after Large Language Models (LLMs)? According to MIT Technology Review, the answer might be… better LLMs. Meet “LLMs+” — the push toward models that are cheaper, more efficient, more reliable, and capable of working through increasingly complex problems. See what could define AI’s next chapter: technologyreview.com/2026/04…

August went fast. Let’s rewind. ⏪ Catch up on the moments, ideas, and innovations that kept the SIGGRAPH community talking this month — then keep exploring more from across the world of computer graphics on our YouTube channel. Press play: piped.video/@ACMSIGGRAPH Photo by Cabe Tejeda © 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH.

📣 Are you a SIGGRAPH member looking to attend SIGGRAPH Asia? The 2026 Opportunity Travel Grant opens TODAY! Applications for the grant will be open until September 18th with grant acceptances announced September 30th. For eligibility requirements and more visit: bit.ly/3UKdMMd

Sometimes the best visual effects are the ones you never notice. 🎬 For "Citadel" season two, DNEG blended practical reference, digital doubles, FX simulations, CG environments, and more to create ambitious sequences while keeping the performances — and the illusion — intact. Go behind the scenes with fxguide: fxguide.com/fxfeatured/insid…

Your next Uber Eats order could arrive from above. 🍔🛸 Uber is adding Zipline drones to its delivery network, with the first orders expected to take flight later this year. The goal? Deliveries in as little as five to 10 minutes, and eventually, a much bigger drone-powered network. Here’s what’s taking off: techcrunch.com/2026/08/17/ub…

Add another unexpected device to the "Doom" résumé: a Canon DSLR. 📸🎮 A developer has brought the classic game to the 16-year-old Canon EOS 550D, complete with sound and controls using the camera’s physical buttons. Because apparently, if it has a screen, "Doom" will find a way. See it in action: polygon.com/doom-canon-dslr-…

We’re still thinking about LA. 💭✨ Five days of big ideas, unexpected connections, creative innovation, and a community exploring what's next across technology, art, research, storytelling, and beyond. #SIGGRAPH2026 may be over, but we’re not done looking back. Relive it with us: flickr.com/photos/siggraphco… Photo by Mavyn Vu © 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH.