Explore. Learn. Connect.
The Gelfand Center works with faculty, students and staff through on-campus and community-based activities that improve educational opportunities, especially in the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics education for youth. The Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach was endowed by alumnus Mark Gelfand, MCS '73, to create and strengthen partnerships with local schools and education providers.
Located in the Provost's division under the Vice Provost for Education, the Gelfand Center collaborates with departments across the University to support this mission.
K-12 Students
Learn more about opportunites for K-12 Students and Families to engage with programming throughout the university. Across the colleges, departments, and student organizations there are a variety of opportunities for students to explore what is happening at CMU, through one off activities, series, summer programs, and more.
CMU Students
Interested in engaging with the K-12 community? Check out experiental learning courses, student organizations, employment opportunites, and other ways to work with younger students through pportunities around the university and through community partnerships to learn about Pittsburgh and share your skills and talents with local students.
K-12 Educators
At CMU we want to learn from you and collaborate to support your needs. Engage with opportunities for Act 48 eligible workshops, campus tours, fieldtrip opportunities, tabling requests and more. Interested in participating in educational technology research and information innovation for the future? Learn more about how to get involved here!
CMU Faculty and Staff
The Gelfand Center and other K-12 engagement offices around campus can assist in supporting your work in the community. Learn more about opportunites to provide Act 48 credits for educators, get K-12 related consultation, advertise your events and research opportunites with k-12 networks regionally and nationally, and more.
Gelfand Outreach Programs
Learn more about our academic year Saturday classes and our week-long summer sessions for K-9 students. Classes are developed by Carnegie Mellon University faculty, students and staff; all are designed to be rigorous, educational, STEM focused, hands-on and fun!
