Opportunities for Students-Center for International Relations and Politics - Carnegie Mellon University

Professional Development

Students are encouraged to begin planning their professional development early in their college careers. They are also urged to take advantage of the variety of resources available to them at Carnegie Mellon University, including the Center for International Relations and Politics. This section outlines some options that students may wish to consider and highlights a few of the resources and opportunities available to them. 

Students should consult early on with their academic advisers, the Carnegie Mellon University Career and Professional Development Center, and the following faculty and administrators associated with the Center for International Relations and Politics:  

Kiron K. Skinner, Faculty Directory (and CIRP Director), kskinner@andrew.cmu.edu
Emily Half, IRP and CMUWSP Academic Adviser, ehalf@andrew.cmu.edu

Sparks

Chris Sparks, IRP major, honored at the NACE National Conference and Expo in Las Vegas, for his StuCo titled "How to Get a Job".

Audrey Williams

Audrey Williams, IRP major and CIRP Research Associate, selected as a Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) Campus Representative. 

Read more about Student Conferences.

Carmen Easterwood
Carmen Easterwood, CIRP Research Associate and IRP Major, spent a summer interning at the U.S. Embassy in San Salvador.

Read more about Internship Opportunities.