Alumni-Mellon College of Science - Carnegie Mellon University

Alumni stories and successes inspire the MCS community. We welcome your visits to campus and news of your professional successes.

MCS alumni have diverse careers leading them to many disciplines, countries, and industries. Here we share the most recent profiles from Science Connection magazine and stories of alumni in the news. We hope you'll return to campus to reconnect with past mentors and current students to share your story as well. If you have news that you'd like to share, or would like to find out what's going on with your fellow MCS alumni, visit our News & Notes page.

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A Shot in the Arm for HIV Vaccine Development

Peggy Johnston Tackles Global Health Challenges

Science Connection, vol 5 no 1, December 2012

Lifesaver

Carnegie Mellon Today, October 2012

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60 Seconds With...

Mark Denny (S’95), emergency-care physician

Carnegie Mellon Today, January 2013

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Getting to the Point

Joyce Rudick Helps Scientists, Students Navigate Their Career Paths

Science Connection, vol 4 no 1, November 2011

William Magwood

Nuclear Force

William Magwood's Path to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission

Carnegie Mellon Today, October 2011

Are you a Loyal Scot?

CMU’s Board of Trustees has set a challenge—the school or college with the highest percentage of Loyal Scots will receive $100,000 in endowed student support. Become a Loyal Scot this year and help lead MCS to victory!

Loyal Scot

MCS Ice Cream Social

Friday, April 19
2:00–3:30 PM
Baker Hall Patio Tent

Catch up with fellow MCS alumni and reminisce with faculty over ice cream sundaes and sodas. Feel free to bring family.

Register for Spring Carnival & Reunion Weekend events.

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  • Chemistry alumna and Pitt faculty member Jill Millstone (S’03) has created nanometer-scale alloys that possess the ability to emit light so bright they could have potential applications in medicine.  Read more from the Pitt news office.
  • The Carnegie Mellon Alumni Association honored Kevin Dowling (S’83, SCS’85,’97) with a 2012 Alumni Achievement Award.
  • An educational app developed by alumnae Laura Lynn Gonzalez (BSA’02) and Joana Ricou (BSA’03) won an honorable mention in the 2011 International Science & Engineering Visualization Challenge.
  • More alumni news

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