Research Strengths
The Mellon College of Science plays a key role in three of Carnegie Mellon’s current strategic research initiatives: biotechnology, environmental science, and information technology. In addition, MCS leadership in advanced materials applies nanotechnology to advance all of these areas. Each department provides a complete overview of their research by area within their sites:
Affiliated Research Centers
MCS faculty are key collaborators in a variety of research centers, many of which capitalize on the Carnegie Mellon's strengths in encouraging and supporting interdisciplinary projects.
Undergraduate Research Opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate in research as undergraduates. In addition to receiving academic credit for their work, funding is available through Carnegie Mellon’s Undergraduate Research Initiative, national undergraduate research programs, and through a grant to the Mellon College of Science from Howard Hughes Medical Institute.
Seminars
In addition to each department's seminar series and several interdisciplinary seminar programs, the annual Dickson Prize in Science, Buhl Lecture, and the Nash Distinguished Lecture in Quantitative Finance bring leaders at the top of their fields to Carnegie Mellon.
