Industry Connections at Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley-Silicon Valley Campus - Carnegie Mellon University

Industry Connections

Carnegie Mellon University's Silicon Valley Campus offers a wide range of opportunities for local industries to engage, including corporate practicums and internships, research collaborations, and programs for giving, recruitment and employment.

  • Research Collaboration – Our campus is home to several research centers, encompassing a range of interests, from mobile computing to open source software. Your company may be interested in working with our faculty on collaborative research projects, or in sponsoring fellowships for various Ph.D. students in specific areas of research. Discover the spectrum of research being conducted on campus.
  • Practicums – Student teams apply what they have learned to a real-world business problem. Working with the client, the team negotiates plans and deliverables, and then develops their final product while adhering to high standards for accountability, teamwork and best practices. Learn more about being a practicum sponsor.
  • Recruitment – We are committed to motivating and empowering students as they explore and pursue career options. We will assist your company or organization with your recruitment needs to ensure mutually beneficial and rewarding professional relationships between Carnegie Mellon students and alumni and the organizations that employ them. Whether interested in adding a new member to your team or a summer intern, learn more information or participate in on-campus recruiting or attend our annual Career Fair.
  • Ongoing Education - Working professionals and executives have different needs when it comes to expanding their careers and advancing their educations. Carnegie Mellon Silicon Valley offers a host of opportunities to meet the diverse educational needs of your employees, including graduate degrees, distance learning, expert speakers, seminars, conferences, and workshops. Learn more about our speaker series.

We welcome your interaction with our students, faculty members, researchers and scientists. There are many ways you or your company can build a partnership with Carnegie Mellon University. Depending on your interests and goals, we can customize a plan to suit your needs.

To get things started, or to get more information, please contact Sylvia Leong, Director of External Relations and Admissions.