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Wednesday, September 23, 2026

Beyond the Books: Applying a CMIST Education in the Real World

Summer is more than a break from the classroom. For many Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) students, it's an opportunity to apply the ideas, questions, and skills developed on campus in a real-world setting. From government and public policy to emerging technology, national security, and consulting, students studying in the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) use their summers to explore new opportunities and shape their career paths.

Thursday, September 03, 2026

Powering the Future: Inside CMIST’s National Security Research

As cybersecurity threats to the United States’ power grid escalate, securing high-voltage energy infrastructure has moved to the top of the national security agenda. The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) provides essential insights on how to safeguard US energy systems and defend against attack.