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Wednesday, May 21, 2025

The Bartos Cycle: Preparing Students for the Professional World

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) students preparing to enter the workforce are fortunate to be able to turn to the professional expertise of Haleigh Bartos. An associate professor of the practice at Carnegie Mellon Institute of Strategy and Technology (CMIST), Bartos offered a Summer Internship Workshop last month to help students develop strategies to optimize their break. Her willingness to extend beyond the classroom speaks to her holistic approach and dedication to mentoring the next generation of professionals.
Tuesday, May 20, 2025

Developing Intellect in a Digital Age

On May 8, 2025, Professor Audrey Kurth Cronin, director of the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST), delivered a thought-provoking keynote address to Phi Beta Kappa inductees, which included seven CMIST students. In her remarks, Professor Cronin explored the dynamic relationship between technological advancement and the core principles of the Enlightenment, and called inductees to embrace reflective thinking and lifelong learning.
Friday, May 16, 2025

CMIST Fellows Advance Mission and Impact

Five fellows—four national security fellows from various military services and a political science postdoctoral fellow—contributed to the university's research, teaching, and engagement. This cohort, bridging military and academic insights, enhanced the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) community through collaborative engagements and mentorship, leaving a lasting imprint on both CMIST and the broader university.
Cultivating Dialogue: CMIST's Academic Year in Review
Monday, May 05, 2025

Cultivating Dialogue: CMIST's Academic Year in Review

As the 2024-2025 academic year at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) comes to a close, we reflect on the broad spectrum of engagements offered this year. Our events have fostered critical discussions, connected students and faculty with national and international leaders, and explored topics of strategy, technology, and policy.
Political Science Honor Society Initiates Founding Members
Thursday, April 10, 2025

Political Science Honor Society Initiates Founding Members

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has reached an exciting new milestone in its commitment to academic excellence in political science. With this spring's initiation of its first class into Pi Sigma Alpha, the National Political Science Honor Society, CMU joins a prestigious network of more than 850 chapters nationwide. In addition to recognizing academic achievement, the Alpha Nu Alpha chapter will open the door for students to further engage in leadership, networking, and professional growth opportunities in the political science community.
Politics & Pie: A Delicious Dive into CMIST’s Upcoming Courses
Wednesday, April 02, 2025

Politics & Pie: A Delicious Dive into CMIST’s Upcoming Courses

Once a semester, CMIST brings students, faculty, and staff together for the much-anticipated event, Politics & Pie. While the promise of pie may be a draw, the real highlight of the event is the opportunity to learn about upcoming courses, consult with faculty, and explore academic and research opportunities in political science, American politics and law, and international relations.
When Technology Transforms War: Legal and Ethical Considerations
Friday, March 28, 2025

When Technology Transforms War: Legal and Ethical Considerations

Rapidly developing new technologies such as drones, lethal autonomous weapon systems, and artificial intelligence are creating a modern revolution in military affairs that poses legal and ethical questions about warfare. William Renn Gade, deputy general counsel for intelligence and security with the Department of Defense, recently explored the impact of technological advancements on the law of warfare as part of the “Lawfully Speaking: A Forum on Law & Ethics” series.
Exploring the Spread of Misinformation in War and Conflict with Daniel Silverman
Friday, March 14, 2025

Exploring the Spread of Misinformation in War and Conflict with Daniel Silverman

With over half of adults worldwide now consuming news via social media platforms, inaccurate information can reach thousands of people within minutes, affecting everything from public health to elections to our understanding of current events. In his new book, CMIST assistant professor Daniel Silverman extends the study of factual misinformation, conspiracy theories, and fake news into a new, high-stakes domain: conflict zones.
Developing Leadership Through Service
Thursday, March 06, 2025

Developing Leadership Through Service

What does community-driven social change look like? And how are Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) students learning and contributing beyond campus? Undergraduates in the Dietrich Community Engagement Fellowship dedicate two years to exploring such questions through a combination of academic and experiential pursuits.
Founding Global Security: CMU Hosts International Fellows
Monday, February 17, 2025

Founding Global Security: CMU Hosts International Fellows

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) recently welcomed a distinguished group of international fellows for in-depth briefings on key topics from CMU's leading experts, followed by a tour of the robotics research lab. Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) joined with Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy to host 79 officers, representing 77 countries from the International Fellows Program of the United States Army War College, for this exclusive event.
Bridging the Gap: How CMIST is Shaping the Future of Tech Policy
Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Bridging the Gap: How CMIST is Shaping the Future of Tech Policy

In Washington, DC, where policy and technology often collide, Harry Krejsa, the new director of studies at Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST), is carving a unique path. With a mission to bridge cutting-edge technical research and policy, Krejsa is working to translate innovation into actionable strategies that will strengthen both national and global security.
Learning by Doing in the Nation's Capital
Wednesday, February 05, 2025

Learning by Doing in the Nation's Capital

From Capitol Hill to nonprofit and advocacy organizations, students in the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program (CMU/WSP) spent the fall gaining professional experience and exploring career interests in Washington, DC. Open to CMU undergraduate students pursuing any major, the program combines coursework with experiential learning — all while living in the heart of the nation.
Developing a Personalized Roadmap: The Benefits of Declaring a CMIST Major
Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Developing a Personalized Roadmap: The Benefits of Declaring a CMIST Major

Whether they ultimately plan to pursue a career in government, politics, or the private sector, students who declare one of the three majors offered by the Carnegie Mellon Institute of Strategy and Technology (CMIST) learn the skills needed to positively impact society. We asked CMIST sophomores to share their experiences with the declaration process and how declaring in their first year has influenced their academic journey.
CMIST Welcomes New Talent to Advance Expertise and Impact
Friday, January 17, 2025

CMIST Welcomes New Talent to Advance Expertise and Impact

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST) is pleased to welcome a diverse group of new faculty, staff, and leadership. Bringing fresh perspectives and experience to CMIST, they will strengthen our ability to address critical challenges regarding technology, policy, and security.
A Look Back at 2024: Highlights and Milestones
Thursday, December 19, 2024

A Look Back at 2024: Highlights and Milestones

As 2024 comes to an end, we at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) reflect on a whirlwind year marked by significant milestones, innovative research, and impactful collaborations. We are grateful for the work that has transpired and the opportunities to engage with our community.
Across Political Divides: Jonathan Cervas Bridges Ideological Differences with Discussions and Data
Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Across Political Divides: Jonathan Cervas Bridges Ideological Differences with Discussions and Data

Amid concern about increasing polarization in the United States, electoral politics expert and Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) faculty member Jonathan Cervas takes a measured, data-driven approach, both in and out of the classroom.
Master the Future: CMIST Launches Master of Science in Security, Technology, and International Relations
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Master the Future: CMIST Launches Master of Science in Security, Technology, and International Relations

Technological change is fundamentally altering what it means to be human, influencing the distribution of wealth, challenging the definition of truth, and shaping the future of global stability. In response to these shifts, the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) launched a dynamic new graduate degree, the Master of Science in Security, Technology, and International Relations (MS STAIR).
PA Delegation Event Brings Together Policy Leaders and Students for a Day of Insightful Discussions
Thursday, November 07, 2024

PA Delegation Event Brings Together Policy Leaders and Students for a Day of Insightful Discussions

This fall, the PA Delegation Welcome Event brought policymakers together with faculty members and students from Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) for a day of rich discussions on policy challenges, education, and community development.
Digital Solidarity: A Dialogue with Diplomats from Across the Globe
Thursday, October 31, 2024

Digital Solidarity: A Dialogue with Diplomats from Across the Globe

In an era of technological innovation that continues to transform the world, digital diplomacy is becoming ever more crucial for countries looking to work together towards a common vision and establish solidarity in the realm of cyberspace. To leverage the knowledge of today’s leaders and experts in the field, Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) hosted a policy dinner at Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Inspired to Serve: Experts Share Their Insights on Public Service
Tuesday, October 22, 2024

Inspired to Serve: Experts Share Their Insights on Public Service

In this semester's installment of Conversations with Senior Leaders, we welcomed two speakers who have experience bridging the private sector and public service: Dr. Stacey A. Dixon, the Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI), and Ambassador Nathaniel C. Fick, the inaugural U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.
Lawfully Speaking Returns: Judge Baker Explores AI's Legal Landscape
Thursday, October 03, 2024

Lawfully Speaking Returns: Judge Baker Explores AI's Legal Landscape

Judge James E. Baker joined the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) for the second installment of Lawfully Speaking: A Forum on Law and Ethics. His lecture, "Promise and Peril: The Next Ten Years of National Security AI and its Regulation," addressed the future of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and national security.
Connection and Celebration: CMU’s Military Community Reception Marks the Start of the Academic Year
Friday, September 20, 2024

Connection and Celebration: CMU’s Military Community Reception Marks the Start of the Academic Year

Earlier this month, active duty military and veteran members of the Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) community gathered together at the Military Community Reception to celebrate the start of the new academic year.
CMIST's Continued Growth: Introducing our Newest Hires
Friday, September 06, 2024

CMIST's Continued Growth: Introducing our Newest Hires

CMIST continues to thrive in its second year, welcoming new faculty, staff, and fellows. This expansion demonstrates our dedication to building a vibrant and intellectually rich community at Carnegie Mellon University.
Project-Based Learning: MITS Students Apply Technology Strategies
Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Project-Based Learning: MITS Students Apply Technology Strategies

In today's dynamic technological landscape, organizations seek leaders with a broad skill set needed to tackle emerging challenges and drive innovation. The Master in Information Technology Strategy (MITS) program equips students to become leaders in the IT strategy space. As a professional degree designed to help graduates advance quickly in their careers, MITS students spend their summers engaged in project-based learning.
Summer in DC
Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Summer in DC

For many students, there is no better place to spend the summer than Washington, DC. The nation’s capital provides ample opportunities to deepen one’s learning outside of the classroom through the pursuit of a wide range of fascinating internships. Recently, we connected with current Friedman and Gow Fellows interning in DC to learn about their experiences.
Exploring Emerging Tech at Carnegie Mellon University: CMIST Hosts DARPA Fellows
Tuesday, July 16, 2024

Exploring Emerging Tech at Carnegie Mellon University: CMIST Hosts DARPA Fellows

Last month, the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) hosted thirteen fellows from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) for a visit to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). Fellows had the opportunity to explore emerging technology with a focus on four topics: biorobotics, neural interfaces, software engineering for robotics, and distributed AI.
Could “No Nukes!” Be A Historical Artifact?
Wednesday, July 03, 2024

Could “No Nukes!” Be A Historical Artifact?

Nuclear weapons have been a contentious topic for decades — from the number of weapons in the stockpile to when it is appropriate to use this elemental force. A new study by CMIST assistant professor Joshua Scwhartz finds Americans are more supportive of nuclear use by their government and foreign countries than you would expect (and maybe hope).
A Fulfilling First Year: A Look at Four Formative CMIST Courses
Wednesday, June 26, 2024

A Fulfilling First Year: A Look at Four Formative CMIST Courses

For incoming first-year students, the summer is an especially exciting time. Part of this excitement is the opportunity to embark on the course selection process for the first time at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU). With a plethora of fantastic options, choosing classes for the fall may initially seem overwhelming. This serves as a tool for students who are interested in exploring political science and international relations courses through Carnegie Mellon Institute of Strategy and Technology (CMIST).
From Declaration to Graduation
Tuesday, June 11, 2024

From Declaration to Graduation

Whether they plan to work at the intersection of national security and emerging technologies or to seek careers in foreign policy or law, CMIST students spend their time at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) learning the skills needed to positively impact society. We asked undergraduate students to give us a glimpse into their planning over their four years at CMU, from what went into the decision to declare a major to how their coursework interacts with other opportunities at CMU to influence their career trajectory.
Strategic Thinking Through Simulation
Tuesday, May 14, 2024

Strategic Thinking Through Simulation

Creating bridges between what students learn in class and real-world scenarios involving complex political issues is an important focus for Dan Silverman, assistant professor at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST). This spring, Silverman teamed up with Laurie Eisenberg, professor emerita at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to bring a simulated regional summit to students in his course about war and peace in the contemporary Middle East.
Where Power Lies: Conference Explores Civil-Military Relations
Thursday, May 09, 2024

Where Power Lies: Conference Explores Civil-Military Relations

Exploring concepts ranging from the intersection of politics and military affairs to artificial intelligence to just war theory, the 64th annual United States Naval Academy Foreign Affairs Conference (NAFAC) provided attendees, including CMIST student Catherine (Ekaterini) Vassiliadi, the opportunity to learn from and connect with experts in the field of foreign affairs.
Measuring Bias: Kate Zernike Shares How Exceptional Women Are Not the Exception
Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Measuring Bias: Kate Zernike Shares How Exceptional Women Are Not the Exception

A tape measure may seem an unlikely tool to identify unconscious bias within an organization, yet in the hands of biologist Nancy Hopkins, it quantified gender bias and became a powerful symbol of the fight for gender equality.
Politics & Pie: A Tasty Way to Explore CMIST Courses
Monday, April 08, 2024

Politics & Pie: A Tasty Way to Explore CMIST Courses

The faculty and staff of the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) invited students from around campus to enjoy an informal opportunity to speak to CMIST professors and advisors about fall courses, including several new courses, while enjoying delicious pie.
Trouble with Treaties: CMIST Law Forum Debuts with John Bellinger
Thursday, April 04, 2024

Trouble with Treaties: CMIST Law Forum Debuts with John Bellinger

CMIST launches a new lectures series, Legally Speaking: A Forum on Law & Ethics. The debut event featured international lawyer John B. Bellinger, III with his presentation, Who’s Afraid of International Law? Why the Senate is Approving Fewer Treaties.
Forging the Future: US Army War College International Fellows Visit CMU
Thursday, March 28, 2024

Forging the Future: US Army War College International Fellows Visit CMU

Seventy-five military officers representing 72 partner countries came to Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) to learn about current security challenges and tour select research labs.
A Decade of Learning in the Heart of the Nation
Thursday, March 14, 2024

A Decade of Learning in the Heart of the Nation

This spring marks 10 years since the first participants in the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program (CMU/WSP) made Washington, D.C., their classroom.
Pinckney Picked as Pickering Fellow
Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Pinckney Picked as Pickering Fellow

Alumnus Josh Pinckney was selected for a prestigious Pickering Fellowship, which prepares young people for foreign service careers at the U.S. Department of State.
CMIST Expands Expertise with Three New Faculty
Thursday, February 08, 2024

CMIST Expands Expertise with Three New Faculty

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) is expanding, and we are thrilled to announce the addition of three faculty members for the upcoming academic year.
CMIST Launches Pioneering Program in Politics, Security, and Technology
Thursday, February 01, 2024

CMIST Launches Pioneering Program in Politics, Security, and Technology

The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) announces two new academic programs: the Bachelor of Science in Political Science, Security, and Technology and the Minor in Political Science, Security, and Technology.
Demystifying Democracy: CMIST Unveils a New Minor in American Politics and Law
Thursday, February 01, 2024

Demystifying Democracy: CMIST Unveils a New Minor in American Politics and Law

The new Minor in American Politics and Law, open to undergraduates across Carnegie Mellon University, blends theoretical knowledge with practical skills in American government, policy development, and legal principles.
Redrawing Lines: Jonathan Cervas Evaluates Wisconsin's Legislative Maps
Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Redrawing Lines: Jonathan Cervas Evaluates Wisconsin's Legislative Maps

Electoral politics expert and Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology faculty member Jonathan Cervas has been tasked with helping shape the legislative maps for the state of Wisconsin.
Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Schwartz
Monday, December 11, 2023

Faculty Spotlight: Joshua Schwartz

Joshua Schwartz, assistant professor in the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST), focuses his research on military force and technology.
From Uber to Entrepreneur: The Career Path of a MITS Alumnus
Monday, November 20, 2023

From Uber to Entrepreneur: The Career Path of a MITS Alumnus

Ming Fang, a 2015 graduate of Carnegie Mellon University’s Master of Information Technology Strategy program (MITS), sat down for a roundtable with students from the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST).
Featured Faculty: Dan Silverman
Monday, November 13, 2023

Featured Faculty: Dan Silverman

Interview with Dan Silverman, assistant professor at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology. Dr. Silverman shares his teaching philosophy, research interests and advice to students.
CMU Honors Military and Veteran Communities
Wednesday, October 04, 2023

CMU Honors Military and Veteran Communities

Carnegie Mellon University's long-standing history of collaboration and support for our US service members was fully displayed on August 31, 2023, as a crowd of some hundred individuals gathered at CMU’s Posner Center for the second annual Military Community Reception.
Exciting Arrivals: Introducing CMIST's Newest Faculty, Fellows, and Staff
Monday, September 25, 2023

Exciting Arrivals: Introducing CMIST's Newest Faculty, Fellows, and Staff

Under newly-appointed Director Audrey Kurth Cronin, Trustees Professor of Security and Technology, the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology (CMIST) has recently welcomed 13 new team members.
A Seat at the Table: Friedman Fellows Engage in Roundtable Discussion with the Friedman Family
Friday, September 08, 2023

A Seat at the Table: Friedman Fellows Engage in Roundtable Discussion with the Friedman Family

As a kick-off to the fall semester, on August 26, 2023, Cynthia Friedman and her son Gordon invited former Friedman Fellows to a roundtable discussion to share firsthand accounts of their DC experience.
Audrey Kurth Cronin To Lead Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology
Tuesday, August 15, 2023

Audrey Kurth Cronin To Lead Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology

Audrey Kurth Cronin has been named founding director of the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Security and Technology (CMIST) at Carnegie Mellon University.
Interning at the US Supreme Court Clerk’s Office
Wednesday, June 21, 2023

Interning at the US Supreme Court Clerk’s Office

International relations and politics major Joyce Lee shares about her experience interning at the U.S. Supreme Court Clerk’s Office through the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program.
Fulbright Grantees To Embark on Adventures Abroad
Tuesday, June 13, 2023

Fulbright Grantees To Embark on Adventures Abroad

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program has awarded grants to six Carnegie Mellon University alumni, including Joshua Pinckney, who earned a bachelor’s degree in international relations and politics and Hispanic studies in 2021.
Get To Know Our Scholar in Residence
Thursday, May 18, 2023

Get To Know Our Scholar in Residence

Interview with Patrick M. Cronin, a scholar in residence at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy & Technology and the Asia-Pacific Security Chair at Hudson Institute. The Honorable Dr. Cronin shares three key contemporary challenges for US foreign policy and international security, discusses the new course he is teaching this fall, and more.
Interning at mEducation Alliance
Wednesday, May 17, 2023

Interning at mEducation Alliance

Mary Effie Akinyi, who is pursing a major in business administration at Carnegie Mellon University in Qatar (CMUQ) along with a minor in politics and public policy, shares her experience interning with mEducation Alliance.
Interning at the Executive Office of the President
Thursday, February 02, 2023

Interning at the Executive Office of the President

International Relations and Politics major Keilani Barba shares how her experience in the White House gave her insight into what it means to work in public service and politics.
Interning at the Office of Senator Gillibrand
Thursday, January 26, 2023

Interning at the Office of Senator Gillibrand

Decision Science major Victoria Jung shares her internship experience in the Office of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand during the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program.
Interning at the Office of Senator Schumer
Thursday, January 19, 2023

Interning at the Office of Senator Schumer

Interview with Economics and Politics major Oliver Bauer about his internship experience in the Office of Senator Chuck Schumer during the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program.
Interning on Capitol Hill
Tuesday, December 06, 2022

Interning on Capitol Hill

Interview with International Relations and Politics major Marissa Baldauf Pekular about her internship experience on the Hill during the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program.
Interning at the Office of Senator Van Hollen
Thursday, December 01, 2022

Interning at the Office of Senator Van Hollen

Economics and Politics major Abigail Khieu shares her experience of her internship in the Office of Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) during the Carnegie Mellon University Washington Semester Program.
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Events

Fall events calendar coming soon. Stay tuned.

CMIST Diploma Ceremony
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CMIST 2025 Diploma Ceremony

 

Scientists & Strategists Event - Beyond the Cloud: The Rise of Edge Computing
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Scientists & Strategists Event - Beyond the Cloud: The Rise of Edge Computing

 

CMIST's Politics & Pie
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CMIST's Politics & Pie

 

Lawfully Speaking: A Forum on Law & Ethics with Renn Gate
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Lawfully Speaking: A Forum on Law & Ethics
CMIST cohosted event for the US Army War College International Fellows
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US Army War College International Fellows

 

CMU Washington Semester Program Events
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CMU Washington Semester Program Events
CMIST's Fellows Farewell 2025
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CMIST's Fellows Farewell 2025

 

CMIST Graduate Students Pirate's Game Outting
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CMIST Graduate Students Pirate's Game Outting

 

Seeing is Believing Book Launch with Prof. Dan Silverman
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Seeing is Believing Book Launch with Prof. Dan Silverman
CMIST Pi Sigma Alpha Induction
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Pi Sigma Alpha Induction
Digital Diplomacy: Building Solidarity in Cyberspace
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Digital Diplomacy: Building Solidarity in Cyberspace

Past Events

Explore events from AY 2024-2025 and more

May
May 9, 2025 CMIST Diploma Ceremony
May 6, 2025 CMIST Fellows Farewell Event
April
April 17, 2025 Deeper Conversations: America's Role in the World (CMU-hosted event)
April 10, 2025 Scientists & Strategists - Beyond the Cloud: The Rise of Edge Computing with Mahadev Satyanarayanan and Justin Fanelli
March
March 27, 2025 Scientists & Strategists - Cyber Flashpoints in Space with Laura DeNardis
March 25, 2025 Pi Sigma Alpha Initiation Ceremony for Spring 2025 Candidates
March 20, 2025 CMIST's Politics & Pie
March 18, 2025 Book Launch: Seeing Is Disbelieving by Daniel Silverman
March 13, 2025 Lawfully Speaking - The Revolution in Military Affairs, Law, and the Future of Warfare with Renn Gade
February
February 24, 2025 Ukraine Three Years After the Russian Invasion: Panel Discussion (co-sponsored by the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Dean's Office, CMIST and the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics)
February 20, 2025 Scientists & Strategists - Civil-Military Relations: Throughout History and in Modern Times with Kori Schake
February 12, 2025 CMU Washington Semester Program Info Session
February 11, 2025 Scientists & Strategists - How Tech Firms Shape Geopolitics with Adam Segal
February 6, 2025 CMU Washington Semester Program Info Session
February 5, 2025 US Army War College International Fellows
January
January 29, 2025 Scientists & Strategists - Influence Without Arms: The New Logic of Nuclear Deterrence with Matthew Fuhrmann
January 24, 2025 CMIST's Graduate Program Open House (Virtual)
January 16, 2025 Leveraging Clean Energy for National Defense with Harry Krejsa
January 13, 2025 CMIST's Graduate Program Open House (Virtual)
January 7, 2025 CMIST's Graduate Program Open House (Virtual)
December
December 19, 2024 CMIST's Graduate Program Open House (Virtual) 
December 5, 2024 CMIST Faculty & Staff Holiday Celebration
November
November 21, 2024 Technology, Law, and Democracy: Student Roundtable with Prof. Harvey Rishikof
November 4, 2024 CMIST's Graduate Program Open House (Virtual) 
October
October 29, 2024 CMIST's Politics and Pie
October 28, 2024 Deeper Conversations - Cyber-Enabled Nation-State Influence Operations: Are Russia, China and Iran Interfering in the U.S. Election? (CMU-hosted event)
October 24, 2024 CMIST's Graduate Program Open House (Virtual) 
October 14, 2024 CMIST's Graduate Program Open House (Virtual) 
October 10, 2024 Scientists & Strategists: Human and Machine: Evolving military Strategies in the Age of AI and Robotics with Dr. T.X. Hammes and Dr. Jeff Schneider 
September
September 27, 2024 Celebrating CMIST: Pathways to Public Service with Ambassador Nathaniel C. Fick and Audrey Kurth Cronin
September 26, 2024 Digital Diplomacy: Building Solidarity in Cyberspace with Ambassador Nathaniel Fick, Minister Paula Bogantes Zamora, Ambassador Benedikt Wechsler
September 25, 2024 Conversations with Senior Leaders: Dr. Stacey A. Dixon, Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence (PDDNI)
September 19, 2024 Scientists & Strategists - Securing Tomorrow: U.S. Industrial Strategy, Security, and the Clean Energy Transition with Harry Krejsa and Costa Samaras
September 18, 2024 MS STAIR AMP Graduate Program Informational Session for CMU/WSP Students
September 12, 2024 Lawfully Speaking - Promise and Peril: The Next Ten Years of National Security AI and its Regulation with the Honorable Judge James E. Baker
September 12, 2024 CMU Washington Semester Program Info Session
September 11, 2024 Deeper Conversations - Bridging the Divide: Understanding and Addressing Political Polarization in America (CMU-hosted event)
September 5, 2024 CMU Military Community Reception
September 4, 2024 CMU Washington Semester Program Info Session
August
August 23, 2024 CMU/WSP Orientation Information Session
August 16, 2023 MITS Graduate Student Orientation and Gateway Clipper Sightseeing Cruise
May
May 10, 2024 CMIST Diploma Ceremony
April
April 23, 2024 Scientists & Strategists: The Exceptions: How 16 Women Started a Revolution in Science, and What it Means for Us Today with Kate Zernike
April 23, 2024 AI Tools Workshop hosted by Bill Marcellino
April 17, 2024 CMIST Fellow's Farewell
April 16, 2024 Scientists & Strategists: Beyond Dual Use: Rethinking the Way We Understand and Govern Security Concerns in Science and Technology with Sam Weiss Evans
March
March 28, 2024 CMIST's Politics & Pie
March 27, 2024 NROTC Presentation: Why Global Realignment is Happening with Audrey Kurth Cronin
March 26, 2024 Scientists & Strategists: Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat with Sarah Percy
March 22, 2024 Lawfully Speaking: Who’s Afraid of International Law? Why the Senate is Approving Fewer Treaties with John B. Bellinger, III
February
February 20, 2024 Scientists & Strategists: Power to the People: How Accessible Lethal Technology Alters War and Peace with Audrey Kurth Cronin
February 7, 2024 US Army War College International Fellows
January
January 23, 2024 Scientists & Strategists: Boomers, Doomers, and the Politics of Technology with Sarah Kreps
December
December 12-14, 2023 CMIST's AI Bootcamp for USCG Intel Professionals: Implications for National Security
December 7, 2023 CMIST Hosted Dietrich Holiday Party
December 6, 2023 CMIST Cookies & Cocoa Stress Relief Event
December 5, 2023 CMIST Faculty & Staff Holiday Celebration
November
November 15, 2023 CMIST Military Affiliated Luncheon
October
October 30, 2023 CMIST's Politics and Pie
October 24, 2023 CMIST Undergraduate Student Town Hall and Dinner
September
September 20, 2023 CMU-PA Delegation Welcome Event
September 19, 2023 Federal Resumes and USA Jobs Info Session
September 12, 2023 CMIST Faculty Workshop on Generative AI with Vince Sha
August
August 31, 2023 Military Community Reception
August 30, 2023 CMIST Welcome Back Breakfast
August 29, 2023 MITS Alumni Roundtable
August 26, 2023 Friedman Fellows Roundtable Event
August 25, 2023 CMIST Student Gateway Clipper Sightseeing Cruise