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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.
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.
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.
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