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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.
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