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The Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) translates research into actionable insights, informing policymakers and shaping the global conversation on war, peace, and emerging technology.  

As a cross-university meeting place, CMIST offers a balanced perspective on critical debates around new technologies and their impact on security and policy. Leveraging CMU’s cutting-edge research in fields such as machine learning, robotics, and human-computer interaction, our multidisciplinary team of social scientists delivers expert analyses on the ethical, social, political, and economic implications of new and emerging technologies. Our researchers adopt a fresh approach to understanding how emerging technologies influence war and peace, and how best to harness their potential to create a more stable, equitable world.

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENTS 

 

Fall 2024 Event Term Card
FALL 2024
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Event & Registration
Speaker(s)
Thurs, 9/12/2024
The Honorable Judge James E. Baker
Thurs, 9/19/2024
Harry Krejsa and Costa Samaras
Wed, 9/25/2024
Dr. Stacey A. Dixon and Audrey Kurth Cronin
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9/26/2024
Amb. Nathaniel Fick, Minister Paula Bogantes Zamora, Amb. Benedikt Wechsler
Fri, 9/27/2024
Ambassador Nathaniel C. Fick and Audrey Kurth Cronin
Thurs, 10/10/2024
Scientists & Strategists: Human and Machine: Evolving military Strategies in the Age of AI and Robotics
Dr. T.X. Hammes and Dr. Jeff Schneider
Mon, 10/28/2024
CMU Deeper Conversations - Cyber-Enabled Nation-State Influence Operations: Are Russia, China and Iran Interfering in the U.S. Election?
Panelists: Bret Schafer, Bryan Prior, Darren Linvill; Moderator: Audrey Kurth Cronin

 

Scientists & Strategists

Each semester, our Scientists and Strategists speaker series brings in experts on international relations, STEM, and national and international security to lead engaging and nuanced discussions surrounding the most pressing topics of our time. For example, in spring 2024, we covered topics ranging from the structure of political debates surrounding new technologies, to how increasingly accessible lethal technologies are changing the geopolitical landscape, to how to identify (and combat) unconscious bias and gender inequities in STEM. We are keeping these critical conversations going this fall 2024 with discussions on the strategy and security impacts in the clean energy transition, as well as the dynamics between technology and human agency in the shifting nature of armed conflict. In the meantime, catch up on the recordings from past speakers.

Human and Machine: Evolving Military Strategies in the Age of AI and Robotics
Human and Machine: Evolving Military Strategies in the Age of AI and Robotics

Dr. T.X. Hammes, Distinguished Fellow at the National Defense University’s Center for Strategic Research and adjunct professor at Georgetown, and Dr. Jeff Schneider, research professor in the Carnegie Mellon University School of Computer Science adress how key emerging technologies are transforming the nature of warfare. Moderated by CMIST Director Audrey Kurth Cronin, Hammes and Schneider explore how military strategies must evolve to keep pace with technological innovations, highlighting the balance between cutting-edge robotics and the human element in modern conflict.

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Securing Tomorrow: U.S. Industrial Strategy, Security, and the Clean Energy Transition
Securing Tomorrow: U.S. Industrial Strategy, Security, and the Clean Energy Transition

Harry Krejsa, former Assistant National Cyber Director for Strategy and Research at the White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD), and Costa Samaras, Director of CMU’s Scott Institute for Energy Innovation discuss the new era of U.S. industrial policy and the clean energy transition. Moderated by CMIST Director Audrey Kurth Cronin, Krejsa and Samaras address new vulnerabilities, threats from adversaries, and frameworks to mitigate risks and maximize potential in the clean energy transition. Together they explore the intricacies of this transformative era and how to blaze the path forward.

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The Exceptions: How 16 Women Started a Revolution in Science, and What it Means for Us Today with Kate Zernike
The Exceptions: How 16 Women Started a Revolution in Science, and What it Means for Us Today

Renowned journalist and author Kate Zernike discusses her captivating book, The Exceptions: Nancy Hopkins and the Fight for Women in Science. Zernike explores the true story of Dr. Nancy Hopkins, a brilliant scientist at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) who led a group of sixteen female faculty members in collective action that ultimately resulted in MIT's historic admission of discrimination against women in the male-dominated field of science. Zernike engrosses the audience with a national conversation about unconscious bias and gender inequities in STEM. 

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Beyond Dual Use: Rethinking the Way We Understand and Govern Security Concerns in Science and Technology with Dr. Sam Weiss Evans
Beyond Dual Use: Rethinking the Way We Understand and Govern Security Concerns in Science and Technology 

For over half a century, the language we have used to identify and govern security concerns in science and technology has often revolved around the term "dual use." The term, however, has substantial limitations that hinder our ability to even see, let alone govern, security concerns in today’s geopolitical, social, and technical environments. Dr. Sam Weiss Evans outlines the reasons why the term has such purchase with a wide range of governing mechanisms today, provides examples of its limitations, sketches some alternatives, and explores how changes in language can be part of a bigger shift in security governance.

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Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat with Dr. Sarah Percy
Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat 

Dr. Sarah Percy discusses the historic role of women in combat, the subject of her recent book, Forgotten Warriors: The Long History of Women in Combat. From Boudicca’s rebellion to the war in Ukraine, battlefields have always contained a surprising number of women. Some formed all-female armies; some fought disguised as men; some mobilized in times of national survival. International relations expert Percy unearths the stories of these forgotten warriors, setting the historical record straight and revealing that women’s exclusion from active combat is a blip in a much longer narrative of female inclusion.

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Power to the People: How Accessible Lethal Technology Alters War and Peace with Dr. Audrey Kurth Cronin
Power to the People: How Accessible Lethal Technology Alters War and Peace

Based on her award-winning book, Power to the People: How Open Technological Innovation is Arming Tomorrow's Terrorists, Dr. Audrey Kurth Cronin discusses how individuals and small groups have shared and used accessible lethal technology in the past, and how they are likely to do so in the future. The diffusion of modern technologies--digital media, robotics, additive manufacturing, synthetic biology, autonomous systems, machine learning, and artificial intelligence--makes them accessible to a broader range of people, and that alters war. The evolution of conflict is changing and we must adapt.

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Boomers, Doomers, and the Politics of Technology, with Dr. Sarah Kreps

Boomers, Doomers, and the Politics of Technology 

Dr. Sarah Kreps examines debates about the speed and impact of the most disruptive and influential technologies or technological trends since nuclear weapons--nuclear weapons themselves, social media, AI, crypto, and commercial space like SpaceX. In debates about new technologies, boomers develop technologies that they believe will deliver benefits and doomers fear the catastrophic consequences of these technologies. Kreps's  analysis reveals patterns that explore the divide of theory and practice and lead to an optimistic assessment about the past, present, and future of tech governance.

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Lawfully Speaking

To complement its new American Politics and Law minor, CMIST launched Lawfully Speaking: A Forum on Law & Ethics in the spring of 2024. This lecture series fosters open dialogue on legal and ethical issues, offering a learning environment for those curious about the intersection of law and ethics. The debut lecture was delivered by well-known international lawyer John Bellinger, who currently handles a range of cutting-edge international legal dilemmas — from questions of state sovereignty to laws of war and trade disputes.

In his lecture, Who’s Afraid of International Law? Why the Senate is Approving Fewer Treaties, Mr. Bellinger discussed why Presidents are entering into more international agreements that do not require Senate approval. 

In our fall 2024 installment of Lawfully Speaking, the Honorable Judge James E. Baker discussed the future of artificial intelligence (AI) regulation and national security in his presentation entitled Promise and Peril: The Next Ten Years of National Security AI and its Regulation.

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Conversations with Senior Leaders

Conversations with Senior Leaders is a speaker series hosted by CMIST that provides a unique platform for emerging leaders to gain insights from seasoned professionals in the fields of national security and technology. Our series brings together distinguished figures who have made significant contributions to their respective fields, providing invaluable perspectives on leadership, strategy, and the challenges and opportunities facing our world today. The events provide insights into the strategic thinking and decision-making processes that have shaped their illustrious careers. During these candid discussions, these leaders share their leadership philosophies, strategies for success, and hard-earned lessons learned, offering invaluable guidance to those seeking to navigate complex challenges and achieve their own professional goals. 

Conversations with Senior Leaders with Ambassador Nathaniel Fick

Prof. Cronin and Ambassador Nathaniel Fick discuss the field of tech diplomacy, his current role in shaping U.S. cyberspace and digital policy, and the importance of careers in public service.

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Audrey Kurth Cronin
CMIST Director; Trustees Professor of Security and Technology

Nathaniel C. Fick
Inaugural U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy.

Conversations with Senior Leaders with Dr. Stacey A. Dixon

Prof. Cronin and Dr. Dixon’s discuss the critical impact of public service in advancing national security and lessons learned from Dixon's incredible career at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).

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Audrey Kurth Cronin
CMIST Director; Trustees Professor of Security and Technology

Stacey A. Dixon
Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence

Conversations with Senior Leaders - Generals Richardson

General Laura Richardson and Lieutenant General Jim Richardson offer insights into their esteemed careers, navigating married life in the military, and the art of turning challenges into opportunities.

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Audrey Kurth Cronin
CMIST Director; Trustees Professor of Security and Technology

Laura J. Richardson
United States Army General
Commander, U.S. Southern Command

Jim Richardson
Retired, United States Army Lieutenant General; CMU Distinguished Executive in Residence

Conversations with Senior Leaders with Lt Gen Richardson

Lieutenant General Jim Richardson shares what he’s learned in his career, his thoughts on future technology challenges, and what's next at The Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center (AI2C).

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Audrey Kurth Cronin
CMIST Director; Trustees Professor of Security and Technology

Jim Richardson
Retired, United States Army Lieutenant General; CMU Distinguished Executive in Residence

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Admiral James Foggo discusses the origins of his naval career, what submarine life is really like, and his thoughts on evolving perceptions on artificial intelligence and unmanned systems.

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Patrick Cronin
CMIST Scholar in Residence
Asia-Pacific Security Chair, Hudson Institute

James Foggo
Dean, Center for Maritime Strategy of the Navy League; Retired, Admiral U.S. Navy

Introduction by:  Audrey Kurth Cronin, CMIST Director; Trustees Professor of Security and Technology

Digital Diplomacy

Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) hosted a thought-provoking event - Digital Diplomacy: Building Solidarity in Cyberspace. The evening kicked-off with welcomes by CMIST Director Audrey Kurth Cronin and CMU's Provost Jim Garrett. Keynote speaker, inaugural U.S. Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Nathaniel Fick explored worldwide trends in tech and digital diplomacy. A panel featuring international diplomats Minister Paula Bogantes Zamora of Costa Rica and Ambassador Benedikt Wechsler of Switzerland followed the keynote and was moderated CMIST Director Audrey Kurth Cronin.

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Deeper Conversations

Deeper Conversations, which President Farnam Jahanian launched in January 2024, is a university-wide initiative aimed at promoting the power of civil discourse. It spans a range of programming options — from scholarly lectures to cultural events — to engage members of the Carnegie Mellon community in studying and discussing some of the most complex challenges facing society today. Each wave of programming explores a specific divisive issue and is open to CMU students, faculty and staff.

For the 2024-2025 academic year, CMU is focused on exploring critical topics related to democracy and the election. Here's a look at CMIST's involvement in Deeper Conversations.

Cyber-Enabled Nation-State Influence Operations: Are Russia, China and Iran Interfering in the U.S. Election?

On October 28, this session examines recent evidence of nation-state interference in U.S. elections and discusses strategies to protect our democratic process from these threats. Panelists include Bret Schafer, Bryan Prior, and Darren Linvill and is moderated by CMIST Director,  Audrey Kurth Cronin.

Bridging the Divide: Understanding and Addressing Political Polarization in America

On September 11, this panel, featuring professors Kevin Zollman, Jonathan Cervas (CMIST), and Karina Schumann and moderated by Dean Richard Scheines, delved into the structural forces driving this polarization and explore potential solutions. 

OUR WORK

Our CMIST faculty and staff members are frequent contributors to major news outlets, sharing their insights on politics, policy, and international affairs in publications such as Foreign Affairs and Lawfare. By serving as thought leaders in their field, our faculty not only bring a cutting-edge perspective to the classroom, but also shape industry conversations and influence policy development, contributing to real-world impact.

The Loop

The Legacy of Romania’s 1989 Revolution

The Legacy of Romania’s 1989 Revolution

By John Chin, Mirren Hibbert, and Staten Rector

War on the Rocks

Stealth and Scale: Quality, Quantity, and Modern Military Power

Stealth and Scale: Quality, Quantity, and Modern Military Power

By Michael Horowitz and Joshua Schwartz

Modern War Institute

Assad’s Downfall in Syria: Who Wins and Who Loses?

Assad’s Downfall in Syria: Who Wins and Who Loses?

By Haleigh Bartos, John Chin and Sydney Laite

Journal of Democracy

Why Ghana’s Election Matters Across Africa

Why Ghana’s Election Matters Across Africa

By John J. Chin

The Conversation

What is a self-coup? South Korea president’s attempt ended in failure − a notable exception in a growing global trend

What Is a Self-Coup? South Korea President’s Attempt Ended in Failure − A Notable Exception in a Growing Global Trend

By John Chin and Joe Wright

Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists

Can They Control the Weather? How the Secretive History of Weather Weapons Fuels Conspiracy Theories by Justin Canfil

Can They Control the Weather? How the Secretive History of Weather Weapons Fuels Conspiracy Theories

By Justin Key Canfil

Journal of Democracy

What Burkina Faso’s Tragic History Teaches Us

What Burkina Faso’s Tragic History Teaches Us

By John Chin, Haleigh Bartos, and Aleksaundra Handrinos

Foreign Affairs

Sinwar Is Dead, but Hamas Will Survive by Audrey Kurth Cronin, Foreign Affairs

Sinwar Is Dead, but Hamas Will Survive

By Audrey Kurth Cronin

Latinoamérica21

Why do 7 states decide the U.S. presidency? by Ignacio Arana

Why do 7 states decide the U.S. presidency?

By Ignacio Arana

Australian Outlook

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Diplomatic Double Standards: The Sexism a President Kamala Harris Would Face

By Christopher W. Blair and Joshua A. Schwartz

The National Interest

Three Reasons to Tread Lightly in Sudan

Three Reasons to Tread Lightly in Sudan

By Haleigh Bartos and John Chin

Foreign Affairs

America Has More Latitude With Israel Than It Thinks

America Has More Latitude With Israel Than It Thinks

By Daniel Silverman

Previous Work:

Kostyuk, Nadiya and Joshua A. Schwartz. "'House of the Dragon' Tells Us to Worry About More than Dragons." Good Authority, August 16, 2024.

Schwartz, Joshua A. "The Nuclear Taboo Is a Myth." Lawfare, July 7, 2024.

Cronin, Audrey Kurth. "How Hamas Ends: A Strategy for Letting the Group Defeat Itself." Foreign Affairs, June 3, 2024.

Chin, John and Joseph Wright. "Can Bolivia Ever Escape the Coup Trap?." Journal of Democracy, June 28, 2024.

Bartos, Haleigh, John Chin, and Tyler Ashner. "Haiti: A Best-Case Scenario." War on the Rocks, April 30, 2024.

Schwartz, Joshua A. "What Iran's Drone Attack Portends for the Future of Warfare." Modern War Institute, April 30, 2024.

Schwartz, Joshua A and Christopher Blair. "Why More Female Leaders Won't Lead to More Peace." Lawfare, March 17, 2024

Cronin, Patrick. "Is North Korea Getting Ready for War? No, and the Reason Is Obvious." The National Interest, February 1, 2024.

Cronin, Audrey Kurth. "Hamas’s Asymmetric Advantage: What Does It Mean to Defeat a Terrorist Group?" Foreign Affairs, January/February 2024.

Cronin, Patrick M. and Audrey Kurth Cronin, "Will Artificial Intelligence Lead to War?" The National Interest, January 30, 2024.

Cronin, Patrick. "What to Make of Kim Jong Un’s Latest Threats of War." The Messenger, January 5, 2024.

Bartos, Haleigh and John Chin. "What Israel Can Learn from U.S. Intelligence Failures." The National Interest, December 31, 2023.

Cronin, Patrick. "North Korea-Russia Cooperation Will Further Deteriorate World Order." The Messenger, December 15, 2023.

Silverman, Dan. "Decolonizing Israel-Palestine is a Dangerous Delusion." The National Interest, December 12, 2023.

Chin, John Joseph and Haleigh Bartos. "How New Reports Reveal Israeli Intelligence Underestimated Hamas and Other Key Weaknesses." The Conversation, December 7, 2023.

Spagat, Michael and Daniel Silverman. "Who and How Many People are Getting Killed in Gaza?" AOAV, November 1, 2023.

Bartos, Haleigh and John Chin. "What Went Wrong? Three Hypotheses on Israel's Massive Intelligence Failure." Modern War Institute, October 31, 2023.

Cronin, Audrey Kurth. "How Israel Can Win: Defeating Hamas Will Require a Strategy That Goes Beyond Revenge." Foreign Affairs Magazine, October 15, 2023.

Bartos, Haleigh and John Chin. "Biden's Africa Policy Trilemma." The Duck of Minerva, October 12, 2023.

Cronin, Patrick M. "Failure to Launch: The Problem With the Putin-Kim Strategy." The Messenger, September 15, 2023.

Fischhoff, Baruch, Steven Woloshin, Tamar Krishnamurti, and Barry Dewitt. "Patients might finally receive practical information with prescriptions — if the FDA doesn’t blow it." STAT, September 12, 2023.

Cronin, Audrey Kurth. "Open Source Technology and Public-Private Innovation Are the Key to Ukraine's Strategic Resilience." War on the Rocks, August 25, 2023.

Arana, Igancio and Carolina Guerrero. "Guatemala’s Elections Could Give the Presidency to Another Former First Lady." Latinoamérica21, August 19, 2023.

Cronin, Patrick M. "The Promise of Camp David: Trilateral Summit is a Watershed for Asian Security." The National Interest, August 16, 2023.

Cronin, Patrick M. "US soldier Travis King's Mad, Doomed Dash to North Korea." New York Post, July 19, 2023.

Cronin, Audrey Kurth. "United States and China are Taking Opposite Approaches to AI." Fox News, July 18, 2023.

Media Mentions

CMIST media mention by Audrey Kurth Cronin

“This is an unpredictable stage,” 

Audrey Kurth Cronin shares insight into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah in The New York Times
Has Hezbollah Been Weakened by Israel’s Recent Attacks?; 25 October 2024

CMIST media mention by Jonathan Cervas

"It’s much easier for a political party to change district lines to enhance their ability to win than it is to change voters minds,"

Jonathan Cervas tells Salon
Gerrymandering in 2024: How "Deeply Steered" Districts Benefit Republicans19 October 2024

CMIST media mention by Kathleen Carley

“There has been an increased use of deepfakes and disinformation in every election this year around the world,”

Kathleen Carley tells the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

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PODCASTS & INTERVIEWS

Columbia Energy Exchange

The Cybersecurity Stakes of the Energy Transition with Harry Krejsa

The Cybersecurity Stakes of the Energy Transition

Podcast Guest: Harry Krejsa

Global in the Granite State

World Affairs Council of New Hampshire Global in the Granite State Podcast

How Terrorist Groups End

Podcast Guest: Audrey Kurth Cronin

The Foreign Affairs Interview

The Foreign Affairs Interview with guest Audrey Kurth Cronin

The Middle East’s Dangerous Escalation: A Conversation With Audrey Kurth Cronin, Marc Lynch, Dennis Ross, and Dana Stroul

Podcast Guest: Audrey Kurth Cronin

Berlin Security Beat

Berlin Security Beat with guest Nadiya Kostyuk

The Cyber Dimension of the Russian Full-Scale Invasion of Ukraine

Podcast guest: Nadiya Kostyuk

CNN - Amanpour

Amanpour - UN Calls For Ceasefire, But Will Israel And Hamas Approve?

UN Calls For Ceasefire, But Will Israel And Hamas Approve?

Guests: Audrey Kurth Cronin and Daniel Kurtzer

The Science of Politics

The Science of Politics with guest Jonathan Cervas

When Third Parties Matter

Podcast Guest: Jonathan Cervas

Command and Control

Command and Control with guest Rafael Lopez

JADC2: A Primer

Podcast Guest: Rafael López 

Delving In with Stuart Kelter

Delving In with Stuart Kelter with guest Audrey Kurth Cronin

How Terrorism Ends

Podcast Guest: Audrey Kurth Cronin

Defense & Aerospace Report

Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable with guest Patrick M. Cronin

Washington Roundtable (weekly)

Podcast Guest: Patrick M. Cronin

PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

Professional Education

Our professional education courses are designed to meet the unique needs of organizations seeking to fully leverage their human talent while operating at the intersection of security, strategy, and technology. The program of learning combines cutting-edge tech, strategic thinking, and practical knowledge, enabling immediately applicable insights. Through collaborative design, the unique programming sets conditions for any organization to stay at the forefront of innovation by priming their workforce to better leverage technological change. Our team of experts build custom courses to incorporate artificial intelligence, machine learning, prompt engineering, cybersecurity, robotics, automation, computer vision, and other emerging technologies shaping the future of national and international security.
Example of an Executive Education Course for the US Coast Guard
Why Choose CMIST?
  • Expert Faculty: Learn from industry experts, accomplished practitioners, and thought leaders who bring real-world insights to each course.
  • Customized Learning Curriculum: Tailor education courses with a curriculum that aligns with specific career goals and organizational needs.
  • Global Network: Join a vibrant community of professionals, fostering valuable connections and collaborations across industries and geographies.
  • Practical Application: Our courses emphasize practical application, ensuring that you can immediately apply your newfound knowledge and skills in your professional life.

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Interested in creating an executive education program?

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Military Fellows Program

Since its inception in 2015, the Military Fellows Program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) has welcomed service members from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard who bring their wealth of experience as seasoned leaders to the academic environment. Our fellows spend their time at CMU researching, engaging with faculty and scholars, participating in conferences, experiencing cutting-edge simulations, networking across the campus community, and providing mentorship to our students. The goal is to bring accomplished military and national security leaders to campus to harness the intellectually rich opportunities at CMU and study the wide-ranging implications of technological innovations for domestic and international security.

LTC Michael Duval   Lieutenant Colonel Michael A. Duval, US Army War College Fellow

Commander (CDR) Heather Thomas   Commander Heather Thomas, US Navy Federal Executive Fellow  

Commander M. Scott Austin   Captain M. Scott Austin, US Coast Guard Fellow

Major Ronisha M. Carter   Major Ronisha M. Carter, US Air Force National Defense Fellow

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cmist-pratiksha-patel-800x800.png   Lieutenant Commander Pratiksha Patel, US Navy Fellow  

cmist-kenneth-sauerbrunn-800x800.png   Commander Kenneth Sauerbrunn, US Coast Guard Fellow

cmist-bridget-pantaelon-800x800.png   Major Bridget Pantaelon, US Air Force National Defense Fellow

Lieutenant Colonel Kelly Ryan, US Army War College Fellow
  • Research: Moving Towards a Secure Enterprise Data Analytics Solution
  • Alumni update: Promoted to Colonel

Captain Robert Woodruff, US Navy Fellow 

Commander Chris Culpepper, US Coast Guard Fellow

Commander Fred Bertsch, US Coast Guard Fellow 
  • Research: Preparing the Service for the use, implementation, and application of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
  • Alumni update: Military Professor & Senior Service Advisor Joint Military Operations Department; US Naval War College

Commander Kimberley Manuel, US Navy Fellow

  • Research: Russia’s Winning Move

Lieutenant Colonel Steve Curtis, US Army War College Fellow

  • Research: The impact of innovation on intelligence and necessary adaptation between now and 2035; the paper will cover broad implications, but drill down four themes on how we collect, and protect, information in the future.

Commander Clinton Christofk, US Navy Fellow

  • Research: Investing in Asymmetry: Battle Force 2045 and Maintaining Undersea Dominance 

Colonel Michael Needham, US Army War College Fellow

Lieutenant Commander Eren D. Cataloglu, US Navy Fellow

Lieutenant Colonel Mark Zais, US Army War College Fellow 

  • Research: First Place in 2020 Department of Defense, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff National Defense Strategy Paper Award.
  • Alumni update:
    • Integration Innovation, Inc.; Senior Technologist (Data Science), Aug 2022-PRESENT
    • USSOCOM · Full-time USSOCOM · Full-time Jun 2020 - Jun 2022; Chief Data Scientist

Lieutenant Colonel Daniel C. Wood, US Army War College Fellow 

  • Research: The DoD’s Pursuit of Artificial Intelligence: A Strategic Risk-Cost-Benefit Analysis

Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan W. Hughes, US Army War College Fellow 

  • Research: Countering Russia in the Gray Zone: A Case for AI

Colonel Harold L. La Rock, II, US Army War College Fellow 

  • Research: Improving Strategic Risk Assessment and Communication

Colonel Mary Lou Hall, US Army War College Fellow 

  • Research: System 3: Artificial Intelligence in Decision Making
  • Alumni Update:
    • Chief Data Scientist, Directorate for Analysis, Defense Intelligence Agency
    • US Army, Director, Program, Budget and Acquisition, Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, May 2019-Oct 2021
    • Chief Data Scientist, Defense Portfolio, Accenture Federal Services · Oct 2021

TEAM OF TEAMS

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CMIST operates as a collaborative Team of Teams, closely engaging with leading research units at Carnegie Mellon University. This includes the School of Computer Science, Cy-Lab, the Army Artificial Intelligence Integration Center, Heinz College, the Block Center, Dietrich College, the Software Engineering Institute, the Tepper School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Engineering and Public Policy program. The academic and teaching hub for CMIST is situated within the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

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