Carnegie Mellon University

Integrated Innovation Institute

Engineering + Design + Business

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Welcome New Students

August 30, 2021

Welcome, Changemakers

By Mary Kilcoyne

The Integrated Innovation Institute welcomed 125 new students to its campuses in Pittsburgh and Silicon Valley this August. These cohorts constitute the largest and most diverse in the Institute's history.

The iii community is excited to support these students on their journeys to become What's Next as they identify and solve new challenges; refine their expertise, skills, and toolkits; strengthen their networks; and partner with industry.

Learn about our newest cohorts

17 countries are represented across the cohorts.
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More than 480 years of work experience

Together, the newest cohorts have almost five centuries of professional experience.

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An academic array

These students brought a range of educational experiences to the iii, representing more than 50 fields of study from psychology to petroleum engineering. This graphic illustrates the ten most listed undergraduate degrees among our newest innovators.

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New MIIPS Student Interest Chart

Balanced expertise

The 2022 classes of Master of Integrated Innovation for Products and Services (MIIPS) and MIIPS Advanced Study students showcase diverse yet balanced backgrounds in the fields of design, business, and engineering. 

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