Mellon College of Science Awards and Honors

MCS faculty, from laureates to rising stars, are renowned for their thought leadership, student mentoring and ceaseless innovation. Their achievements not only underscore their scientific advances but also how well they foster a cutting-edge learning environment for our students and researchers.

These awards recognize MCS students for exceptional scholarly achievement, personal growth and professional promise, as well as their ability to compete nationally for research funding and fellowships.

Explore how MCS faculty and students are celebrated for excellence — from faculty honored for their dedication to teaching to graduate students recognized for outstanding research. These achievements reflect the depth of talent and commitment across the MCS community.

Carnegie Mellon has a longstanding reputation for excellence, with faculty, students and alumni consistently earning the world’s most prestigious honors, from Fulbrights to Nobels. This record of achievement reflects CMU’s deep commitment to innovation and leadership across disciplines.