Get Involved

MCS Dean's Student Advisory Council (SAC)

The MCS Dean's Student Advisory Council (SAC) was created to act as the representative liaison between MCS students and administration. Their intention is to promote unity among departments, promote MCS college pride, and provide support for students at all levels of their academic career. Stay informed about MCS SAC events by following their Instagram. For broader college updates, visit the MCS Facebook page.

Departmental Student Advisory Committees

Departmental Student Advisory Committees provide the MCS departments with student input for proposed curriculum changes, new programs, and other matters of concern. If you are interested in becoming a student representative, contact your departmental advisor.

The BioSAC is a very active group within the Mellon College of Science and coordinates fun and engaging events such as their annual Murder Mystery evening, that is written and acted by Biological Sciences students. If you'd like to participate in the BioSAC, email the Biology advisor Dr. Amanda Willard.

Science-related Activities and Groups

The Astronomy Club
Doctors of Carnegie Society
Minority Association of Pre-health Students (MAPS)
Pugwash: a non-advocacy, educational organization to increase student and faculty awareness of the ethical dilemmas created by the interaction of science, technology, medicine, and the arts within contemporary society.
Society of Physics Students
Women in Science (WIS): Contact Carrie Doonan (cbd@andrew.cmu.edu) if you would like to join.

Outreach Activities

Undergraduates tutor high school students and help middle school with science fair projects.

DNAZone
Physics Concepts Program
TutorNet
The Leonard Gelfand Center for Service Learning and Outreach supports more than 75 university-wide programs for K-12 students and teachers aimed at improving and enhancing the teaching and learning process.

Additional Resources

Events Calendar
Office of Student Involvement & Traditions
At Carnegie Mellon University, work that matters doesn't happen exclusively in the classroom. CMU's Office of Student Involvement and Traditions is the place where meta-curricular, student-led initiatives come to life and shape our community.
TartanConnect
TartanConnect is Carnegie Mellon University’s online engagement platform or “one-stop shop” to connect current students, staff/faculty, and associated community members through student organizations and campus offices.
The FAIR & The Winter FAIR
The FAIR showcases many of CMU's 350+ Student Government recognized student organizations and 20+ sorority and fraternity organizations. The entire CMU community — undergraduate and graduate students, staff, and faculty — are invited to explore ways to get involved at Carnegie Mellon.