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Thursday, November 18, 2021

MSCF Continues to be Recognized as a Leader in Quantitative Finance

Our high scores for student selectivity, peer assessment, employment rates and starting salaries is a testament to our continued success in adapting to the changing needs of the market.
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Engineer Builds a New Career in Quant Finance

A software engineer’s drive for more quantitative work leads him to the Carnegie Mellon MSCF program and a highly successful career in the finance industry.
Thursday, October 21, 2021

MSCF Adds Two New Adjunct Professors

Industry practitioners Jeff Greco & Peter Lambrakis bring a wealth of experience to the MSCF program in risk management and quant trading.
Monday, June 07, 2021

MSCF's Ed Barr Featured in The Piper

MSCF Professor and Communication Coach takes the spotlight and shares tips for students.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Women in Data Science Panel

On March 10, 2021 CMU hosted its annual Women in Data Science (WiDS) Pittsburgh @CMU conference to inspire and educate data scientists worldwide, regardless of gender, and support women in the field.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Magic Numbers

Numbers have magical properties and can be especially useful in communication. If you’re in the process of creating a PowerPoint presentation, for example, think of using a set of numbers, such as these.
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

An Interview with Martin Larsson

How Do You Replace A Legend?
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Self Care

Surprising Ways You Can Help Your Career (Through Self-Care)
Monday, March 29, 2021

Alumni Promotions & Job Changes: Spring 2021

MSCF Alumni Updates for Spring 2021
MSCF Celebrates International Women’s Day 2021
Monday, March 08, 2021

MSCF Celebrates International Women’s Day 2021

International Women’s Day’s #ChooseToChallenge calls upon all to recognize the challenges women face in the workplace, to oppose inequity, and to build an environment that values women’s contributions.
MSCF Alumni Recognized for Achievements in Careers, Leadership in Service
Monday, March 01, 2021

MSCF Alumni Recognized for Achievements in Careers, Leadership in Service

On January 12, three prominent graduates of the MSCF program received lifetime achievement awards at the annual alumni event.
Skander Soltani's Best Adventures
Thursday, November 19, 2020

Skander Soltani's Best Adventures

Skander talks about jumping on his motorcycle and heading south without a specific plan.
MSCF Earns #2 Ranking for Best Financial Engineering Program
Wednesday, November 18, 2020

MSCF Earns #2 Ranking for Best Financial Engineering Program

MSCF continues to be recognized as a leader in quantitative finance
Woman in Quant Finance 2021
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Woman in Quant Finance 2021

The demand for women with proven STEM skills in quant finance has never been higher.
MSCF Giving Updates: November 2020
Thursday, November 12, 2020

MSCF Giving Updates: November 2020

As MSCF alumni have advanced into leadership positions, they are giving back, recognizing the impact Carnegie Mellon University has had on their success.
Alumni Promotions: Fall 2020
Wednesday, November 11, 2020

Alumni Promotions: Fall 2020
2020 Rotman International Trading Competition
Monday, November 09, 2020

2020 Rotman International Trading Competition

MSCF Student Mehul Salhotra won the Top Individual Performer prize in the Liquidity Risk Case during the 2020 competition.
What Makes Professor Bill Hrusa a Great Teacher?
Friday, November 06, 2020

What Makes Professor Bill Hrusa a Great Teacher?

Ed Barr talks with Professor Hrusa about his commitment to teaching.
A Background in Math and Engineering Lends Itself Well to the Jewelry Industry
Monday, October 19, 2020

A Background in Math and Engineering Lends Itself Well to the Jewelry Industry

After working 10 years as a Goldman Sachs analyst, MSCF Alumna Melissa Kaye Pivoted into Jewelry design.
Prefer Simplicity
Monday, October 12, 2020

Prefer Simplicity

MSCF Communication Coach Ed Barr discusses the importance of simplicity.
Fintech Innovator Generates Impressive Returns
Friday, October 09, 2020

Fintech Innovator Generates Impressive Returns

Carnegie Mellon University grad’s disruptive solution to home ownership financing.
MSCF Announces Stephen E. Cash Fellowship to Increase Program Diversity
Friday, August 28, 2020

MSCF Announces Stephen E. Cash Fellowship to Increase Program Diversity

On August 1, 2020, the Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program announced the newly established Stephen E. Cash fellowship to increase diversity of the program’s student body.
MSCF Students Pitch to Alumni
Friday, August 21, 2020

MSCF Students Pitch to Alumni

What is the best way to practice a stock pitch? Do it in front of four finance professionals!
Masters in Financial Engineering Programs
Monday, June 08, 2020

Masters in Financial Engineering Programs

Key Factors to Consider in Your Evaluation
Class Notes: Spring 2020
Wednesday, May 27, 2020

Class Notes: Spring 2020
Alumni Promotions: Spring 2020
Tuesday, May 26, 2020

Alumni Promotions: Spring 2020
Alumni in the News: Spring 2020
Monday, May 25, 2020

Alumni in the News: Spring 2020
US News & World Report: Finance Careers
Thursday, May 21, 2020

US News & World Report: Finance Careers

MSCF Steering Committee members Rick Bryant and Steve Shreve are featured in a US News & World Report article on finance careers.
Ask Math Anything, with Po-Shen Loh
Monday, March 23, 2020

Ask Math Anything, with Po-Shen Loh

Po-Shen Loh routinely traveled the world on a weekly basis giving math talks. When COVID-19 made it difficult to host in-person events, he launched a free YouTube Live math show in early 2020.
Finance Panel Kicks Off WiDS Virtual Conference
Friday, March 20, 2020

Finance Panel Kicks Off WiDS Virtual Conference

MSCF Alumni kickoff the virtual Women in Data Science (WiDS) Conference in March of 2020 with a Data Science in Finance panel.
Diversity in Action Magazine
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Diversity in Action Magazine

MSCF alumna Jennika Gold Thomas and Executive Director Rick Bryant are featured in the March/April issue.
MSCF Earns Top 3 Ranking for Best Financial Engineering Program
Friday, January 24, 2020

MSCF Earns Top 3 Ranking for Best Financial Engineering Program

MSCF continues to be recognized as a leader in quantitative finance.
Sondi Says Farewell
Wednesday, January 22, 2020

Sondi Says Farewell
Alumni Promotions: Winter 2020
Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Alumni Promotions: Winter 2020
Class Notes: Winter 2020
Tuesday, January 14, 2020

Class Notes: Winter 2020
MSCF Plans Pittsburgh Campus Relocation to TCS Hall in 2020
Tuesday, September 17, 2019

MSCF Plans Pittsburgh Campus Relocation to TCS Hall in 2020

The new home will feature dedicated classrooms and meeting spaces, lounge space and staff offices.
MSCF Women in Finance Events 2019
Tuesday, April 09, 2019

MSCF Women in Finance Events 2019

The MSCF Program hosted two separate events in April of 2019 featuring MSCF alumni and other finance industry professionals.
Quantbot Technologies Invests in Next Generation of Quants
Thursday, October 25, 2018

Quantbot Technologies Invests in Next Generation of Quants

Global Quantitative Investment Firm Names MSCF's Large Classroom in New York City.
MSCF Students Win Grand Prize in the 2018 Citadel Datathon
Saturday, October 06, 2018

MSCF Students Win Grand Prize in the 2018 Citadel Datathon

MSCF students won first place and the $20,000 grand prize in the 2018 Citadel Datathon regional competition held at Carnegie Mellon University.
2018 Rotman International Trading Competition
Thursday, May 03, 2018

2018 Rotman International Trading Competition

Carnegie Mellon University's MSCF team places first within the US, fifth internationally.
MSCF Earns No.1 Ranking for Fourth Consecutive Time
Friday, December 15, 2017

MSCF Earns No.1 Ranking for Fourth Consecutive Time

For the fourth time, the Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program at Carnegie Mellon University was awarded the top position in the 2017 QuantNet rankings of financial engineering programs.
MSCF Students Simulate Market Trading in Annual Market Making Game
Friday, August 26, 2016

MSCF Students Simulate Market Trading in Annual Market Making Game

What started as a student-led initiative by second-year MSCF students has turned into one of the program’s unique differentiators – a real-world, simulated trading environment that provides students a sneak-peak into the financial industry.
MSCF Earns No.1 Ranking Among Financial Engineering Programs for Third Consecutive Time
Sunday, August 02, 2015

MSCF Earns No.1 Ranking Among Financial Engineering Programs for Third Consecutive Time

Recognized as the most comprehensive ranking of master’s programs in financial engineering and mathematical finance in North America, QuantNet’s methodology includes a survey of hiring managers, corporate recruiters and professionals from financial institutions.
Masters of Science in Computational Finance Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Wednesday, March 18, 2015

Masters of Science in Computational Finance Program Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Original co-founders reflect on building the nation’s first quantitative finance program.
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