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Monday, April 14, 2025

MSCF Hosts 2nd Annual Datathon: Advancing Experiential Learning and Industry Connections

On March 29, the MSCF program hosted its 2nd Annual MSCF Datathon, bringing together 130 graduate and undergraduate students across our NYC and Pittsburgh campuses for a day of intense competition, hands-on learning, and networking.
Thursday, April 03, 2025

MSCF Advisory Board Member, Roni Israelov receives the 2024 Peter L. Bernstein Award

Awarded for the contributions on the article, “A “Devil’s Bargain”: When Generating Income Undermines Investment Returns,” which appeared in the Spring 2024 of The Journal of Alternative Investments.
Monday, March 17, 2025

MSCF Hosts 2025 Panel for Women in Data Science Pittsburgh

The Impact of Cyclical Administration Changes on the Quantitative Finance Industry: Women Leaders Discuss Career Paths, Tech Innovation, and the Evolving Financial Landscape.
Friday, December 06, 2024

MSCF Launches Women in Quant Finance Club

The club aims to foster an inclusive and inspiring environment that promotes professional growth, academic excellence, and personal development.
Monday, December 02, 2024

Pioneering Experiential Learning in Finance at CMU with the 2024 MSCF Trading Competition

On November 2, teams of students experienced the firsthand demands and pressures of real-time trading while competing in the first MSCF Trading Competition.
Tuesday, November 26, 2024

Legacy of friendship is honored in MSCF at TCS Hall

Three alumni come together and create the ARC Interview Room.
Wednesday, November 13, 2024

Carnegie Mellon University Receives Continued Support from Squarepoint Foundation

This new gift will enable the MSCF program to expand its fellowship support to five students, further enhancing the program’s ability to attract and support top talent in the field of quantitative finance.
Monday, August 19, 2024

2024 Datathon Competition

Teams of CMU graduate and undergraduate students competed at the MSCF Pittsburgh and the New York City locations to build a winning trading strategy.
Monday, July 01, 2024

How To Become A Quant | Carnegie Mellon University | Quantitative Finance Careers

Discover Quantitative Finance and how to become a Quant in one of the most lucrative finance industry segments.
MSCF Squarepoint Fellows: Fall 2023
Monday, April 22, 2024

MSCF Squarepoint Fellows: Fall 2023

In Fall 2023, four MSCF students composed the inaugural Squarepoint Fellows class – a $25,000 award given to top incoming students looking to start their careers in Quant Finance.
MSCF Student Launches Podcast
Wednesday, April 17, 2024

MSCF Student Launches Podcast

Craig Epstein ventures into the podcasting world with Explicable, a new platform that explores economics, finance and human behavior.
MSCF Adjunct Professor, Leif Andersen, named 2023 Financial Engineer of the Year
Tuesday, March 19, 2024

MSCF Adjunct Professor, Leif Andersen, named 2023 Financial Engineer of the Year

MSCF Adjunct Professor Leif Andersen named the 2023 IAQF/Northfield Financial Engineer of the Year!
Quantbot Classroom Naming
Thursday, February 29, 2024

Quantbot Classroom Naming

Quantbot Technologies, LP announced its sponsorship of the large classroom at MSCF’s newly constructed New York City location at 88 Pine Street.
MSCF NY On the Move
Thursday, November 09, 2023

MSCF NY On the Move

MSCF recently acquired space in a new location at 88 Pine Street in the Financial District.
MSCF Names New Executive Director
Tuesday, June 06, 2023

MSCF Names New Executive Director

Carnegie Mellon University has named Robert S. Simon as the Executive Director for its Masters in Computational Finance Program.
Squarepoint Foundation Gifts $100k to MSCF Incoming Class
Monday, May 15, 2023

Squarepoint Foundation Gifts $100k to MSCF Incoming Class

Squarepoint Foundation makes a commitment to advancing STEM education.
MSCF Professor, Bill Hrusa, Wins 2023 Robert E. Doherty Award
Wednesday, May 03, 2023

MSCF Professor, Bill Hrusa, Wins 2023 Robert E. Doherty Award

Bill Hrusa wins Robert E. Doherty Award for Sustained Contributions to Excellence in Education.
Data Science in Finance
Wednesday, March 29, 2023

Data Science in Finance

Discover data science in finance: top use cases, key opportunities/challenges and most important skill sets for success.
Financial Engineering Salary
Thursday, January 12, 2023

Financial Engineering Salary

Learn about financial engineering salary statistics, top financial engineering jobs, job satisfaction ratings and career opportunities.
Alumni Promotions & Job Changes: Fall 2022
Monday, November 21, 2022

Alumni Promotions & Job Changes: Fall 2022

MSCF Alumni Updates for Fall 2022
Trodding The Path to Your Best Quant Finance Job
Monday, September 26, 2022

Trodding The Path to Your Best Quant Finance Job

Sriram Kannan speaks about the "TROD" principle and how it has landed him some of the best jobs in quantitative finance.
Greenwood Project Students Learn About Quant Finance
Monday, August 29, 2022

Greenwood Project Students Learn About Quant Finance

On June 20, the Carnegie Mellon University MSCF Program participated in a Greenwood Project Lunch and Learn Session to provide summer training in quantitative finance industry career opportunities to underrepresented populations.
Lars-Alexander Kuehn Appointed to MSCF Steering Committee
Thursday, August 25, 2022

Lars-Alexander Kuehn Appointed to MSCF Steering Committee

Professor Lars-Alexander Kuehn was appointed as the Tepper School of Business representative to the MSCF Steering Committee on August 8, 2022.
MSCF Student Team selected as a winner at IAQF Competition
Thursday, July 14, 2022

MSCF Student Team selected as a winner at IAQF Competition

MSCF student team "Greek Gods" is selected as one of the winning teams at the Eleventh Annual Academic Affiliate Membership Student Competition presented by the International Association for Quantitative Finance.
A Merit Fellow Poised for the Future
Thursday, February 03, 2022

A Merit Fellow Poised for the Future

Learn about Sabina Lenskaya's experience with The MSCF Merit Fellowship, which allows students to achieve their educational goals, no matter their financial means.
Sriram Kannan, Marathon Man!
Thursday, January 27, 2022

Sriram Kannan, Marathon Man!

Ed Barr explores the life of MSCF alum, Sriram Kannan, in 2008 when Sriram was working full time at Goldman Sachs while earning his MSCF degree and becoming a father for the first time.
Is Your Pitch Ready?
Thursday, January 20, 2022

Is Your Pitch Ready?

MSCF Communication Coach Ed Barr discusses three ways to introduce yourself quickly to a potential client or recruiter.
Alumni Promotions & Job Changes: Winter 2022
Tuesday, January 11, 2022

Alumni Promotions & Job Changes: Winter 2022

MSCF Alumni Updates for Winter 2022
The 60-Second Commercial Assignment
Tuesday, January 04, 2022

The 60-Second Commercial Assignment

MSCF Communication Coach Ed Barr discusses the importance of the 60 second "commercial" assignment.
MSCF Continues to be Recognized as a Leader in Quantitative Finance
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.
Engineer Builds a New Career in Quant Finance
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.
MSCF's Ed Barr Featured in The Piper
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.
Women in Data Science Panel
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.
Magic Numbers
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.
An Interview with Martin Larsson
Wednesday, March 31, 2021

An Interview with Martin Larsson

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

Self Care

Surprising Ways You Can Help Your Career (Through Self-Care)
Alumni Promotions & Job Changes: Spring 2021
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.
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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