Military Education and Workforce Preparation
For more than a century, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has partnered with the U.S. military to help meet the demands of a changing world.
From transforming campus into a training ground during World War I and educating thousands of soldiers in World War II, to advancing today’s frontiers in artificial intelligence, robotics and data science, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ has consistently connected academic innovation with national service.
Across generations of technological change — from mechanized warfare to the cyber age — one constant remains: the need to maintain a decisive edge. Together, ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ and its military partners are building the knowledge, tools and talent required to meet that challenge.
Advancing Data-Driven Leadership and AI Expertise for the U.S. Army
The Art of the Possible: How the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command is Embracing Innovation and Data Transformation in a Changing World
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s partners with the to train senior leaders in data-driven decision-making and digital transformation. Through the , participants build skills in analytics, AI and data management, enabling faster, more informed evaluation of military systems and operations. The collaboration is helping the Army modernize its processes, improving efficiency, accelerating insights and strengthening its ability to adapt to emerging technologies.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Partners with U.S. Army to Grow Data Science and AI Expertise
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ partners with the U.S. Army to expand education and training in data science and artificial intelligence across all levels of the workforce—from technicians to senior leaders.
Through multiple pathways, including the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy’s program or the School of Computer Science’s program, technical certifications and executive education, the initiative builds both deep technical expertise and strategic decision-making capabilities. These programs help the Army develop a more data-informed, AI-ready force to support modern operations and national security.
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿ Prepares Navy Robotics Specialists for the Age of AI
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Robotics Academy partners with the U.S. Navy to deliver hands-on training that prepares sailors to operate and adapt to a wide range of robotic and AI-enabled systems. Through an intensive, interdisciplinary curriculum and real-world simulations, participants build foundational skills in robotics, systems thinking and machine learning.
Steel City Naval ROTC
| The Naval ROTC program — established in 1926 and now the Navy and Marine Corps’ largest commissioning source — includes the Steel City unit (founded in 1987), where students from Carnegie Mellon, the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University receive hands-on leadership training to become commissioned officers. |
Robotics Academy, Navy Partner on Effective Training Program
ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s Robotics Academy partnered with the U.S. Navy to pilot a hands-on training program designed to build foundational engineering and robotics skills for sailors. The program emphasizes adaptable, platform-agnostic learning — preparing participants to quickly operate, maintain and troubleshoot a wide range of autonomous systems. Early results show the approach can effectively accelerate learning and help the Navy prepare its workforce for rapidly evolving technologies.
The WWII Army Specialized Training Program at Carnegie Tech
During World War II, Carnegie Institute of Technology, precursor to ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿, transformed its campus into a training site for the U.S. Army’s Specialized Training Program, educating hundreds of soldier-students in engineering and technical fields critical to the war effort. The program combined intensive academic coursework with military and physical training to rapidly prepare specialists for a highly mechanized conflict. This large-scale partnership helped establish a lasting model for collaboration between universities and the federal government in workforce development.
Explore ºÚÁÏÕýÄÜÁ¿â€™s World War II legacy in military training