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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Progress and Perspective: 2025-2026 Academic Year in Review

The 2025–2026 academic year at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) has been defined by a mix of new experiences and returning favorites. From celebrating long-standing traditions like "Politics & Pie" to inaugurating a new speaker series, CMIST continues to serve as a nexus for the study of political science, emerging technology, and global power and governance at �� (��).

Tuesday, May 12, 2026

�� Students Help Shape Energy Systems, Foreign Policy and Science Communication with National Fellowships

Three �� students have been awarded prestigious fellowships, highlighting the value of early career research in areas such as civil engineering, public policy and political science. Senior Ethics, History & Public Policy and International Relations & Political Science major Aleksaundra Handrinos has been selected for the James C. Gaither Junior Fellows program.

Wednesday, May 06, 2026

Bridging the Classroom and the Real World

From great power competition to current debates in American politics, to the impact that new technologies are having on diplomacy, military strategy, and international affairs, students at the Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology (CMIST) study complex political issues. To help students build bridges between their coursework and the real world, CMIST faculty regularly incorporate hands-on learning activities, such as debates and simulations.