Other Opportunities
Learn about other educational opportunities available to Dietrich College students.
Campus Opportunities
Spring 2025 CMU Libraries Workshops
The CMU Libraries are kicking off our workshops for the spring, which range in subject from coding and data visualization to portfolios and bibliographies, to arts and entrepreneurship and are taught by experts from across the Libraries and beyond. The workshops are free of charge and open to CMU students, staff, faculty and alumni. Seating is limited and registration is required.
Explore the full schedule and find links to register on the Workshop Calendar.
EDIE Makeathon
March 21 and 22, All Day, Belonging Center, ANSYS Hall, A-level
Looking for a way to grow your entrepreneurial skills, professional network and resume? Apply and join the EDIE Makeathon!
In collaboration with the Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in the College of Engineering, the Engineering Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EDIE) additional major is hosting our first Makeathon!
The Makeathon is a two-day event (evening to evening, with food provided) where CMU students of all levels collaborate in teams to identify a problem, prototype a solution and pitch their ideas. No technical skills are required — this event is all about creativity. We encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration and welcome participants from across campus, including both undergraduate and graduate students.
This year’s themes are:
- Improving Accessibility, Mobility, and Prosthetics
- Increasing Participation of Women in Heavy Industry
Students may apply individually (we’ll match you with a team), or as a group (all members must apply).
Two $500 prizes will be awarded!
Apply to participate in the Makeathon by March 17
Applications & Nominations Open for Artists & Scholars at Risk Program (ASAR)
CMU’s Artists and Scholars At Risk (ASAR) Program upholds the values of academic freedom and freedom of expression by hosting scholars and artists who are under threat in their home countries or regions. Launched in 2022, with financial support from the Provost’s Office as well as the hosting units in the College of Fine Arts and the Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences, CMU hosts at-risk artists and scholars who contribute meaningfully to the artistic vibrancy and intellectual diversity of our community. CMU hosts one to three scholars annually with each scholar appointed to a period of two to three years. Our external partners include Scholars at Risk, the Scholar Rescue Fund, and City of Asylum (via ICORN).
Applicants can include academic professors, writers, researchers, artists, lecturers or professionals in the arts or humanities whose well-being or safety is at risk. Eligible candidates must have one or more of the following qualifications: a history of employment at a higher education institution, authorship of publications, and/or the production of artistic works. In addition to the ASAR eligibility criteria, applicants should also meet the eligibility criteria of one of our partner organizations.
Learn more about ASAR and submit a nomination or application
Research Opportunities
Summer Research Opportunities
Collaborative Research Through Projects
99-520 (6 or 9 units, tuition-free)
Preferred deadline: Mar. 28
Final enrollment deadline: May 2
These collaborative research courses aim to provide students with the opportunity to engage in cohort-based research endeavors that makes a contribution to an area of research, field or topic. Most courses have limited prerequisites. Review the listing of courses and learn how to enroll.
Summer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship (SURA)
99-270 (3, 6, 9, or 12 units, tuition free)
Deadline: May 9
Complete a research apprenticeship with a faculty member in any field of study, including artistic/creative inquiry, and engage in professional development programming offered by the Office of Undergraduate Research and Scholar Development. Application Information can be found on the SURA website.
Undergraduate Summer Research
99-409 (1 unit, tuition free)
Deadline: May 9
This course allows undergraduate students from all fields to participate in research (including artistic/creative inquiry) under the direction of a CMU faculty member. Students should have previously participated in summer research via the Summer Undergraduate Research Apprenticeship (SURA) and/or the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) before enrolling. Two forms are required prior to enrollment – one from the student (pdf) and one from the advising faculty member (pdf).
Courses & Academic Programs
HCI Additional Major and Minor Applications Open
Deadline: March 14
All undergraduate CMU students interested in applying for the HCI additional major and/or the HCI minor can begin submitting applications. The application window closes on March 14, 2025.
If students missed the information session in early Feb., the slides are available on our website.
Submit your application for the HCI additional major and/or minor.
Mini-4 (79-157): Anthropology of Genocide
Genocide has shaped human history, yet the term itself emerged only in the twentieth century. This course takes an anthropological approach to understanding genocide, exploring the cultural, social and political forces that enable mass violence. Through scholarship, survivor testimony and film, we will examine specific cases of genocide, analyze the role of identity, dehumanization and state power, and consider strategies for prevention. Throughout, we will assess how the answers to these questions are determined: What does it mean for an atrocity to be "officially" labeled a genocide? What role do cultural narratives and historical memory play in both enabling and resisting genocide? And how can anthropological perspectives inform efforts to prevent future atrocities?
Mini-4 (88-384): Under-Appreciated Ideas in the Social Sciences
Instructor: Danny Oppenheimer
Some great ideas change the world, others change the way you think about the world, and still others vanish into academic obscurity, barely making an impact. This course is a treasure hunt for those hidden gems: the theories, frameworks and findings that could fundamentally reshape how you think about people, groups and societies but, for whatever reason, haven’t hit the big time. Students can expect lively debates, surprising insights and a deeper appreciation for the complexity of human behavior. This course is ideal for students who love interdisciplinary thinking, deep discussions and exploring unconventional perspectives.
How to Apply:
This course is by application only. Interested students should email Danny Oppenheimer with a one-page (double-spaced) statement explaining:
- Why they would like to take the class
- What they hope to contribute to discussions
Mini-4 (99-645): The US Role in the Conflict between Israel, Palestine, and Gaza
Instructors: Lauren Banko, Dareen Basma, Daniel Silverman
This course provides a modular exploration of the United States' involvement in the Israel-Palestine conflict, highlighting different facets of its historical and current role. Through standalone lectures, students will analyze specific themes such as U.S. diplomacy in the peace process, economic, humanitarian and military aid, and the psychological impacts of war and displacement on Arab and Jewish communities in both the Middle East and the U.S. Each module offers a deep dive into the topic, while collectively, they reveal the interconnectedness of U.S. policy, global perceptions and community experiences. The course features expert panels and guest lecturers who bring both academic and lived perspectives, alongside short readings, discussion prompts and opportunities for critical analysis. The aim of the course is to provide students with a comprehensive, multi-faceted understanding of these complex issues.
Summer Course: Advanced English for Academic Purposes (AEAP)
Advanced English for Academic Purposes (AEAP) is a new summer program at Carnegie Mellon University designed to meet the unique communication needs of graduate students who are non-native speakers of English. A joint initiative by the Department of Languages, Cultures & Applied Linguistics and the Department of English, this intensive four-week program focuses on developing advanced written, oral and visual communication skills in a supportive, immersive academic environment. The program is open to all students admitted to graduate programs at the university. It runs from July 14 to Aug. 8, and registration is open until April 15.