Carnegie Mellon University's faculty, staff, students and alumni have earned personal and professional recognition in a variety of fields.
Nobel Prizes
Widely recognized as one of the highest honors an individual can receive, the Nobel Prize is awarded annually in the areas of Physics, Chemistry, Literature, Economic Sciences, Physiology or Medicine, and Peace. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 21 Nobel Laureates in five of the six categories.
Geoffrey E. Hinton, School of Computer Science Former Faculty
Awarded jointly with John J. Hopfield
Physics, 2024
Lars Peter Hansen, Tepper School Former Faculty
Awarded jointly with Eugene F. Fama and Robert J. Shiller
Economic Sciences, 2013
Dale T. Mortensen, Tepper School 1967*
Awarded jointly with Peter A. Diamond and Christopher A. Pissarides
Economic Sciences, 2010
Oliver E. Williamson, Tepper School 1962, 1963
Awarded jointly with Elinor Ostrom
Economic Sciences, 2009
Ada E. Yonath, Mellon College of Science Post-Doctoral Fellow 1969
Awarded jointly with Venkatraman Ramakrishnan and Thomas A. Steitz
Chemistry, 2009
Edward Rubin, College of Engineering Faculty
Awarded as a member of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Peace, 2007
John L. Hall, College of Engineering 1956, 1961
Awarded jointly with one half to Roy J. Glauber and one half to Hall and Theodor W. Hänsch
Physics, 2005
Finn E. Kydland, Tepper School Faculty, Tepper School 1972, 1973
Awarded jointly with Edward C. Prescott, Tepper School Former Faculty, Tepper School 1967
Economic Sciences, 2004
Edward C. Prescott, Tepper School Former Faculty, Tepper School 1967
Awarded jointly with Finn E. Kydland, Tepper School Faculty, Tepper School 1972, 1973
Economic Sciences, 2004
Paul Lauterbur, Mellon Institute Former Researcher*
Awarded jointly with Sir Peter Mansfield
Physiology or Medicine, 2003
Walter Kohn, Mellon College of Science Former Faculty*
Awarded jointly with John A. Pople, Faculty
Chemistry, 1998
John A. Pople, Mellon College of Science Former Faculty*
Awarded jointly with Walter Kohn, Faculty
Chemistry, 1998
Robert E. Lucas Jr., Tepper School Former Faculty
Economic Sciences, 1995
Clifford G. Shull, Mellon College of Science 1937*
Awarded jointly with Bertram N. Brockhouse
Physics, 1994
John F. Nash Jr., Mellon College of Science 1948*
Awarded jointly with John C. Harsanyi and Reinhard Selten
Economic Sciences, 1994
Merton H. Miller, Tepper School Former Faculty*
Awarded jointly with Harry M. Markowitz and William F. Sharpe
Economic Sciences, 1990
Franco Modigliani, Tepper School Former Faculty*
Economic Sciences, 1985
Herbert Simon, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science/Tepper School Former Faculty*
Economic Sciences, 1978
Paul Flory, Mellon Institute Former Researcher*
Chemistry, 1974
Otto Stern, Mellon College of Science Former Faculty*
Physics, 1943
Clinton J. Davisson, College of Engineering Former Faculty*
Awarded jointly with George P. Thomson
Physics, 1937
*Denotes faculty/alumni who are deceased.
Stockholm Prize in Criminology
Established in 2006, the Swedish Ministry of Justice annually recognizes an individual for outstanding achievements in criminological research or the application of research results by practitioners for the reduction of crime and the advancement of human rights. Learn more about the Stockholm Prize in Criminology.
Daniel S. Nagin, Heinz College Faculty, Tepper School 1971, Heinz College 1976
2014
Alfred Blumstein, Heinz College Faculty
2007
Turing Award
Named for "the father of computer science," Alan Mathison Turing, the award is given to an individual selected for contributions of a technical nature made to the computing community. It is considered to be the computing world's equivalent to the Nobel Prize and is awarded by the Association for Computing Machinery for contributions "of lasting and major technical importance to the computer field." Carnegie Mellon has been home to 13 Turing Award recipients. Learn more about the A.M. Turing Award.
Geoffrey Hinton, Computer Science Department Former Faculty
Awarded jointly with Yoshua Bengio and Yann LeCun
2019
Shafi Goldwasser, Mellon College of Science 1979
2012
Les Valiant, School of Computer Science Former Faculty
2011
Edmund Clarke, School of Computer Science/College of Engineering Faculty
Awarded jointly with E. Allen Emerson and Josef Sifakis
2007
Manuel Blum, School of Computer Science Faculty
1995
Raj Reddy, School of Computer Science Faculty
Awarded jointly with Edward Feigenbaum (College of Engineering 1956, Tepper School 1960)
1994
Edward Feigenbaum, College of Engineering 1956, Tepper School 1960
Awarded jointly with Raj Reddy (School of Computer Science Faculty)
1994
Ivan Sutherland, College of Engineering 1959
1988
Robert Floyd, School of Computer Science Former Faculty
1978
Dana Scott, Dietrich College/Mellon College of Science/School of Computer Science Faculty
Awarded jointly with Michael Rabin
1976
Allen Newell, School of Computer Science Former Faculty*
Awarded jointly with Herbert Simon, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science/Tepper School Faculty
1975
Herbert Simon, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science/Tepper School Former Faculty*
Awarded jointly with Allen Newell, School of Computer Science Former Faculty
1975
Alan Perlis, Mellon College of Science 1942, School of Computer Science Former Faculty*
1966
The National Academies
National Academy of Medicine
This honorary organization provides science-based advice on matters of biomedical science, medicine and health. Carnegie Mellon has been home to six National Academy of Medicine members. Learn more about the National Academy of Medicine.
Bradley A. Malin, Mellon College of Science 2000; School of Computer Science 2002, 2006; Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy 2003
2018
Martin Gaynor, Heinz College Faculty
2016
Subra Suresh, Former College of Engineering Faculty and CMU President
2013
Sheldon Cohen, Dietrich College Faculty
2004
Baruch Fischhoff, Dietrich College Faculty
1993
Lester Lave, Former Tepper School Faculty*
1983
National Academy of Engineering
This honorary organization promotes the technological welfare of the nation by marshaling the knowledge and insights of eminent members of the engineering profession. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 65 National Academy of Engineering members. Learn more about the National Academy of Engineering.
Anirudh Devgan, College of Engineering 1991, 1993
2023
William H. Sanders, Dean, College of Engineering
2023
Stefan Savage, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences 1991
2023
Elias Towe, College of Engineering Faculty
2023
Zoltan J. Cendes, College of Engineering Adjunct Faculty
2021
Sebastian Ceria, Tepper School of Business 1993
2021
Erroll B. Davis Jr., College of Engineering 1965
2021
Marija Illic, College of Engineering Faculty Emeritus
2021
Kathryn Jackson, College of Engineering 1987, 1990
2021
William D. Magwood IV, Mellon College of Science 1982, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences 1983
2021
Sara Kiesler, School of Computer Science Faculty
2019
Edward Frank, School of Computer Science 1985
2018
Jennifer Hartt Elisseeff, Mellon College of Science 1994
2018
Oliver C. Mullins, Mellon College of Science 1980, 1981
2018
Harry Shum, School of Computer Science 1996
2017
Sridhar Tayur, Tepper School of Business Faculty
2017
Gérard P. Cornuéjols, Tepper School of Business Faculty
2016
Jonathan Caulkins, Heinz College Faculty
2015
Alan Cramb, Former College of Engineering Faculty
2014
Lorenz T. Biegler, College of Engineering Faculty
2013
Donna G. Blackmond, College of Engineering 1984
2013
Craig T. Bowman, College of Engineering 1961
2013
David Dill, School of Computer Science 1983, 1987
2013
Jose M.F. Moura, College of Engineering Faculty
2013
Pradeep Sindhu, School of Computer Science 1983, 1984
2013
Jared L. Cohon, President Emeritus, College of Engineering Faculty
2012
Nadine N. Aubry, College of Engineering Faculty
2011
Chris T. Hendrickson, College of Engineering Faculty
2011
Jacobo Bielak, College of Engineering Faculty
2010
Tom Mitchell, School of Computer Science Faculty
2010
Paul Nielsen, Software Engineering Institute Staff
2010
William "Red" Whittaker, School of Computer Science Faculty, College of Engineering 1975
2009
David Dzombak, College of Engineering Faculty, College of Engineering 1980, 1981
2008
Stuart Card, Dietrich College 1970, School of Computer Science 1978
2007
Cristina H. Amon, College of Engineering Adjunct Faculty
2006
Egon Balas, Tepper School of Business Faculty
2006
Manuel Blum, School of Computer Science Faculty
2006
Pradeep K. Khosla, College of Engineering Former Faculty
2006
Krzysztof A. Matyjaszewski, Mellon College of Science Faculty
2006
Subhash Mahajan, Former College of Engineering Faculty
2005
Edmund M. Clarke, College of Engineering/School of Computer Science Faculty
2005
Jonathan Rothberg, College of Engineering 1985
2004
Randal E. Bryant, School of Computer Science Faculty
2003
Subra Suresh, Former College of Engineering Faculty and CMU President
2002
Stephanie Kwolek, Margaret Morrison Carnegie College 1946*
2001
Robert F. Davis, Former College of Engineering Faculty
2001
Daniel P. Siewiorek, School of Computer Science Faculty
2000
Ignacio E. Grossmann, College of Engineering Faculty
2000
Richard J. Fruehan, College of Engineering Faculty
1999
Alfred Blumstein, Heinz College Faculty
1998
Takeo Kanade, School of Computer Science Faculty
1998
Hubert Aaronson, Former College of Engineering Faculty, College of Engineering 1948, 1954*
1997
Charles M. Geschke, Former School of Computer Science Faculty, School of Computer Science 1973
1995
Mark Kryder, College of Engineering Faculty
1994
William Wulf, Former School of Computer Science Faculty
1993
John L. Anderson, College of Engineering Faculty
1992
Herbert L. Toor, Former College of Engineering Faculty*
1990
Robert M. White, College of Engineering Faculty Emeritus
1989
Julia Weertman, Former Mellon College of Science Faculty, Mellon College of Science 1946, 1947, 1951
1988
William D. Strecker, College of Engineering 1966, 1967, 1971
1987
Arthur W. Westerberg, College of Engineering Faculty Emeritus
1987
Angel G. Jordan, Former College of Engineering Faculty, College of Engineering 1959
1986
Raj Reddy, School of Computer Science Faculty
1984
Allen Newell, Former School of Computer Science Faculty*
1980
Harold W. Paxton, College of Engineering Faculty Emeritus
1978
Alan Perlis, Former School of Computer Science Faculty*
1977
Daniel Berg, Former Mellon College of Science Faculty
1976
Steven J. Fenves, College of Engineering Faculty Emeritus
1976
John Wachtman Jr., Mellon College of Science 1948, 1949
1976
Johannes "Hans" Weertman, Former Mellon College of Science Faculty, Mellon College of Science 1948, 1951
1976
John Hirth, College of Engineering 1957
1974
National Academy of Sciences
This organization of distinguished scholars engaged in scientific and engineering research is dedicated to the furtherance of science and technology. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 22 National Academy of Science members. Learn more about the National Academy of Sciences.
Robert Kass, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science Faculty
2023
Roberta Klatzky, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science Faculty
2022
Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Mellon College of Science Faculty
2019
Kathryn Roeder, Vice Provost for Faculty
2019
Baruch Fischhoff, Dietrich College/College of Engineering Faculty
2017
Larry Wasserman, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science Faculty
2016
Marlene Behrmann, Dietrich College Faculty
2015
Subra Suresh, Former College of Engineering Faculty and CMU President
2012
M. Granger Morgan, College of Engineering Faculty
2007
Shafi Goldwasser, Mellon College of Science 1979
2004
Manuel Blum, School of Computer Science Faculty
2002
James L. McClelland, Former Dietrich College Faculty
2001
John R. Anderson, Dietrich College Faculty
1999
Stephen E. Fienberg, Dietrich College Faculty*
1999
Dana S. Scott, Former School of Computer Science Faculty
1988
James Langer, Mellon College of Science 1955
1985
William W. Mullins, Former Mellon College of Science Faculty
1984
Robert B. Griffiths, Mellon College of Science Faculty
1981
Lincoln Wolfenstein, Former Mellon College of Science Faculty
1978
Allen Newell, Former School of Computer Science Faculty*
1972
Herbert Simon, Former Dietrich College/School of Computer Science/Tepper School Faculty*
1967
M.L. Goldberger, Mellon College of Science 1943, 1979
1963
*Denotes faculty/alumni who are deceased.
National Academy of Public Administration
The National Academy of Public Administration helps government leaders solve their most critical management challenges. Since 1967, the academy has provided expert advice to government leaders in building and managing more effective, efficient, accountable and transparent organizations. Learn more about the National Academy of Public Administration.
Ramayya Krishnan, Dean, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
2019
Robert P. Strauss, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy Faculty
2015
Professional Achievement
American Association for the Advancement of Science
This international nonprofit organization is dedicated to advancing science for the benefit of all people. Fellows are elected by their peers and recognized for meritorious efforts to advance science or its applications. Learn more about AAAS.
Burcu Akinci, College of Engineering Faculty
2022
Jonathan Cagan, College of Engineering Faculty
2022
Jian Ma, School of Computer Science
2022
Jeanne VanBreisen, College of Engineering Faculty
2022
Baruch Fischhoff, College of Engineering and Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2021
Ramayya Krishnan, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
2021
Tuomas Sandholm, School of Computer Science
2021
Wilfried Sieg, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences
2021
Lorrie Cranor, School of Computer Science and College of Engineering Faculty
2020
David S. Touretzky, School of Computer Science Faculty
2020
Fred Gilman, Mellon College of Science Faculty
2019
Kathryn Roeder, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences and School of Computer Science Faculty
2019
David Farber, School of Computer Science and Institute for Software Research Faculty
2018
Greg Lowry, College of Engineering Faculty
2018
Michael Tarr, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2017
Vijayakumar Bhagavatula, College of Engineering
2016
James H. Garrett, Jr., Provost, College of Engineering
2016
David Kinderlehrer, Mellon College of Science
2016
Jay Apt, Tepper School of Business Faculty
2013
Mark Kamlet, Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy
2013
Justine Cassell, School of Computer Science Faculty
2012
Chien Ho, Mellon College of Science Faculty
2012
Farnam Jahanian, President, School of Computer Science/College of Engineering/Heinz College Faculty
2010
John Lehoczky, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2010
Larry Wasserman, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2010
Manuela Veloso, School of Computer Science Faculty
2010
John Woolford, Mellon College of Science Faculty
2008
Chris Hendrickson, College of Engineering Faculty
2006
Aaron Mitchell, Mellon College of Science Faculty
2005
Jose Moura, College of Engineering Faculty
2005
Robert E. Kass, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2002
Lynne Reder, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2001
Jared Cohon, President Emeritus, College of Engineering Faculty
2000
Joel Greenhouse, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
1996
Roberta L Klatzky, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
1996
M. Granger Morgan, College of Engineering Faculty
1995
Robert Swendsen, Mellon College of Science Faculty
1994
Mary Shaw, School of Computer Science Faculty
1992
William Eddy, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences/Mellon College of Science Faculty
1987
Angel Jordan, College of Engineering Faculty Emeritus
1987
Manuel Blum, School of Computer Science Faculty
1982
Stephen E. Fienberg, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences/Heinz College/School of Computer Science Faculty*
1980
Lenore Blum, School of Computer Science Faculty
1980
Alfred Blumstein, Heinz College Faculty
1971
American Academy of Arts and Sciences
This honorary society and independent policy research center conducts multidisciplinary studies of complex and emerging problems. The Academy's elected members are leaders in the academic disciplines, the arts, business and public affairs. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 26 Academy members. Learn more about the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Marlene Behrmann, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2019
Marlene Behrmann, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2019
Joe Trotter, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2019
Sara Kiesler, School of Computer Science Faculty
2018
Roberta Klatzky, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences Faculty
2017
M. Granger Morgan, College of Engineering Faculty
2017
Tom Mitchell, School of Computer Science Faculty
2016
Jared L. Cohon, President Emeritus, University Professor, Civil and Environmental Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy
2012
Edmund Clarke, College of Engineering/School of Computer Science Faculty
2011
Randal Bryant, School of Computer Science Faculty
2010
Joseph Kadane, Dietrich College Faculty
2010
Jeannette Wing, School of Computer Science Faculty
2010
Mel Bochner, College of Fine Arts 1962
2008
George Loewenstein, Dietrich College Faculty
2008
Wilfried Sieg, Dietrich College Faculty
2007
Stephen Fienberg, Dietrich College/Heinz College/School of Computer Science Faculty*
2007
John L. Anderson, College of Engineering Faculty
2005
Subra Suresh, President
2004
Takeo Kanade, School of Computer Science Faculty
2004
Robyn M. Dawes, Dietrich College Former Faculty*
2002
Teddy Seidenfeld, Dietrich College Faculty
2001
John R. Anderson, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science Faculty
1999
Manuel Blum, School of Computer Science Faculty
1995
Raj Reddy, School of Computer Science Faculty
1995
Allen Newell, School of Computer Science Former Faculty*
1972
Dana Scott, Dietrich College/Mellon College of Science/School of Computer Science Faculty
1972
The Franklin Institute Awards
The Franklin Institute’s annual awards honor the greatest minds in science, engineering, technology and business. Recognizing these individuals is one way the institute preserves Benjamin Franklin's legacy. CMU has been home to at least 11 Franklin Institute laureates. Learn more about The Franklin Institute Awards.
Krzysztof Matyjaszewski, Mellon College of Science Faculty
2017 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Chemistry
Edmund M. Clarke, School of Computer Science Faculty
2014 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Mark H. Kryder, College of Engineering Faculty
2014 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering
Awarded jointly with Shunichi Iwasaki of Tohoku Institute of Technology
Subra Suresh, CMU President
2013 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Mechanical Engineering
John R. Anderson, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science Faculty
2011 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science
Takeo Kanade, School of Computer Science Faculty
2008 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Robert H. Dennard, College of Engineering 1958
2007 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Electrical Engineering
Stuart K. Card, Tepper School 1970, Dietrich College 1978
2007 Bower Award and Prize for Achievement in Science
Shafi Goldwasser, Mellon College of Science 1979
2010 Benjamin Franklin Medal in Computer and Cognitive Science
Stephanie Kwolek, Mellon College of Science 1946
1976 Potts Award
Paul Flory, Mellon Institute 1979
1971 Cresson Award
Guggenheim Fellowships
Established in 1925 by former U.S. Senator and Mrs. Simon Guggenheim, in memory of their son John Simon Guggenheim, the fellowships honor "stellar achievement and exceptional promise for continued accomplishment" for those who "add to the educational, literary, artistic and scientific power of this country, and also to provide for the cause of better international understanding." Learn more about the Guggenheim Fellowships.
Katherine Hubbard, College of Fine Arts Faculty
2024
Carrie Schneider, College of Fine Arts, 2001
2024
Jian Ma, School of Computer Science
2020
Edmund Russell, Dietrich College Faculty
2019
Ariel Procaccia, School of Computer Science Faculty
2018
Dawn Song, School of Computer Science 1999, School of Computer Science Former Faculty
2010
Mariana Achugar, Dietrich College Faculty
2009
Terrance Hayes, Dietrich College Former Faculty
2009
Alyosha (Alexei) Efros, School of Computer Science Faculty
2008
Peter Stone, School of Computer Science 1995, 1998
2008
Hebert Vazquez, College of Fine Arts 1991
2008
Michael Tarr, Dietrich College Faculty
2007
Alan Frieze, School of Computer Science Faculty
1997
Wendy Goldman, Dietrich College Faculty
1996
Jon Klancher, Dietrich College Faculty
1989
Paul Hopper, Dietrich College Former Faculty
1985
Stephen Fienberg, Dietrich College Former Faculty
1984
John Nagle, Mellon College of Science Faculty
1979
John Modell, Dietrich College Faculty
1978
Raj Reddy, School of Computer Science Faculty
1975
Lowry Burgess, College of Fine Arts Faculty
1973
Morton Gurtin, Mellon College of Science Faculty
1973
Lincoln Wolfenstein, Mellon College of Science Former Faculty
1973
Robert Griffiths, Mellon College of Science Faculty
1972
Honda Prize
Established in 1977 by the late Soichiro Honda, founder of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., the Honda Foundation annually recognizes an individual or group whose contributions may lead to the next generation in the field of eco-technology. Learn more about the Honda Prize.
Raj Reddy, School of Computer Science Faculty
2005
MacArthur Foundation Fellows
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation awards five-year, unrestricted fellowships to individuals of outstanding talent to pursue their own creative, intellectual and professional inclinations. Recipients may be writers, scientists, artists, social scientists, humanists, teachers, entrepreneurs, or those in other fields, with or without institutional affiliations. Learn more about the MacArthur Foundation Fellows.
Stefan Savage, Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences 1991
2017
Luis von Ahn, School of Computer Science Faculty, School of Computer Science 2003, 2005
2006
National Book Award
The mission of the National Book Foundation and the National Book Award is to celebrate the best of American literature, to expand its audience and enhance the cultural value of good writing in America. The annual award honors American writers in four categories: Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry and Young People’s Literature. Learn more about the National Book Award.
Terrance Hayes, Dietrich College Former Faculty
Poetry, "Lighthead" (Penguin Books)
2010
National Medal of Science
Created by Congress, this award honors individuals deserving of special recognition by reason of their outstanding contributions to knowledge in the physical, biological, mathematical, engineering, chemistry and social sciences. Carnegie Mellon has been home to two National Medal of Science recipients. Learn more about the National Medal of Science.
Allen Newell, School of Computer Science Former Faculty*
Mathematics and Computer Science, 1992
Herbert A. Simon, Dietrich College/School of Computer Science/Tepper School Former Faculty*
Behavioral and Social Science, 1986
National Medal of Technology and Innovation
Created by Congress, this award is presented to individuals, teams and companies for achievement in the innovation, development, commercialization and management of technology. Carnegie Mellon has been home to six National Medal of Technology and Innovation recipients. Learn more about the National Medal of Technology and Innovation.
Jonathan Rothberg, College of Engineering 1985
2015
Mary Shaw, School of Computer Science Faculty
2014
Charles Geschke, School of Computer Science 1973
2008
Awarded jointly with: John Warnock
Watts S. Humphrey, Software Engineering Institute Former Staff*
2005
Stephanie Kwolek, Margaret Morrison Carnegie College 1946*
1996
Gordon Bell, School of Computer Science Former Faculty
1991
Vannevar Bush Award
The National Science Board established the Vannevar Bush Award in 1980. Vannevar Bush was a prominent scientist, adviser to presidents and the force behind the establishment of the National Science Foundation. The annual award recognizes an individual who, through public service activities in science and technology, has made an outstanding "contribution toward the welfare of mankind and the nation." Learn more about the Vannevar Bush Award.
Raj Reddy, School of Computer Science Faculty
2006
*Denotes faculty/alumni who are deceased.
Student Awards
Churchill Scholarship
The Winston Churchill Foundation’s scholarship program offers American citizens of exceptional ability and outstanding achievement the opportunity to pursue graduate studies in engineering, mathematics or the sciences at Cambridge University's Churchill College in the United Kingdom. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 12 Churchill Scholars.
Jillian Jaycox, Mellon College of Science 2016
2016
Catherine Groschner, College of Engineering 2015
2015
Judy Savitskaya, CMU 2012
2012
Rebecca Krall, Mellon College of Science 2011
2011
Swati Varshney, CMU 2010
2010
Courtney Ondeck, Mellon College of Science 2008
2008
J. Jason West, College of Engineering 1994, 1998
1994
Peter N. Blossey, College of Engineering 1992
1992
Lawrence A. Riddle, Mellon College of Science 1976
1976
Kenneth E. Notary, College of Engineering 1973, Tepper School 1976*
1973
Keith J. Meyer, College of Engineering 1972, 1976, 1978
1972
Norman B. McEachron, College of Engineering 1964
1964
Fulbright Scholarship
The U.S. Student Fulbright Program provides an unparalleled opportunity to teach, study and conduct research in 150 countries worldwide in order to increase mutual understanding among nations through educational and cultural exchange. The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the United States Department of State sponsors the Fulbright Program. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 104 Fulbright Scholars.
Kristin Daniel, College of Engineering 2023
2023–2024
Ian Gimino, College of Engineering 2024
2023–2024
Katie Hart, College of Engineering 2024
2023–2024
Adrian Lapadat, Dietrich College 2023
2023–2024
Paul Molina, College of Fine Arts 2024
2023–2024
Zeynep Ozkaya, College of Engineering 2024
2023–2024
Shaun Ranadé, College of Engineering 2016, Mellon College of Science/Dietrich College
2023–2024
Devon Renfroe, Dietrich College 2021, 2022
2023–2024
Ben Therrien, College of Engineering
2023–2024
Matthew Turetsky, Dietrich College
2023–2024
Julia Conti, Dietrich College 2022
2022–2023
Emily Gallagher, College of Fine Arts 2019
2022–2023
Tanvi Jakkampudi, Mellon College of Science 2022
2022–2023
Selina Lee, College of Fine Arts 2020
2022–2023
Haider Nazir, Dietrich College 2020
2022–2023
Nicola Ritsch, College of Engineering 2024
2022–2023
Ella Rosenblum, College of Fine Arts 2021
2022–2023
Jenna Stanislaw, Mellon College of Science 2022
2022–2023
Sara Adkins, Mellon College of Science 2021
2021–2022
Kyra Balenzano, Dietrich College 2021
2021–2022
Darianealy Butler, Heinz College 2021
2021–2022
Lilian Chin, Dietrich College 2018
2021–2022
Emma Cordray, Dietrich College/College of Fine Arts 2021
2021–2022
Shannon Lu, Dietrich College 2020
2021–2022
Aria Salyapongse, Mellon College of Science 2021
2021–2022
Paloma Sierra, Dietrich College/College of Fine Arts 2019, College of Fine Arts 2021
2021–2022
Katelyn Croft, College of Fine Arts 2020
2020–2021
Jonathan Fritz, Mellon College of Science, Dietrich College 2020
2020–2021
Victoria (V) Reiter, Dietrich College 2020
2020–2021
Stefan Romero, Dietrich College/College of Fine Arts 2019
2020–2021
Vaidehi Srinivas, School of Computer Science 2020
2020–2021
Namita Thomas, Mellon College of Sciences 2020
2020–2021
Siddarth Annadasula, School of Computer Science 2019
2019–2020
Yoobin Chee, Dietrich College 2019
2019–2020
Bronwyn Donohue, College of Fine Arts 2018
2019–2020
Jessica Jue, Mellon College of Science 2019
2019–2020
Erin Kavanagh, Mellon College of Science 2019
2019–2020
Travis Stahl, Heinz College 2019
2019–2020
Isabel Bleimeister, Dietrich College 2018
2018–2019
Zhiwan Cheung, College of Fine Arts 2016
2018–2019
Amal Nanavati, School of Computer Science 2018
2018–2019
Theodore Teichman, Dietrich College and College of Fine Arts 2018
2018–2019
Louise Zhou, Tepper School of Business 2017
2018–2019
Melanie Diaz, Dietrich College 2017
2017–2018
Timothy Gao, Mellon College of Science 2017
2017–2018
Emily Joyce, Dietrich College 2017
2017–2018
Kayla Lee, Dietrich College 2017
2017–2018
Rudina Morina, College of Engineering 2017
2017–2018
Philip Nantawisarakul, Mellon College of Science 2017
2017–2018
Laura Berry, Dietrich College 2016
2016-2017
Daniel Fonner, Heinz College 2016
2016-2017
Chelsea Kolb, College of Engineering 2018
2016-2017
Lauren Mobertz, Dietrich College 2012
2016-2017
Juan Acosta, Dietrich College 2015
2015-2016
Alexandria Hernandez, Dietrich College 2015
2015-2016
Sara Kelly, College of Engineering 2015
2015-2016
Erin Kiekhaefer, Dietrich College 2015
2015-2016
Jacob Klingensmith, CMU 2015
2015-2016
Carolyn Kras, College of Fine Arts 2010
2015-2016
Tegan McDuffie, College of Fine Arts 2013
2015-2016
Veda Sun, College of Fine Arts 2015
2015-2016
Alexa Beaver, College of Engineering 2010
2014-2015
Rachel Kuhn, Dietrich College 2014
2014-2015
Nina Mast, Dietrich College 2014
2014-2015
Paulina Reyes, College of Fine Arts 2014
2014-2015
Gabriella Rueda, Dietrich College 2013
2014-2015
Mackenzie Evan Smith, Dietrich College 2011
2014-2015
Christian Aponte, Dietrich College 2013
2013-2014
Sarah Ceurvorst, CMU 2013
2013-2014
Missy Dunaway, CMU 2010
2013-2014
Kimberly Josephson, Dietrich College 2013
2013-2014
Carolyn Supinka, CMU 2013
2013-2014
Minghui Zhang, College of Engineering 2013
2013-2014
Emily Rose Prengaman, CMU 2009
2012-2013
Eda Akyar, CMU 2011
2011–2012
Steve Aro, Mellon College of Science 2011
2011–2012
Eleanor Erney, Tepper School/Dietrich College 2011
2011–2012
Jane Herriman, CMU/Dietrich College 2011
2011–2012
Adam Jaffe, CMU 2007, College of Fine Arts 2010
2011–2012
Anna Lenhart, College of Engineering 2011
2011–2012
Marianna Sofman, College of Engineering 2011
2011–2012
Nathan Hall, College of Fine Arts 2008
2010–2011
Megan Larcom, Dietrich College 2010
2010–2011
Gregory Newby, Mellon College of Science 2009
2009–2010
Allison Reeves, College of Fine Arts 2008
2009–2010
Julia Stein, CMU 2008
2009–2010
John Pena, College of Fine Arts 2008
2008–2009
Jonathan Minard, CMU 2007
2008–2009
William Schlough, College of Fine Arts 2007
2008–2009
Rebecca Shore, College of Fine Arts 2008
2008–2009
Rebecca Snyder, College of Engineering 2008
2008–2009
Rashi Venkataraman, Dietrich College/Mellon College of Science 2008, Heinz College 2010
2008–2009
Sarah Rubin, Dietrich College 2007
2007–2008
Bum Lee, College of Fine Arts 2006
2006–2007
Justin Hakuta, Dietrich College 2004
2006–2007
Alisha Bhagat, Dietrich College 2005
2005–2006
John Oduroe, College of Fine Arts 2003
2005–2006
Amanda Bougades, Heinz College 2003
2004–2005
Takahiro Noguchi, College of Fine Arts 2003
2004–2005
John Gasper, Dietrich College 2000, 2004
2003–2004
Lydia Steier, College of Fine Arts 2002
2002–2003
Kyle Dupre, Tepper School 1999
1999–2000
Marian Goebes, College of Engineering 1999
1999–2000
Gil Alterovitz, College of Engineering 1998
1998–1999
Allis Ghim, Tepper School 1995
1995–1996
Alexei Sacks, College of Engineering 1992, 1995
1995–1996
Keith Allen, Dietrich College 1994
1994–1995
Christine Cocca, College of Fine Arts 1993, Heinz College 1994
1994–1995
Montserrat (Chambers) Miller, Dietrich College 1990, 1994
1991-1992
Kathleen Flaherty, College of Fine Arts 1988
1990-1991
Madeline Goodman, Dietrich College 1989, 1993
1990-1991
Ann Bostrom, Heinz College 1990
1989-1990
Lynn Beckstrom, College of Fine Arts 1971, 1973
1973-1974
William Hill, College of Engineering 1969, 1971, 1975
1973-1974
Gates Cambridge Scholarship
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation provided a record-breaking donation to the University of Cambridge in 2000 to establish the Gates Cambridge Scholarship program. Scholarships are awarded to outstanding applicants from countries outside the United Kingdom to pursue a full-time postgraduate degree in any subject available at the University of Cambridge. Carnegie Mellon has been home to three Gates Cambridge Scholars.
Christina Cabana, Mellon College of Science 2018
2018
Tomer Reiter, Mellon College of Science 2015
2015
Scott Kaufman, Dietrich College 2003
2004
Goldwater Scholarship
The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship, established by Congress in 1986 to honor Sen. Barry M. Goldwater, provides financial assistance to students pursuing careers in science, mathematics and engineering. One- and two-year scholarships are available to undergraduate students. Carnegie Mellon has been home to 46 Goldwater Scholars.
Claire Jin, School of Computer Science 2025
2024
Yunshu Li, Mellon College of Science 2025
2024
Katherine Parry, College of Engineering 2025
2024
Subhasish Mukherjee, Mellon College of Science 2024
2023
Minerva Schafer, Mellon College of Science 2024
2023
Shweta Gudapati, Mellon College of Science 2023
2022
Daniel Schaffer, School of Computer Science 2023
2022
Khunpob Sereesuchart, Mellon College of Science 2023
2022
Esther Bedoyan, College of Engineering 2022
2021
Ethan Lu, Mellon College of Science 2022
2021
Arvind Mahankali, School of Computer Science 2022
2021
Jinhyung (David) Park, School of Computer Science 2022
2021
Cassandra Bishop, Mellon College of Science 2021
2020
Jessica Lee, School of Computer Science 2021
2020
Shiv Sethi, Mellon College of Science 2021
2020
Noah Stevenson, Mellon College of Science 2021
2020
William Fahy, Mellon College of Science 2021
2019
Jung Joo Suh, Mellon College of Science 2020
2019
Alexander Baikovitz, College of Engineering 2020
2018
Andrew Kwon, Mellon College of Science 2019
2018
Christina Cabana, Mellon College of Science/Science and Humanities Scholars 2019
2017
Joshua Brakensiek, Mellon College of Science 2018
2016
Jillian Jaycox, Mellon College of Science 2016
2015
Joshua Kubiak, College of Engineering 2016
2015
Benjamin Cowley, College of Engineering 2012
2011
Stephanie Guerra, CMU 2012
2011
Robert Tisherman, College of Engineering 2012
2011
Maxwell Hutchinson, Mellon College of Science 2011
2010
Marianna Sofman, College of Engineering 2011
2010
Ellen Marie Tworkoski, College of Engineering 2011
2010
Carmeline Dsilva, College of Engineering 2010
2009
Timothy Helbig, CMU 2010
2009
Swati Varshney, CMU 2010
2009
Andrew DeYoung, Mellon College of Science 2010
2008
Lawrence Jesper, School of Computer Science 2010
2008
Sam Kim, CMU 2009, Heinz College 2010
2008
Gregory Newby, Mellon College of Science 2009
2007
Samantha Spath, Mellon College of Science 2008
2007
Jonathan Stahlman, Mellon College of Science 2008
2007
Lauren Thorpe, CMU 2008
2007
Satyan Pai, Mellon College of Science 2007
2006
Jennifer Anttonen, CMU 2007
2005
Anita Shukla, College of Engineering 2006
2005
Peter Battaglino, College of Engineering/Mellon College of Science 2005
2004
Shandor Dektor, College of Engineering/Mellon College of Science 2005
2004
Michael Katz-Hyman, Mellon College of Science 2004
2002
Carl Eric Dahl, Mellon College of Science 2002
2001
Eric Hilton, Mellon College of Science 2003
2001
Nicholas Fitzkee, Mellon College of Science 2001
2000
Shane Davis, Mellon College of Science 2000
1999
Michael O'Kelly, Mellon College of Science 2000
1999
Marshall Scholarship
The Marshall scholarship, named in honor of U.S. Secretary of State George C Marshall, commemorates the humane ideals of the Marshall Plan. Less than 50 scholars from the United States are selected each year to complete graduate-level studies at an institution in the United Kingdom. Carnegie Mellon has been home to five Marshall Scholars.
Greta Markey, College of Engineering 2022
2022
Kaytie Nielsen, College of Fine Arts/Dietrich College 2016
2018
Sheela Ramesh, College of Fine Arts/Dietrich College 2009
2009
Jeffrey Sheldon, College of Engineering 1969
1969
James Langer, Mellon College of Science 1955
1955
Rhodes Scholarship
The Rhodes Scholarship, established by British philanthropist and African colonial pioneer Cecil Rhodes, provides students around the world an opportunity to study at the prestigious University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. Each year, 32 Rhodes Scholars are selected from more than 300 colleges and universities to represent the United States. Carnegie Mellon has been home to four Rhodes Scholars.
Courtney Wittekind, CMU 2013
2014
Mindy Hebert DeRouen, Mellon College of Science 2002
2002
Cindi Dennis, School of Computer Science/Mellon College of Science 2000
2000
Robert Boyer, Mellon College of Science 1953*
1953
Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship, established by Congress in 1977 to honor President Harry S. Truman, provides financial assistance for graduate study leading to a career in government or public service. Up to 60 Truman Scholars are selected nationwide each year based on leadership potential, intellectual ability and their "likelihood of making a difference." Carnegie Mellon has been home to five Truman Scholars.
Amelia Nichols, Dietrich College 2010
2009
Amy Cyphert, Dietrich College 2001
2000
Terry Babcock-Lumish, Dietrich College 1997
1996
Cameron Brown, Dietrich College 1996
1995
Christopher Williams, College of Engineering 1989
1987
Udall Scholarship
The Morris K. Udall Scholarship, established by Congress in 1992 to honor Morris K. Udall's 30 years of service in the House of Representatives, honors college sophomores and juniors who are committed to pursuing careers related to the environment, as well as Native American and Alaskan native students with pursuing careers related to tribal policy or health care. Carnegie Mellon has been home to three Udall Scholars.
Dyanna Becker, College of Engineering 2011
2009
Ken Lau, College of Fine Arts 2007
2007
Isabella Cederquist, Dietrich College 2006
2005
Performing Arts Awards
From composers and actors to engineers and lighting designers, Carnegie Mellon faculty and alumni have been recognized with prestigious awards in the performing arts.
Academy Award
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences honors motion picture artists and craftsmen at its annual awards ceremony, also known as the Oscars. Carnegie Mellon alumni have received 13 Academy Awards to date.
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Kiran Bhat, School of Computer Science 2004
Technical Achievement, 2017
For the design and development of the ILM facial performance-capture solving system
Awarded jointly with Michael Koperwas, Brian Cantwell and Paige Warner
Siân Heder, College of Fine Arts 1999
Best Adapted Screenplay, 2022
"CODA"
Holly Hunter, College of Fine Arts 1980
Best Actress in a Leading Role, 1993
"The Piano"
Drew Olbrich, School of Computer Science 1992
Technical Achievement, 2013
For creating the Light system for computer graphics lighting at PDI/Dreamworks
Awarded jointly with Lawrence Kesteloot and Daniel Wexler
Iain Matthews, School of Computer Science Adjunct Faculty
Technical Achievement, 2017
For the design, engineering and development of the FACETS facial performance capture and solving system at Weta Digital
Awarded jointly with Luca Fascione and J.P. Le