Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University's faculty, staff, students and alumni have earned personal and professional recognition in a variety of fields.

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.

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

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

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

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.

Carnegie Mellon students across all disciplines have received recognition for academic achievement, leadership and service. This page lists Churchill, Fulbright, Gates Cambridge, Goldwater, Marshall, Rhodes, Truman and Udall scholars. For more information, visit a complete archive of major scholarship and fellowship award winners at Carnegie Mellon. 

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
20192020

Yoobin Chee, Dietrich College 2019
20192020

Bronwyn Donohue, College of Fine Arts 2018
2019–2020

Jessica Jue, Mellon College of Science 2019
20192020

Erin Kavanagh, Mellon College of Science 2019
20192020

Travis Stahl, Heinz College 2019
20192020

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

*Denotes faculty/alumni who are deceased.

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.

Oscar AwardsAcademy 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.

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