Opportunities

Impact CMU 2026

When: Sunday, March 15 | 2 - 3pm

Where: TBD

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Impact CMU 2026 is an annual showcase of student-led social impact projects. Organized by Design for America, the goal of Impact CMU is to celebrate our successes and to create a culture of social good on campus. Student organizations and research, personal, and hackathon projects are all welcome to contribute their work. We will award three winning projects with $250!

You will be showcasing your work through a poster and optional demos. Attendees will view different teams, talk to you about your work, and vote to win prizes! Faculty judges will also take part in viewing work and discussing your creations. This is a great opportunity to talk to your peers, get feedback from your professors, and for student organizations to promote to a large audience. Here is the link to our website with more information and examples of past projects (best viewed on laptop/desktop).

If you’re interested in participating, please join this Slack channel! We will hold an information session on 3/15 (2-3 pm) and a makeup information session on 3/22 (12-1 pm). If you are ready to register your project, please fill out this registration form by March 20th (11:59 pm)!

EDIE Makeathon

When: Friday, March 20 - Saturday, March 21| 2 - 3pm

Where: Tepper 2611 & 2700

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👀🤝Looking for a way to grow your entrepreneurial skills, professional network, and resume? Apply and join the Spring 2026 EDIE Makeathon!

In collaboration with The Office of Community Engagement and Outreach in the College of Engineering, the Engineering Design, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (EDIE) additional major is hosting our second annual Makeathon.

The Spring 2026 EDIE Makeathon is a two day event (evening to evening, food provided) where CMU students (at any level) collaborate in teams to define their team's target problem, prototype a solution, and present their pitch. No technical skills are required to create a prototype - the focus is on creativity.

Students may apply as a team of 4-5 people (everyone on the team must submit individual applications) or individually (we will place you on a team). No prior experience is necessary. All students are welcome!

• 🎉 Theme: Improving Accessibility, Mobility, and Prosthetics

• 📅 Date: March 20-21, 2026

• 🏆 Prizes: Up to $1500 in cash prizes!

• 📝 Deadline: Applications are due March 16

Need more info? RSVP to join an upcoming info session about the EDIE Makeathon.

WiDS Pittsburgh Speaker Events

Registration is now open for WiDS Pittsburgh @CMU, and we would love to see you there!

Designed to connect you with professionals, alumni, faculty, and peers working across industries.

Event Dates & Times

Thursday, March 19, 2026
6:45 PM - 8:00 PM
Finance panel hosted by CMU’s Master of Science in Computational Finance (MSCF) program
Networking to follow

Friday, March 20, 2026
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Main conference at Posner Hall
Registration, networking lunch, keynote, panel discussions, and closing reception

Keynote Speaker

This year’s keynote speaker is Emily Mercurio, PhD, PG, CEO and Co-Founder of CivicMapper.

Emily brings more than 25 years of experience working with Earth science data and mapping technologies. She leads the development and application of CivicMapper’s products and services, focusing on innovative, data-driven solutions that support decision-making at the intersection of our natural and built environments. Her work centers on using geospatial data and technology to build a more informed and resilient world.

What to Expect

• Industry and alumni panel conversations
• Structured networking designed to connect students with employers
• A curated networking lunch with industry professionals
• Opportunities to explore internships, full-time roles, and capstone partnerships

Students who upload their resumes during registration will have them included in a curated resume book shared with attending companies. This is a valuable way to extend your visibility beyond day-of networking conversations.

Student attendance is free, but registration is required.
Event Details

Felicis x CMU Hackathon

Win $5,000+ in prizes at the Felicis x CMU Hackathon

Join us for a hackathon in partnership with Felicis on 3/28. Open to all CMU students! Great chance to win prizes and meet the VCs who invested early in Shopify, Notion, Mercor, etc.

• Prizes: $2,500 Grand Prize, Meta Ray-Bans (2nd Place), Nintendo Switches (3rd Place), plus free swag and free chipotle for all participants.

Virtual Tech for Change Hackathon

William & Mary is hosting a VIRTUAL Tech for Change Hackathon on April 9–10, 2026. The VIRTUAL event starts at 7 a.m. EDT on April 9th and concludes at 7 p.m. EDT on April 10th. Students from every discipline are invited to work together on community-driven solutions that advance equity and address global injustices through the study and application of technology for the public good.

Participants will form teams and choose one of the following tracks: Narrative Power, Climate Stability, Medicine at the Edge, and Mobility. Winners of each stream will receive a $500 prize!

Registration Closes: March 30, 2026.

Event Dates: Thursday, April 9 - Friday, April 10, 2025

Location: Virtual

Questions Contact: wmgic@wm.edu

Research & Internship Summer Opportunities

For those who may be interested, students can participate in up to 12 units of university-funded opportunities between 99-520, SURA (99-270), 99-409, and 99-412. Those 12 units could be split amongst multiple opportunities (3 and 9 for SURA/99-520 option as an example). All 99-520 sections are 9 units. Students who are doing SURF are not eligible to participate in the listed university funded opportunities.

New this summer: students will enroll themselves in 99-520 courses via SIO. The detailed description of each course can be found on this website. Please know that Chris Labash’s offering, “Consulting for Public Good,” is an in-person expectation; the listing is currently incorrect in the registrar’s system as remote.