2024 MCS Graduates

Norris Bach

Physics senior Norris Bach (left) helped launch high altitude balloons in advance of the April 8 eclipse to gather data on a phenomenon known as shadow bands. Read more

Mia Carrarini

A senior with majors in biological sciences and psychology and a minor in biomedical engineering, Mia Carrarini investigated potential treatments for premature infants with bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Read more

Gayatri Chabra

Gayatri Chabra, a student in the M.S. in Data Analytics for Science program, wants to join the community of researchers studying cleft palates in utero. Read more

Ting-Wei Chao

Ting-Wei Chao, a Ph.D. student in the Department of Mathematical Sciences, is the 2024 recipient of the Guy C. Berry Graduate Research Award. Read more

Rafael Guzman-Soriano

The future is bright for Rafael Guzman-Soriano, Carnegie Mellon University’s 2024 K&L Gates Scholar, whose time at CMU left him feeling prepared for what’s next. Read more

Lianna Huang

Biological Sciences senior Lianna Huang flips from teaching to research to music and handsprings, all in one day. Read more

Zhongyu Liu

Chemistry Ph.D. student Zhongyu Liu was awarded the 2024 Bureau Veritas Student Award from the International Precious Metals Institute (IPMI) for his work on the photoluminescence of ultrasmall gold nanoclusters. Read more

William Rabon

A senior in neuroscience, William Rabon balanced academics with community service on top of a competitive soccer career. Read more

Amogh Ananda Rao

Amogh Ananda Rao, part of the inaugural cohort of the M.S. in Quantitative Biology and Bioinformatics program, wants to make a lasting difference through medical research. Read more

Mackenzie Riley

Senior Mackenzie Riley won the 2024 Judith A. Resnik Award for her work investigating biological chemistry. Read more

Zoe Wellner

Carnegie Mellon University’s Zoe Wellner has a knack for inspiring others to give mathematical sciences a try and is the 2024 recipient of the Hugh D. Young Award. Read more

Friday, May 10

Biological Sciences Master's Programs Diploma Ceremony, 9 a.m., Mellon Institute Auditorium, and Reception, 10:30 a.m., Mellon Institute Social and Conference Rooms

Mathematical Sciences Diploma Ceremony, 9 a.m., McConomy Auditorium, Cohon University Center, and Reception, 11 a.m., Simmons Auditorium, Tepper Building

General, Multidisciplinary and Student-Defined Studies Diploma Ceremony and Reception, 9:30 a.m., McKenna, Peter and Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center

Mellon College of Science Doctoral Hooding Ceremony, 2 p.m., Mellon Institute Auditorium, and Reception, 3 p.m., Mellon Institute Library and 4th Floor Lobby

Saturday, May 11

Biological Sciences Bachelor's and Doctor's Diploma Ceremony, 10 a.m., Mellon Institute Auditorium, and Reception, 11:30 a.m., Mellon Institute Social and Conference Rooms

M.S. in Data Analytics for Science Diploma Ceremony and Reception, 11 a.m., Connan Room, and Reception, noon, McKenna, Peter and Wright Rooms, Cohon University Center

President's Reception in Honor of Doctoral Candidates, 4 p.m., Tepper Building Atrium

Sunday, May 12

BXA Intercollege Degree Programs Diploma Ceremony, 7:30 a.m., Kresge Theater and Alumni Concert Hall

University Main Commencement Ceremony, 10 a.m., Gesling Stadium

Physics Diploma Ceremony and Reception, 1 p.m., 2210 Doherty Hall

Chemistry Reception, 12:30 p.m., Social and Conference Rooms, Mellon Institute and Diploma Ceremony, 2:30 p.m., Mellon Institute Auditorium

Visit https://www.cmu.edu/commencement/ for the full list of Commencement Weekend events.