2024 MCS Graduates
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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
MCS Commencement Weekend Schedule
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.