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The Department of Materials Science and Engineering is a close-knit community, so it should be no surprise that our students, faculty, and staff form lifelong connections.

Alumni Advisory Council

The Alumni Advisory Council is composed of approximately 8-10 alumni from our department. Each member serves a three-year term. The council provides a forum for dialogue between our alumni, students, faculty, and staff, and is intended to create mechanisms for our students to benefit from the experience of our alumni in industry, government, and academia.

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2023 council members include: (L-R Back row) Morgana Trexler (BS ’03), Miles Hinderliter (BS ’02), James Rogers (BS '07), Bill Slye (BS '92, MS '95, Ph.D. '00), Sean Donegan (BS ’10, MS ’11, Ph.D. ’13), Michelle Wolf (BS '14) (L-R Front Row) Matthew Willard (BS ’96, MS ’97, Ph.D. ’00), Craig Hillman (BS ’91), Lisa Salley (BS ’87)
Not pictured: Ankur Gupta (BS, MS '10)
Dylan Lew

Source: Ecotone Renewables

Dylan Lew, center, stands in front of Ecotone Renewables’ exclusive system, “Seahorse.”

Dylan Lew (BS/MS ’21)

Lew is the CEO of Ecotone Renewables, a company dedicated to building the tools necessary to empower communities to redevelop and grow through sustainable food practices. He first got involved with the company in his first year at Carnegie Mellon University.

Read more about his journey.

Alumni news

Engineering alumni double team innovation in sport Opens in new window

Two CMU materials science and biomedical engineering alumni are at the forefront of the development of an airless basketball made through additive manufacturing techniques.

Forbes includes six CMU alumni in 30 Under 30 in Energy Opens in new window

Six alumni were listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 in Energy for their groundbreaking startup companies.

MSE alumna brings global perspective to big pharma Opens in new window

Aliya Omer, a 2002 materials science and engineering graduate, strives to make sure everyone has a seat at the table when solving strategic problems facing healthcare.

Human connections Opens in new window

Recent Engineering graduate Maya Garg discusses her experience as a volunteer tutor for incarcerated people in Allegheny County.

Engineering Art Opens in new window

Sophie Paul, who used her love of art to enrich her materials science and engineering studies, graduates with a bachelor’s degree in engineering and the new Engineering and Arts additional major.

CMU women shift the dynamic in materials science leadership Opens in new window

Elizabeth Dickey, Materials Science and Engineering department head, and alumnae Carolyn Duran (MSE ’92) and Ellen Cerreta (MSE ’01) are increasing female representation in materials through their executive roles in professional societies for scientists and engineers.

A hands-free, hands-on approach Opens in new window

As an innovation engineer designing footwear at Nike, alumna Katie Ricciardi has forged a career that blends the interests and skills she’s developed since her time at CMU.

The journey to the boardroom Opens in new window

Alumnus Nick Fiore has had an impressive 50-year career in the manufacturing industry and in academic leadership. His humble beginnings have served as the motivation for his own success and philanthropy.

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