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Masters in HCI: Applying--Environment
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The environment in which you work and live is important. We have excellent computing facilities for our students and researchers, as well as all the resources of Carnegie Mellon University, including a brand-new student center, complete with restaurants, coffee houses, pool, gymnasium, racquetball, and exercise equipment. We are located in Pittsburgh, a city that provides a multitude of cultural and social activities. Carnegie Mellon University Carnegie Mellon is a privately supported university dedicated to the pursuit of excellence in the creation and dissemination of knowledge, in artistic endeavor, and in research. It was founded by Andrew Carnegie in 1900 as the Carnegie Institute of Technology. In 1967, the school merged with Mellon Institute (now the Carnegie Mellon Research Institute) to form Carnegie Mellon University. With this merger, one of the leading research and education institutions in the country was established. Approximately 4500 undergraduate and 2500 graduate students are enrolled at Carnegie Mellon. The university's excellent programs attract a diverse group of people, but they all have one thing in common – they are serious and dedicated students. To learn more about the university, see the main CMU web site. Pittsburgh Dynamic, upscale, and progressive, the city blends the cosmopolitan qualities of an east coast city with the charm and friendliness of a midwestern town. Similarly, Pittsburgh's topography places glass and steel skyscrapers against a backdrop of greenery that blankets the surrounding hillsides. Pittsburgh is known as a city of neighborhoods, with its numerous ethnic communities that have their own distinct characteristics and backgrounds. Pittsburgh's cultural calendar includes performances by the Pittsburgh Symphony, Pittsburgh Opera, Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, Civic Light Opera, and various repertory companies and chamber groups; a number of jazz clubs cater to the various jazz sounds. The city is home to the River City Brass Band, the country's only professional all-brass band, and to the American Wind Symphony, which performs on a barge moored at Point State Park. Pittsburgh also hosts the International Poetry Forum, an Irish festival, a folk music festival, and the Three Rivers Arts Festival. Other attractions include the Carnegie Science Center and Planetarium, Allegheny Observatory, and the Pittsburgh Aviary, which houses more than 7000 birds. The East End is home to the Pittsburgh Zoo, which has recently been transformed into a natural habitat. Sports provide a vital, exciting alternative in entertainment. Pittsburgh is home to some of the best major league teams like the Steelers, Pirates, and Penguins and new football and baseball stadiums. Carnegie Mellon is located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh. Ten minutes east of the downtown business district, Oakland is the cultural and educational center of the city. The Oakland area is also home to the University of Pittsburgh, the internationally recognized University Health Center, and The Carnegie, a complex that features the Museum of Natural History, the Museum of Art, the Carnegie Public Library, and the Carnegie Music Hall. The Carnegie Mellon campus is bordered by Schenley Park, which has a conservatory, golf course, tennis courts, outdoor swimming pool, ice skating rink, and jogging and cross-country ski trails on 500 acres. Also bordering the campus are the residential neighborhoods of Squirrel Hill and Shadyside, with shops, movie theaters, restaurants, and housing for a variety of lifestyles. Although still within the city limits, the tree-lined streets, low cost of living, and low crime rate make these neighborhoods unique urban environments. Public transportation is accessible, inexpensive, and convenient. To learn more about Pittsburgh, visit these sites:
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