The Human-Computer Interaction Institute lives at the intersection of technology and society.

We create innovative solutions by focusing on the design, development, and study of computer technology in all aspects of life. From startups and nonprofits to major global companies, we value our collaborations with all organizations. 

Looking for ways to partner with us? Here are a few ways you can support the research and mission of the Institute:

Sponsor collaboration on your research project.

  • Student Capstone Project 
    Define the project with our faculty before handing it off to an interdisciplinary team of students for research, design, and iteration. Work with our undergraduates on a 1-semester HCI capstone project or, for a fee, partner with our grad students on a more in-depth, 2-semester master’s capstone. Fill out our Capstone Sponsor Interest Form to submit your project idea and we will follow up with you shortly.
  • Independent Study  
    These teams consist of a few students with a faculty mentor, and projects can range from conceptual design and research to high-fidelity prototyping and development.
  • Faculty Research Project  
    Major corporations and foundations, including Google, Microsoft, and the National Science Foundation, have funded research projects at the HCII, and your company can, too. The HCII is a leader in the fields of human-computer interaction, educational technologies, and applications of data in sensor systems, just to name a few.
     

Connect with the HCII and keep in touch.

  • Connect with Us on Social Media 
    See what we’re doing, let us know if something sounds interesting, and keep the conversation going on social media. We’re on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Linkedin. 
  • ​Hire Current CMU HCII Students or Alumni for Your Jobs or Internships
    Carnegie Mellon University students have highest engagement on Handshake of any school in the United States, so we know our students and alumni are actively looking for their next opportunity on this online recruiting platform. Visit the Career & Professional Development Center (CPDC) website or email the CPDC team.
  • Make a Gift to the Human-Computer Interaction Institute
    Although financial gifts cannot specify a particular deliverable, they can directly fund faculty, student or group research, bringing benefits to both the donor and the department. Give to the HCII.

Have a question about working together that we did not answer above? Email us.