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Carnegie Mellon University founder Andrew Carnegie said: "My heart is in the work." No statement better captures the passion and drive of our people to make a real difference. At Carnegie Mellon, we're not afraid of the work. Our educational environment creates problem solvers, drivers of innovation and pioneers in technology and the arts. Employers in every field say our graduates are ready to hit the ground running the day they graduate. So, join us. Whether you're looking for a career or an education. Or both.

HOK is a global architecture, design, engineering and planning firm with 1,800 people collaborating across 28 offices on three continents. Our interdisciplinary teams bring together expertise in architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban planning, engineering, sustainable design and more to create places that improve people’s lives, serve our clients and heal the planet. Our architects, designers, engineers and planners work collaboratively to address complex challenges across the built environment. From hospitals and research laboratories to airports, sports venues, workplaces, universities and entire communities, our work combines creative expression, technical expertise and a commitment to design excellence. HOK has been carbon neutral since 2022 and is dedicated to achieving net-zero emissions in the projects we design by 2030. Learn more: hok.com Contact us: hok.com/about/contact-us/ Our Disciplines Architecture | Interior Design | Landscape Architecture | Planning and Urban Design | Engineering | Sustainable Design | Consulting Our Markets Aviation + Transportation | Civic + Justice | Corporate + Commercial | Federal Government | Healthcare | Higher Education | Lifestyle | Mixed-use | Renovation + Refurbishment | Science + Technology | Sports, Recreation + Entertainment

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) is a global practice of architects, designers, engineers, and planners, responsible for some of the world’s most technically and environmentally advanced buildings and significant public spaces. The firm’s approach is highly collaborative, and its interdisciplinary team is engaged in a wide range of international projects, with creative studios based across the globe. In 2026, SOM was named one of the Most Innovative Companies in Architecture by Fast Company and received the Equality 100 Award: Leader in LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. The firm’s portfolio includes numerous innovative landmark towers, including the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, One World Trade Center in New York, and Jin Mao Tower in Shanghai, as well as large-scale urban planning initiatives that integrate density, mobility, and sustainability—including the award-winning Sultan Haitham City in Muscat, Oman, and the recently unveiled masterplan for Bradfield City, Australia’s first new city in more than a century.