CMU Weekly Update: Startup Jobs Fair, Silicon Valley Converge, and DARPA Triage Robotics Challenge Highlights

Good afternoon, Tartans! It's Monday, September 22, 2025, and here's what's happening this week at Carnegie Mellon University. This Thursday, September 25, from 5 to 8:30 p.m., the CMU SPARK 2025 Startup Jobs Fair will take place as part of CMU Startup Week. Hosted in McConomy Auditorium and Legacy Plaza, this event features rapid-fire tech talks from startups founded by CMU alumni, showcasing their innovations and available roles. It's an excellent opportunity for students interested in working at startups to connect with potential employers. On Friday, September 26, from 1 to 4 p.m. Pacific Time, CMU Converge Silicon Valley 2025 will be held at the Computer History Museum in Mountain View, California. This flagship event connects graduate students, alumni, faculty, and forward-thinking employers, focusing on innovation and collaboration at the intersection of engineering and impact. Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Pittsburgh, collectively known as Team Chiron, are advancing in the Department of Defense's DARPA Triage Challenge. This competition aims to develop autonomous systems for assessing injuries and monitoring vital signs in disaster scenarios. The next round is scheduled for September 27 to October 4 in Georgia. Success in this challenge could further solidify Pittsburgh's reputation as a hub for robotics and emergency response technology. That's all for today's update. Stay engaged and make the most of these opportunities. Have a great week, Tartans!