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Diana R. Haidar joined Carnegie Mellon University in fall 2017 as an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. She leads efforts in the new Maker Ecosystem, focusing on integrating hands-on design experiences for students. Her prior research work has involved developing metal polymer nanocomposites for advanced performance in extreme environments, where she designed and fabricated custom testing equipment for unique materials. Haidar instructs both undergraduate and graduate student teams in machinery creation, emphasizing active learning in the classroom. In addition to her teaching roles in the makerspace, she is passionate about promoting diversity in STEM through youth outreach activities. Haidar’s efforts connect students with new makerspace resources, fostering an innovative environment for engineering education.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.