Carnegie Mellon University

Rangos inspires successful MSIN program in Greece

With inspiration from John G. Rangos, Sr., the Information Networking Institute (INI) at Carnegie Mellon University has joined forces with Athens Information Technology (AIT), a world-renowned education and research center in information technology and telecommunications. In 2003, they began operation of a joint Master of Science in Information Networking (MSIN) program in Athens, Greece. The innovative program is taught by faculty from both campuses using advanced telecommunications technology. Nearly 50 students from 12 countries have already graduated. The program has set a new standard for international education, providing opportunities for some of the world’s best minds to work together for technological breakthroughs. It’s good for the world of technology and it’s good for Pittsburgh. John G. Rangos, Sr. has long been an advocate for the economic development of the Pittsburgh region. A trustee of Carnegie Mellon University, Rangos has been instrumental in helping the university transfer innovative technologies to industry. During the course of this work, it became apparent that many Greeks hold high-level positions in the world’s top technology companies. His natural affinity for collaboration inspired the idea of establishing a school in Greece with an eye toward advancing Pittsburgh’s growing reputation as a hotbed for innovative technology.