Stephen Stadelmeier

Stephen Stadelmeier is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Design, where he has been teaching since 1977. He has held multiple leadership roles including Interim Head of School and Associate Head, and currently teaches Studio courses in the first year program, Product track technology courses, and Environments track studio/lab coursework.

• MS in Design & Environmental Analysis from Cornell University
• BFA in Sculpture from the University of the Arts

Stadelmeier's research explores the relationship between human beliefs and decision-making processes, with a focus on devices in the service of art. His work examines people's connections to artifacts they create, blending classical machining, mechanical practices, and design philosophy.

He has served under five Carnegie Mellon presidents, five College of Fine Arts deans, and nine School of Design heads. As a lifelong cyclist, builder, and classical machinist, he integrates hands-on technical expertise with conceptual investigations.

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