As part of the chapter outreach program, we strive to advance the profession and practice of project management by providing programs, resources and support to local academic institutions (high school, college, university) throughout the Pittsburgh area. Areas of focus include mentoring, promoting awareness of PMI academic standards, driving demand for undergraduate and graduate programs in project management, establishment of project management clubs or curriculum, and provision of expertise for knowledge sharing and panel discussions. For any further information on academic outreach needs or opportunities, please contact the Director of Academic Outreach, Sam Provil, at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

PMI Black Tie Event

A GREAT Opportunity to give back to the future of Project Management!

The Community and Academic outreach teams are joining forces to plan a Black Tie Event in the early part of 2014this where all proceeds benefit the 2014 Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon (Duquesne University Sponsored Jeopardy Style Student Competition on the PMBOK).  We are working with the Duquesne University Student Project Management Association (PMA) to plan this event.  We have identified sponsors from PMI and Duquesne, a Project Manager , Controller and several mentors from PMI.  29 eager students have expressed interest in participating on this project team!  The benefits of this event/mentoring include:

• Give the students the opportunity to apply their learning’s from their PM classes while working side by side with top Project Management Professionals in the Pittsburgh area.
• Give the students some real experience they can list on their resumes and hours of PM experience that can be used to sit for the CAPM or PMP exams one day.
• Plan a nice evening for PMI chapter members and their spouses to enjoy.
• Give the students the opportunity to raise significant funding for the 2014 IPMT Competition.
• Give PMI members the chance to earn up to 45 PDUs for mentoring, and the overall sense of satisfaction that comes with being involved in such a great cause!
• Improve our future generation of project managers in the Pittsburgh area; facilitate networking between grads and employers to identify great entry level candidates.

We plan to guide the students step by step through the project planning process and give them hands on direction on everything from gathering requirements, WBS breakdown, project scheduling, risk management, etc., all while planning a real event.  Stay tuned for more details as this event unfolds and look for your personal invitation to this exclusive event!  For more information, please contact VP of Outreach, Heidi Pastirik at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it !

5^TH Annual Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon (IPMT)

March 28, 29 & 30, 2014

Be sure to note the above on your calendars!  The 5th Annual Intercollegiate Project Management Triathlon (IPMT) is scheduled for the weekend of March 28, 29 & 30, 2014.

The Palumbo-Donahue School of Business is pleased to announce that the 2014 IPMT competition will be held at Duquesne University's Power Center.  The new 130,000-square-foot Power Center is named for Duquesne's first president, Spiritan Rev. William Patrick Power.

The IPMT is an undergraduate-level competition that tests students' knowledge of the PMBOK® Guide and their responses to case-based scenarios.  Three competitive events showcase participants' PMBOK knowledge, including the 'Team Quiz Bowl', 'Individual All-Star Quiz Bowl', and the scenario-based 'Quick-Fire Team Challenge'.  PMI Pittsburgh Chapter Members are encouraged to introduce the IPMT to undergraduate students who are interested in the project management profession and wish to participate in this competitive and fun event that supports their learning the PMBOK, attaining PMI's CAPM® Credential as well as networking for intern/career opportunities.

For more information about the 5th Annual IPMT, contact Duquesne University Professor – Kathleen Hartzel, PhD., CAPM at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  To provide sponsor or volunteer support to the IPMT, contact PMI Pittsburgh Chapter – Academic Outreach Director – Sam Provil, PMP at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Join us in planning and delivering another successful IPMT in 2014!