Dr. Aj Alvero

Assistant Professor

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Biography

AJ Alvero is an Assistant Research Professor and Computational Sociologist at Cornell University. His research employs data-driven techniques and frameworks to address sociological questions associated with education, culture, demography, language, and social stratification. AJ analyzes data as primary objects of inquiry, pushing the boundaries of how sociological insights can be gathered from big data. His ongoing research focuses on critical moments of evaluation, particularly in the contexts of college admissions, parole processes, and emergency room visits. Additionally, he is engaged in active projects that explore the implications of generative artificial intelligence for textual, visual, and audio outputs. Before transitioning into academia, AJ was a high school English teacher in Miami, Florida, which informs his approach to educational research. His work aims to illuminate the complexities of social systems through rigorous empirical analysis, making significant contributions to the field of sociology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture