Dr. Baruch Fischhoff

Professor

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Biography

Baruch Fischhoff, Howard Heinz University Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializes in Engineering Public Policy. He received his BS in Mathematics and Psychology from Wayne State University and both his MA and PhD in Psychology from Hebrew University of Jerusalem. Fischhoff is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and the National Academy of Medicine, and he has held leadership roles such as President of the Society for Judgment and Decision Making and the Society for Risk Analysis. His work focuses on risk communication, decision-making, and behavioral science, with notable publications including 'Risk Communication: The Mental Models Approach' and 'Intelligence Analysis: Behavioral and Social Science Foundations.' He has received numerous awards, including the APA’s Award for Distinguished Service to Psychology and an honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Lund University. Fischhoff has also chaired significant advisory committees for organizations such as the Food and Drug Administration and the Department of Homeland Security.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.