Dr. Charlie Garrod

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Charlie Garrod is a teaching-track professor in the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University. He has a research background in distributed database systems with a focus on undergraduate computer science education. His areas of expertise include teaching assistance and faculty mentorship. He has taught a wide variety of courses across diverse areas, including software design, engineering, algorithms, data structures, theoretical computer science, distributed systems, and databases. His experience reflects a commitment to enhancing the learning experience for students in computer science.

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.