Dr. Cynthia Rudin

Professor

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Biography

Cynthia D. Rudin is the Gilbert, Louis, Edward Lehrman Distinguished Professor at Duke University, where she holds appointments in the Departments of Computer Science, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Statistical Science, Mathematics, and Biostatistics & Bioinformatics. She directs the Interpretable Machine Learning Lab and is recognized for her work in the intersection of machine learning and science. Dr. Rudin is committed to developing interpretable models that enhance understanding and trust in machine learning applications. Prior to her current position, she held faculty roles at MIT, Columbia University, and New York University. She obtained her undergraduate degree from the University at Buffalo and earned her Ph.D. from Princeton University. In 2022, she was honored with the Squirrel AI Award for her contributions to artificial intelligence that benefit humanity.

Research Interests

Experience

Gilbert, Louis, Edward Lehrman Distinguished Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Holds multiple professorial appointments across various departments.

Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Duke University • Durham, NC

Current professor in various departments including Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Awards

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Squirrel AI Award

2022-01-01

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)