Dr. Edward Kennedy

Associate Professor

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Biography

Edward Kennedy joined Carnegie Mellon University as an assistant professor in 2016. He graduated with a PhD in biostatistics from the University of Pennsylvania. Prior to that, he earned an MA in statistics from the Wharton School, an MS in biostatistics from the University of Michigan, and a BA in mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. His research encompasses various aspects of statistics and data science, focusing on different methodologies to address complex data-related challenges.

Research Interests

Causal Inference Missing Data Functional Estimation Machine Learning General Nonparametrics

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Currently on leave for the duration of the Spring 2026 semester.

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.