Dr. Ernest Schimmerling

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Biography

Ernest Schimmerling is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in research set theory and branch mathematical logic. His work primarily addresses the hierarchy of large cardinal axioms, specifically focusing on strong axioms of infinity. Schimmerling's research has significant implications in various areas of mathematics and logic, particularly in addressing questions that are otherwise independent. He is especially interested in developing techniques for constructing inner models of large cardinals and exploring ways to generalize Gödel’s Constructible Universe. Throughout his career, he has worked on the connections between inner model theory, descriptive set theory, infinitary combinatorics, and cardinal arithmetic forcing. Schimmerling has numerous publications, including influential papers on weak covering and various results concerning core models and equiconsistency in mathematical logic.

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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
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Specialization Notes

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