Dr. Eve De Rosa

Professor

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Biography

Eve De Rosa is the Mibs Martin Follett Professor in Human Ecology at Cornell University, specializing in comparative cognitive neuroscience. Her research encompasses various approaches, including cross-species comparisons that focus on neurochemistry and attention learning in rat models and humans. She has extensively examined the cholinergic hypothesis, particularly how age-related changes in cognition relate to neurotransmitter activity. Dr. De Rosa incorporates advanced techniques such as activity mapping fMRI data, local field potential recordings, and pharmacology in her work. She received her B.A. in Biology-Psychology from Vassar College, followed by a Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology at Harvard University, where she developed a strong foundation in both animal and human neuroscience. Her postdoctoral training in Psychiatry at Stanford University allowed her to further expand her expertise. Dr. De Rosa has published numerous studies in esteemed journals and is recognized for her interdisciplinary approach, bringing together various methodologies and perspectives to advance knowledge in cognitive neuroscience.

Research Interests

Courses

Fall 2025 Spring 2026

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture