Dr. James Richardson

Instructor

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Biography

James M. Richardson serves as a strategic advisor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, drawing upon four decades of leadership experience in the Army. Prior to joining CMU, he was Deputy Commanding General and Acting Commanding General of the Army Futures Command, overseeing critical modernization initiatives. He played a pivotal role in shaping the Army's approach to integrating emerging technologies and fostering collaborations with nontraditional businesses. His leadership in Project Convergence highlighted innovations in military technology and informed key resource allocation decisions. An accomplished combat aviator, he has also directed science and technology efforts within the Army, resulting in significant advancements. A graduate of the University of South Carolina, Richardson's work at Carnegie Mellon focuses on enhancing the university's leadership in research and policy development in the realm of global technologies, particularly in Artificial Intelligence.

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.