Dr. Jasmine Kwasa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jasmine Kwasa is a friendly and energetic postdoctoral fellow at the Neuroscience Institute, co-advised by Pulkit Grover and funded by the NIH D-SPAN F99/K00 award. She earned her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2021 and has a Master's degree from Boston University and a Bachelor's degree from Washington University in St. Louis, specializing in Biomedical Engineering. Her research in the Shinn-Cunningham group focuses on identifying neural correlates of spatial auditory and visual selective attention using EEG and machine learning techniques. Dr. Kwasa is dedicated to developing inclusive neurotechnologies and is particularly interested in EEG technologies adapted for coarse, curly hair and optical technologies for melanated skin. She also writes articles on the ethics of racial inclusivity in neurotechnologies. In her free time, Jasmine works as a dance fitness instructor, public educator, and community volunteer, and is passionate about promoting STEM education among young women of color in local communities.

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.