Dr. Joan Feigenbaum

Professor

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Biography

Joan Feigenbaum is the Grace Murray Hopper Professor of Computer Science at Yale University, where she has been an influential faculty member since 2000 after completing her Ph.D. in Computer Science at Stanford University in 1986. She also holds a B.A. in Mathematics from Harvard University. Before her appointment at Yale, she worked at AT&T, contributing significantly to the field of algorithmics, particularly focusing on massive data sets. Feigenbaum has established a prominent research group at Yale and has published numerous articles in significant academic venues. Her work encompasses multiple objectives in lawful-surveillance protocols, internet anonymity, and accountability in computing systems. Beyond her research contributions, she has received numerous accolades, including being recognized as a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Association for Computing Machinery, and receiving awards from the Connecticut Technology Council.

Research Interests

Experience

Grace Murray Hopper Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT

Leading research in algorithmics and massive data sets.

Researcher

1986-01-01 — 2000-01-01

AT&T, Information Sciences Research Center • Florham Park, NJ

Contributed to advancements in algorithmics.

Awards

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Member

2013-01-01
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Fellow

2012-01-01
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Fellow

2001-01-01

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.