Dr. John Peña

Instructor

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Biography

John Peña is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores daily interactions with the natural world. He creates comics, sculptures, video works, and public art. His projects often reflect on themes of local identity and environmental significance, including projects like 'Racing Clouds' and the ongoing 'Larimer Stories,' which involves collaboration with senior citizens in the Pittsburgh neighborhood of Larimer to document their lives through photography and storytelling. A notable recent work, '400 Million Years of Water,' features site-specific artwork on the new Fern Hollow Bridge, illustrating significant water events from the Paleozoic Era to the present day. Peña's work engages viewers in a dialogue about history, culture, and nature.

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.