Dr. Jon Peha

Professor

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Biography

Jon Peha is a Professor in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He also serves as the director of CMU's Center for Executive Education in Technology Policy and as the associate director for the Center for Wireless and Broadband Networking. Peha has an extensive background in technology policy, having served as the chief technologist at the Federal Communications Commission and as an assistant director at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy. His contributions include launching interagency programs focused on enhancing information infrastructure in developing countries and advising on national broadband policies. He has received several prestigious awards, such as the IEEE Fellow and the ALA Fellow, and is recognized for his leadership in educational innovation and impact on technology policy.

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.