Dr. Jonathan Tsay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Tsay is an Assistant Professor at the Neuroscience Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. He has a diverse academic background with a Bachelor of Arts in Theoretical Mathematics from Northwestern University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine, and a Ph.D. in Cognitive Neuroscience from UC Berkeley. His research primarily focuses on sensorimotor learning, cognitive processes, and the mechanisms underlying adaptation and motor learning. Tsay has contributed to a variety of publications in prominent journals, exploring topics such as implicit sensorimotor adaptation and the predictors of sensorimotor adaptation from large scale citizen science studies. In addition to his academic work, Tsay enjoys listening to podcasts, taking long walks, and spending time in coffee shops with his wife, Sophia, and their cat, Kiki.

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.