Dr. Joshua Jacobs

Associate Professor

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Biography

Joshua Jacobs is an Associate Professor at the Data Science Institute of Columbia University, focusing on Biomedical Engineering and Neurological Sciences. His research primarily seeks to explain how the brain supports spatial memory, with a specific emphasis on using statistical methods to examine brain activity in neurosurgical patients who have electrodes implanted in deep brain structures. Jacobs's work also investigates the effects of electrical brain stimulation on neural activity and behavior. He holds a Bachelor's and Master of Engineering degree in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from the University of Pennsylvania.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)