Dr. Kate Hong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kate Hong is an Assistant Professor at the Neuroscience Institute within the Biological Sciences Department. Her research primarily focuses on understanding neural circuits and the various methods for characterizing and examining them. Her expertise spans across behavioral methods, computational and statistical techniques, anatomical and physiological approaches, and the study of sensory processing and perception. Additionally, Hong is concerned with the neural underpinnings of diseases and disorders. She contributes significantly to the Neuroscience Institute as a core faculty member, engaging in both teaching and research activities.

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.