Dr. Kathleen Carley

Professor

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Biography

Kathleen M. Carley is a Professor in the Department of Computation, Organizations, and Society at Carnegie Mellon University. She has been a member of the faculty since 1984, holding various positions including Assistant Professor in Sociology and Information Systems, Associate Professor in Sociology and Organizations, and becoming a full Professor in 1998. Carley is a well-respected figure in the fields of cognitive science, sociology, and organizational science with a focus on addressing complex social organizational issues. She is known for her pivotal contributions to the establishment of Dynamic Network Analysis (DNA), which explores large, high-dimensional networks. Her innovative work includes the development of tools for sentiment analysis and epidemiological modeling, as well as the ORA system for network analysis visualization. Carley's research has broad applications, including counter-terrorism modeling and health analytics. She has published over 400 scientific publications, including influential works on disinformation campaigns and online extremism.

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.