Dr. Kathryn Edin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kathryn J. Edin is one of the nation’s leading poverty researchers, focusing on the interplay between welfare, low-wage work, family life, and neighborhood contexts. Her work involves direct, in-depth observations, providing valuable insights into the lives and challenges of families living in poverty. As the William Church Osborn Professor in Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University and Co-Director of the Center for Research on Child Family Wellbeing (CRCFW), she has played a significant role in shaping the academic discourse around these critical social issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.