Dr. Linda Babcock

Professor

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Biography

Linda C. Babcock is the James M. Walton Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, serving also as Acting Dean. With a foundational role in the Program Research Outreach Gender Equity Society (PROGRESS), she aims to foster gender equity through education and negotiation training. Babcock holds a BA in Economics from the University of California at Irvine, and both an MA and PhD in Economics from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Her extensive research interface lies in economics and psychology, particularly focusing on negotiations and dispute resolution. Babcock's work has been published in esteemed journals such as the American Economic Review and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. She is widely recognized for her groundbreaking book, "Women Don't Ask: Negotiation Gender Divide," which delves into societal barriers preventing women from negotiating effectively. Her contributions to the field have earned her multiple awards, including the Jeffrey Z. Rubin Theory-To-Practice Award from the International Association of Conflict Management. Babcock continues to influence the academic community and public discourse on negotiation through her research and advocacy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and researching in the area of negotiations and dispute resolution.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

2001-01-01
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Jeffrey Z. Rubin Theory-To-Practice Award

2007-01-01
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Paper Award

1995-01-01

Courses

Negotiation Dispute Resolution

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.