Dr. Mark Patterson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mark completed his Ph.D. in the Department of Social and Decision Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University and serves as the Director of the Quantitative Social Science Scholars Program. His research focuses on behavioral applied economics with a special emphasis on data analysis. He has a strong background in integrating quantitative methods with social science perspectives to explore decision-making processes. Mark's academic career includes significant contributions to understanding how individuals and groups make choices based on various factors including risk, uncertainty, and social influences. He has taught various courses related to decision sciences and has been actively involved in mentoring students interested in pursuing quantitative methodologies in social research.

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.