Professor Dr. Melissa Smith

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Biography

Melissa Smith is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science at Cornell Bowers University, having joined the faculty in January 2013. She earned an A.B. in Mathematics from Dartmouth College and completed her Ph.D. in Biostatistics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1996. Prior to her current position, she held roles at the Indiana University School of Medicine in the Department of Biostatistics, the Marion County Health Department in Indianapolis, and the Cornell Statistical Consulting Unit (CSCU). Her research focuses on applied statistical problems in medicine, public health, and health policy. Melissa works on developing statistical methods and applications essential for addressing real-world health concerns, emphasizing evidence-based approaches to inform policy decisions and improve public health outcomes.

Research Interests

Applied Statistics Health Policy Public Health

Experience

Teaching Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching Professor in the Department of Statistics and Data Science, focusing on applied statistics and its applications in health and public policy.

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program

Requirements

TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field

Application Checklist

  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture