Dr. Nadiya Kostyuk

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nadiya Kostyuk's research interests lie at the intersection of international security and technology, with a particular focus on the role of cyber power in domestic and international politics. Her methodological areas of interest include spatial statistics, mathematical and computational modeling, text analysis, and network analysis. Her work has been published or is forthcoming in notable journals such as International Studies Quarterly, Contemporary Security Policy, Policy & Internet, Journal of Peace Research, Journal of Conflict Resolution, Public Opinion Quarterly, Journal of Global Security Studies, Journal of Strategic Security, Texas National Security Review, Harvard National Security Journal, and in edited volumes and general-audience publications. Additionally, she is a co-founder and co-organizer of the Digital Issues Discussion Group and has established the Cybersecurity Summer Institute. Kostyuk has received her degrees from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (PhD), New York University (MSc), City University of New York John Jay College (B.A.), and Kyiv National Linguistic University (B.A).

Research Interests

Courses

Digital Diplomacy: Cybersecurity Challenges in Global Governance Click. Hack. Rule: Understanding Power & Peril in Cyber Conflict

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.