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Paul Fischbeck is a Professor Emeritus at Carnegie Mellon University in the College of Engineering, with expertise in decision analysis and the application of behavioral and social science to policy problems. He applies tools from decision analysis to assess uncertainty in quantification and communication. Fischbeck's research includes theoretical advancements in decision analysis and practical applications to real-world issues, working closely with graduate students to study pollution from international shipping and develop engineering-economic solutions. He directs the Center for the Study and Improvement of Regulation, with an active research agenda on enhancing risk communication and designing decision support systems. His scholarly work has investigated various perceived risks, such as subsidence in Western Pennsylvania and insurance-buying behaviors in the United States and Japan, in addition to examining the effectiveness of warning labels on products.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.