Dr. Sara Kimberlin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara Kimberlin is a Postdoctoral Scholar at the Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality, focusing on alternative approaches to conceptualizing and measuring poverty, as well as the effects and effectiveness of anti-poverty policies. Her work aims to advance the understanding of poverty measurement, proposing innovative methodologies and frameworks. Kimberlin holds a Bachelor of Arts from Harvard University, where she graduated in 1997. Her research endeavors at Stanford are driven by a commitment to addressing the complexities of poverty and fostering social equity through evidence-based policy analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Scholar

— Present

Stanford Center on Poverty and Inequality • Stanford, CA

Research on poverty measurement and anti-poverty policies.

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.