Dr. Sarah Jane Leslie

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Biography

Sarah-Jane Leslie is the Class of 1943 Professor in the Department of Philosophy at Princeton University. She earned her Ph.D. from Princeton in 2007. Leslie has previously served as Dean of the Graduate School and Vice Dean of the Faculty Development Office. Her research interests include investigations into gender gaps in educational and career choices as well as machine learning and artificial intelligence. She has authored numerous articles published in prominent journals such as Science and PNAS, focusing on how cultural stereotypes influence children's perceptions of intelligence and interests. Leslie's work has gained attention for highlighting the pronounced academic gender gaps in disciplines that emphasize 'raw brilliance.' She has delivered lectures at distinguished institutions, including the Andrew Carnegie Lecture and the Gareth Evans Memorial Lecture. Leslie's research has received extensive media coverage and includes various successful grants to support her work. Currently, she continues to contribute significantly to the academic community, returning to her role as faculty at Princeton.

Research Interests

Experience

Class of 1943 Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching and research in philosophy addressing gender gaps in academia.

Dean, Graduate School

2015-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Oversaw graduate education and policies.

Vice Dean, Faculty Development Office

2014-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Focused on faculty development and support.

Awards

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Stanton Award

2015-01-01

Courses

Philosophy of Language Cognitive Development

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.