Dr. Sarah Scheffler

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sarah Scheffler is an Assistant Professor of Software Systems Engineering in the Public Policy department at Carnegie Mellon University. Her current research focuses on exploring alternative content moderation methods, particularly in the context of end-to-end encryption (E2EE) to ensure private and secure communications. Scheffler has been actively involved in projects that bridge the gap between technology and policy, with a specific emphasis on data protection and user privacy. She has received seed funding from CyLab to further her research initiatives. In addition, Scheffler has been quoted in media outlets discussing data security measures and their implications on user access and encryption. Her work contributes significantly to discussions on cybersecurity, data integrity, and the ethical considerations of technology in societal systems.

Research Interests

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.