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Scott Dodelson is a Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University, where he focuses on Astrophysics and Cosmology. He received his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1988. Dodelson has been recognized as a Fellow of the American Physical Society and has held various prestigious positions, including Distinguished Scientist at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and Professor at the University of Chicago. His research interests lie in fundamental physics as it relates to cosmic surveys and the underlying principles of cosmology, specifically in dark matter, dark energy, and inflation. His involvement with critical projects such as the Dark Energy Survey and the South Pole Telescope highlights his commitment to extracting new physics from observational data. Dodelson also co-authored the edition of 'Modern Cosmology,' a text in the field, reflecting his authoritative voice in the academic community. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to understanding the universe's structure and fundamental forces.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Teaching and research in Physics with a focus on Astrophysics and Cosmology.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory •
Conducting research and collaborating on projects related to particle astrophysics.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory •
Working on various research projects related to astrophysics.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory •
Research on theoretical astrophysics.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory •
Involved in astrophysical research and data analysis.
Department of Astronomy Astrophysics, University of Chicago •
Engaging in teaching and research in astrophysics.
Department of Astronomy Astrophysics, University of Chicago •
Research and education in astrophysics.
Department of Physics Astronomy, Northwestern University •
Visiting role for teaching and research.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory •
Conducting postdoctoral research.
Harvard University •
Engaging in research as a postdoctoral fellow.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.