Dr. Shirley Ho

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shirley Ho is an adjunct professor at Carnegie Mellon University, focusing on Astrophysics and Cosmology. With a PhD from Princeton University in Astrophysics, she has made significant contributions to contemporary cosmology, particularly in understanding dark components of the universe. Her research interests lie in cosmology, including measurements of the cosmic microwave background and the analysis of large-scale structures like galaxies and quasars. She is a core team member of several significant surveys, including the Sloan Digital Sky Survey III and Planck, where her work has contributed to significant advancements in the understanding of the universe's composition and evolution. In addition to her academic roles, she holds a senior scientist position at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory and has received various prestigious awards throughout her career, including the Emmy-Noether Fellowship and the Carnegie Science Award. Ho is dedicated to mentoring students and postdocs, employing advanced computing facilities to explore new avenues in dark energy and cosmology.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Teaching and conducting research in Astrophysics and Cosmology.

Senior Scientist

— Present

Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory • Berkeley, CA, USA

Research focused on large-scale structure and cosmological measurements.

Associate Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Engaged in high-level teaching and significant research contributions.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Developed curriculum and provided instruction in physics.

Awards

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Emmy-Noether Fellowship

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Carnegie Science Award

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Macronix Prize

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.