Dr. Silvia Borzutzky

Instructor

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Biography

Silvia Borzutzky is a Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, specializing in International Relations and Political Science. She serves on the editorial boards of several journals, including the Social Public Policy Review and the Journal of Societal Social Policy. As an Associate Editor for the Latin America International Journal of Social Welfare, she contributes to the Chile/Political Economy section of the Handbook of Latin American Studies published by the United States Library of Congress. Borzutzky is a vice-president and co-founder of the Poverty Public Policy Caucus. Her teaching demonstrates a strong commitment to education, and she has received numerous awards for her teaching excellence. She holds both a Master’s and a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Borzutzky's research primarily focuses on the intersection of social policies and political systems, particularly in the context of Chile and Latin America. Her publications include works on human rights, social security, and the dynamics of poverty and political accountability.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaches courses in International Relations, American Politics, Human Rights, Women in Politics, and Social Policy.

Awards

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Martcia Wade Award

2001-01-01
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Elliot Dunlap Smith Award

2001-01-01
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You Make a Difference Award

2001-01-01
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Women Role Model Honor

2001-01-01

Courses

90-700 - Heinz Journal 90-702 - Poverty Reduction Social Policies in Developing Countries 90-703 - Gender, Politics and Policies in the World 90-704 - Poverty Reduction Social Policies 90-713 - Policy and Politics from an International Perspective 90-714 - Policy and Politics in American Institutions 90-810 - Social Movements and Social Change 94-859 - International Crisis Negotiation Exercise

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.