Dr. Sophie Slesinger

Instructor

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Biography

Sophie is a UX Researcher with a focus on lived experiences, sustainability, and small business in frontline environments. She advocates for transition design and inclusive design, aiming to create solutions that work for everyday people. During her time at Boston Consulting Group, Sophie traveled the globe working with Fortune 100 companies to future-proof products and experiences utilizing software, smart infrastructure, and immersive technologies. Currently, she serves as a Senior UX Researcher at HubSpot, where she leads the development of an integrated CRM platform for growing businesses. Previously, Sophie conducted design research in the foodservice industry, gaining recognition for her work over the past decade. Her contributions have been featured in notable media outlets such as The New York Times, The Washington Post, Cooking Channel, WTOP radio, and ZAGAT NYC's "30 Under 30." She specializes in qualitative UX research methods and human-centered design facilitation, with expertise in product design and sustainability.

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.