Dr. Steve Mussmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steve is an assistant professor in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech. He joined Georgia Tech in 2024 after completing a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Washington's Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science & Engineering, where he worked with Kevin Jamieson and Ludwig Schmidt. Steve earned his PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2021, under the supervision of Percy Liang. His undergraduate degree was obtained from Purdue University in 2015, during which he interned at notable companies such as Apple, Google, and Bloomberg. His research focuses on data-centric machine learning techniques, including active labeling, data selection, and adaptive experimental design.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2024-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Conducted research in machine learning, focusing on active labeling and adaptive designs.

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.