Dr. Tesca Fitzgerald

Professor

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Biography

Tesca Fitzgerald is a Professor at Yale Engineering focusing her research on interactive robot learning, cognitive robotics, and human-robot interaction. She is particularly interested in how robots can learn from human teachers and adapt to novel situations using domain knowledge. Her work addresses the challenges that arise when robots face tasks they were not specifically programmed to handle, emphasizing the importance of flexibility in their learning processes. Tesca has received numerous accolades including the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship and the IBM Ph.D Fellowship, highlighting her contributions to the field of robotics. She has authored several influential papers which address various aspects of robot learning and interaction, making her a key figure in advancing the understanding of cognitive robotics.

Research Interests

Awards

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

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IBM Ph.D Fellowship

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Georgia Tech GVU Center Foley Scholars Award

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Rising Stars EECS

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Microsoft Research Graduate Women's Scholarship

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Georgia Tech Institute Fellowship

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.