Dr. Virginia De Sa

Professor

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Biography

Virginia de Sa is a Professor at the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at the University of California, San Diego, where she also serves as the Associate Director. Her research spans multiple disciplines including cognitive science, neuroscience, computer science, and engineering. Dr. de Sa utilizes a diverse array of methodologies to enhance the understanding of how humans and machines learn and perceive the world. She earned her Ph.D. and Master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Rochester and holds a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Queen's University in Canada.

Research Interests

Cognitive Science Neuroscience Computer Science Engineering Data Science

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).