Dr. Alex Bowers

Professor

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Biography

Alex Bowers is a professor at Teachers College, Columbia University, specializing in Education Leadership. His work focuses on assisting school leaders in utilizing data to effectively allocate resources to meet specific student needs. He explores the intersection of effective school district leadership, human resources organization, and data-driven decision making, along with examining student grades, test scores, and dropout persistence. Bowers also studies the impact of school finance, facilities, and technology on student achievement. His research employs data science methodologies, including big data analytics, data visualization, multilevel growth mixture modeling, cluster analysis, and heatmap data dashboards.

Research Interests

Requirements for Columbia University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or international equivalent
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Academic Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV or Resume
  • Application fee
Specialization Notes

Department of Anthropology (GSAS)