Dr. Alison Norman

Professor

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Biography

Alison Norman is a Professor at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Computer Science. She received her M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the same institution. Her teaching focuses on systems for undergraduate students, and she is passionate about outreach to underserved communities. Her research interests lie at the intersection of supercomputing and program analysis, with a special interest in static techniques to improve checkpointing. She is also interested in large-scale simulations. Norman has contributed to various academic conferences and publications, including her work on scalable algorithms for compiler-placed staggered checkpointing and the causes of cheating in educational settings. Throughout her career, she has emphasized the importance of clear expectations in the classroom and the role of effective teaching methods.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Texas at Austin • Austin, TX

Teaching and research in Computer Science, focusing on systems and outreach for underserved communities.

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
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  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.