Dr. Angela Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Angela Chen is a Taiwanese-American photo-based artist, writer, and educator, currently an Assistant Professor at U-M Stamps. Her work incorporates personal narrative and alternative photographic processes, utilizing recycled found materials. She focuses on depicting the complex relationships between humans and their environments, often highlighting the overlooked aspects of nature. Chen received her MFA from the Yale School of Art, where she was awarded the Alice Kimball Traveling Fellowship. Her artistic practice involves immersing her images in specific ecologies, utilizing foraged materials such as fallen nuts and oak galls. She is committed to art social justice, and her installations prompt viewers to consider their surroundings and the interconnectedness of life forms.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science