Dr. Apryl Williams

Associate Professor

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Biography

Apryl Williams is a multidisciplinary scholar and Associate Professor in the Department of Communication & Media at the University of Michigan. Her research focuses on the intersection of race, gender, and technology within digital spaces and algorithmic technocultures. Williams has a strong background in Critical Media Studies and Computer Mediated Communication, holding both her B.A. and Ph.D. from Texas A&M University. She is a Faculty Associate at the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University and a Senior Fellow at Trustworthy AI Mozilla. Williams' scholarly work has been published in key interdisciplinary journals such as Sociology Race & Ethnicity, International Journal of Communication, and Information, Communication & Society, and she has co-edited multiple books exploring aspects of digital culture and media inequalities. Notably, she authored "Automating Sexual Racism Online Dating," published by Stanford University Press. Her ongoing research addresses critical topics such as race and representation, online dating dynamics, and reparative technology, contributing significantly to critical internet studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Faculty member in the Department of Communication & Media, focusing on critical media studies and digital communication.

Senior Fellow

— Present

Trustworthy AI Mozilla •

Conducting research on the implications of AI technology on societal issues.

Faculty Associate

— Present

Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society, Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Engaging in research and discussions on the intersection of law, technology, and society.

Courses

AMCULT 310-003 Topics Ethnic Studies COMM 307-005 Survey Media Topics DIGITAL 359-001 Digital Studies and Social Sciences

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