Dr. Celeste Watkins Hayes

Professor

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Biography

Celeste Watkins-Hayes is a Professor at the University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts, specializing in sociology. Her research notably addresses HIV/AIDS, urban poverty, social policy, and the intersection of racial, class, and gender inequalities. She analyzes the impact of the HIV epidemic on women and the evolution of the HIV safety net. Her recent award-winning book, 'Remaking Life: Women Living HIV/AIDS Confront Inequality,' utilizes the HIV/AIDS epidemic as a lens to understand how women can achieve significant improvements in their social wellbeing, even in the face of social stigma and economic disadvantage. Her work is influential among scholars, communities, and policymakers, focusing on critical social issues.

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