Dr. Ceren Budak

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ceren Budak is an Associate Professor at the University of Michigan School of Information, specializing in the field of computational social science. With a PhD from the Computer Science Department at the University of California, Santa Barbara, obtained in December 2012, Budak has a strong background in utilizing data analysis techniques to explore social, political, and policy-related issues. Her research interests encompass the intersection of computer science, statistics, and social sciences, with a focus on large-scale data analysis. She leads various active projects aimed at understanding social movements, media production and consumption, and online discussions. Through her work, Budak seeks to apply technological solutions to enhance the quality of online conversations and study the dynamics of social networks and information diffusion.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2013-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Microsoft Research • New York

Conducted research in computational social science, focusing on data analysis and the social implications of technology.

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Information • Ann Arbor

Teaching and conducting research in computational social science, media studies, and social networks.

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