Dr. Cynthia Atman

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Biography

Cynthia J. Atman is a Professor in the Department of Human Centered Design & Engineering at the University of Washington, where she is also the founding director of the Center for Engineering Learning & Teaching (CELT) and the inaugural holder of the Mitchell T. & Lella Blanche Bowie Endowed Chair. Her research focuses on design expertise and engineering education, particularly the use of reflection in supporting learning. Atman served as the director of the NSF-funded Center for the Advancement of Engineering Education from 2003 to 2010 and is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the American Society for Engineering Education. She earned her Ph.D. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University. Atman's work includes numerous publications on design processes and reflective practices in engineering education, as well as selected invited talks and keynote presentations that emphasize the importance of design awareness.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.