Professor Dr. David Hilgendorf

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Hilgendorf is a Graduate Student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, supported by his experiences as a stay-at-home father. His research focuses on the impact of masculinity and gender stereotypes on children, particularly through the lens of paternal emotional and cognitive labor. He is particularly interested in exploring interventions that promote a more equitable balance in parental responsibilities and their effect on overall child development. His specific goals include examining the role of paternal sensitivity and its connection to gender-expansive parenting, aiming to understand its influence on child outcomes.

Research Interests

Masculinity Gender Stereotypes Paternal Emotional Labor Paternal Cognitive Labor Gender Expansive Parenting Child Development

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125

Prerequisites

Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus

Application Checklist

  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts

Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences