Dr. Davon Norris

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Davon Norris is an Assistant Professor of Organizational Studies and Sociology at the University of Michigan. His research primarily focuses on understanding the tools that inform the valuation of individuals and the patterns of inequality that are embedded within these systems. He has a keen interest in racial inequality, having conducted significant research into the historical and contemporary implications of various scoring and rating systems. His work involves exploring the complexities of government-issued credit ratings and algorithmic scores, including consumer credit scores. By raising normative questions, he aims to contribute to discussions on how to alleviate (racial) inequality and promote economic justice in the contemporary United States.

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