Dr. Deana Mcdonagh

Professor

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Biography

Deana C McDonagh is a Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, specializing in Industrial Design, Health Care Engineering, and Gender Women's Studies. Her expertise lies in Empathic Design Research, and she has been actively involved in various research areas particularly related to improving design for aging individuals and those with long-term disabilities. McDonagh has contributed to significant projects and has received several awards, including the Arnold O. Beckman Award in 2008 and the TechSAge distinction in 2024. She serves on the editorial board of leading journals in her field, such as Health Design and Design Journal, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge and research in design. With a solid academic background, including a PhD from Loughborough University, she is dedicated to exploring the intersections of design, health, and women's studies.

Research Interests

Awards

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Arnold O. Beckman Award

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Mia PURE (Modular, Interactive Adaptive Personalized Unique Rolling Experience)

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TechSAge

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.