Dr. Denise Sekaquaptewa

Professor

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Biography

Denise Sekaquaptewa is the University Diversity Social Transformation Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Michigan. She received her Ph.D. from Ohio State University and focuses on experimental research regarding implicit stereotyping, prejudice, stereotype threat, and the effects of category salience on test performance and academic motivation. Her current research includes studies examining environmental factors that influence women students in math and science, and how stereotypes affect interracial communication. Dr. Sekaquaptewa's work has garnered significant funding from the National Science Foundation for various projects aimed at improving women's active participation in engineering and reducing bias in academic outcomes. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to psychology and diversity initiatives, including the Distinguished Service Award from the Society for the Psychological Study of Social Issues and the Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award at the University of Michigan. She is an active member of the Association for Psychological Science and continues to advocate for social justice through her research and academic endeavors.

Research Interests

Awards

#2015

Distinguished Service Award

#2014

Harold R. Johnson Diversity Service Award

#2012

Sarah Goddard Power Award

#2012

Fellow

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