Dr. Emily Knox

Professor

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Biography

Emily Knox is the interim dean and a professor at the School of Information Sciences at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. Her research interests include information access, intellectual freedom, and censorship. Knox is a member of the Mapping Information Access research team and her recent book, 'Foundations of Intellectual Freedom' published by ALA Neal-Schuman, won the 2023 Eli M. Oboler Prize. She also authored 'Banning 21st Century America', a monograph in the Beta Phi Mu Scholars’ Series. Her expertise has been showcased through interviews with media outlets such as NPR and her testimony before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee regarding book banning. With a PhD from Rutgers University, she continues to make significant contributions to the field, including her recent honors such as the ALISE Excellence Teaching Award and recognition as a distinguished member of Beta Phi Mu. Currently, she teaches courses on practical applications within her domain, engaging students through mentorship and rigorous academic standards.

Research Interests

Awards

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ALISE Excellence Teaching Award

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University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Campus Excellence Public Engagement Emerging Faculty Award

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Illinois Library Luminary

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Eli M. Oboler Memorial Award

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American Library Association/Beta Phi Mu Award

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Beta Phi Mu Distinguished Member Award

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iSchool Alumni Association Distinguished Alumnus Award

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Chicagoan of the Year

Courses

Practicum - IS549EJK

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.