Dr. Eric Rabkin

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Biography

Eric Rabkin is the Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan, where he has made significant contributions to the fields of English Language and Literature as well as Art and Design. His research interests encompass fantasy, science fiction, graphic narrative, and the quantitative study of culture. Rabkin has a notable teaching career, known for delivering large lecture courses on science fiction and fantasy, and for developing a highly successful Practical English writing program that integrates writing work into students' lives. He has received several accolades for his exceptional teaching, including the University Teaching Award, LS&A Excellence in Education Award, and the Golden Apple Award. An accomplished administrator, he co-founded the university-wide Collegiate Institute for Values in Science and served as Associate Dean of Long Range Planning. With over one hundred seventy publications, his recent work includes the edited volume 'Visions of Mars.' He has also served as a consultant for publishers and organizations and is the founder of Write Target, a corporate communications consulting firm. His contributions to science fiction scholarship were recognized with the Pilgrim Award in 2010.

Research Interests

Experience

Arthur F. Thurnau Professor Emeritus

1970-01-01 — 2023-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Professor Emeritus in English Language Literature and Art Design, focused on teaching and research in science fiction, fantasy, and academic computing.

Awards

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University Teaching Award

1990-01-01
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LS&A Excellence in Education Award

2000-01-01
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Golden Apple Award

2006-01-01
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Distinguished Faculty Achievement Award

2005-01-01
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Pilgrim Award

2010-01-01

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