Dr. Erin Krupka

Professor

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Biography

Erin Krupka is a Professor and Associate Dean at the University of Michigan School of Information (UMSI). She joined the UMSI faculty in 2009 and served as the Director of the Doctoral Program from 2019 to 2023 before being appointed Associate Dean in July 2023. As an experimental behavioral economist, Krupka’s research focuses on motivating individuals to engage in behaviors that benefit organizations and communities, emphasizing the importance of shifting values and culture within various contexts. During her tenure at UMSI, she has successfully secured funding from prestigious institutions such as the National Science Foundation and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. Krupka teaches courses in behavioral economics, organizational management, and choice architecture. She has received several teaching honors, including the UMSI's Teaching Award and the Honored Instructor Award from the University of Michigan Housing. Krupka was also nominated twice for the Golden Apple Teaching Award at the University of Michigan.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean

2023-07-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Information • Ann Arbor, MI

Appointed as the Associate Dean at UMSI.

Director of Doctoral Program

2019-01-01 — 2023-06-30

University of Michigan School of Information • Ann Arbor, MI

Directed the Doctoral Program at UMSI.

Professor

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Michigan School of Information • Ann Arbor, MI

Faculty member focusing on behavioral economics.

Awards

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Honored Instructor Award

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Outstanding Teacher Award

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