Professor Dr. Geoffrey Rockwell

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Biography

Geoffrey Rockwell is a Professor in the Faculty of Arts at the University of Alberta, specializing in Media Technology Studies and Philosophy. He is recognized for his contributions to Digital Humanities and AI Ethics, particularly in the areas of text visualization and analysis. He served as the CIFAR AI Chair and is an Amii Fellow, reflecting his leadership in artificial intelligence within the humanities. Rockwell's research includes significant publications such as 'Hermeneutica: Computer-Assisted Interpretation in the Humanities' and he is a co-developer of the tools essential for text analysis, including Voyant Tools. He actively participates in documenting textual analysis resources through the TAPoR project. His teaching encompasses topics in Digital Humanities, offering courses on Theoretical Issues in Humanities Computing, Big Data Text Analysis, and Information Ethics at the master's level.

Research Interests

Digital Humanities AI Ethics Text Analysis Visualization

Courses

MA Digital Humanities Theoretical Issues in Humanities Computing Big Data Text Analysis Information Ethics DH 510 - Topics in Digital Theory and Culture INT D 225 - Topics in Interdisciplinary Studies

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93

Prerequisites

Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management

Application Checklist

  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)

Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management