Dr. Greg Downey

Professor

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Biography

Greg Downey is a faculty member at the Information School of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. His research interests primarily focus on the intersection of history, geography, and information communication technology. Downey has made significant contributions to the understanding of how labor and information infrastructures shape society and academic disciplines. He has taught a variety of courses including LIS 201 on Information Society, LIS 450 on Information Agencies and Environment, and LIS 644 on Digital Tools, Trends, and Debates. With a Ph.D. in History Technology Human Geography from Johns Hopkins University, he has published extensively on topics such as interdisciplinary collaboration and the role of media in work contexts. His notable works include studies on data archives and the frictions of interdisciplinarity, illustrating the complexities of knowledge infrastructures in contemporary settings.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences