Dr. Jared Mccormick

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Biography

Jared McCormick is the Director of Graduate Studies at New York University's Kevorkian Center for Near Eastern Studies, where he has dedicated seven years to transforming the graduate education curriculum, overseeing federal grant administration, and building partnerships that extend the university's impact. He holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from Harvard and a secondary degree in Critical Media Practice. His research primarily explores tourism, visual cultures, and cultural imaginations of place in the Middle East, positioning his work at the intersection of digital humanities, artificial intelligence pedagogy, and Middle Eastern studies. With extensive experience in managing large scale federal grants, McCormick focuses increasingly on questions related to the intersection of AI and humanistic inquiry, examining how these tools impact teaching, research, and scholarship. His participation in talks, papers, and conferences reflects his active engagement in contemporary academic discussions relevant to his research interests and field.

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Experience

Director Graduate Studies

2016-01-01 — Present

New York University • New York, NY

Transforming graduate education curriculum and managing federal grant administration.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
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Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
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Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.