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Professor Dr. Jeffrey Hancock

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Biography

Jeffrey Hancock is the Harry Norman Chandler Professor of Communication at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies. He is a founding director of the Stanford Lab and currently serves as the Faculty Director of the Stanford Internet Observatory, as well as Co-Director of the Cyber-Policy Center. His research focuses on the intersection of communication technology and human behavior, emphasizing how digital communication changes interpersonal interactions. Hancock's academic work includes courses on communication theory, symbolic systems, and the impact of technology on society.

Research Interests

Communication Technology Interpersonal Interaction Digital Communication

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of communication.

Courses

COMM 1 COMM 324 COMM 122 CS 152 INTLPOL 267 COMM 124 COMM 224 COMM 399 COMM 380 INTLPOL 299 COMM 195 SYMSYS 196 COMM 199 COMM 299 COMM 199C SYMSYS 290 COMM 290 COMM 322 SINY 127

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming

Application Checklist

  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV

Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.