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Professor Dr. Jeremy Bailenson

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Biography

Jeremy Bailenson is the founding director of Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab and a Thomas Storke Professor at the Department of Communication. He also holds courtesy appointments in the Graduate School of Education and the Program in Symbolic Systems. Bailenson's research focuses on the psychology of virtual and augmented reality, particularly how virtual experiences can lead to changes in perceptions of self and social interactions. His work explores how these experiences can transform education, enhance empathy, and contribute to environmental conservation and health. He has published over 200 academic papers across multiple disciplines including communication, psychology, and education, and his work has received continuous funding from the National Science Foundation for 25 years. Bailenson is the author of the Amazon best-selling book "Infinite Reality" and his recent publication "Experience Demand" has been widely reviewed. He has received the Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching and multiple top-paper awards from academic associations in his field.

Research Interests

Brain Sciences Learning Sciences Technology Education

Experience

Director Graduate Studies

2010-01-01 — Present

Department of Communication, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Oversees the academic programs and initiatives for graduate studies.

Director, Co-terminal Masters Program

2006-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Department of Communication, Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Managed the co-terminal master's program.

Post-Doctoral Fellow/Assistant Research Professor

1999-01-01 — 2003-01-01

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Conducted research in psychological studies related to virtual environments.

Awards

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Dean's Award for Distinguished Teaching

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Top-Paper Award, Communication Technology

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Top-Paper Award, Communication Technology

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Top-Paper Award, Nonverbal Communication Division

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Top-Paper Award, International Society Presence Conference

Courses

COMM 326 COMM 301 COMM 166 COMM 266 COMM 399 COMM 380 ENVRES 398 ENVRES 399 COMM 195 COMM 199 COMM 299 COMM 199C SYMSYS 290 COMM 290 SYMSYS 190

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.