Dr. John Carroll

Professor

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Biography

John M. Carroll is the Distinguished Professor Emeritus at Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology, where he has made significant contributions to the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). He has directed the Center for Human-Computer Interaction and the Laboratory for Collaborative Innovation. Carroll's research interests are broad, spanning areas from community innovation and health informatics to educational technology and minimalist information design. His career began at IBM’s Thomas J. Watson Research Center, where he contributed to the interdisciplinary field of HCI, focusing on the psycholinguistic aspects of human-computer interactions. Over the years, he has explored various problem areas, including collaborative awareness in complex computer-mediated interactions and community-based information technology infrastructures. His recent work emphasizes the design of educational technologies that support Socratic learning approaches and the analysis of mobile technologies for community time-banking initiatives. Carroll's contributions have been recognized with support from the Office of Naval Research and the National Science Foundation, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge and practice in community-focused information technology.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.