Dr. Joseph Tennis

Professor

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Biography

Joseph T. Tennis is a Professor at the University of Washington Information School, where he also serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Linguistics. His research focuses on classification theory, particularly the examination of classification systems and how they change over time in response to diverse community needs. With interests in the ethics of information organization and innovative evaluation methods, he has contributed significantly to the field through various lectures and presentations. Additionally, Tennis is affiliated with institutions such as the Fluminense Federal University in Brazil and the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of British Columbia. He has received several awards for his contributions, including the Paper Award at the North American Symposium on Knowledge Organization.

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Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.