Dr. Kevyn Collins Thompson

Associate Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Kevyn Collins Thompson. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Joining the University of Michigan in the Fall of 2013, Kevyn Collins-Thompson is an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science. He has extensive experience in academic and industry research spanning 20 years. His work integrates information retrieval, machine learning, and natural language processing to enhance the ways people access information. As the academic director of the Master of Applied Data Science program, he leads one of the largest online degree programs at the university. He has gained recognition as an ACM Distinguished Member for his outstanding contributions to computing. Collins-Thompson's research focuses on developing human-centered machine learning systems particularly aimed at improving literacy skills and creating effective educational technologies. He has been involved in various innovative projects and collaborations, contributing to advancements in the field of AI and education. He has co-founded a startup that provides adaptive AI tools for educators and has received numerous accolades, including the Michael D. Cohen Outstanding Service Award and the Coursera Outstanding Educator Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-09-01 — Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Teaching and research in machine learning, information retrieval, and natural language processing.

Awards

#

ACM Distinguished Member

2020-12-15
#

Michael D. Cohen Outstanding Service Award

2019-09-01
#

Coursera's Outstanding Educator Award

2018-03-15

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science