Dr. Libby Hemphill

Associate Professor

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Biography

Libby Hemphill is an Associate Professor at the School of Information, University of Michigan, and Research Associate Professor at the Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research, Institute for Social Research. Her interdisciplinary research centers on civic engagement, exploring automated moderation techniques, fan studies, political communication, and digital curation and data stewardship. She has an educational background that includes a Bachelor of Arts in General Studies in Humanities from the University of Chicago, along with both a Master of Science and a Ph.D. in Information from the University of Michigan. Hemphill contributes to various academic discussions and projects, underlining the significance of information practices in contemporary societal contexts. She is also involved in PhD advising, guiding students in navigating their research paths. Hemphill combines theoretical insights with practical applications, serving as a vital resource for scholars in the digital and information studies fields.

Research Interests

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