Dr. Meena Selvakumar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Meena Selvakumar is an Associate Teaching Professor at the University of Washington's Information School, specializing in Informal Science Education, Museums, and Community Engagement. With a PhD in Molecular Biology from Stony Brook University/Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, obtained in 1998, and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science from the Indian Institute of Ecology and Environmental Sciences in 1991, she has developed a strong foundation in the learning sciences. Selvakumar has a background in biological sciences and has integrated this knowledge into her teaching and research. She is involved in various initiatives aimed at improving informal STEM learning and has contributed to capacity-building efforts through presentations and collaborations, including the NSF INCLUDES Alliance. Her work emphasizes the importance of community engagement in the dissemination of health services research.

Research Interests

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
Application Checklist
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  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.