Dr. Michael Bernstein

Professor

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Biography

Michael Bernstein is a Professor of Computer Science at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence. He is a nationally bestselling author focused on designing social and societal interactive technologies. His research has been reported in prominent venues, including New York TED and MIT Technology Review. Bernstein has received the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and the Computer History Museum's Tech Humanity Prize. He holds a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University and both a master's degree and a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT. His work often explores intersections between technology design and social science, particularly in the realms of human-computer interaction and social computing systems.

Research Interests

Courses

CS 197: Computer Science Research CS 347: HCI Foundations Frontiers CS 278: Social Computing CS 547: HCI Seminar

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.