Dr. Michael Bernstein

Professor

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Biography

Michael Bernstein is a Professor in the Department 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, focusing on designing social and interactive technologies. His research has been featured in prominent venues such as New York TED, AI, and MIT Technology Review. Michael has been recognized with the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship and the Tech Humanity Prize from the Computer History Museum. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from MIT and a bachelor's degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University. Michael has a strong academic presence with appointments including Professor and Senior Fellow, and he has received numerous awards acknowledging the impact of his scholarly work. He actively teaches and supervises doctoral students, contributing to the development of the next generation of researchers in his field.

Research Interests

Courses

CS 499 CS 499P CS 390A CS 390B CS 390C CS 399 CS 399P SYMSYS 196 CS 199 CS 199P SYMSYS 290 CME 291 CS 390D CS 192 SYMSYS 190 CS 191 CS 195 CS 191W CS 197 CS 547 CS 347 CS 278 SOC 174 SOC 274

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.