Dr. Michael Eisenberg

Professor

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Biography

Michael Eisenberg is the founding dean of the Information School at the University of Washington, where he served from 1998 to 2006. He is renowned as an innovator and entrepreneur in the field of information studies, significantly transforming the school’s academic programs across all levels, from bachelor’s to doctorate, and increasing enrollment by 400%. His work has generated millions in funded research, making substantial impacts in various sectors, including industry, public service, and education. Eisenberg's primary research interests focus on information and technology literacy, virtual worlds, and library information technology programs for K-20 education. He is also known for co-authoring the “Big6 approach to information problem-solving,” a widely adopted framework for information literacy used globally. A prolific author, he has contributed to numerous books and articles and has dedicated a substantial part of his career to mentoring students across all educational levels, helping them navigate and improve their access to information technology.

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.