Dr. Michael Twidale

Professor

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Biography

Michael Twidale is a professor in the Siebel School of Computing and Data Science at Illinois University. He holds a Ph.D. in Computing from Lancaster University, obtained in 1990. His research interests span various areas in Information Sciences, including Entrepreneurial Design, Museum Informatics, Sociotechnical Information Systems, History Foundations, and Usability Engineering. He has taught several courses related to these subjects. Michael is committed to advancing the field through his innovative approaches to teaching and research, focusing on the integration of technology with human aspects in various domains.

Research Interests

Information Sciences Entrepreneurial Design Museum Informatics Sociotechnical Information Systems Usability Engineering

Courses

Entrepreneurial Design Museum Informatics Sociotechnical Information Systems History Foundations Usability Engineering

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.