Dr. Noah Webster

Associate Professor

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Biography

Noah J. Webster is an Associate Research Scientist at the University of Michigan’s Institute for Social Research, focusing primarily on the intersection of social relationships and health. His research addresses how environmental and social contexts contribute to health disparities across the life course. He holds a Ph.D. in Sociology from Case Western Reserve University, with specializations in Medical Sociology and Research Methods. Dr. Webster is a co-investigator on several sponsored research projects, including a longitudinal study funded by the National Institute on Aging aimed at understanding social relations, aging, and health. He is also involved in examining the role of humility and forgiveness across ethnic groups, funded by the Templeton Foundation, as well as a multidisciplinary study assessing the impact of green infrastructure in Detroit, supported by the University of Michigan Water Center. Additionally, Dr. Webster serves as the Assistant Director of the Society 2030 Consortium, which connects university and industry stakeholders to identify critical socio-economic trends and develop strategic insights for future policy and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Scientist

— Present

University of Michigan Institute for Social Research • Ann Arbor, MI

Conducts research on health-related behaviors and their relationship with social relationships and environmental contexts.

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science