Dr. Noura Howell

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Noura Howell is an academic specializing in Information and Management Systems with a designated emphasis on New Media. She earned her PhD from the School of Information at the University of California, Berkeley, and holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering with a concentration in Computing from Franklin W. Olin College of Engineering. Her research interests include Artificial Intelligence literacy, design futuring, and the critical reimagining of Emotion AI. Howell actively contributes to the Atlanta Interdisciplinary AI Network and focuses on creative engagement and the design of local community futures through Generative AI art. Additionally, she has been recognized with prestigious awards such as the NSF CAREER for her innovative work in Human-Computer Interaction and has received the Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award for her contributions to thermal interfaces in technology. Howell teaches various courses related to computational media and interaction design.

Research Interests

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Enhancement Award

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Google TensorFlow Faculty Award

Courses

LMC-2700: Introduction to Computational Media LMC-3710: Principles of Interaction Design LMC-6310: Computer Expressive LMC-6313: Principles of Interaction Design LMC-6399: Discovery & Invention LMC-6650: Project Studio LMC-6800: DM MS Project Course LMC-8910: Special Problems: Research Group Independent Study

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.