Dr. Paul Edwards

Professor

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Biography

Paul Edwards is Professor Emeritus at the University of Michigan in the School of Information and has also served as Professor Emeritus of History in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. His academic work primarily focuses on the intersection of history, politics, and culture with information technology and information infrastructures. Over the years, he has developed a keen interest in climate science, climate data, and climate models while also exploring the historical context of computers. Edwards received his BA from Wesleyan University in 1980 and later pursued his PhD at the University of California, Santa Cruz, which he completed in 1988. He has contributed significant research to the field and has taken roles that include advising potential PhD candidates, demonstrating his commitment to fostering new generations of scholars in information science and history.

Research Interests

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