Dr. Rebekah Willett

Professor

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Biography

Rebekah Willett is a Professor and the Director of the Information School PhD Program at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. She specializes in childhood studies, media cultural studies, and educational practices. Her research extensively covers children's media cultures, play, public library makerspaces, and the impact of new literacies and digital cultures on young people. Willett employs methodologies such as discourse analysis, ethnography, and qualitative methods, drawing on sociocultural theories and feminist post-structuralism. She has published several influential articles in prominent journals, exploring topics like parenting practices in relation to media consumption during the COVID-19 pandemic. Willett's academic contributions position her as a key figure in understanding the dynamics of children's interactions with media and the implications for education and library services.

Research Interests

Courses

LIS 301 Information Literacy Online Spaces LIS 603 Research & Evaluation Methods Information Professionals LIS 629 Multicultural Literature LIS 631 Young Adult Literature LIS 639 Pedagogical Theory Practice Information Professionals

Requirements for University of Wisconsin–Madison

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:92
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Programming experience (Data Structures, Machine Organization) One year college-level calculus
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • CV/Resume
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Computer Sciences