Dr. Rick Wash

Professor

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Biography

Rick Wash is a Professor at the Information School at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He earned his PhD in Information from the University of Michigan in 2009, a Master's degree in Computer Science from the same institution in 2006, and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Case Western Reserve University. His research primarily focuses on Human Centered Cybersecurity, Human-Computer Interaction, Cyber Policy, and Social Computing. Wash utilizes a variety of methods in his research, including mixed methods, qualitative interviews, surveys, log analysis, and real-world experiments. He is particularly interested in the theories of Naturalistic Decision Making, as well as various areas intersecting with HCI such as Economics, Psychology, and Anthropology. He has published several papers in reputable journals and conferences, contributing significantly to the fields of cybersecurity and human-computer interaction.

Research Interests

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