Dr. Ryan Calo

Professor

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Biography

Ryan Calo is the Virginia Prentice Bloedel Professor at the University of Washington School of Law and a co-founder of several centers focusing on technology policy, including the Center for Informed Public and the Tech Policy Lab. His academic work primarily addresses the intersection of law and technology, exploring issues surrounding robotics and artificial intelligence, and he has organized numerous events on these topics for prestigious institutions such as the National Science Foundation and the Obama White House. Calo has held joint appointments in the Information School and the Paul G. Allen School of Computer Science and Engineering. He earned his J.D. from the University of Michigan in 2005 and a B.A. in Philosophy from Dartmouth College. Calo has received several accolades, including the Phillip Trautman 1L Professor of the Year Award and the Washington Law Review Faculty Award. He actively engages in public discourse about technology law through speaking events and written contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Teaching courses related to law and technology, focusing on intersections between legal frameworks and technological advancements.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.