Dr. Scott Tenbrink

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Scott TenBrink is a Lecturer III at the University of Michigan's School of Information. His teaching focuses on project-oriented courses that emphasize the role of information tools in fostering community civic engagement and supporting 21st-century citizenship. He is dedicated to building partnerships with cities and connecting students to design innovative information tools, services, and systems. TenBrink believes that information skills are crucial for achieving career goals and makes a commitment to improve neighborhoods, communities, and the world through his work. His courses include SI538: Citizen Interaction Design, SI350: UX Field Research in the Public Sector, and BSI Capstone courses (SI 407/487). His research interests include Civic Interaction Design, Public Interest Technology, Service Design, Participatory Design, Creative Problem Solving, and Design Thinking.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer III

— Present

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Lecturer in the School of Information focusing on civic engagement and information tools.

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