Dr. Sharon Comstock

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sharon Comstock is a Teaching Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in the School of Information Sciences. Her research focus encompasses application asset-based principles, Community Inquiry (CoI) theory, and mixed-methods outcomes-based design evaluation in both formal and informal learning environments. Comstock's work addresses attendant information behaviors necessary for collective-impact infrastructure aimed at benefiting young people navigating complex systems. She is committed to understanding the critical interactions between users and information systems in diverse educational settings, ensuring that her research contributes to improved practices in community informatics and information behaviors. Comstock's efforts in enhancing experiential learning have garnered recognition from the Provost's office. She actively participates in various projects aimed at engaging youth and leveraging community resources for educational advancement.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign • Champaign, IL

Teaching and conducting research in Library Information Science.

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.