Dr. Susan Dumais

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Dumais is an Affiliate Professor at the University of Washington's Information School and has been with Microsoft Research since July 1997. Her research interests encompass algorithms and interfaces that improve information retrieval, focusing on various aspects of human-computer interaction. Dumais' current research emphasizes gaze-enhanced interaction and the temporal dynamics of information systems. She explores user modeling and personalization, as well as innovative interfaces for interactive retrieval and search evaluation. Dumais has conducted extensive studies on information access challenges, personal information management, desktop search, question answering, text categorization, and collaborative filtering. She has collaborated closely with several Microsoft groups, including Bing, Windows Desktop Search, SharePoint Portal Server, and Office Online Help, on search-related innovations and advancements.

Research Interests

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.