Dr. Susan Fussell

Professor

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Biography

Susan Fussell is a Professor in the Department of Communication and the Department of Information Science at Cornell University. She received her Ph.D. in psychology from Columbia University. Her research primarily focuses on computer-mediated communication and human-computer interaction, with specific interests in how gesture and gaze serve as communication channels that help people coordinate their efforts in physical tasks. Her current projects explore the effects of culture and native language on computer-mediated communication, the collaboration of intelligence analysts, tools to motivate individuals to reduce energy usage, and advances in human-robot interaction and telepresence robotics. She teaches theories of communication and research methods aplicated in computer-mediated communication and social computing. She supervises advanced graduate research and independent study courses across multiple disciplines, emphasizing collaborative work and communication in various formats.

Research Interests

Courses

COMM 9900: Doctoral-Level Dissertation Research COMM 7990: Graduate Research INFO 4900: Independent Reading Research COMM 4990: Independent Research INFO 7900: Independent Research CS 5999: Master of Engineering Project

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture