Dr. Susan Hagan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan Hagan is an Associate Teaching Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, specializing in Information Systems. With a Ph.D. in Rhetoric from Carnegie Mellon University, she has contributed significantly to the field through her research on visual-verbal collaboration, interaction design, and the integration of communication planning with information design. Over the years, Hagan has published multiple works exploring topics such as readability, illustration in communication, and the teaching of intuitive design skills. Her academic contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the NCTE Award for her article on Philosophy and Theory of Technical Scientific Communication. Additionally, she has received the H&SS Graduate Student Teaching Award for innovation in teaching and development of courses. Hagan's work often bridges the gap between theoretical frameworks and practical application, making her a valuable educator and researcher in her domain.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Heinz College • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching various courses in Information Systems focusing on the integration of communication and design elements.

Awards

#2010

Role Model Award

#2008

NCTE Award

#2004

H&SS Graduate Student Teaching Award

#1995

Siegel Fellowship

#1993

National Ad Wheel Awards

#1991

Women Communications Regional Award

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.