Dr. Thomas Dee

Professor

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Biography

Thomas S. Dee is the Barnett Family Professor at Stanford University's Graduate School of Education and a Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution. His research employs quantitative methods to address contemporary issues in public policy and practice, particularly in education. Dee has contributed significantly to the field, receiving several prestigious awards, including the Peter H. Rossi Award for his contributions to theory and practice in program evaluation. He is actively involved in various academic appointments, having served as Faculty Director of the John W. Gardner Center for Youth and Communities and as a member of multiple executive committees related to public policy. His scholarship primarily focuses on the intersection of education and economics, emphasizing the role of research-practice partnerships.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University, Graduate School of Education • Stanford, CA

Leading research and academic programs, focusing on education policy and public issues.

Senior Fellow

— Present

Hoover Institution • Stanford, CA

Contributing to research and policy analysis within economics and education.

Awards

#2024

Outstanding Public Communication Education Research Award

#2024

Peter H. Rossi Award Contributions Theory Practice Program Evaluation

#2020

Community Outcomes Impact Award

Courses

EDUC 352B EDUC 480 EDUC 180 EDUC 490 EDUC 190 EDUC 380 EDUC 339 EDUC 430B SOC 258B EDUC 225

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.