Dr. Tracy Hammond

Professor

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Biography

Tracy Anne Hammond is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has extensive educational background including multiple degrees from Columbia University in Anthropology and Computer Science. Her research interests lie in Sketch Recognition, Perception, Cognitive Behavior, Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, Concept Learning, Computer Graphics, Psychology, and Anthropology. Throughout her career, she has been recognized with several awards and honors for her innovative contributions to the field. Notably, she received the IAAI Innovative Applications AI Deployed Application Award in 2012 and an Honorable Mention for her Paper Case Study at CHI 2013. She has also been invited as a speaker at various conferences including the International Joint Conference on Artificial Intelligence. As a prominent figure in bridging gaps such as gender disparity in computer science, Hammond continues to influence the academic community through her insightful research and teaching.

Research Interests

Awards

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Paper Case Study Honorable Mention

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IAAI Innovative Applications AI Deployed Application Award

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Charles H. Barclay Jr. '45 College of Engineering Faculty Fellow

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Invited Speaker

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Paper Nomination

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Scholarship Recipient

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Brown University Scholarship Recipient

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Invited Conference Guest Speaker

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Paper Award

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Doctorial Consortium

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New Faculty Fellow

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Clare Booth Luce Fellowship

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Excellent TA Award

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Excellent TA Award

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MSTA Award

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MSTA Award

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.