Dr. W E King

Assistant Professor

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Biography

W.E. King teaches core informatics courses to undergraduates at the University of Washington's Information School. With 20 years of experience in technical writing and training, he focuses on providing a critical informatics lens as students navigate their career goals. His research intersects technology, religion, and gender, and his dissertation titled 'Match Made in Heaven: Queer Christians and Dating Apps' highlights these intersections. King has developed special topics courses on internet dating and the implications of artificial intelligence in society. He is passionate about creating collaborative, peer-based learning environments that engage students in meaningful ways. His academic background includes a PhD and MS in Information Science from the University of Washington, as well as multiple degrees in related fields from various institutions. He actively participates in the academic community through presentations and memberships in professional organizations.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dissertation Fellowship

2021-06-01
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Joan W. Welk Endowed Graduate Fellowship in Comparative Religion

2015-06-01

Courses

INFO 200 - Intellectual Foundations of Informatics INFO 352 - Race, Gender, and Information

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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  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)
Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.