Dr. William Calvo Quirós

Associate Professor

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Biography

William A. Calvo-Quirós holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Design from the Department of Architecture and Environmental Design at Arizona State University (2011) and a Ph.D. in Chicana/o Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara (2015). His research focuses on topics such as migration and vernacular devotions, particularly within the context of Latino religiosity. His book, 'Undocumented Saints: Politics Migrating Devotions' (Oxford University Press, 2022), explores the intersection of racial tensions and popular religiosity, incorporating elements of surveillance and control. Additionally, his interests include Latinx art aesthetics, Latinx popular culture, and Chicana feminist decolonial methodologies, all aimed at formulating new discussions regarding race and gender.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
  • Official Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science