Dr. Alexandra Harris Watson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexandra Harris-Watson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. She obtained her PhD in 2020 from the University of Georgia. Her research focuses on personality and individual differences at work, investigating how these traits affect critical job performance behaviors. She specifically studies the foundational questions of how different traits interact to influence job performance, as well as the collaborative relationships between humans and artificial intelligence (AI). This includes her ongoing work on understanding perceptions and engagement with socially interactive AI agents, such as robots and chatbots. Through her studies, she aims to advance trait measurement and the application of psychometric methods in practice, contributing insights into interpersonal dynamics within teams and leadership.

Research Interests

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.