Dr. Annabelle Atkin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Annabelle Atkin is an Assistant Professor at Purdue University in the Department of Human Development and Family Science. Her primary research interests focus on the development of multiracial and Asian American adolescents and young adults, emphasizing socialization processes, experiences that serve as risk and resilience factors, identity formation, exclusion, family relationships, and implications for health and well-being. Atkin leads the ARISE lab, engaging both undergraduate and graduate research assistants in investigating these vital topics. Utilizing both quantitative and qualitative methodologies, she develops assessments and tools to help scholars evaluate constructs relevant to specific populations’ experiences. In addition to her research endeavors, she is serving on the editorial board for the Journal of Research on Adolescence. Atkin is accepting graduate student applications with a deadline of December 1, 2025.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches and conducts research in the Department of Human Development and Family Science.

Awards

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Early Career Award

2025-01-01
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Early Career Contributions Research Award

2023-01-01
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Kinley Trust Award

2023-03-01
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Burkhart Fellowship

2022-03-01

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.