Dr. Brent Jesiek

Professor

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Biography

Brent Jesiek is a Professor in the Elmore Family School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Purdue University. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Michigan Technological University, and both a Master's and PhD from Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University. His research interests encompass the social studies of electrical engineering and computer engineering, with a strong focus on open source software and hardware, as well as the history of embedded devices and systems. He also explores software and hardware development methodologies and global engineering education. In his work, he emphasizes engineering education research, aiming to advance the teaching and learning of engineering principles among students.

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.