Dr. Deborah Nichols

Associate Professor

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Biography

Deborah Nichols is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science at Purdue University. Her research focuses on the independent and interacting effects of various predictors, including personal factors, content attributes, and contextual features, on cognition. Nichols has developed a complex media effects model that tests how these predictors shape cognition, leading to her co-edited book that bridges academic research with the implications for industry and policy leaders. She has expanded her model to consider new populations and content types, emphasizing the importance of context and the resources available for individuals to succeed. Her past consultancies span various sectors, including media and policy-makers, and she has engaged in high-profile collaborations with organizations such as Sesame Workshop and the World Bank. Nichols also actively participates in various committees related to social justice and equity at Purdue University, contributing her expertise and insights to impact educational practices and policies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Associate Professor in the Department of Human Development and Family Science.

Courses

HDFS 311 - Child Development HDFS 346 - Research Methods

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
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.