Dr. Ellen Kossek

Professor

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Biography

Ellen Ernst Kossek is the Basil S. Turner Distinguished Professor Emerita at Purdue University's Krannert School of Management. A leading expert in work-life balance, Kossek's research focuses on work-life equality, career well-being, and the intersection of remote and flexible work for women and minoritized employees. She has held significant roles, including serving as the elected President of the Work-Family Researchers Network and has been recognized as a Fellow of both the Academy of Management and the American Psychological Association. Kossek is an acclaimed author with her work being featured in top management and psychological journals as well as popular media outlets. Her contributions to advancing gender equality in the workplace have been widely acknowledged, and she has received prestigious awards for her teaching and research efforts. She was a key speaker and contributor at various international conferences and has worked with major corporations to implement effective work-life policies. Currently, she is collaborating on a book with Brenda Lautsch from Simon Fraser University, focusing on democratizing flexibility in the workplace.

Research Interests

Experience

Distinguished Family Scholar

2023-01-01 — Present

Purdue Center for Families • West Lafayette, IN

Focuses on research initiatives and studies related to family and work dynamics.

Distinguished Professor Emerita

2018-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Retained research and teaching responsibilities post-retirement.

Elected President

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Work-Family Researchers Network •

Led initiatives to improve work-family research globally.

Professor of Management

2000-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Michigan State University • East Lansing, MI

Conducted research and taught courses on labor relations and human resources.

Awards

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Ellen Galinsky Generative Researcher Award

2021-05-01
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Janet Chusmir Distinguished Service Award

2023-01-01
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Fulbright Specialist Award

2022-01-01
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Title IX Distinguished Service Award

2023-01-01

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.