Dr. Eric Waltenburg

Professor

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Biography

Eric Waltenburg is a Professor at Purdue University with a focus on judicial politics and state politics. His work examines judicial decision-making and the comparative perspective of political behaviors. He engages in research funded by the National Science Foundation and institutions in Norway, including the University of Bergen and L. Meltzers Hoyskolefond. His research includes forecasting models for state legislative outcomes and studies on the political values influencing justices' voting patterns in the Norwegian Supreme Court. He has been involved in various significant projects and has received multiple grants for his research efforts. Waltenburg has also contributed to numerous publications in the field, addressing issues like the impact of media on perceptions of the U.S. Supreme Court and the role of law clerks in the Norwegian Supreme Court. His teaching interests align closely with his research, providing a comprehensive understanding of the intricacies of American politics and comparative law.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2001-08-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in political science, with a focus on judicial and state politics.

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.