Dr. Jennifer Deboer

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer DeBoer is an associate professor in the School of Engineering Education at Purdue University, where she serves as the Director of the Applied Research Institute. Her work focuses on integrating global and local engagement into research and teaching to empower youth in becoming problem-solvers in their communities. DeBoer has led initiatives that span programs in Kenya, Zimbabwe, Senegal, and Jordan, with a mission to impact students and educators worldwide. Colleagues have praised her work as rooted in Purdue's land-grant tradition, connecting local Indiana residents with international communities. Her efforts include NSF-funded study abroad programs and innovative educational models in humanitarian engineering and refugee education. DeBoer exemplifies how globally informed research and teaching can foster equitable access to engineering education, ultimately strengthening community resilience both locally and globally.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Leadership Globalization Award-Faculty Comprehensive Award

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AERA/NSF Dissertation Fellowship

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.