Dr. John Cushman

Professor

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Biography

John Cushman is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. He holds a B.S. in Mathematics, an M.S. in Mathematics and Agronomy, and a Ph.D. in Mathematics and Agronomy, all from Iowa State University. His primary research interests involve physics of fluids in porous media, stochastic processes, and computational chemistry. Throughout his career, he has taught several courses including advanced topics in continuum mechanics, stochastic hydrology, and numerical methods in hydrology. He has published extensively in various scientific journals, making significant contributions to the understanding of fluid dynamics and porous media. Cushman's dedication to the field is reflected in his roles as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Stochastic Hydrology and Hydraulics and his participation on multiple editorial boards. He has received various accolades such as the Honors Fellow designation from the American Geophysical Union and the Herbert Newby McCoy Award from Purdue University for his outstanding contributions to science. Additionally, he has been involved in interdisciplinary initiatives and has held positions such as Visiting Scholar at Harvard University and Visiting Professor at universities internationally, further amplifying his influence within the scientific community.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Taught and conducted research in the field of Mathematics and Agronomy, specializing in Environmental Physics.

Visiting Professor

— Present

University of Rome I (La Sapienza) • Rome, Italy

Visited to teach Environmental Fluid Mechanics.

Visiting Professor

— Present

PUC-RIO, Brazil • Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Lectured in Applied Mathematics.

President

— Present

Hydroscience Associates, Inc. •

Led and managed a research consulting firm specializing in hydrology.

Director

— Present

Indiana Water Resources Research Center • West Lafayette, IN

Oversaw research initiatives pertaining to water resources.

Awards

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Fellow

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Herbert Newby McCoy Award

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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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.