Dr. Jorge Banda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jorge Banda is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Public Health at Purdue University. His research focuses on merging the fields of exercise science, public health, and social psychology to develop creative solutions that improve child health. Dr. Banda's work primarily investigates community-based interventions aimed at decreasing sedentary behavior and increasing physical activity to prevent and treat obesity among youth. He conducts substantial community-based research, particularly in youth sports settings, ensuring that the interventions are effectively designed and implemented to meet the needs of children in various communities.

Research Interests

Courses

PUBH 40500 - Principles of Epidemiology

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.