Dr. Laura Stef Praun

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Biography

Laura Stef-Praun is a lecturer at Purdue University's Daniels School, specializing in the intersections of storytelling, technology, and leadership communication. With a Master's degree from Purdue and a PhD in English Literature from the University of Chicago, she focuses on Victorian literature and disability studies. Since starting her post-graduate teaching career at Purdue in 2001, Stef-Praun has developed her pedagogy around helping students communicate effectively in professional, technical, and creative contexts. Leveraging over 13 years of experience in corporate roles, including positions at Accenture, Baker McKenzie, and Grant Thornton, she brings practical insights into the classroom. Her work as an executive ghostwriter and strategic advisor equips thought leaders to translate complex ideas into persuasive narratives. Stef-Praun's commitment to inclusive, evidence-based storytelling aims to engage audiences and drive meaningful change.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2001-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches courses in strategic business writing and integrated business engineering communication.

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.