Dr. Michael Smith

Professor

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Biography

Michael G. Smith is a professor in the College of Liberal Arts at Purdue University, specializing in Russian History and Aerospace History. He received his Ph.D. from Georgetown University in 1991. His teaching involves a variety of courses, such as Transformative Texts: Critical Thinking Communication and multiple history-focused classes, including those on Russian history and aerospace. Smith has authored and edited several notable publications in the field, including 'Spacefaring Earth: History Space Age' and 'Rockets Revolution: Cultural History Early Spaceflight'. He has contributed articles to various academic journals and has worked on numerous projects that explore Soviet culture, language planning, and historical facets of aviation. His engagement with undergraduate and graduate students has led to numerous student publications in related fields. Furthermore, Smith has actively participated in the academic community through seminars and conferences, advocating the importance of archival research in understanding historical developments in aerospace and Russian studies.

Research Interests

Courses

Transformative Texts: Critical Thinking Communication History Russia 1861 History Aviation History Space Age Survey Global History California Assassination Global Perspective Kyivan Rus’ Medieval World System Seminar Modern Russian History

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.