Dr. Robert Browning

Professor

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Biography

Robert X. Browning is a Professor and Director of the C-SPAN Archives at Purdue University, where he also serves as the Faculty Director of the Center for C-SPAN Scholarship & Engagement. His academic career includes teaching courses focused on U.S. Congress and media politics. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and a B.S. from Marquette University. Browning's research primarily centers on the communication behaviors within Congress and has led to the publication of several edited volumes utilizing the C-SPAN Archives. His notable works include 'Power Politics Media: Year C-SPAN Archives Research' and 'Exploring C-SPAN Archives: Advancing Research Agenda'. Additionally, he has received prestigious awards such as the 2010 George Foster Peabody Award for excellence in communication and the Golden Beacon Award from the cable industry for public affairs initiatives. Browning's ongoing research interests and publications contribute significantly to the understanding of media's role in U.S. politics and Congress.

Research Interests

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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  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.