Dr. Stewart Alexander

Associate Professor

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Biography

Stewart Chang Alexander is a leading authority in communication methodology within the health sector. His current research addresses critical areas such as mental health among rural Asian American adolescents, pharmacist counseling for transgender youth, and the challenges faced by young gay and bisexual men in rural Indiana in seeking sexual health information. He is pioneering an innovative online Music Therapy program aimed at empowering Asian American teens to explore their identities in predominantly white rural environments. Dr. Alexander's work focuses on enhancing communication between health care providers and patients, particularly regarding health information for transgender adolescents. By identifying perceived barriers to health information, he aims to improve mobile interventions that provide teens with essential health resources. His expertise is reflected in rigorous research methodologies that transform qualitative patient-provider interactions into measurable data, which can lead to improved clinical guidelines for primary care physicians discussing sexual orientation and gender identity. His dedication to advancing LGBT health care in rural Indiana highlights the importance of understanding and meeting the unique healthcare needs of this population. Dr. Alexander's scholarly contributions have been widely published and adopted within the Department of Public Health and across the college of Health and Human Services.

Research Interests

Awards

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Engel Award

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Class of 1922 Outstanding Innovation Helping Students Learn Award

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Vision Award

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Study Abroad Leadership Award

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Trailblazer Award

Courses

PUBH 250 - Intercultural Development Public Health Human Sciences PUBH 501 - Introduction Health Equity

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.