Dr. Swati Srivastava

Associate Professor

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Biography

Swati Srivastava is an Associate Professor in Political Science and a Faculty Scholar at Purdue University, as well as a Non-Resident Scholar at New America. Her academic journey includes obtaining a doctorate in Political Science from Northwestern University, with previous affiliations at the Buffett Institute for Global Studies and the Center for Legal Studies. She is the author of 'Hybrid Sovereignty' published by Cambridge University Press in 2022, which is complemented by numerous articles in top political science journals including 'International Organization', 'International Studies Quarterly', 'International Studies Review', and 'Perspectives on Politics'. Srivastava is the founding director of the International Politics and Responsible Tech (iPART) lab at Purdue University, focusing on qualitative research in the department. Her research broadly examines the influence of private power on global governance, particularly the political responsibilities of Big Tech and the impact of artificial intelligence in global politics. She utilizes original archival data, interviews, content analysis, and comparative historical analysis in her work. Throughout her career, she has received various awards from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Andrew Mellon Foundation, among others. At Purdue, she has been recognized with the highest college-wide awards for research and teaching, and she teaches courses in international relations and technology governance, while also being a faculty affiliate in the Cornerstone integrated liberal arts program.

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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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.