Dr. Tabb Prissel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tabb Prissel is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University. His research focuses on the integration of natural sample analysis, experimental petrology, orbital mission data, and geochemical modeling to explore igneous evolution on Earth, the Moon, and rocky worlds. As an educator, Prissel promotes an inquisitive atmosphere in the classroom, encouraging students to ask questions and engage deeply with the material. He believes that geologists are storytellers who unveil the history of planetary crusts. His primary research interests include the evolution of planetary crusts, primary magmas, magma-rock interactions, magma oceans, and impact melt seas. He is also involved in mission enabling science and field studies related to lunar exploration.

Research Interests

Courses

EAPS 11800 Introduction to Earth Sciences EAPS 51700 Lunar Exploration

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.