Dr. Tara Grillos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Grillos’s research focuses on human dimensions of sustainable development policy. She studies the effects of local governance arrangements on environmental behavior, collective action, and the impact of policy on human well-being and health equity. Her research combines experimental and quasi-experimental methods with fieldwork in developing nations, including Honduras, Bolivia, and Kenya. She has published extensively on topics such as participation in decision-making processes, decentralization, and climate policy interventions, highlighting the importance of inclusive governance for effective policy outcomes.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaching and conducting research in Political Science, focusing on environmental policy and governance.

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.