Dr. Tara Grillos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Grillos’s research focuses on the human dimensions of sustainable development policy, examining the effects of local governance arrangements on environmental behavior, collective action, and the impact of policy on human well-being and health equity. Her work combines experimental and quasi-experimental methods with fieldwork in developing nations, including Honduras, Bolivia, and Kenya. She has published various articles discussing the interplay between decentralization, cooperation among public officials, and community-based management within the context of environmental policy.

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.