Dr. Thekla Morgenroth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Thekla Morgenroth's research examines the social psychological processes that influence tendencies to categorize and the systems of categorization. Key questions guiding their work include: (1) What motivations and belief systems lead to support for or opposition to specific systems of social categorization? (2) What mechanisms sustain and revise systems of social categorization? Additionally, Thekla is known for their love of cats, karaoke, and board games. They are actively recruiting graduate students for Fall 2026 admissions.

Research Interests

Identity and Intergroup Relations Social Categorization Essentialism Social Cognition

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.