Dr. Thomas Redick

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Redick is a Professor in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Purdue University. His primary research focus is on working memory, investigating the causes and consequences of individual differences in working memory. He explores cognitive interventions aimed at increasing an individual’s working memory and related cognitive functions. Redick's work also includes examining the use of augmented reality technology to minimize working memory demands during learning tasks. He employs a variety of methodologies, including experimental and correlational approaches, structural equation modeling, and meta-analytic techniques, to study the psychometric properties of working memory tests. Redick has a PhD from Georgia Institute of Technology and has contributed significantly to the field of Cognitive Psychology through his research and mentoring programs.

Research Interests

Awards

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James C. Naylor Award for Teaching Excellence

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Corps Engagement Award

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Wayne Helen Townsend Writing Excellence Fund Award

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University Faculty Scholar

Courses

PSY 200 - Introduction Cognitive Psychology PSY 203 - Introduction Research Methods Psychology PSY 390 - Research Experience Psychology PSY 392H - Research-Focused Honors Program: Seminar III PSY 404 - Research-Focused Honors Program: Seminar PSY 405 - Research-Focused Honors Program: Seminar II PSY 498 - Senior Research PSY 625 - Complex Cognitive Processes PSY 633 - Augmenting Human 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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.