Dr. Tom Robson

Instructor

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Biography

Tom Robson received his Ph.D. in Theatre History, Theory, and Literature from Indiana University in 2011. Before joining Purdue University, he served for twelve years on the faculty of the Millikin University School of Theatre & Dance. His primary research interest lies at the intersection of Disney theme parks and performance studies. Tom has authored several books, including 'Performance Disney: The Theme Park Experience as Tourist Actor' (Palgrave MacMillan, 2019) and is set to release 'Disney Parks Construction and American Identity: Tourism, Performance, and Anxiety' with Lexington Books in 2024, co-written with Jennifer Kokai.

Research Interests

Theatre Studies Disney Theme Parks Performance Studies

Experience

Assistant Teaching Professor

— Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Teaches courses in Theatre and engages in research related to Disney theme parks.

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.