Dr. Wendy Koss

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Biography

Wendy Koss is the director of the Purdue Animal Behavior Core at Purdue University. The facility provides validated behavioral and physiological assays to aid preclinical research using in vivo models. It offers a testing environment for developing novel devices and imaging tools to examine the relationships between brain and behavior. The facility utilizes cutting-edge automated technologies to efficiently model a wide range of neurodevelopmental disorders, psychiatric illnesses, neurodegenerative diseases, and spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries. Koss is dedicated to advancing research in integrative neuroscience through the development of innovative testing methodologies and tools.

Research Interests

Experience

Facility Director

2023-01-01 — Present

Purdue Animal Behavior Core • West Lafayette, IN

Oversees the Purdue Animal Behavior Core, providing behavioral and physiological assays to support preclinical research.

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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  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.