Dr. Carol Colatrella

Professor

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Biography

Carol Colatrella is a Professor and Co-Director of the Women, Science, and Technology Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology's Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts. She specializes in literature and cultural studies, particularly focusing on the intersection of gender, science, and technology. Over her career, Colatrella has held several significant roles, including Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Faculty Development and Program Director for Georgia Tech's NSF ADVANCE program. A distinguished scholar, she has published a range of works analyzing narratives related to race, class, and gender within the contexts of literature. Her notable publications include 'Toys Tools Pink: Cultural Narratives Gender, Science, Technology' and 'Feminism's Progress: Gender Politics British American Literature Television 1830 2023'. Also recognized for her contributions in education and research, Colatrella has received multiple awards, including the Lettie Pate Whitehead Evans Gender Equity Award and the Ivan Allen Jr. Faculty Legacy Award. Her research interests encompass American literature, gender studies, and the impact of digital media, particularly in relation to social justice and ethical practices within education.

Research Interests

Courses

ENGL-1102: English Composition II LCC-2200: Intro Gender Studies LCC-2813: Special Topics STAC LCC-3202: Studies in Fiction LCC-3226: Major Authors LCC-3252: Film Television LCC-3304: Science, Tech, & Gender LCC-3318: Biomedicine & Culture LCC-3510: American Culture II LCC-3823: Special Topics Lit/Cult LCC-3833: Special Topics STAC LCC-4102: Senior Thesis LCC-4699: Undergraduate Research LMC-2200: Intro Gender Studies LMC-3112: Evolution&Industrial Age LMC-3202: Democracy & Fiction LMC-3304: Science, Tech & Gender LMC-3318: Biomedicine & Culture LMC-3833: Special Topics STAC LMC-3843: Spec Topic-Communication LMC-4000: Senior Seminar LMC LMC-4102: Senior Thesis

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.