Professor Dr. Catherine Pfister

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Biography

Catherine Pfister is a Professor in the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago. Her research focuses on marine ecology, global change, and the impact of ocean acidification on species interactions and microbial ecology. Pfister's work examines the interplay between species productivity in coastal marine ecosystems and the implications of climate change on species dynamics. She trains PhD students to pursue new discoveries in marine ecosystems, utilizing various methodologies including mathematical models and genetic techniques. Her research contributions are affiliated with Marine Biological Laboratory at Woods Hole and emphasize the ecological and evolutionary conceptual testing within marine dynamics.

Research Interests

Marine Ecology Global Change Ocean Acidification Species Interactions Microbial Ecology

Awards

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Frances Straus Mentorship Award

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Miller Postdoctoral Fellow

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program

Requirements

TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7

Prerequisites

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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy