Dr. Corina Tarnita

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Biography

Corina Tarnita is a professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at Princeton University and the director of the Program in Environmental Studies at the High Meadows Environmental Institute. Her research focuses on the emergence of complex behavior from simple interactions, spanning individual cells to entire ecosystems. Tarnita's interests include multicellularity, social behaviors in bacteria, insects, and humans, and the effects of population structure on spatial patterns and evolutionary ecological dynamics within multi-species networks. Her primarily theoretical approach incorporates elements of evolutionary dynamics, evolutionary game theory, and network theory. Additionally, her lab collaborates with experimental field ecologists and molecular biologists to conduct empirical studies in the field of evolutionary biology.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.