Dr. Emily Dolson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Emily Dolson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Michigan State University. Her research focuses on developing algorithmic approaches to controlling trajectory evolution in complex ecological communities. Dolson's lab primarily addresses challenges through computational experiments, utilizing a range of models from simple to complex artificial life systems. The implications of her work extend into evolutionary medicine and the evolution of behavior in ecological contexts. She holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science & Engineering from Michigan State University, obtained in 2019, and a BA in Computer Science and Biology from Swarthmore College in 2013. She has been recognized with the Outstanding Service Award and Outstanding Student Research Award from the International Society for Artificial Life in 2019.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Service Award

2019-01-01
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Outstanding Student Research Award

2019-01-01

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology