Dr. Erin Dean

Instructor

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Biography

Erin Dean is an environmental anthropologist focused on research and teaching at the intersections of environmental and social justice. Her work encompasses renewable energy, electrification, and gender studies, particularly in the context of community-based conservation and agriculture. Dean has also investigated participatory forestry and political authority in Tanzania and Zanzibar. Her teaching experience includes a diverse curriculum in environmental humanities and qualitative research design methodologies, equipping students with a comprehensive understanding of these critical areas.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.