Dr. Erin Mordecai

Associate Professor

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Biography

Erin Mordecai is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology at Stanford University and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment. Her research investigates the intersections of ecology and infectious disease, focusing on how climate change, species interactions, and global changes impact the dynamics of infectious diseases in human and natural ecosystems. Her work combines empirical data with mathematical modeling to better understand these complex interactions. Mordecai completed her PhD in Ecology, Evolution, and Marine Biology at the University of California, Santa Barbara, in 2012, followed by a prestigious two-year NSF postdoctoral fellowship. Throughout her academic career, she has received multiple awards, including the Walter J. Gores Award for Teaching from Stanford University. She is actively involved in several professional organizations and editorial boards, lending her expertise to the ecology and global health communities. Her current research interests include vector-borne diseases and fungal pathogens, particularly in relation to California's grasslands.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of biology with a focus on ecology and infectious diseases.

Courses

BIO 299 BIO 176 BIO 276 BIO 292 BIO 198 ENVRES 398 ENVRES 399 BIO 300 EARTHSYS 199 BIO 290 BIO 199 BIO 2N BIO 81

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.