Dr. Jennifer Glass

Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Glass is a Professor and Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. Her research focuses on astrobiology, biogeochemistry, and environmental controls on greenhouse gas cycling, particularly methane and nitrous oxide in terrestrial and marine ecosystems. Additionally, she investigates biogeochemical cycles, microbial metabolisms, and the influence of trace metal bioavailability on microbial carbon and nitrogen cycling. Glass has contributed significantly to understanding the co-evolution of microbial metabolisms and ocean chemistry throughout Earth's history. Her academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from Arizona State University and dual B.Sc. degrees in Earth Space Sciences and Oceanography from the University of Washington.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and conducting research in Earth and Atmospheric Sciences.

Awards

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American Geophysical Union Thomas Hilker Early Career Award

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American Society Microbiology Alice C. Evans Award

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Scialog Fellow

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Georgia Tech Faces Inclusive Excellence

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Georgia Tech College of Sciences Immel Teaching Award

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Faculty Champion Award

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Kavli Fellow

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Georgia Tech Earth & Atmospheric Sciences Judith Curry Service Award

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NASA Astrobiology Postdoctoral Fellow

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PEO Scholar

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NSF Graduate Research Fellow

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.