Dr. Justin Wright

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Biography

Justin Prouty Wright is a Professor in the Biology Department at Duke University, focusing on the causes, consequences, and patterns of biological diversity on the planet. His research seeks to understand how environmental modifications affect community structure and ecosystem function, with a particular interest in the aspects of biodiversity that regulate these functions. He has conducted extensive studies on wetland plant communities and is willing to study any organisms that contribute to these questions. He also holds appointments as the Dean of Graduate Education in the Trinity College of Arts & Sciences and is a Professor in the Division of Marine Sciences and Conservation in the Nicholas School of the Environment. His academic pedigree includes a Ph.D. from Cornell University and a B.A. from Williams College, underscoring his deep commitment to the field of biological sciences.

Research Interests

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
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Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)