Dr. Katie Farris

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katie Farris is an accomplished poet, translator, and writer currently serving as an Associate Professor in Creative Writing at Princeton University. With a rich academic background, Farris holds an MFA in Literary Arts from Brown University and a BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of California, Berkeley. Her works have been featured in prestigious publications like the American Poetry Review, Granta, and Poetry, reflecting her prominence in contemporary poetry. Farris’s recent collection, 'Standing Forest Alive,' was released in April 2023 and has garnered critical acclaim, including a shortlist nomination for the 2023 T.S. Eliot Prize. Throughout her career, she has explored themes of life, death, and the intersections of language through innovative, hybrid-form writing. Farris has also served as the Irving Bacheller Chair in Creative Writing at Rollins College and has previously held an Associate Professor position at Georgia Tech. Her literature has been translated into several languages including French and Russian, and she is known for her collaborative translations that highlight the richness of international voices in poetry.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2023-09-01 — Present

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Teaching creative writing courses and guiding students in developing their poetic voices.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — 2023-06-30

Georgia Tech • Atlanta, GA

Engaged in teaching and mentoring students in the creative writing program.

Irving Bacheller Chair in Creative Writing

2019-01-01 — 2019-12-31

Rollins College • Winter Park, FL

Delivered lectures and workshops on creative writing to undergraduates.

Awards

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Pushcart Prize

2020-01-01
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Chad Walsh Poetry Award

2020-01-01
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Shortlisted for the T.S. Eliot Prize

2023-01-01

Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
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  • Resume/CV
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.