Dr. Kristin Laidre

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kristin Laidre is an associate professor and marine ecologist who works in the coldest and most remote regions of the planet. Her research is predominantly field-based and empirical, utilizing data on the movements, foraging behavior, and life history of Arctic top predators. She focuses on behavioral, population, and evolutionary ecology and is particularly interested in linking individual performance to an animal’s selection of habitat resources. Additionally, Laidre aims to predict the effects of climate change on ecological relationships within these ecosystems.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.