Dr. Lauren Speare

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Research Interests

Microbial Symbioses Microbial Ecology Bacterial Genetics Genomics Sociomicrobiology Vibrio spp. Microbiome Assembly Function Coral Disease

Experience

Assistant Professor

2021-08-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Conducts research on microbial interactions and their effects on microbiome dynamics, employing genetic and microscopy techniques.

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.