Dr. Lauren Steimle

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lauren Steimle is an Assistant Professor in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Operations Engineering from the University of Michigan (2019) and an M.S.E. in the same field (2016). Her research focuses on the application of industrial engineering and operations research methodologies to solve decision-making problems in public health and medicine. Dr. Steimle is particularly interested in optimizing healthcare delivery systems and addressing challenges in infectious disease prevention and control. Her work aims to develop effective and equitable strategies to prevent and manage health outcomes at both population and individual levels. Notably, she addresses issues arising from COVID-19, chronic disease management, and maternal healthcare. Dr. Steimle has received several accolades, including the INFORMS Service Science Cluster Paper Award (Finalist) and the National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Engage in teaching and research in the fields of operations research and industrial engineering.

Awards

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IISE Transactions Focus Issue Operations Engineering & Analytics

2021-01-01
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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

2016-01-01

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.