Dr. Linda Green

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Linda Green joined the faculty at Georgia Tech in Fall 2008 as a Principal Academic Professional in the School of Biological Sciences. She earned her Ph.D. in Ecology from the University of Virginia in 2006. Her research focuses on anthropogenic changes in community ecosystem ecology, particularly in streams and high-elevation urban settings. Dr. Green has a keen interest in conservation biology, especially concerning amphibians and the impacts of climate change. Currently, she teaches courses such as Introductory Biology, Ecology, Evolution, Math Models, Vertebrate Biology, and Senior Project Lab. From 2017 to 2020, she served as a Teaching Professor of Biology at Georgetown University, where she co-led the implementation of a campus-wide natural science requirement and taught various biology courses. In 2020, she returned to Georgia Tech to direct the campus-wide Academic Support and Tutoring Office for Undergraduate Education, supervising a growing Learning Assistant program. In 2023, she returned to the College of Sciences to help lead the new interdisciplinary Environmental Science major and facilitate integration of hands-on experiences for ENVS majors. Linda's contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award and the GTAAN Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award. She was a National Academies Science Education Fellow and recognized for her leadership in promoting an inclusive culture at Georgia Tech.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Academic Professional

2008-08-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Joined faculty, focusing on community ecosystem ecology and conservation biology.

Teaching Professor of Biology

2017-08-01 — 2020-05-01

Georgetown University • Washington, DC

Co-led campus-wide natural science requirement and taught various biology courses.

Director of Academic Support

2020-08-01 — 2023-05-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Supervised the Academic Support Office and expanded the Learning Assistant program.

Director of Experiential Learning

2023-05-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Facilitates integration of hands-on experiences for Environmental Science majors.

Awards

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Eichholz Faculty Teaching Award

2021-01-01
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GTAAN Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award

2020-01-01
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CETL Undergraduate Educator Award

2019-01-01
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National Academies Science Education Fellow

2012-01-01
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Inclusive Leader Culture Champion

2022-01-01

Courses

Introductory Biology Ecology Evolution Math Models Vertebrate Biology Senior Project Lab

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.