Dr. Rebecca Kramer Bottiglio

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rebecca Kramer-Bottiglio is an Associate Professor at Yale Engineering, specializing in mechanical engineering and materials science. She obtained her Ph.D. from Harvard University and holds M.S. and B.S. degrees from the University of California, Berkeley, and Johns Hopkins University, respectively. Her research interests focus on soft robotics, stretchable electronics, responsive material actuators, and soft material manufacturing. Throughout her career, she has received numerous accolades, including the NSF Alan T. Waterman Award, National Academy of Engineering's Gilbreth Lectureship, and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. She has made significant contributions to engineering education, emphasizing increasing gender diversity in the field through innovative soft robotics solutions. Kramer-Bottiglio's work has been published in high-impact journals such as Nature and Science Robotics, reflecting her commitment to advancing the field of robotics and engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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NSF Alan T. Waterman Award

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National Academy Science Fellow

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Gilbreth Lectureship

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NASA Advisory Council Appointee

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Presidential Early Career Award

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ONR Young Investigator Award

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AFOSR Young Investigator Award

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NSF Early Career Award

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Forbes 30 Under 30

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NASA Early Career Award

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.