Dr. Sara Oliver

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara Katherine Oliver serves as the Director of the Climate Sustainability Engineering Master's Program at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering. She has a Bachelor of Science degree from Duke University, obtained in 2006, followed by a Master's in Urban Planning from New York University in 2011. Her academic focus lies in the field of civil and environmental engineering, where she is involved in advancing sustainability practices. Sara teaches several courses, including Master of Engineering Internship/Project Assessment and Advanced Topics in Civil Environmental Engineering, and she actively supports graduate students in their cooperative education experiences.

Research Interests

Climate Sustainability Engineering

Courses

Master of Engineering Supplemental Internship Master of Engineering Internship/Project Assessment Master of Engineering Internship/Project ENVIRON Special Topics Special Topics Energy Engineering Graduate Cooperative Education 1 Advanced Topics Civil Environmental Engineering

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)