Dr. Sarah Stockwell

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Stockwell is a Teaching Professor with a background in evolutionary systems biology, exploring biological questions that intersect genetics, molecular biology, computational modeling, applied mathematics, and evolutionary biology. Her work embodies an interdisciplinary approach that emphasizes collaboration and communication among scientists from various backgrounds. She finds joy in the diverse ideas and rigorous data-driven reliance that science provides. Passionate about teaching, Sarah enjoys helping undergraduates appreciate the beauty and enthusiasm of biology. She adeptly addresses the challenges of communicating complex concepts to students with varied life experiences and assumptions. Her research interests lie in designing and assessing curricular elements that resolve common misconceptions about evolutionary processes, advocating for an understanding of tree thinking and random processes over deterministic paradigms. Through her curriculum, she encourages students to reconstruct their understanding of the world by incorporating diverse experiences and perspectives.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).