Dr. Sybrina Atwaters

Professor

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Biography

Sybrina Y. Atwaters is an interdisciplinary sociologist and engineer with over 15 years of experience in higher education leadership, teaching, and research. She focuses on technology's intersection with sociology, particularly exploring knowledge production through virtual world technologies and examining social inequalities in science, engineering, and higher education. Atwaters has extensively collaborated with institutions like the National Academies and the Georgia Institute of Technology, showcasing her research at national and international conferences. Her work has been published by Springer International and Johns Hopkins University Press. As the Executive Director of the Office of Student Achievement at Georgia Tech, she supervises various academic programs including the Challenge Summer Academic Intensive and the Global Innovation Program in South Africa and Namibia. Her commitment to advancing STEM education is evident in her leadership roles in initiatives aimed at supporting underrepresented students and enhancing career pathways. Atwaters' contributions to STEM diversity have earned her national recognition, including being a finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics, and Engineering Mentoring in 2024.

Research Interests

Experience

Executive Director

— Present

Office of Student Achievement, Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Leading efforts in student achievement and academic success.

Director

— Present

OMED: Educational Services, Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Directed educational service programs aimed at enhancing student success in STEM.

Wireless Design Engineer

— Present

AT&T wireless • Atlanta, GA

Worked on RF wireless design for the 1996 Olympic games.

Courses

HTS-3021: Women in Science & Engineering SOC-1101: Introduction to Sociology

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.