Dr. Amalia Almada

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Biography

Amalia Almada is a research associate specializing in providing evidence-based information related to water quality, sustainable aquaculture, and ecosystem health through the USC Sea Grant. Her work focuses on addressing the needs of managers, planners, and community members in Southern California. Almada applies social science techniques to USC Sea Grant projects, notably in community-driven research related to DDT and assessing needs for the Seafood Equity Hub in South Central Los Angeles. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Georgetown University and a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from a joint program.

Research Interests

Water Quality Sustainable Aquaculture Ecosystem Health Social Science Techniques

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.