Dr. Barbara Block

Professor

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Biography

Barbara Block is the Charles Elizabeth Prothro Professor of Marine Sciences and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University. She is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and has received numerous awards, including the IGFA Fishing Hall of Fame (2021), the Peter Benchley Ocean Award for Excellence in Science (2016), and the Rolex Award for Enterprise (2012). Her research focuses on thermal physiology, ecological physiology, and the biology of tuna, with a heavy emphasis on understanding open ocean predators. Block has significantly contributed to the field through her teaching and mentorship, guiding many doctoral and postdoctoral students in marine biology.

Research Interests

Thermal Physiology Ecological Physiology Tuna Biology

Experience

Professor

1986-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in marine sciences.

Awards

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Member

2023-01-01
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Inductee

2021-01-01
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Excellence in Science

2016-01-01
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Award for Enterprise

2012-01-01
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Walter B. Cannon Award

2008-01-01
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Pew Marine Conservation Fellow

1997-01-01
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Fellow

1996-01-01
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Presidents Medal

1994-01-01
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Presidential Young Investigator Award

1989-01-01

Courses

BIO 162H BIO 262H OCEANS 162H OCEANS 262H OCEANS 110H EARTHSYS 297 OCEANS 198H BIO 198 ENVRES 398 EARTHSYS 250 ENVRES 399 BIO 300 EARTHSYS 199 OCEANS 300 BIO 290 OCEANS 290H BIO 199 OCEANS 199 OCEANS 300A OCEANS 173HA OCEANS 273HA BIO 182H BIO 323H EARTHSYS 323 ESS 323 OCEANS 182H OCEANS 323H BIO 170 BIOHOPK 170H BIOHOPK 270H OCEANS 170 OCEANS 270

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.