Dr. Brian Coyne

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Brian Coyne is an Advanced Lecturer in Political Science at Stanford University. He received a B.A. in Government from Harvard College in 2007 and a Ph.D. in Political Science from Stanford University in 2014. His dissertation, titled 'Non-state Power Non-state Legitimacy,' investigates the roles of powerful non-state actors, such as NGOs, corporations, and international institutions, in holding democratically accountable influences on people's lives. Coyne's research interests encompass political representation, responses to climate change, and the politics of urban space planning. In addition to his work in Political Science, he teaches courses related to Public Policy and Urban Studies at Stanford.

Research Interests

Political Representation Responses to Climate Change Politics of Urban Space Planning

Courses

COLLEGE 102 ETHICSOC 234 PHIL 176P POLISCI 234 ETHICSOC 190 PHIL 178 ETHICSOC 171 INTNLREL 103 PHIL 171 POLISCI 103 POLISCI 336S PUBLPOL 103C ETHICSOC 130 PHIL 171P POLISCI 130 PUBLPOL 314 POLISCI 433 POLISCI 133 CSRE 133P PUBLPOL 103Z URBANST 122Z URBANST 202A

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.