Dr. Daniel Rabosky

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Rabosky is a Professor and Curator at the Museum of Zoology in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on macroevolution, speciation, and herpetology, utilizing phylogenetic comparative methods to explore evolutionary ecology. He is also actively involved in software development related to macroevolutionary dynamics, specifically with projects like BAMM and BAMMtools. Rabosky's work emphasizes the study of biodiversity theory, the evolution of Australian reptiles, and paleobiology, with contributions that have advanced the understanding of speciation rates and their ecological implications. He mentors graduate and postdoctoral students in these fields and engages in collaborative scientific projects that support the study of vertebrate specimens in the context of evolutionary research.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Michigan

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:84
GRE General
Verbal
Required:155
Verbal Percentile
Required:50
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:50
Analytical Writing
Required:3.6
Writing Percentile
Required:50
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in engineering, physics, or mathematics Calculus Physics
Application Checklist
  • Rackham Graduate School Application
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  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science