Dr. David Caron

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Biography

David Caron is a Professor in the Biological Sciences at the University of Southern California (USC). He co-founded the Center for Integrated Networked Aquatic Platforms (CINAPS). His research primarily focuses on marine and freshwater microbial ecology, emphasizing trophic relationships among protists, including microalgae and protozoa. His recent projects include studying the distribution and feeding ecology of bacterivorous and herbivorous protozoa and investigating the impacts of harmful algae. He has a Ph.D. in Biological Oceanography from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution and has held various prestigious roles in multiple research institutions, including as a Senior Scientist at WHOI and Associate Scientist at Woods Hole. Caron is an accomplished scholar with numerous publications in renowned journals and has been recognized with multiple awards, including Fellow of the American Academy of Microbiology and the USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Leading courses and conducting research in Biological Sciences.

Senior Scientist

1997-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA

Conducting advanced oceanographic research.

Associate Scientist

1993-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA

Participated in marine research and teaching.

Assistant Scientist

1985-01-01 — 1989-01-01

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA

Engaged in multidisciplinary marine research.

Associate Research Scientist

1984-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Lamont-Doherty Geological Observatory Columbia University • Palisades, NY

Focused on field research in various international sites.

Awards

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Fellow

2007-01-01
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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award

2010-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
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TOEFL
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.