Dr. Donna Jones

Associate Professor

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Biography

Professor Jones serves as Core Faculty within the Critical Theory, Science, Technology, and Society Center and is affiliated with the Gender and Women's Studies program. She is currently working on projects including "The Ambiguous Promise of European Decline: Race and Historical Pessimism in the Era of the Great War" and "Tribunal of Life: Reflections on Vitalism and Race Biopolitics." Her significant contributions to the field include the monograph "The Racial Discourses of Life Philosophy: Négritude, Vitalism, Modernity" published by Columbia University Press in 2010, and various essays exploring complex themes such as pessimism in modern narratives and the cultural philosophy of biotechnology. Professor Jones's work reflects her commitment to interdisciplinary studies, focusing on how race and cultural narratives interact with historical perspectives in literature and philosophy.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, Berkeley

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE Subject
Overall Score
Required:500
Overall
Required:500
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or recognized equivalent Preparation comparable to undergraduate major at Berkeley in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics 2 full years lower-division work (Calculus, Linear Algebra, Differential Equations, Multivariable Calculus) 8 one-semester upper-division courses (Real Analysis, Complex Analysis, Abstract Algebra, Linear Algebra)
Application Checklist
  • Graduate Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • C.V./Resume
  • Course and Textbook List
Specialization Notes

The Mathematics Subject GRE is required for the Fall 2026 admissions cycle. General GRE is optional.