Dr. Frank Corsetti

Professor

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Biography

Frank studies the co-evolution of the Earth and the biosphere from a geobiologic perspective, searching for traces of life in deep time. He investigates how life has influenced the history of the planet and how the planet's history has affected the evolution of life. His notable studies include research on the 'Snowball Earth', a severe glaciation that occurred approximately 700 million years ago. His recent projects encompass understanding the origin of animals and analyzing mass extinctions. His work in these areas contributes significantly to the fields of Climate Science, Geobiology, and Geochemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2006-03-01 — 2008-03-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Tenured faculty position in Earth Sciences.

Assistant Professor Earth Sciences

2000-09-01 — 2006-03-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Tenure-track faculty position in Earth Sciences.

Lecturer

1999-01-01 — 1999-06-01

University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA

Taught courses in Historical Geology, General Geology, and Field Paleontology.

Awards

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Fellow

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USC College Award

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USC Center for Excellence in Teaching, Faculty Fellow

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USC Mellon Mentorship Award

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Certificate of Appreciation

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USC Zumberge Research Innovation Fund Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.