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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.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Tenured faculty position in Earth Sciences.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Tenure-track faculty position in Earth Sciences.
University of California, Santa Barbara • Santa Barbara, CA
Taught courses in Historical Geology, General Geology, and Field Paleontology.
GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.