Dr. Jakana Thomas

Professor

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Biography

Jakana Thomas is an expert in political violence with a focus on the behavior of violent organizations. Her recent research examines how rebel characteristics affect conflict resolution, the role of women in violent organizations, the determinants of successful peace processes, and issues related to gender-based violence in the U.S. She has published her findings in prestigious outlets including the American Journal of Political Science, American Political Science Review, International Organization, Journal of Politics, and Journal of Peace Research. Additionally, she serves as the John D. Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Chair for International Justice and Human Rights and is the principal investigator for the California Violence Experiences Survey (CalVEX). Moreover, she is an associate editor for the Cambridge Studies in Gender Politics book series.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California, San Diego

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:85
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:120
Overall
Required:120
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in physical, biological, or earth sciences, mathematics, or engineering. Differential and integral calculus. One year of calculus-based physics with laboratory. One year of chemistry with laboratory.
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose (max 2 pages)
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Application fee ($135 domestic / $155 international)
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Scripps Institution of Oceanography. Curricular groups include Climate-Ocean-Atmosphere (COAP), Geosciences (GEO), and Ocean Biosciences (OBP).