Dr. Karen Osborn

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karen Osborn is an Adjunct Research Fellow and Curator at the University of Western Australia, specializing in Integrative Biology. She obtained her PhD in Systematics Ecology focusing on munnopsid isopods from the University of California, Berkeley in 2007. Her academic background includes a Master’s degree in Marine Estuarine Science from Western Washington University and a Bachelor’s degree in Zoology from Andrews University. Osborn has extensive research experience, including as an Adjunct Scientist at the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute and as Curator-Research Zoologist at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Her recent research efforts involve high-resolution characterization of tubular eyes and collaborative projects in marine biology. Osborn's work has contributed significantly to the understanding of marine ecosystems and contributes to the academic community through various publications and high-impact collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Curator-Research Zoologist

— Present

Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History • Washington, D.C., USA

Conduct research and manage collections related to marine biology.

Adjunct Scientist

— Present

Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute • Monterey, CA, USA

Engaged in research pertaining to marine ecosystems and organisms.

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • References
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Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.