Dr. Kate O Neill

Professor

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Biography

Kate O’Neill is a professor in Environmental Science, Policy, and Management at the University of California, Berkeley. Her research focuses on global environmental governance and the dynamics of policy movements, particularly concerning waste plastics in the global economy. She has carved a niche in the intersection of environmental issues and economic frameworks, exploring how international finance and trade interact with human rights and environmental norms. Her academic work contributes to understanding the governance of global commons, the role of international organizations, and the mechanisms that regulate transnational environmental issues.

Research Interests

Global Environmental Governance Policy Movements Waste Plastics Global Economy Global Finance Trade Human Rights Environmental Norms

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.