Dr. Kenneth Sebens

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Biography

Kenneth P. Sebens is a professor at the University of Washington's Department of Biology and School of Aquatic and Fishery Sciences. He conducts research on marine subtidal benthic populations and communities in temperate and tropical locations. His academic background includes a BA from the University of Connecticut and a PhD from the University of Washington. Sebens has held numerous faculty positions, including at Harvard University and the University of Maryland. He has mentored 32 graduate students and published extensively on marine biological and ecological topics. His ongoing projects focus on community population dynamics and long-term changes in rocky subtidal habitats across various regions. Additionally, he served as the Director of the U.W. Friday Harbor Laboratories from 2005 to 2013 and has contributed to studies exploring the interaction effects of environmental changes on marine ecosystems.

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Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

University of Washington • Seattle, WA

Professor in the Department of Biology and School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences.

Director

2005-01-01 — 2013-01-01

U.W. Friday Harbor Laboratories • Friday Harbor, WA

Directed research and academic programs for the laboratories.

Professor

1986-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

Held various faculty positions including Director of the Marine Science Center.

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
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Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.