Dr. Kevin Arrigo

Professor

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Biography

Kevin Arrigo is the Donald M. Steel Professor in Earth Sciences and a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment at Stanford University. He holds a B.S. in Natural Resources from the University of Michigan and a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the University of Southern California. Arrigo has extensive experience as a biological oceanographer, focusing on the role of marine microalgae in carbon and nitrogen cycling, particularly in polar ocean regions. His interdisciplinary research employs a range of methods including satellite remote sensing, ecophysiological modeling, and both laboratory and field studies to explore ocean biogeochemistry. He has held multiple academic appointments at Stanford University including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor, and has directed the interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Earth, Energy, and Environmental Sciences. His teaching and research revolve around ocean biogeochemistry, global environmental change, and ecological modeling, contributing to the understanding of marine ecosystems and their response to environmental changes.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching courses and conducting research in Environmental Earth System Science.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Focusing on Geophysics and contributing to research in oceanography.

Postdoctoral Position

— Present

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center • Greenbelt, Maryland

Conducting research as a civil servant.

Awards

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Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

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Antarctic Service Medal

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Global Change Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowship

Courses

EARTHSYS 151 EARTHSYS 251 ESS 151 ESS 251 EARTHSYS 141 EARTHSYS 241 ESS 141 ESS 241 GEOPHYS 141 EARTHSYS 297 ENVRES 398 EARTHSYS 250 ENVRES 399 ESS 400 EARTHSYS 199 EARTHSYS 10 ESS 244

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.