Dr. Lois Banner

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Research Interests

Women's History Gender Cultural History Nineteenth Century Twentieth Century Masculinity Studies Feminist Studies Sexuality Queer Studies

Experience

Professor Emerita

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Founder of the field of women's history, author of numerous influential books and articles in her research areas.

Awards

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Bode-Pearson Lifetime Achievement Award

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Mellon Award for Excellence in Mentoring

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General Education Teaching Award

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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award

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USC Phi Kappa Phi Faculty Recognition Award

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USC Associates Award for Creativity in Research and Scholarship

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Rockefeller Fellowship Recipient

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.