Dr. Marcus Feldman

Professor

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Biography

Marcus Feldman is the Burnet C. Mildred Finley Wohlford Professor of Biology at Stanford University, where he has dedicated his career to research and scholarship in population biology and mathematical biology. His extensive experience includes serving as the Director of the Morrison Institute for Population Biology Resource Studies since 1986 and as Co-Director of the Center for Computational, Evolutionary Human Genetics since 2012. His research interests span human genetic cultural evolution, demography, and the social implications of rapid changes in population structures in China. He has been involved in various projects, including collaborations with Xi'an Jiaotong University focusing on issues related to China's male-biased sex ratio and urban migration. Additionally, Feldman has studied foraging behavior through mathematical modeling at Tel Aviv University and investigated the cultural inheritance patterns of Neanderthals and modern humans in Europe and Japan. He teaches a range of biology courses at Stanford and has been actively involved in mentoring doctoral students in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

BIO 302 BIO 303 BIO 304 BIO 182 BIO 282 BIO 383 BIOS 218 BMDS 295 BMDS 299 BIO 198 NEPR 299 BIO 300 NEPR 399 BMDS 370 BIO 290 BIO 199 BIO 183 BIO 283

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
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  • Three letters of recommendation
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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