Dr. Marianna Linz

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Biography

Marianna Linz is an environmental scientist with a focus on the history of stratospheric wind and ocean current patterns. She has made significant contributions to understanding human behavior in response to COVID-19 guidelines and the impact of national regulations over state and local pandemic policies. Her research is recognized for its creativity and innovation, which led to her selection as a Sloan Fellow in 2024. In 2023, Linz was awarded the NSF CAREER Award, underscoring her accomplishments in research and academia. Through her work, she has aimed to blend practical applications of scientific discoveries with real-world environmental challenges.

Research Interests

Environmental Science Stratospheric Wind Patterns Ocean Current Patterns COVID-19 Guidelines Response

Requirements for Harvard John Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Introductory courses in chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics Biochemistry Organic chemistry Physical chemistry Differential and integral calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose (Prompt 1 and 2)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
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Specialization Notes

The program covers Molecular Mechanism & Structural Biology, Systems, Quantitative & Computational Biology, Neurobiology & Behavior, and Development, Genetics & Evolution. GRE not accepted.