Professor Dr. Mark Goldman
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Biography
Mark Steven Goldman is a Professor at UC Davis Health, specializing in Neuroscience. His research delves into creating mathematical computer models that elucidate various brain functions. This includes studying neural circuits that govern short-term memory, the control of eye movements ensuring stable and clear visual input, and the accumulation of environmental evidence to facilitate informed decision-making. Goldman has held prestigious roles, including the Joel Keizer Chair in Theoretical Computational Biology since 2018 and being appointed an HHMI Professor in 2014. His excellence in mentorship is recognized through the Outstanding Graduate Mentor award in Neuroscience from UC Davis in 2011. He was a recipient of the Sloan Foundation Fellowship in 2007 and has garnered several awards for his academic achievements, including the Cottrell College Science Award and Phi Beta Kappa during his junior year at Stanford University.
Research Interests
Experience
Professor
— PresentUC Davis Health • Davis, CA
Teaching, conducting research in neuroscience and computational modeling.
Awards
HHMI Professor
Outstanding Graduate Mentor
Sloan Foundation Fellowship
Cottrell College Science Award
Certificate of Distinction in Teaching
David S. Levine Award for Outstanding Student in Physics
Requirements for University of California, Davis
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
IELTS
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Online application
- Application fee
- Three letters of recommendation
- Transcripts
- Statement of Purpose
- Personal History Statement
- CV/Resume
Specialization Notes
Department of Computer Science. GRE is NOT required.