Dr. Marlon Twyman Ii

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marlon Twyman is an Assistant Professor at USC Annenberg, specializing in quantitative social science with a focus on advanced computational statistical methods and social network analysis. His research merges insights from social networks and organizational behavior with computational social science, examining how teams and online communities form and interact in the digital age. Twyman's work addresses various questions about collaborative technology platforms and team formation processes. His published research has appeared in notable journals such as the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, New Media & Society, and Social Networks. He has presented at major conferences including the International Communication Association and the Academy of Management. Twyman earned his PhD from Northwestern University in the Technology and Social Behavior program, holding dual degrees in communication studies and computer science, and previously completed a BS and MS in biomedical engineering at Wright State University.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

USC Annenberg • Los Angeles, CA

Assistant Professor specializing in quantitative social science focusing on computational methods and social network analysis.

Awards

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National Science Foundation (NSF) Computer and Information Science and Engineering (CISE) Research Initiation Initiative (CRII): Principal Investigator grant

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USC Provost Assistant Professor Fellowship

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Donald H. Carolyn E. Ecroyd Fellowship

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GEM Fellowship

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Air Force Research Lab/DAGSI Research Fellowship

Courses

Understanding Social Science Research Organizational Communication Research

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.