Dr. Marshall Burke

Professor

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Biography

Marshall Burke is a professor of Environmental Social Sciences and a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies at Stanford University. His research focuses on the intersection of environmental change and societal impact, employing tools from both the social and natural sciences. He holds a PhD in Agricultural Resource Economics from UC Berkeley and a BA in International Relations from Stanford. Burke directs the Environmental Change Human Outcomes Lab at Stanford and is a co-founder of AtlasAI, as well as co-creator of the Environmental Hazards Adaptation Atlas. He has been involved in various research initiatives that measure how environmental changes affect human outcomes and how societies adapt to these changes. Burke is also a research fellow at the National Bureau of Economic Research, contributing to the understanding of global environmental policy. He teaches several courses related to environmental research and international relations.

Research Interests

Courses

GEP 268 INTLPOL 272 GEP 269 GEP 198 GEP 298 ENVRES 398 ENVRES 399 ESS 400 GEP 199 CS 325B EARTHSYS 162 EARTHSYS 262 SUSTAIN 2 ESS 268

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
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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