Dr. Naomi Levine

Professor

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Biography

Naomi Levine is the Gabilan Distinguished Professor at USC Dornsife, specializing in Biological Sciences and Earth Sciences. Her research primarily focuses on understanding the interactions between climate change and marine microbial ecosystems. By employing innovative interdisciplinary numerical models, her lab examines the dynamics of individual microbes and their larger-scale ecological impacts, particularly relating to global carbon cycling. Levine's significant contributions to biological oceanography explore the evolution of organic carbon cycling and ways to predict future ecosystem responses. She has co-authored numerous influential publications that advance the understanding of microbial metabolism and climate interactions, fostering a more comprehensive view of marine ecological processes.

Research Interests

Experience

Gabilan Distinguished Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Hold a distinguished professorship focusing on research in biological sciences and earth sciences.

Postdoctoral Investigator

2013-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution • Woods Hole, MA

Conducted advanced research in microbial ecology and climate science.

NOAA Climate Global Change Postdoctoral Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Engaged in research focusing on climate impacts on ecosystems.

Awards

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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award

2021-01-01
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Simons Foundation Early Career Investigator Marine Microbial Ecology Evolution

2017-04-01
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Sloan Research Fellowship

2016-01-01

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
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  • 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.