Dr. Naomi Schwartz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Naomi Schwartz is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography. She earned her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2017, an MSc from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, and a BA from Duke University. Her research focuses on the causes and consequences of disturbance in tropical forest landscapes, addressing themes such as climate change and land-use change's impact on the frequency and intensity of disturbances. Schwartz employs a variety of tools, including remote sensing, GIS, and socio-economic surveys, to explore how these factors affect vulnerable forest regions. Her recent publications include studies on vegetation structural complexity in the tropical Andes and the effects of climate extremes on Amazonian secondary forests. She teaches courses on remote sensing and forest ecology.

Research Interests

Tropical Forest Ecology Climate Change Land-Use Change

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.