Dr. Susan Clark

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Susan E. Clark is an Assistant Professor of Physics at Stanford University, specializing in Astrophysics. She received her Ph.D. from Columbia University in 2017, focusing on the fields of cosmic magnetism and interstellar physics. CLark has been recognized with several prestigious awards including the Helen B. Warner Prize from the American Astronomical Society and is a recipient of fellowships from both NASA and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. She is also a Terman Fellow at Stanford University. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she plays an active role in guiding doctoral students and postdoctoral fellows in their research careers. She has published numerous works in reputable journals, contributing significantly to the field of Astrophysics, particularly in the study of cosmic phenomena. Through her leadership as Co-Director of the Center for Decoding the Universe, she aims to advance research and education in data science within the physics community.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2024-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, CA

Teaching and conducting research in Astrophysics.

Awards

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Helen B. Warner Prize

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Chambers Fellow

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Sloan Research Fellow

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Terman Fellow

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Hubble Fellow

Courses

PHYSICS 113 PHYSICS 15 PHYSICS 291 APPPHYS 290 PHYSICS 190 PHYSICS 490 PHYSICS 205

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.