Dr. Terry Karl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Terry Lynn Karl is a renowned scholar in Latin American Studies and Political Science, currently serving as Emeritus Faculty at Stanford University. With a Ph.D. from Stanford University, she has been influential in the field as the director of the Center for Latin American Studies for twelve years. Karl's expertise includes international comparative politics, war crimes, and human rights investigations, having worked with organizations like the U.S. Department of Justice and various NGOs. She has conducted extensive research on oil politics, democratization, and human rights in Latin America, with a focus on oil-exporting countries and the dynamics of authoritarian rule. Karl's contributions to academia have earned her numerous awards, including the Guillermo O'Donnell Prize in 2023 for her scholarship on democratization. She is a multilingual scholar whose work has been translated into 25 languages, contributing to her recognition across the globe. Karl has appeared in major media outlets discussing crimes against humanity and political issues relating to oil and sexual harassment.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Faculty

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Emeritus Faculty in the Department of Political Science with a focus on Latin American Studies.

Director

— Present

Center for Latin American Studies • Stanford University

Oversaw the center for twelve years, recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as a center of excellence.

Awards

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Guillermo O’Donnell Prize

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Doctor Humane Letters, honoris causa

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Miriam Aaron Roland Volunteer Service Prize

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.