Dr. Yael Wolinsky Nahmias

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Biography

Yael Wolinsky-Nahmias is a Professor of Practice in Environmental Studies at the University of Southern California. With a Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Chicago, Dr. Wolinsky-Nahmias has authored numerous articles and book chapters focusing on environmental politics, climate change, and the role of non-governmental organizations. She has published two significant books: "Changing Climate Politics: U.S. Policies Civic Action" and "Models, Numbers, Cases: Methods Studying International Relations." Her expertise extends to evaluating public attitudes towards climate change and analyzing high-impact internship programs in the social sciences. In addition to her role at USC, she has served as a Senior Lecturer at Northwestern University and directed the Environmental Policy Culture Program. Dr. Wolinsky-Nahmias is active in various professional associations and has presented her research at national conferences. She has been a reviewer for several prominent publications in the field, contributing to the discourse on global environmental issues and political psychology.

Research Interests

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
  • Official transcripts
  • 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.