Dr. Zephyr Frank

Professor

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Biography

Zephyr Frank is a Gildred Professor in Latin American Studies and a Professor in Environmental Social Sciences at Stanford University. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Woods Institute for the Environment and holds a courtesy appointment in the Iberian Latin American Cultures. Since joining Stanford in 2000, he has contributed significantly to the field through his research in history and social sciences, focusing particularly on urban studies and the spatial history of Latin America. He has been involved in various leadership roles, including director of the Urban Studies program and the Center for Spatial Textual Analysis. With numerous accolades, Professor Frank has been recognized for his excellence in teaching, including the Walter J. Gores Award. His research interests include urbanization, historical demography, and the socio-economic transformations in Latin America. He has published extensively and played a key role in collaborative projects aimed at reconstructing the history and demographics of Brazil.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and research in History and Environmental Social Sciences.

Director

2013-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Program Urban Studies • Stanford University

Oversseeing urban studies program initiatives.

Visiting Associate Professor

2012-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais • Belo Horizonte, Brazil

Guest faculty position.

Associate Professor

2008-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Promoted role in teaching and research.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Entry-level academic position focusing on research and teaching.

Lecturer

1999-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Illinois State University • Illinois

Lecturing on history courses.

Awards

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Walter J. Gores Award

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Fellow

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Dean's Award

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Graves Award

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Conference Prize

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Strugis Leavitt Award

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Robertson Prize

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Office Technology Licensing Research Initiative Award

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Dissertation Research Fellowship

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Graduate College Fellow

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FLAS Title VI Fellowship

Courses

EARTHSYS 112 EARTHSYS 212 ESS 112 HISTORY 103D HISTORY 278B HISTORY 378 EBS 300 HISTORY 299F HISTORY 399Y EBS 198 EARTHSYS 297 EBS 298 URBANST 197 ENVRES 398 EARTHSYS 250 ENVRES 399 HISTORY 399W MTL 398 HISTORY 499X EARTHSYS 199 MTL 399 URBANST 199 HISTORY 299S EBS 199

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.