Dr. Amie Boal

Professor

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Biography

Amie Boal is a Professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in biological catalysis and metalloenzyme crystallography. Professor Boal earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the California Institute of Technology in 2008 and her B.A. in Chemistry from Pomona College in 2002. Her research focuses on understanding the intricate mechanisms of enzymes and their roles in biological processes which are critical for the development of new therapeutic strategies. She has received several prestigious awards, including the Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award in 2018 and has held multiple NIH fellowships. Over the years, she has published numerous influential papers in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to the fields of chemistry and biology. Professor Boal is also actively involved in mentoring graduate students and promoting diversity in science. Through her laboratory, she aims to foster a collaborative and innovative research environment.

Research Interests

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
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GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.