Dr. Ann Shostrom

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ann Shostrom has an extensive career as an artist represented by Elizabeth Harris Gallery in New York, having exhibited her work in galleries and museums internationally. She has gained recognition for her innovative approach to art, blending diverse media such as painting, sculpture, installation, activism, and performance. Notably, Stephen Mueller has described Shostrom's work as a "harvest of internalized ideas operating in painting," while Mario Naves highlights her fearless mixing of media, incorporating techniques such as embroidering, dyeing, and juxtaposing fabrics. Shostrom is also known for her involvement in cultural projects, including co-founding the cultural park Manhattan, Street Green, and creating collaborative public art projects like the mural in Crete, the cultural city of Heraklion, and a sculpture made from decommissioned weapons in Albania. Her artistic contributions have earned her accolades, including the Bessie Award for Performance, Installation, and New Media. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the Art Institute of Chicago and a Master of Fine Arts from Syracuse University.

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
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.