Dr. Bruce Lord

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Bruce E. Lord is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Statistics at Penn State University. He earned his PhD in Forest Resources from Penn State in 2001, and also holds an MS in Forest Resources Operations Research (1987) and a BA in Forest Science (1978) from the same institution. His research focuses on the economic impact of public lands on rural economies, particularly in relation to outdoor recreation and the forest products industry. Lord's academic contributions include a series of publications on topics such as environmental identity and community support, economic impacts of heritage tourism, and the economic impacts of conferences and conventions. He also has experience supervising Harris Township since 2015, reflecting his engagement with both academia and community interests.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction Biometry Introduction SAS Intermediate SAS Data Management Advanced Topics SAS Statistical Programming SAS

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.