Dr. Carly Schissel

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carly Schissel is an Assistant Professor at the Eberly College of Science, focusing her research on the intersection of chemistry and biology. Her lab concentrates on the discovery, design, and synthesis of bioactive peptides and unusual amino acids, with the aim of creating novel therapeutic peptides. Schissel utilizes chemical synthesis, molecular biology, and computational tools to investigate the unique structures that confer new functions to peptides, which ultimately advance drug discovery and our understanding of bioactive molecules. She earned her Ph.D. in Chemistry from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 2022 and has held a Miller Institute Research Fellow position at the University of California–Berkeley. Her professional accolades include multiple awards for her research and teaching contributions, emphasizing her leadership in the chemical sciences and her commitment to education. Schissel has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing significantly to advancements in peptide research and drug discovery.

Research Interests

Awards

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University of California–Berkeley Postdoc Achievement Award

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American Chemical Society WCC Pfizer Emergent Leader Award

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CAS Future Leaders Top 100 Award

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship (NSF GRFP)

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MIT Department of Chemistry Award for Outstanding Teaching

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
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

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