Dr. Carly Sjogren

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Carly Sjogren is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Eberly College of Science, Penn State University, where she coordinates the First-Year Research Initiative (FRI). Dr. Sjogren aims to make biology accessible to students and cultivate their appreciation for scientific problem-solving. She holds a B.A. in Biology and a Ph.D. in Genetics, Genomics, and Bioinformatics from the University of California, Riverside. Her postdoctoral training includes research at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a teaching postdoc at North Carolina State University. With a commitment to diversity in STEM, she emphasizes the importance of learning communities where mistakes are viewed as opportunities for growth and understanding. Her teaching philosophy encourages inclusivity and equity and utilizes evidence-based methods to enhance learning. She has extensive experience teaching at various institutions, including the University of California, Riverside, and North Carolina Central University, where she has fostered diverse learning environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Instructor

2000-09-01 — 2001-06-01

University of California, Riverside • Riverside, CA

Visiting Assistant Instructor

2001-09-01 — 2002-06-01

University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

Adjunct Professor

2002-09-01 — 2003-06-01

North Carolina Central University • Durham, NC

Research Course Design Instructor

2003-09-01 — 2004-06-01

North Carolina State University, Raleigh • Raleigh, NC

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.