Dr. David Wilcove

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Biography

David Wilcove is the Henry W. Putnam Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Public Affairs at the High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University. He serves as Vice Dean of the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs, focusing on key issues related to conservation and environmental policy. His research interests encompass biodiversity conservation, particularly the impacts of palm oil agriculture in Southeast Asia, as well as the preservation of endemic plants and animals in the Florida scrub ecosystem. Wilcove's work also examines insect migration and the impact of invasive weeds on the climate change response in the United States. His commitment to understanding and addressing conservation challenges has made him a prominent figure in the field of environmental science.

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Requirements for Princeton University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:27
IELTS
Speaking
Required:8
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or science Strong background in mathematics, materials, physics, or related engineering
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Specialization Notes

GRE scores are not accepted. Ph.D. is the primary degree; students are not required to hold an M.S.E. prior to admission.