Dr. David Wilcove

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Biography

David Wilcove specializes in using ecology and economics for policy research to solve issues related to conservation and biodiversity. As a professor of Ecology, Evolutionary Biology, and Public Affairs at the High Meadows Environmental Institute, Wilcove’s research includes the impact of agriculture on biodiversity, the wild bird trade in Southeast Asia, and the development of coastal wetlands. His work examines how human adaptations to climate change affect biodiversity. Previously, Wilcove was a senior ecologist at the Environmental Defense Fund and the Wilderness Society.

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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.