Dr. Duane Diefenbach

Professor

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Biography

Duane Diefenbach is a Professor and Wildlife Ecology Leader with the Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit. He has extensive expertise in wildlife ecology, population estimation, and harvest management, particularly concerning white-tailed deer. Diefenbach has led numerous research projects, including long-term studies focusing on deer herbivory's impact on forest vegetation and the dynamics of deer populations in relation to hunting practices. He is an active member of the Wildlife Society and has contributed to various collaborative research projects with state agencies, focusing on survival rates, dispersal behaviors, and demographic studies that inform effective wildlife management strategies. His academic background includes a Bachelor of Science from Washington State University, a Master of Science from the University of Maine, and a Ph.D. from the University of Georgia. Throughout his career, he has published various papers addressing ecological and biological challenges in wildlife conservation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit • University Park, PA

Leading research on wildlife ecology and management, focusing on white-tailed deer and other species.

Courses

WFS 560 Estimation Fish Wildlife Population Parameters

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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Specialization Notes

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