Dr. Glenna Malcolm

Associate Professor

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Biography

Glenna Malcolm is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biology at Pennsylvania State University. She serves as the Associate Head of Undergraduate Education and plays a key role in curricular coordination. With a Ph.D. in Ecology from Pennsylvania State University, obtained in 2007, and a B.S. in Biology with a minor in English from Union College, she has a solid academic foundation. Her research focuses on microbial plant ecology, examining how ecological systems function at various molecular levels and scales. Additionally, she is involved in collecting long-term data on forest litter decomposition, and she teaches a large introductory course in ecology and evolution which assesses student attitudes and success in the classroom. Through her work, she aims to influence student engagement and behaviors in educational settings.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2007-08-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching Professor within the Department of Biology, focusing on undergraduate education and curriculum coordination.

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.