Dr. Jamison Colburn

Professor

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Biography

Professor Colburn is a leading scholar in environmental and natural resources law. He has published over thirty articles and book chapters focusing on law, environmental assessment, habitat protection for at-risk species, and jurisdiction over water disputes. His work routinely examines the legal system’s interaction with science and the use (and misuse) of scientific information in legal contexts. Prior to his academic career, he served as Assistant Regional Counsel for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and was a Trustee of the Connecticut River Watershed Council. Prof. Colburn has provided comments on proposed changes to the Clean Water Act’s jurisdictional definitions of “waters of the United States” in 2023. He has also been quoted in articles discussing legal implications surrounding significant legal cases, such as SpaceX's lawsuit involving Musk’s Texas launch plans.

Research Interests

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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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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