Dr. Janice Thies

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Biography

Janice Thies is a Professor in the School of Integrative Plant Science at Cornell University, focusing on Soil Crop Sciences. Her research specialization lies in soil ecology, which encompasses the development, testing, and implementation of methods to assess soil biological quality and remediate degraded soils. She collaborates with various organizations, including the Food and Agriculture Organization and has participated in multiple international workshops related to Soil Molecular Ecology. Thies is recognized for her contributions to the field and has served on editorial boards for esteemed journals such as the Soil Science Society of America Journal and Applied Environmental Microbiology. She emphasizes an engaging teaching philosophy, guiding students towards active and responsible learning while integrating current research into her courses. Thies' work aims to enhance sustainable agricultural practices through improved soil management.

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International Professor of Soil Ecology

Courses

PLSCI 6660: Applied Plant-Microbe Interactions PLSCI 8900: Master's Level Thesis Research

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture