Dr. Jenny Goldstein

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jenny Goldstein is an Assistant Professor in the Global Development Section at Cornell University. Her research interests lie in the intersections of political ecology, human geography, and digital technologies. Goldstein's work investigates how data infrastructures and artificial intelligence mediate the relationships between nature and society. Her current projects focus on how seaweed can reshape future green industrial materials within the global bioeconomy, analyzing the market dynamics and governance systems surrounding this resource. She employs qualitative, multi-sited ethnographic research methods across various regions including Norway, the Philippines, and Indonesia, exploring how innovation is understood within the context of bio-based material industries. Previously, her research on Indonesia's peatlands examined the role of technology in forest conservation and climate change mitigation. She is also involved in discussions about the socio-environmental implications of technological changes. Aside from her academic roles, Goldstein serves as the Director of Cornell’s Center for Social Sciences and as a faculty fellow at the Atkinson Center for Sustainability.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Overseeing various research initiatives within the Global Development Section.

Director

— Present

Cornell Center for Social Sciences • Ithaca, NY

Leading the Center's initiatives and research efforts.

Postdoctoral Associate

— Present

Atkinson Center for Sustainable Future, Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Conducting research focused on sustainable development practices.

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture