Dr. Jesse Lasky

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jesse R. Lasky is an Associate Professor in the Eberly College of Science at Pennsylvania State University. His research primarily focuses on evolutionary genetics and ecology, with a particular interest in plant ecophysiology and the impacts of climate change on agricultural systems. With a strong background in theoretical biology, Lasky employs statistical modeling techniques to uncover insights into ecological and evolutionary dynamics. He completed his A.B. at Kenyon College in 2004 and obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Austin in 2012. Following his doctoral studies, he pursued postdoctoral training at Columbia University from 2012 to 2015. Lasky has been recognized for his contributions to the field and received the Jasper Loftus-Hills Young Investigator Award from the American Society of Naturalists in 2015.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in evolutionary genetics and ecology.

Awards

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Jasper Loftus-Hills Young Investigator Award

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