Dr. John Waters

Professor

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Biography

John R. Waters is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Biology at Penn State University. He serves as a Faculty Teaching Mentor and focuses on science education, particularly in identifying effective teaching methods for both lecture and laboratory settings. He supervises a formal laboratory research program and enjoys collaborating with colleagues in the Department of Educational Psychology. Waters works with graduate and undergraduate students who are interested in conducting research in the intersections of educational psychology and biology education. He is recognized for his contributions to teaching and has been awarded the C.I. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching from the Eberly College of Science in 2021 and has been named a finalist for the George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching. Waters is also noted for his high teaching evaluations and has received multiple awards for his dedication to education.

Research Interests

Awards

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C.I. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Most Highly Rated Faculty

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George W. Atherton Award for Excellence in Teaching

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Kappa Delta Teacher Recognition

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Residence Life Faculty Recognition

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Chi Omega Sorority Teaching Award

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Outstanding Professor 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
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.