Dr. Jon Harbor

Professor

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Biography

Jon Harbor is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences at Purdue University, currently serving as the Interim Chancellor for Purdue University Global. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Washington, focusing on the numerical modeling of glacial-valley cross sections. His research interests include Glacial Geomorphology and Paleoglaciology, particularly investigating the chronology and erosion patterns of ice sheets and glaciers using cosmogenic radionuclide techniques. Harbor is dedicated to education research aimed at improving long-term outcomes for graduate students engaging with middle school teachers and developing lessons based on research. Over his career, he has published extensively, with over 100 journal articles and numerous grants as a principal investigator. His teaching experience encompasses introductory and advanced geography and environmental science courses, emphasizing applied geomorphology and service learning in geoscience education. He has received multiple awards recognizing his contributions to academia, including a Distinguished Career Award from the Geomorphology Specialty Group of the American Association of Geographers and an Honorary Doctorate from Stockholm University.

Research Interests

Experience

Emeritus Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Serves as a professor in the Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, contributing to research and education.

Senior Advisor Provost

2019-01-01 — Present

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Providing strategic guidance to the provost on academic issues.

Awards

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Distinguished Career Award

2022-01-01
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Fellow

2019-01-01
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Honorary Doctorate

2015-01-01

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.