Dr. Josephine Wee

Associate Professor

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Biography

Josephine Wee is an Associate Professor in the Department of Food Science at Pennsylvania State University. She holds a Ph.D. in Food Science with an emphasis on Environmental Toxicology from Michigan State University. Her postdoctoral training includes research in Nutritional Immunology at Michigan State University and Evolutionary Biology at Cornell University. Dr. Wee's research focuses on understanding the role of fungi, including yeast and mold, in contributing to food safety, quality, and sustainability. She employs genomics and molecular biology approaches to study diverse food and agricultural ecosystems, aiming to prevent spoilage and food waste, while enhancing food quality and creating sustainable food systems. She has received several honors and awards, acknowledging her contributions to her field and her excellence in research and teaching.

Research Interests

Awards

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Liberty Hyde Bailey Scholars Program, Graduate Fellowship Award

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German Excellence Program Recipient, Jena School of Microbial Communication

2014-01-01
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Marshall Plan Foundation Scholarship Recipient

2009-01-01
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Delton Dianne Parks Scholarship Recipient

2008-01-01
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Virginia Undergraduate Award Recipient

2008-01-01

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
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

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