Dr. Katherine Zipp

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine Zipp is an Associate Professor in Agricultural Economics and Sociology at the Institute of Energy and the Environment. Her research interests focus on environmental resource economics, land-use economics, spatial modeling, joint ecological-economic modeling, and nonmarket valuation. She has contributed to various studies aimed at tackling pressing environmental issues, such as the effectiveness of vegetation in curbing water pollution and assessing the impact of interventions on methane emissions from dairy farming. Zipp has also engaged with topics related to public perception of prescribed burns and the economics of flood-prone areas. Her work incorporates a mix of economic analysis and ecological considerations to inform policy and management strategies that enhance environmental sustainability.

Research Interests

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.