Dr. Katherine Zipp

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine Y. Zipp is an Associate Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics, Sociology, and Education at Pennsylvania State University. She specializes in Environmental Resource Economics, with particular expertise in land economics, spatial modeling, and non-market valuation. Katherine obtained her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin - Madison in 2014 and her B.A. from Oberlin College in 2008. Her research contributes to understanding the economic valuation of environmental resources, employing advanced spatial analysis techniques to assess economic decisions related to land use and resource management. Katherine actively engages in interdisciplinary research, aiming to bridge the gap between economic theory and practical applications in environmental policy. She maintains a personal webpage that showcases her work and ongoing projects in the field of economics.

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
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

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