Dr. Kimberly Van Meter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kimberly Van Meter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography at Penn State University and serves as the Associate Director of Riparia. She is also associated with the Earth Environmental Systems Institute and the Institute for Computational Data Sciences. Her expertise lies in water quality, wetlands, biogeochemistry, environmental modeling, remote sensing, and human-environment interactions. Van Meter's research focuses on the impact of human activity on water quality and availability in agricultural landscapes, employing remote sensing and large-scale data analysis alongside process-based modeling. She is particularly interested in climate effects on the Great Lakes and the restoration of wetlands in human-impacted areas, exploring the implications of land-use changes on water quality and availability. Her work aims to improve understanding of legacy nutrient dynamics and the long-term trajectories necessary to enhance water quality across diverse ecosystems. She actively seeks graduate students to contribute to her research endeavors.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-08-01 — Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research on topics related to water quality, wetlands, and human-environment interactions.

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.