Dr. Leigh Stearns

Professor

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Biography

Leigh Stearns is a Professor and the Graduate Chair at the University of Pennsylvania, specializing in Earth Environmental Sciences. With a Ph.D. from the University of Maine, Stearns has a robust background in geological sciences and geophysics. His research is primarily concerned with biogeochemistry and the global impacts of environmental change, particularly in relation to the cryosphere. He focuses on ice sheet dynamics, sea level rise, shifts in iceberg and sea ice distributions, and the implications of glacier loss for water availability in low latitudes. Utilizing a combination of satellite remote sensing, machine learning techniques, and geophysical instrumentation, Stearns works to understand cryospheric systems and parameterize changes in numerical models. He is also passionate about fostering equitable and inclusive spaces within the geosciences community.

Research Interests

Courses

TBD

Requirements for University of Pennsylvania

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.6
GRE General
Verbal
Required:162
Quantitative
Required:162
Overall
Required:162
GMAT
Total Score
Required:728
Overall
Required:728
TOEFL
Total
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree or equivalent Strong quantitative background
Application Checklist
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