Dr. Margot Kaye

Professor

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Biography

Margot Wilkinson Kaye is a Professor and Interim Department Head in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State University. She specializes in Forest Ecology, focusing on global change ecology, dendrochronology, and community ecology. Her research examines vegetation dynamics in response to climate change and human land use, analyzing disturbance history and environmental changes. With a rich academic background including a Bachelor's degree from the University of Virginia, a Master's from the University of Arizona, and a Ph.D. from Colorado State University, Kaye has extensive expertise in northeastern forest regeneration and the impacts of global change. She teaches courses on field dendrology, forest fire management ecology, and tree-ring methods. Kaye's research contributes significantly to understanding the dynamics of temperate watersheds and the role of climate and fire in shaping forest ecosystems.

Research Interests

Courses

FOR203: Field Dendrology FOR320: Forest Fire Management Ecology FOR597: Introduction to Tree-Ring Methods

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.