Dr. Megan Lighty

Associate Professor

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Biography

Megan Lighty is an Associate Clinical Professor and Avian Diagnostic Outreach Veterinarian at the Animal Diagnostic Lab. With a Doctorate in Biomedical Veterinary Sciences from Virginia Tech, she specializes in avian diagnostic pathology and field diagnostic investigations, focusing on commercial poultry. Her areas of expertise include the diagnosis, prevention, and control of infectious diseases affecting chickens, turkeys, and waterfowl. Since 2020, she has served at the Pennsylvania State University, where she continues to advance veterinary education and research in avian health. Previously, she worked as a Staff Veterinarian at Jennie-O Turkey Store and as a Graduate Assistant at Virginia Tech. Lighty is also a Diplomate of the American College of Poultry Veterinarians, having attained board certification in 2017.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Clinical Professor

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • Park, PA

Teaching and research in avian diagnostic pathology.

Staff Veterinarian

— Present

Jennie-O Turkey Store • Willmar, MN

Veterinary care and management for turkey production.

Graduate Assistant/Graduate Teaching Assistant

— Present

Virginia Tech • Blacksburg, VA

Assisted in teaching and research activities.

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.