Dr. Michael Jacobson

Professor

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Biography

Michael Jacobson is a Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Pennsylvania State University, specializing in forest resources. He has extensive research interests in the Water Energy Food Nexus, bioenergy, sustainable forestry, and forest economics. He holds a B.A. from the University of Connecticut, a Master of Environmental Management from Duke University, and a Ph.D. from North Carolina State University. Dr. Jacobson's teaching extends to courses in forest economics, global agricultural systems, and agroforestry. He is currently leading a Belmont Forum project, 'Disaster Risk Resilience', and an NSF AccelNet Project entitled 'US-Africa Sustainable Food Systems Water-Energy-Food Nexus Networking (SustainFood)'. His expertise encompasses finance, policy, agroforestry, and the management of non-timber forest products. Additionally, he is affiliated with several professional organizations, including the Society of American Foresters and the International Society of Tropical Foresters.

Research Interests

Courses

Forest Conservation Economics 440 Global Agricultural Systems INTAD 577 Agroforestry 418 Global Forest Conservation 488

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.