Dr. Michael Jacobson

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Michael Jacobson is a Professor in the Department of Ecosystem Science and Management at Penn State University. His expertise includes the water-energy-food nexus, bioenergy, sustainable forestry, forest economics, finance, policy, and agroforestry. Dr. Jacobson teaches courses in forest economics, global agricultural systems, and agroforestry. He is currently leading the Belmont Forum project 'Disaster Risk Resilience', an NSF AccelNet initiative titled 'US-Africa Sustainable Food Systems Water-Energy-Food Nexus Networking (SustainFood)'. His academic interests cover a range of topics including international forestry, forest extension, non-timber forest products, gas taxation, and forest certification incentive programs. Dr. Jacobson has contributed to various professional affiliations such as the Society of American Foresters, Natural Resources Extension Professionals, and the Forest History Society, amongst others.

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.