Dr. Nicolas Choquette Levy

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Nicolas Choquette-Levy is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Energy and the Environment who focuses on climate risks affecting migration and land use patterns in smallholder farming communities. His research employs various methods, including surveys, focus groups, and computational modeling, to better understand how farmers perceive climate risks and the factors influencing their adaptation decisions. He has investigated critical issues surrounding climate risk management, particularly in disaster-prone regions such as Nepal, addressing how smallholder farmers adapt to significant challenges posed by climate variability. His work is pivotal in understanding the resilience of agricultural communities amid changing climatic conditions and the implications for policy and practice.

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Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

Institute of Energy and the Environment • University Park, PA

Assistant Professor specializing in climate risk and adaptation in agricultural contexts.

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.