Dr. Robert Pangborn

Professor

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Biography

Robert Pangborn is a Professor and Vice President Dean of Undergraduate Education at Penn State University's Department of Engineering Science and Mechanics. He is associated with an internationally distinguished department recognized for its excellence in engineering scientific accomplishments and educational leadership. The Engineering Science program is the official undergraduate honors program within the College of Engineering, aimed at attracting the University’s brightest engineering students. The department also offers graduate degrees in engineering mechanics and engineering nano-scale, alongside an integrated undergraduate/graduate program. His work is focused on enhancing educational practices in engineering and promoting research that addresses contemporary engineering challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor and Vice President Dean of Undergraduate Education

2000-09-01 — Present

Penn State University • Park, PA

Oversees undergraduate education and academic programs within the College of Engineering.

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
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  • Writing Sample
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.