Dr. Sara Lego

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sara Lego is an Associate Teaching Professor at the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Penn State University. She completed her undergraduate and graduate education in Aerospace Engineering, earning her degree from the Schreyer Honors College at Penn State University in 2001, followed by a degree in Aerospace Engineering Sciences from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 2004. Lego is actively involved in research focusing on acoustics and vibration. She has contributed significantly to both journal articles and conference proceedings in her field, including work on visual steering commands for space exploration. Her dedication to education is reflected in her role advising student organizations, including Nittany Rocket Labs and AeroWomen, as well as her participation in various committee work related to undergraduate studies. Throughout her career, she has earned several awards acknowledging her innovative contributions to engineering education and student development. Lego is committed to fostering a collaborative and inclusive learning environment for her students.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Teaching Professor

— Present

Penn State University • University Park, PA

Teaches and conducts research in aerospace engineering, focusing on various aspects of acoustics and vibration.

Awards

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Federal Employee Year Innovation Award

2023-07-01
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3rd Place

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Engineering Innovation Invention Disclosure

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Director's Special Recognition Award

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SPOT Award

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Engineering Innovation Invention Disclosure

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Engineering Innovation Invention Disclosure

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
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  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

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