Dr. Sarah Ivory

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah Ivory is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences, focusing on ecology and geology. She utilizes fossil pollen records to understand past ecosystem changes, with the aim of informing future conservation strategies. Her research employs remote sensing data to observe the processes driving tropical ecological changes and vegetation's responses to past climate. Sarah's work primarily involves evaluating vegetation and climate history over the recent millennia to assess future range changes and the impacts of land-use on critical biodiversity hotspots.

Research Interests

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.