Dr. Sarah Ivory

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sarah Ivory is an Associate Professor in the Department of Geosciences at Penn State University, with a research focus on Palynology, Biogeography, Paleoclimate, and Paleoecology. She specializes in the use of fossil pollen records to understand past ecosystem changes, which inform future conservation strategies. Her work involves modeling and utilizing remote sensing data to observe processes that drive tropical ecological changes and vegetation responses to past climates. Additionally, she evaluates future range changes and land-use impacts on global biodiversity hotspots, examining the climatic history of vegetation over millions of years. Dr. Ivory holds a Ph.D. from the University of Arizona, awarded in 2013, and has been recognized as Wilson Faculty Fellow for her contributions to the field.

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
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  • Writing Sample
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Specialization Notes

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