Dr. Sarah Shandera

Professor

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Biography

Sarah Shandera is a Professor of Physics at the Eberly College of Science, Pennsylvania State University. She completed her Ph.D. at Cornell University in 2006 and obtained a B.S. from the University of Arizona in 2001. Her research focuses on the fundamental laws of gravity and the dynamics of the universe, particularly in extreme conditions and high-energy environments. Shandera explores the intersections of gravitational physics and quantum systems, contributing significantly to our understanding of dark matter and black holes. She has collaborated extensively in the field, notably as a visiting fellow at the Perimeter Institute. Throughout her career, she has received several prestigious awards, including the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation's Fundamental Physics Innovation Convening Award in 2020, showcasing her excellence in teaching and research.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2020-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Teaching and conducting research in theoretical particle physics, gravitational physics, and cosmology.

Awards

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Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation Fundamental Physics Innovation Convening Award

2020-01-01
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C.I. Noll Award for Excellence in Teaching

2019-01-01

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