Dr. Scott Steinschneider

Associate Professor

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Biography

Scott Steinschneider is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biological and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. His primary expertise lies in statistical hydroclimatology, focusing on the characterization of hydroclimatic variability across space and time scales and the analysis of hydroclimate impacts on the water sector. His work has impacted water systems both in the United States and globally, receiving sponsorship from organizations such as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, New York Sea Grant, National Science Foundation, and the Department of Agriculture. Steinschneider earned his BA in Mathematics from Tufts University and both his M.S. and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Prior to joining Cornell, he was a postdoctoral research fellow at Columbia University. His research primarily explores the intersection of anthropogenic, hydrologic, and climatic systems with an emphasis on water resources planning and management, aiming to provide decision-centric information for sustainable design and management of integrated water resource systems.

Research Interests

Courses

BEE 4110/6110 Hydrologic Engineering in a Changing Climate BEE 4310/6310 Multivariate Statistics for Environmental Applications BEE 4510 Sustainable Water Resources System Design

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:27
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test Scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
GMAT
Total Score
Required:710
Overall
Required:710
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • Resume
  • Two required essays
  • Transcripts
  • GMAT or GRE score
  • Letters of professional recommendation
Specialization Notes

Department of Management / Johnson Graduate School of Management MBA

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.92
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree
Application Checklist
  • LSAC CAS report
  • LSAT or GRE score
  • Personal statement
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Law / Cornell Law School JD

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.89
Prerequisites
Biology (2 semesters with lab) Chemistry (2 semesters with lab) Organic Chemistry (1-2 semesters with lab) Physics (2 semesters with lab) Writing Intensive courses (2 semesters)
Application Checklist
  • AMCAS application
  • MCAT scores
  • Letters of recommendation
  • Weill Cornell secondary application
Specialization Notes

Department of Medicine / Weill Cornell Medical College MD

Bachelor Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:130
Overall
Required:130
Prerequisites
Secondary school diploma
Application Checklist
  • Common Application
  • Cornell Writing Supplement
  • Official transcripts
  • School Report
  • Counselor Recommendation
  • Two Teacher Evaluations
  • Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT required for Fall 2026)
Specialization Notes

General Undergraduate Admission for all Departments