Dr. Shorna Allred

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shorna B. Allred is an adjunct professor at Cornell University, specializing in conservation social sciences. She holds a Ph.D. from Oregon State University and has extensive teaching and research experience in global sustainability, land use decision-making, community resilience, and environmental justice. As an advocate for community-based work, she leads a service learning program focused on indigenous community resilience and conducts research across Southeast Asia. Her academic career includes roles at Purdue University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where she serves as the Susan R. Wolf Distinguished Professor. Throughout her esteemed career, Shorna has received numerous awards for her contributions to academia and community engagement. Her research focuses on understanding human behavior in natural resource management to improve conservation efforts. In her spare time, she enjoys exploring different cultures, reading historical fiction, and learning to play the ukulele.

Research Interests

Experience

Susan R. Wolf Distinguished Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

Teaching and research in the Department of Geography and Environment.

Adjunct Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching and research in the Center for Conservation Social Sciences.

Visiting Professor

2016-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS) • Sarawak, Malaysia

Engagement in teaching and research focusing on conservation and natural resource management.

Awards

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Rising Star Faculty Award

2021-01-01
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SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Faculty Service

2019-01-01
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Engaged Scholar Prize

2018-01-01

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
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  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture