Dr. Stephen Wood

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Stephen Wood is a Research Scientist and Lecturer at Yale School of the Environment, focusing on agroecosystems conservation. His work emphasizes understanding soil health and quantifying the agronomic and environmental benefits it provides. Beyond soils, he addresses a wide range of topics including agriculture, food systems, conservation, human health, biogeochemical modeling, and the impacts of freshwater and nutrition on agricultural practices. Stephen previously led the SNAPP working group to establish targets for soil management aligned with conservation goals, resulting in the development of the AgEvidence platform, which demonstrates the impact of conservation agriculture practices in the Corn Belt. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University in Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology, where his research examined the effects of agricultural practices promoted by the Millennium Villages Project on soil nutrient cycling and microbial ecology, along with a Master of Environmental Science from Yale and a Bachelor of Arts from George Washington University.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist

— Present

Nature Conservancy • New Haven, CT

Focus on agroecosystems conservation and soil health.

Courses

ENV 646b Regenerative Agriculture Systems

Requirements for Yale University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7.5
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, or Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Statement of academic purpose
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Application fee ($105)
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered via the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (GSAS). GRE General is optional for PhD.