Dr. Steve Grodsky

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Steve Grodsky is an Assistant Professor in the Natural Resources Environment Section at Cornell University. He is an applied ecologist and sustainability scientist, specializing in the emerging field of renewable energy ecology. His research focuses on the interactions between energy development, ecosystems, and communities, seeking solutions to pressing environmental issues while guiding sustainable energy transitions. Grodsky collaborates with various researchers to conduct solutions-oriented studies that address critical environmental challenges. He is a member of the Graduate Faculty Field Entomology and serves as a Faculty Fellow at the Atkinson Center for Sustainability. Grodsky obtained his Ph.D. in Wildlife Conservation Biology from North Carolina State University, with a minor in Entomology, and has a strong background in ecology and conservation issues. His recent research includes studies on desert carnivores affected by solar energy, the connection between solar energy and biogeodiversity, conservation strategies for grassland birds, and the impact of renewable energy development on various ecosystems.

Research Interests

Courses

NTRES 6940: Renewable Energy Ecology NTRES 4940: Write!

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