Dr. William Elmendorf

Professor

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Biography

William Elmendorf is a distinguished professor and Ibberson Chair at the Pennsylvania State University. His expertise is in community urban forestry and ecosystem management, where he engages in regulatory planning to conserve green infrastructure. Elmendorf's work focuses on people's landscape preferences and the management of community forests, contributing significantly to urban ecology and environmental policy. He has served in various roles including the chair of multiple committees and organizations dedicated to urban forestry and sustainable land practices. Elmendorf has published extensively, including insightful chapters on urban forest management and community engagement in environmental sustainability. His research includes studies on the attitudes of Pennsylvania county planning commissioners regarding land use planning and ordinances. With a solid educational foundation comprising a B.S. and M.B.A. from the University of Montana, and a Ph.D. from Penn State, he combines practical knowledge and academic rigor to shape future practices in urban forestry and ecosystem science.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Currently serving as a professor and Ibberson Chair, specializing in community urban forestry and ecosystem management.

Courses

HDNRE 574- Human Dimensions Natural Resources Environment HDNRE 590- Colloquium 450- Human Dimensions Natural Resources (writing intensive) 401- Urban Forestry Management

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
Application Checklist
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  • Writing Sample
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  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

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