Dr. Zhao Ma

Professor

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Biography

Zhao Ma is a Professor in the Department of Forestry and Natural Resources at Purdue University. His research program focuses on how individuals and organizations make environmental management and conservation decisions in the context of social-ecological change. He is committed to providing students with opportunities to engage in research, offering various avenues for them to work alongside hourly research employees and assist with graduate students and post-docs on research tasks. His interests also encompass the intersections between environmental policy analysis, sustainability science, and addressing emerging environmental challenges. Through his work, he aims to cultivate a deeper understanding of the role of communication specialists and planners in environmental conservation and management decisions.

Research Interests

Courses

FNR 375: Human Dimensions Natural Resource Management

Requirements for Purdue University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:135
Overall
Required:135
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in CS or related field Foundational concepts of computer science Data structures Computer architecture Operating systems Mathematics through differential equations Linear and matrix algebra
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal History Statement
  • Resume
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • CS Supplementary Form
Specialization Notes

GRE is not required.