Dr. Adam Summers

Professor

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Biography

Adam Summers works in comparative biomechanics, focusing on the study of non-human animals and their various locomotion and respiration methods. His research encompasses a wide range of questions regarding different species, examining how turtles feed, how fishes attach to rocks, the skeletal structures of amphibians, and the wing flaps of stingrays. To achieve this, he employs a suite of techniques including 3-D imaging, digital animation, mathematical modeling, and physical experimentation. Beyond his research, Summers is a strong advocate for public outreach in science. For eight years, he wrote a column on biomechanics for Natural History magazine, and his work has also been featured in American Science and Nature Writing.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Washington

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:105
Overall
Required:105
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.