Dr. Barbara Hickey

Professor

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Biography

Barbara Hickey has earned an international reputation for her studies of the interactions between estuaries and oceans, particularly in coastal ecosystems. Her research spans a variety of topics including the biophysical properties of low-oxygen environments and the rise of harmful algal blooms in coastal waters, which impact shellfish populations. Over the past several years, she has worked with students in southwest Washington to describe the effects of the Columbia River plume and the massive influx of freshwater jets from the Pacific Ocean that drive the region’s ecology. For her significant contributions to the basic science of the atmosphere and oceans throughout her career, she has been elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union.

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
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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.