Dr. Charles Nittrouer

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Biography

Charles Nittrouer is a geological oceanographer focusing on sediment behavior in marine environments, particularly in coastal areas and continental margins. His current research investigates tropical delta-ocean systems including the Amazon and Mekong rivers, as well as tidewater glaciers in Patagonia and Antarctica, and the reactivated Elwha system in the Olympic Peninsula. Throughout his distinguished career, Nittrouer has been recognized with several awards including the Shepard Medal for excellence in marine geology, and he has been elected a Fellow of the American Geophysical Union and the Geological Society of America.

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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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