Dr. Eric Steig

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Biography

Eric Steig is a glaciologist and isotope geochemist whose research focuses on understanding past climate behavior to inform future climate change effects. He employs ice core records to study climate variability over thousands of years, investigates the geological history and dynamics of ice sheets, and examines aspects of atmospheric chemistry. Steig has also developed novel laboratory tools for research in isotope geochemistry. He is the founding co-director of ISOLAB, a cutting-edge isotope geochemistry facility that supports a wide range of research areas including climate study, atmospheric chemistry, neotectonics, geobiology, and aquatic science related to fisheries. Beyond his research endeavors, he is dedicated to enhancing public understanding of climate change consequences and is a founding member of RealClimate.org.

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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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Specialization Notes

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