Dr. Franco Marcantonio

Professor

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Biography

Franco Marcantonio is a Professor and the Jane Ken R. Williams Chair in Ocean Drilling Science at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on the measurement of radiogenic and non-traditional stable isotopes to understand ancient life and environments, as well as the fields of environmental and engineering geology and geophysics. He utilizes radiogenic isotope trace element tracers to explore the relationship between climate change and forcing response mechanisms. Additionally, he investigates non-traditional stable metal isotopes as biomarkers to address questions related to the prevention and diagnosis of human diseases. With a PhD in Earth Environmental Sciences from Columbia University, he has received several awards and honors throughout his career, including the College of Geoscience Dean’s Distinguished Achievement Award in 2020 and election as a Fellow of the Geological Society of America in 2015. His extensive academic and research background underpins his contributions to the field of geology and geophysics.

Research Interests

Awards

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College of Geoscience Dean’s Distinguished Achievement Award

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Jane Ken R. Williams Chair

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Elected Fellow Geological Society of America

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.