Dr. James Ingle

Professor

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Biography

James C. Ingle, Jr. is the W. M. Keck Professor Emeritus of Earth Sciences at Stanford University, specializing in Earth and Planetary Sciences. After completing his Ph.D. in Geology at the University of Southern California in 1966, he held positions including Assistant Professor and Associate Professor at Stanford University, eventually becoming a full Professor in 1981. Ingle has made significant contributions to understanding Neogene stratigraphy, paleoceanography, and the sedimentary history of marine basins, focusing on the Pacific Ocean and California borderland. His research involves studying marine diatomaceous sediments and the sedimentary record of oxygen minimum zones, along with utilizing benthic and planktonic foraminifera to address questions concerning global ocean and climate change. His academic career also includes various roles such as Chairman of the Department of Geology and participation in advisory committees related to geological correlation projects and oceanographic initiatives. He has received several awards recognizing his teaching excellence and contributions to geology, including the W. Tarr Award and several fellowships from prestigious geological societies.

Research Interests

Experience

W.M. Keck Professor Emeritus

2005-01-01 — Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Emeritus faculty focusing on Earth Sciences.

Professor

1981-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Full professor specializing in geology.

Associate Professor

1971-01-01 — 1981-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Promoted to associate professor from assistant professor.

Assistant Professor

1968-01-01 — 1971-01-01

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Introductory lecturer in geology.

Visiting Research Scholar

1966-01-01 — 1967-01-01

Tohoku University • Japan

Conducted research on geology.

Research Associate

1961-01-01 — 1966-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, California

Collaborated on geological research projects.

Awards

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W. Tarr Award

1958-01-01
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American Association Advancement Science Nominee

1962-01-01
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Fellow

1973-01-01
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Fellow

1975-01-01
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Award for Excellence in Teaching

1982-01-01
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A.I. Levorsen Award

1988-01-01
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Honorary Membership

1991-01-01

Courses

EARTHSYS 297 EARTHSYS 250 EARTHSYS 199

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
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Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.