Dr. Julia Reece

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Reece is an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University in the College of Arts and Sciences, specializing in Geosciences. Her research encompasses the mechanics and transport behavior of marine sediments, focusing on early diagenesis, submarine slope failure, and the characterization of shale gas and oil reservoirs. She employs field samples and data primarily obtained from the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP) and utilizes various laboratory techniques including sedimentological and geotechnical experimentation to investigate grain size, Atterberg Limits, and uniaxial compression tests. Additionally, Reece employs imaging techniques such as petrography and scanning electron microscopy to analyze microstructures in marine sediments and shale formations. Her contributions to the field are further supported by her active involvement in research and teaching within her department.

Research Interests

Awards

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Dean's Distinguished Achievement Award

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NSF CAREER awardee

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TAMU Montague – Center Teaching Excellence Scholar

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IODP Ocean Discovery Lecturer

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Schlanger Ocean Drilling Fellowship Award

Courses

GEOL 210 - Geological Communication GEOL 306 - Sedimentology Stratigraphy GEOL 311 - Principles Geological Writing GEOL 689 - Geofluids Research

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
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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