Dr. Julie Major

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Julie Major is a Senior Faculty Lecturer and Academic Advisor at McGill University, specializing in natural resource sciences. She completed her B.Sc. in Plant Science at McGill, followed by an M.Sc. in Weed Ecology and a Ph.D. in Soil Fertility Biogeochemistry, both from Cornell University. Julie's research interests include tropical agriculture, weed dynamics in the Brazilian Amazon, and soil fertility in Colombian tropical savannas. In addition to her academic roles, Julie has worked with the Canadian International Development Agency and contributed as the Agricultural Extension Director for the International Biochar Initiative. She teaches courses on sustainable agriculture and supervises internships in agrology globally. Julie is active in promoting sustainable agricultural practices and environmental conservation, helping students engage with agricultural challenges in various international contexts.

Research Interests

Courses

AGRI 325. Sustainable Agriculture Field Course AGRI 410. Agrology Internship AGRI 430. Professional Practice Agrology AGRI 499. Agricultural Development Internship AGRI 550. Sustained Tropical Agriculture

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 2 Letters of Reference
  • CV
  • Personal Statement
  • Confirmation of Supervision
  • Research Project Proposal
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.