Dr. Luanne Thompson

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Biography

Oceanographer LuAnne Thompson is the Lowell Frankie L. Wakefield Endowed Professor at the University of Washington, focusing on oceanic dynamics and their role in understanding climate variability and change. She utilizes climate models and satellite observations to analyze the ocean's influence on the movement and storage of heat and chemicals within the climate system. As the Director of the Program on Climate Change at UW, she leads interdisciplinary collaborations aimed at addressing the multifaceted challenges posed by climate change on both natural and human systems.

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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.