Dr. Marysa Lague

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marysa Lague is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Geography at the University of British Columbia. She holds a PhD and MSc in Atmospheric Sciences from the University of Washington. Her research integrates terrestrial processes with atmospheric interactions to understand their effects on surface climate at both local and planetary scales. Her work includes modeling the impact of vegetation changes on climate dynamics, cloud formation, and energy fluxes. Additionally, she develops numerical models of varying complexity to quantify the role of land in the coupled Earth System. Her teaching and research encompass both theoretical and empirical studies aimed at elucidating the connections between land and atmosphere under modern climate conditions. Recent publications include work on land–atmosphere coupling and climate responses, addressing critical questions in current climate science.

Research Interests

Climate Science Land-Atmosphere Interaction Atmospheric Dynamics Climate Modeling Terrestrial Processes

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching climate science and conducting research on land-atmosphere interactions.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.