Dr. Michelle Koutnik

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michelle Koutnik is a Research Associate Professor at the University of Washington, affiliated with the College of the Environment and the Department of Earth and Space Sciences' glaciology group. Her research interests focus on glaciology, specifically the dynamics of glacier change and the evolution of glaciers and ice sheets over time. She investigates the history of climate and ice on Mars, contributing to our understanding of climate processes. With extensive fieldwork experience in Greenland and Antarctica, Michelle collects data to model and understand the processes affecting ice flow. Her previous positions include serving as a postdoctoral research fellow at the University of Copenhagen and as a graduate research assistant at the University of Washington. Michelle's work highlights the impact of climate change on glacial systems and informs the broader understanding of climate dynamics.

Research Interests

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.