Dr. Paul Quay

Professor

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Biography

Paul Quay is a Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, focusing on the study of gas and chemical movements in freshwater and marine systems. His research involves completing stable radioisotope measurements to understand biogeochemical cycles, particularly the carbon and oxygen cycles within lakes, rivers, and oceans. He examines the cycling of trace gases in the atmosphere and large-scale ocean circulation rates using anthropogenic tracers such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). Quay has participated in significant interdisciplinary projects worldwide, including the Joint Global Ocean Flux Study, the World Ocean Circulation Experiment, and the Carbon Amazon River Experiment.

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.