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Professor Dr. Rebecca Neumann

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Biography

Rebecca B. Neumann leads the hydro-biogeochemistry research group in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Washington, where she joined in 2011. Before her appointment at UW, she was a postdoctoral fellow at NOAA Climate Global Change and Harvard University, focusing on how plant roots and soil conditions modulate the movement of water across landscapes. Rebecca earned her Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where her research addressed arsenic-contaminated groundwater, a significant health issue in Bangladesh. She holds a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a B.A. in Art History from Rice University. Her research interests span hydrology, biogeochemistry, and ecological interactions, employing a multifaceted approach to inform environmental health and management policies related to food and water quality amidst global climate change. In addition to her research, she is actively involved in mentoring graduate students and teaching various courses related to environmental engineering.

Research Interests

Subsurface Hydrology Metal Biogeochemistry Plant-controlled Hydrology Biogeochemistry Field, Lab and Modeling Studies of Water Food Quality Hydro-biogeochemistry

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

NOAA Climate Global Change / Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research on the impact of climate change on environmental factors.

Environmental Engineering Consultant

— Present

EG&G Technical Services • Location Unknown

Worked on various environmental engineering projects.

Awards

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Charles S. Falkenberg Award

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Early Career Award

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NOAA Climate Global Change Postdoctoral Fellowship

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

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Outstanding Faculty Mentor Award

Courses

CEE 350 Mass & Energy Balances CEE 496 & CEWA 596 Fate Transport Chemicals Environment CEE 475 Subsurface Hydrology

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

Application Checklist

  • Online application
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • English proficiency scores (for international students)

Specialization Notes

Standard Graduate School requirements for University of Washington apply to most departments listed unless specified otherwise by the program.