Dr. Spencer Jones

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Spencer Jones is a Physical Oceanographer whose research focuses on ocean dynamics and investigates how ocean transports heat and tracers around the globe. He employs a combination of theory, ocean models, and scalable analysis tools in Python to explore these phenomena. His work specifically examines the strength and geometric variability of the Meridional Overturning Circulation, often referred to as the "conveyor belt" circulation, as it plays a crucial role in transporting heat from the surface of the tropical Pacific to the Atlantic basin and moves heat northward. Jones's research interests encompass various aspects of Physical Oceanography, including ocean transport, eddies, isopycnal mixing, and vertical mixing, particularly during periods such as the Glacial Maximum.

Research Interests

Awards

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Lamont Postdoctoral Fellowship

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.