Position Title
Distinguished Professor
Dean, College of Letters and Science
Position Title
Distinguished Professor
Dean, College of Letters and Science
Bio
Education and Degree(s)
- Ph.D., Dalhousie University (1991)
College of Letters and Science Dean's Office
Research Interests
Bio
From UC Davis Leadership:
Estella Atekwana began her tenure as dean of the College of Letters and Science in August 2021. She provides academic and administrative leadership for the largest college on campus, overseeing 37 departments and academic programs with more than 900 faculty across the arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematical and physical sciences.
Atekwana is a renowned geophysicist whose research interests include biogeophysics, near surface geophysics, tectonics, geodynamics and continental rifting.
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Honors and Awards
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2021 Reginald Fessenden Award
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2020 Virtual Near Surface Global Lecturer
- Association of Women Geoscientists 2019 Outstanding Educator
- Society of Exploration Geophysicists 2016 Outstanding Educator Award
- Elected Fellow of the Geological Society of America 2016
Research Interests & Expertise
- Geophysics