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Julia MacDougall

Senior Scientist
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Julia is the Senior Scientist at Reviewed, overseeing the integrity of the labs, the methods and standards for test procedures in every category, as well as managing the huge backlog of test data stretching back over a decade.

Never one to shy from getting her hands dirty, you might find Julia doing her own testing on products such as varied as fire extinguishers, lunch coolers, and wireless headphones. But the testing she's most proud of is smart thermostats, as she managed to not break Reviewed's extensive (and expensive) air conditioning/heating system.

Julia received a PhD in Geological Sciences from Brown University in 2014, as well as an MBA from University of Massachusetts at Amherst in 2019.

Articles & Reviews by Julia MacDougall

The Best Portable Dishwashers of 2024

Our picks for the best portable dishwashers on the market.

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The Best Steam Dryers of 2024

Our picks for the best dryers with steam available today.

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The Best Side-by-side Refrigerators of 2024

Our picks for the best side-by-side fridges money can buy.

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7 top-load washers for a simplified laundry day

A good top-loading washer can provide top-notch cleaning for your family's dirty laundry.

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The Best Affordable Dishwashers of 2024

Our picks for the best affordable dishwashers on the market today.

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The Best Third-rack Dishwashers of 2024

We love a good third rack; who doesn't need more room in their dishwasher?

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The Best Front-load Washers of 2024

Our rankings of the best front-load washing machines on the market.

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The Best Countertop Microwaves on Amazon of 2024

Below, you’ll find a list of the five best countertop microwaves on Amazon. The recommendations in this guide are based on thorough product and market research by our team of expert product reviewers.

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