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Julia MacDougall

Senior Scientist
@reviewed | jmacdougall@reviewed.com

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

Exclamation Home & Garden

This one product will refresh the look of your kitchen

With a bit of manual labor and paint, you can make appliances look new again.

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My cat and I are obsessed with this automatic pet feeder—here's why

The Cat Mate C500 automatic pet feeder is a valuable tool to have in your arsenal when it comes to pets with bottomless stomachs.

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5 Types of Smartphone Apps You Need to Transition into Adulthood

These apps will get you ready for the endless freefall of adulthood.

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Frigidaire Gallery FGGH3047VF Gas Range Review

The Frigidaire Gallery FGGH3047VF gas range's Air Fry mode opens up many new cooking opportunities.

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The simple tricks every renter needs to know to get their security deposit back

Spend a little time and money to clean your old apartment before you leave.

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I tried out five different baking soda hacks—which ones worked?

Baking soda hacks—fact or myth? We tried out five hacks to separate fact from fiction.

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Thermador SGSX365TS Gas Cooktop Review

The Thermador SGSX365TS gas cooktop's high-powered burners can really bring the heat.

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Which shampoo is best for dyed hair?

We put four color-safe shampoos to the test: Olaplex, Nexxus, Dove, and Pantene. Which one is the best for your dye job?

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