Dr. Andrew Mason

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Biography

Andrew C. Mason is a Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Toronto. His research focuses on the sensory processes underlying communication and decision-making in organisms. Mason's work aims to understand the mechanisms through which the nervous system controls ongoing activity and how these mechanisms relate to behavioral adaptation. He utilizes invertebrate model systems to identify the basic principles of sensory integration in response to complex stimuli and multimodal communication. This research contributes to a broader understanding of how organisms adapt their behaviors to biophysical constraints and environmental challenges. Mason also engages with prospective graduate students, inviting them to send their CVs and academic documents to explore potential research opportunities in his lab.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology