Dr. Brent Hagel

Professor

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Biography

Brent Hagel completed his Bachelor of Physical Education (1993) and Master of Science in Epidemiology (1998) from the University of Calgary, followed by a Doctor of Philosophy in Epidemiology from McGill University in 2003. He is a Professor in the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, holding positions in both the Department of Pediatrics and the Department of Community Health Sciences. Additionally, he serves as an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology. Dr. Hagel is the Director of the Healthy Children, Families, and Communities Program at the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute and is a member of the O’Brien Institute for Public Health. His primary research interest lies in child and adolescent injury prevention, focusing on determinants of injuries related to bicycles, pedestrians, skiing, snowboarding, and ice hockey. His work includes evaluating the effectiveness of protective equipment and policies related to injury prevention, particularly efforts to increase helmet use and reduce risk-taking behavior among youth. He has conducted significant research on the effectiveness of helmet legislation and factors contributing to cycling injuries.

Research Interests

Awards

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CARE Researcher Award

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Sustainability Award Finalist

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Innovation Award

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Peak Scholar Recognition Award – Eyes High

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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award

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Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation Professorship

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New Investigator Award

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Population Health Investigator Award

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Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation Professorship

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.