Dr. Cal Biruk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Cal Biruk is an Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology at McMaster University, specializing in medical anthropology, critical global health studies, feminist science and technology studies, and anthropological theory. They have received the McMaster Student Union's 2024 Excellence in Teaching Award, recognizing their impactful teaching within the Faculty of Social Sciences. Biruk's academic endeavors also focus on queer and trans studies, biopolitical thought, and the anthropology of data. They previously held faculty positions at Oberlin College, where they served as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor in Anthropology, and completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women at Brown University. Their scholarly work encompasses a range of research interests that lie at the intersection of anthropology and contemporary social issues, reflecting a deep commitment to teaching and mentoring students in the discipline.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology, focusing on medical anthropology and critical global health studies.

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Oberlin College • Oberlin, OH, USA

Held a position as Associate Professor in the Department of Anthropology.

Assistant Professor

2012-01-01 — 2018-01-01

Oberlin College • Oberlin, OH, USA

Served as Assistant Professor in the Department of Anthropology.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2011-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Pembroke Center for Teaching and Research on Women, Brown University • Providence, RI, USA

Conducted research and teaching as a postdoctoral fellow.

Awards

#2024

Excellence in Teaching Award

2024-01-01

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

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