Dr. Carrie Smith

Professor

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Biography

Carrie Smith is the inaugural Vice-Provost of Access, Community, and Belonging at the University of Alberta, focusing on intersectional feminist leadership, critical university studies, and digital feminisms. Her research interests encompass feminist activism, digital culture, and the transformation of leadership through feminist pedagogies. She has authored significant works including 'Awkward Politics: Technologies of Popfeminist Activism' and 'Revolting Families: Toxic Intimacy, Private Politics, Literary Realism in the German Sixties'. In addition to her publications, Smith has co-edited numerous peer-reviewed collections, such as 'Transverse Disciplines: Queer-feminist, Antiracist, Decolonial Approaches to University'. She has also served in various leadership roles, including Vice-Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Faculty Lead for Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Smith's academic contributions have been recognized through multiple awards in research and teaching, and she has held visiting positions at several prestigious institutions in Germany and Ireland, giving invited talks across the UK, Ireland, Germany, and Canada.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice-Provost

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Inaugural Vice-Provost focusing on access, community, and belonging.

Vice-Dean

2020-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Vice-Dean responsible for overseeing arts programs and initiatives.

Faculty Lead

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Office of Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Led initiatives focused on equity and diversity within the faculty.

Chair

2017-01-01 — 2020-01-01

Department of Modern Languages and Cultural Studies, University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Managed the department's academic programs and faculty.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management