Dr. Cassandra Morrison

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cassandra Morrison is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carleton University. She holds both a Bachelor of Science and a PhD from the University of Ottawa. Her research primarily focuses on cognitive functioning, brain changes, and the impact of age and disease on cognition. Specifically, she investigates how lifestyle, genetic, and health-related factors influence cognition and brain aging, particularly in the context of Alzheimer's disease. The main goals of her research include examining the relationship between neural processes and cognition using neuropsychological and electroencephalographic measures. Furthermore, she seeks to link brain changes with cognitive clinical outcomes, including subjective cognitive decline and dementia, utilizing large open-access datasets.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.