Dr. Charlene Elliott

Professor

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Biography

Charlene Elliott is a Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Child Health and Wellness. She is a researcher affiliated with the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute and a member of the Libin Cardiovascular Institute. Elliott has an extensive background in communication studies, holding a BA and an MA from the University of Calgary and a PhD from Carleton University. Her research interests encompass Food Marketing and Policy, Children's Health, and various aspects of communication, particularly related to taste practices and sensory communication. Over her career, she has participated in multiple strategic initiatives at the university level and has received numerous accolades including the CIHR Canada Research Chair from 2011 to 2022 and induction into the College of New Scholars, Artists, and Scientists in 2016. Elliott's work also includes significant contributions to academic literature, evidenced by her notable paper on the influence of milk packaging on children's health perceptions which won a prize in 2019. Throughout her career, she has been recognized for her research contributions with various faculty awards.

Research Interests

Awards

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CIHR Canada Research Chair

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Induction into College of New Scholars, Artists and Scientists

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Pittu Laungani Paper Prize

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Confederation Alberta Faculty Associations Distinguished Academic Award

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Calgary Institute Humanities Fellowship

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.