Dr. Cynthia Mcclain

Instructor

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Biography

Cynthia McClain is an Adjunct Assistant Professor with a strong academic background in Geological Environmental Sciences, Hydrogeology, and related fields. She earned her PhD in Geological Environmental Sciences from Stanford University in 2016, her MS in Civil Environmental Engineering from Stanford University in 2011, and her BS in Geology from the University of California at Davis in 2008. Her research focuses on groundwater studies, water quality assessment, and environmental monitoring. McClain has contributed significantly to the field through various publications, including studies on hexavalent chromium in California's Central Valley, the monitoring of heavy metal concentrations in turbid rivers, and the distribution of chromium sources in California groundwater. She is committed to advancing knowledge in environmental science and technology through rigorous research and publication. Moreover, her interdisciplinary approach combines geological principles with practical applications in environmental engineering.

Research Interests

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.