Dr. Douglas Clark

Professor

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Biography

Douglas Clark is a professor at the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary, specializing in the fields of learning sciences and science education. He completed his PhD at the University of California, Berkeley in 2000, and holds an MA from Stanford University and a BA from the University of North Carolina. Prior to his appointment at the University of Calgary in 2017, he served as a professor at Vanderbilt University in the United States, focusing on the relationship between digital gaming and educational outcomes. His research interests include game-based learning, digital learning environments, and informal science education, with a particular emphasis on how these settings can foster student engagement and critical thinking. Douglas has also served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Learning Sciences and has been involved in various editorial boards. He is a member of numerous professional organizations, including the American Educational Research Association and the International Society for Learning Sciences. In addition to his academic responsibilities, he is passionate about digital and board gaming and engages in partnerships with game developers to analyze impacts on learning.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Graduate Supervision Award

2022-01-01
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Reviewer Year

2016-01-01
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Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship

2006-01-01
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Outstanding Dissertation Award

2001-01-01
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Science Design Fellowship

1999-01-01
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Chancellor's Award in Botany

1989-01-01

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.