Dr. Emily Marasco

Associate Professor

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Biography

Emily Marasco is an Associate Professor (Teaching) at the Schulich School of Engineering, specializing in software engineering and engineering education innovation. She serves as the Associate Dean for Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and the Year Program, while also chairing initiatives focused on digital transformation in engineering education. Her work emphasizes pedagogical practices that enhance creativity and support the first-year transition for engineering students. Marasco founded the ADAPT Lab, which focuses on advancements in digital applications and pedagogical transformation, and is actively involved in science communication and community outreach. She has received several accolades, including the 2018 ASTech Outstanding Leader Award and the 2016 Claudette MacKay-Lassonde Graduate Award for women in engineering, in addition to being recognized as a top 40 under 40 by Avenue Magazine in Calgary in 2019.

Research Interests

Awards

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Top 40 Under 40

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Outstanding Leader

Courses

Introduction Engineering Design

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
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  • 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.