Dr. Erin Nicholls

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Erin Nicholls is an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Policy at the University of Calgary. She completed her PhD in Hydrology and Micrometeorology from McMaster University in 2023. Her educational background includes a Master of Science degree in Earth Environmental Sciences from McMaster University (2015) and a Bachelor of Science degree in Earth Environmental Sciences, also from McMaster University (2013). Dr. Nicholls specializes in micrometeorology and land surface interactions, focusing on research areas including cold regions hydrology, ecosystem reclamation, and carbon and water cycling/storage. She is actively involved in university strategic initiatives, contributing her expertise to foster interdisciplinary scholarship and research advancement within the university.

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.