Dr. Gabriela Capurro

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Dr. Gabriela Capurro is an Adjunct Research Professor at Carleton University, specializing in health risk communication and science communication. Her research delves into the lived experiences of risk and the mediated discourses surrounding health and illness. Dr. Capurro's work is particularly focused on studies regarding risk communication during COVID-19, the media coverage of outbreaks and vaccine-preventable diseases, as well as the discourse surrounding anti-vaccination narratives. She has also investigated journalistic practices and news coverage in the context of antimicrobial resistance and examined hospital workers' risk perceptions and preventive behaviors. Gabriela obtained her PhD in Communication from Carleton University, where she has been an instructor since 2018.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
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  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.