Professor Dr. Gary Hinshaw

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Biography

Gary Hinshaw is a Professor at the University of British Columbia's Department of Physics & Astronomy. He specializes in astronomy and astrophysics with a focus on cosmology. He is particularly interested in measuring diffuse background radiations, contributing significant research in understanding the universe's large-scale structure and evolution. Before joining UBC in 2011, he was an astrophysicist at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center from 1990 to 2010 and served as an Assistant Professor at Oberlin College from 1987 to 1990. Hinshaw received his Bachelor's Degree in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1981 and completed his Doctorate at Harvard University in 1987. His work has been pivotal in advancing our knowledge of cosmic microwave background radiation and its implications for cosmological models.

Research Interests

Astronomy Astrophysics Cosmology

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching and conducting research in physics and astronomy.

Astrophysicist

— Present

NASA Goddard Space Flight Center • Greenbelt, MD

Conducted research in astrophysics and contributed to various space missions.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Oberlin College • Oberlin, OH

Taught physics and conducted research in astrophysics.

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science

Application Checklist

  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency

Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.