Dr. Götz Hoeppe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Götz Hoeppe is an Associate Professor in the Sociology and Legal Studies department at the University of Waterloo, specializing in the social study of knowledge and qualitative research methods, particularly ethnography and video ethnography. His current research projects focus on the social and epistemic practices surrounding scientific data usage, including machine learning and artificial intelligence in expert communities. He has received funding for ongoing research examining the materiality of data in environmental sciences and related technologies. His forthcoming book, 'Data People', addresses the interplay between scientific data and social accountability within scientific endeavors. Hoeppe’s background includes a PhD in Sociocultural Anthropology and multiple degrees in Physics. He has published numerous articles and books, contributing to the fields of environmental sociology, science and technology studies, and climate action. He is passionate about supervising students interested in these interdisciplinary topics.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.