Dr. Götz Hoeppe

Associate Professor

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Biography

Götz Hoeppe is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology and Legal Studies at the University of Waterloo. His research centers on the social study of knowledge, especially in the context of science and technology. Hoeppe employs qualitative research methods, with a strong focus on ethnography and video ethnography. His recent studies analyze how scientific data is represented, negotiated, and utilized within expert communities. He is currently engaged in various projects, including a SSHRC Insight Grant initiative that examines data reuse processes in environmental science. Hoeppe has published extensively, contributing to the understanding of scientific practices, especially regarding the use of digital data and machine learning within collaborative projects in astronomy and environmental sciences. His academic work has received several accolades, including the Louis J. Battan Author’s Award from the American Meteorological Society and the Melvin Pollner Prize from the American Sociological Association. He is dedicated to supervising students across topics related to science technology studies, environmental sociology, and ethnomethodology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Louis J. Battan Author’s Award

2010-01-01
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Melvin Pollner Prize

2017-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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