Dr. Gregor Wolbring

Professor

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Biography

Gregor Wolbring is a tenured Full Professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine. He specializes in the fields of Community Health Sciences and Program in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies. He is a member of the Institute of Technology Assessment Systems Analysis (ITAS) in Karlsruhe, Germany, and a senior fellow at the Institute of Science, Society and Policy at the University of Ottawa, Canada. His research interests include ability studies, disability studies, disability justice, and the implications of emerging sciences and technologies on marginalized populations, particularly on people with disabilities. Wolbring's work addresses various thematic areas, including equity, diversity, inclusion, and the ethics of sustainability, as well as risks associated with bodily enhancement and environmental issues. He actively engages in research related to climate change and its intersection with poverty and health, contributing to a comprehensive understanding of social stresses and their impact on disabled individuals. He is noted for his mentorship efforts within the Faculty of Medicine and serves on committees focused on diversity and inclusion in academia.

Research Interests

Awards

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Equity, Diversity Inclusion Award

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Sustainability Award

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BHSc Research Mentor Award

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Tanis Doe Award

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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal

Courses

CORE 205 Intro Disability Studies CORE 542 Ethics, Technology, Disability CORE 547 Health Research, Emerging Technologies Marginalized Groups

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.