Dr. Heather Addy

Instructor

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Biography

Heather Addy is an esteemed Teaching Professor Emerita at the University of Calgary with a focus on plant biology, particularly plant-fungal interactions. She earned her PhD in Soil-Plant Relations from the University of Guelph in 1995 and holds a Master's degree in Plant Ecology and a Bachelor's degree in Botany from the University of Alberta. Over the years, she has built a strong academic profile with a commitment to enhancing student learning and engagement through innovative assessment and cooperative learning approaches, including team-based learning. Dr. Addy has contributed significantly to the field of mycology and plant interactions, with numerous publications exploring mycorrhizas and endophytes. Her exemplary teaching has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Student's Union Teaching Excellence Award and the Faculty of Science Educational Leadership Award. She has also served in various capacities within the Biological Sciences department, where she has influenced both faculty development and student success through her teachings and research efforts.

Research Interests

Awards

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Student's Union Teaching Excellence Award Hall Fame Inductee

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Student's Union Teaching Excellence Award

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Faculty of Science Educational Leadership Award

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Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

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University of Calgary Teaching Award for Full-time Faculty (Senior Instructor)

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U C Student's Union Teaching Excellence Award (Honourable Mention)

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Faculty of Science Excellence in Teaching Award

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.