Dr. Helen He

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Helen He is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in social computing, inclusive design, and human-computer interaction. She holds a Ph.D. in Informatics from the University of Zurich and has been involved in numerous research projects aimed at bridging cultural barriers through technology. Her work focuses on collaborative systems that enhance communication among distributed teams, addressing issues of loneliness and isolation through innovative technology design, and creating open data visualizations to empower public engagement. Equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) play a significant role in her research, striving to develop socially conscious technological solutions that harness the benefits of diversity for social good. Through her involvement in the C3 Lab, she collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to tackle high-impact societal challenges using methods that integrate computer science, psychology, media art, and cultural anthropology.

Research Interests

Courses

CPSC 601.xx Special Topics Computer Science (Inclusive Design)

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.