Dr. Jackie Lebenzon

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jackie Lebenzon is an Assistant Professor with a keen interest in environmental insect physiology, mitochondrial remodeling, metabolism, thermal biology, and functional genomics. She earned her PhD in Biology from the University of Western Ontario in 2022, where she investigated various biological phenomena, developing a strong foundation in her research areas. Prior to her current position, she completed her BSc Honours in Biology at the same institution in 2014. Following her doctoral studies, Jackie was awarded the NSERC Postdoctoral Fellowship to pursue integrative biology at the University of California, Berkeley. Her academic contributions have been recognized through awards such as the T.M.W. Cameron Outstanding PhD Thesis Award from the Canadian Society of Zoologists in 2023, highlighting her impactful work in the field. With a commitment to advancing knowledge, Jackie engages actively in both research and teaching, guiding students in the complex world of biology.

Research Interests

Awards

#1

T.M.W. Cameron Outstanding PhD Thesis 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.