Dr. Jessica Kolopenuk

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica Kolopenuk (Cree, Peguis Nation) is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry with a focus on Indigenous Health at Alberta Health Services. She completed her Ph.D. in Political Science at the University of Victoria in 2020, where she was awarded the Governor General’s Gold Medal. Her research interests encompass Critical Indigenous Studies, Political Theory, Genomics, and Indigenous Health. Kolopenuk has contributed to the field through various publications, including significant works in prominent journals addressing issues like the Genomic Diversity Problem and healthcare responsibilities towards Indigenous peoples in Canada. She currently accepts undergraduate students for research project supervision and has engaged in multiple academic and community initiatives aiming to shed light on Indigenous issues, particularly in health and policy contexts.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Engaged in research and teaching in Indigenous health and political theory.

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — 2022-01-01

University of Alberta, Faculty of Native Studies • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Focused on critical Indigenous studies and policy.

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management