Dr. Jessica Shaw

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica Shaw is an Associate Professor at the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Calgary. With a PhD in Social Work from the University of Calgary, Jessica's research focuses on reproductive justice, specifically emphasizing abortion rights and access to safe abortion practices. Her work explores the medical-legal aspects of self-managed abortion, community-based participatory action research, and qualitative experiences regarding Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD). Jessica has contributed to various projects aimed at addressing community needs, including the Calgary Homeless Memorial Project, and has conducted research on the experiences of marginalized groups in relation to end-of-life care. She is engaged in innovative teaching approaches, including podcasting as a pedagogical tool. Jessica is passionate about bridging the gap between academic research and community practice, and she offers social work research practicums for students interested in sexuality, gender, and reproductive justice.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Engaged in research and teaching in the area of social work, focusing on reproductive justice and community-based methodologies.

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.