Dr. Jessica Van Horssen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jessica van Horssen is an Associate Professor of History with expertise in environmental health and contamination. Her scholarly work includes the monograph 'A Town Called Asbestos: Environmental Health, Contamination, Resilience Resource Community' published by UBC Press in 2016, which explores the history of a community once known as Asbestos, Quebec, that was home to the largest opencast chrysotile asbestos mine in the world. Her research critically examines the socio-environmental dynamics associated with industrial contaminations and community resilience in the face of environmental health challenges. van Horssen has a solid academic background, holding a PhD in History from Western University, a Master's degree from the University of Ottawa, and a Bachelor's degree from Bishop's University, where she also studied English. Additionally, she has completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice from Leeds Beckett University.

Research Interests

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
Specialization Notes

Options include Thesis, Project, or Financial Mathematics (M-Phimac).