Professor Dr. Joanna Mcgrenere

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Biography

Joanna McGrenere is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). She completed her PhD at the University of Toronto in 2002 and holds an MSc from UBC and a BSc from Western University. McGrenere focuses on interface personalization, universal usability, assistive technology, and computer-supported cooperative work. She has received numerous awards for her contributions to the field, including the Microsoft Research Software Engineering Innovation Foundation Award in 2013, the Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring in 2012, and the Outstanding Young Computer Science Research Award from the Canadian Association of Computer Science in 2011. Additionally, she was appointed as an Early Career Scholar at the Peter Wall Institute for Advanced Studies in 2010 and was honored with the Anita Borg Early Career Scholar Award in 2004. Joanna also led a new initiative in HCI at UBC, bringing together scholars to improve interdisciplinary collaboration in this field.

Research Interests

Human-Computer Interaction Interface Personalization Universal Usability Assistive Technology Computer Supported Cooperative Work

Awards

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Microsoft Research Software Engineering Innovation Foundation Award

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Killam Award for Excellence in Mentoring

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Outstanding Young Computer Science Research Award

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Early Career Scholar

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Early Career Scholar Award

Requirements for University of British Columbia

Master Program

Requirements

GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100

Prerequisites

Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science

Application Checklist

  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency

Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.