Dr. Josephine Godwyll

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Josephine Godwyll is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, Recreation at the University of Alberta. Her research focuses on understanding the relationships between justice, well-being, and access to recreational spaces. She investigates resource allocation and design processes that affect access to both built and virtual environments, examining how these factors contribute to well-being at individual and community levels. Josephine leads the Justice Environments Leisure Lab (JELL), where she studies the barriers marginalized populations face in leisure participation. Her work highlights the importance of inclusive processes in teaching and learning, particularly in virtual environments. Josephine is also the founder of the ed-tech organization Young Heart Ghana, which aims to increase access to educational technology resources for over 10,000 learners across Africa. Her pioneering research has attracted international interest, securing partnerships with prestigious institutions and funding agencies. As a recipient of the 'Engineering Excellence Award' from the Ghana Institute of Engineers, she was notably a candidate for the 2020 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and a Mandela Washington Fellow.

Research Interests

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