Dr. Josephine Godwyll

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Josephine Godwyll is an Assistant Professor at the University of Alberta in the Department of Kinesiology. Her research is centered on understanding the connections between justice, well-being, and access to recreational spaces. She investigates how resource allocation and design processes influence the interactions within built environments, particularly virtual environments, and how these factors translate into well-being and accessibility. Her work also emphasizes the importance of equitable access to recreational spaces such as parks and community centers, and she explores the barriers faced by socially vulnerable groups, including persons with disabilities and BIPOC populations. Josephine is the founder of Young Heart Ghana, an ed-tech organization aiming to improve access to educational technology across Africa, having reached over 10,000 learners. In her academic career, she has received multiple awards, including the Engineering Excellence Award from the Ghana Institute of Engineers. Josephine leads the Justice Environments Leisure Lab (JELL), focusing on barriers to leisure participation and the interactions occurring in various environments affecting well-being.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Kinesiology, focusing on the intersection of justice, well-being, and access to recreational spaces.

Awards

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Engineering Excellence Award

2020-01-01

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