Dr. Julia Kam

Associate Professor

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Biography

Julia Kam is an Associate Professor and Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute at the University of Calgary, where she conducts research focused on cognitive neuroscience. She earned her PhD in Cognitive Neuroscience from the University of British Columbia in 2014. Her research interests center around internal attention, mind wandering, and the use of scalp intracranial EEG in studying stroke recovery. She actively contributes to the Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute as a researcher and is involved in university strategic initiatives. Professor Kam also teaches several psychology and neuroscience courses, including Human Neuropsychology, Cognitive Psychology, and Functional Neuroanatomy, fostering the next generation of psychologists and neuroscientists.

Research Interests

Courses

Human Neuropsychology Cognitive Psychology Functional Neuroanatomy

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.