Dr. Karen Cochrane

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karen Cochrane's scholarly pursuits in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) focus on creating wearable tangible computing prototypes and mental health designs that serve a dual purpose: firstly, fostering constructive coping strategies for mental health and overall well-being; secondly, crafting assistive technologies for the disabled community. Her interests delve into nuanced realms such as soma design, autoethnography, and design fiction, aimed at understanding the needs of underrepresented communities. By understanding lived experiences, she enhances the development of robust prototypes and design methods within the HCI field, ultimately empowering communities.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Waterloo

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required: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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:90
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Strong background in Statistics
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Academic References
  • Statement of Interest
  • Supplementary Information Form
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Includes fields like Clinical, Cognitive, Developmental, and Industrial/Organizational Psychology.