Dr. Katherine Lyon

Associate Professor

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Biography

Katherine Lyon is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of British Columbia. She specializes in sociology education and scholarship, particularly focusing on experiential pedagogies and inclusive assessment strategies. Dr. Lyon’s research includes investigating gender trajectories in engineering education and the implications of community-engaged learning for international students. She has co-authored several publications that address social inequality and educational methodologies. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes the importance of experiential learning in understanding sociological concepts. Lyon has received multiple awards for her teaching excellence, including the Outstanding Contribution Teaching Award from the Canadian Sociological Association in 2023.

Research Interests

Sociology Education Experiential Pedagogies Inclusive Assessment Social Inequality Community-Engaged Learning

Awards

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Outstanding Contribution Teaching Award

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Killam Teaching Prize

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Teaching Innovations Award

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Teaching Award

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Sessional Teaching Award

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SAGE Teaching Innovations Professional Development Award

Courses

BC Disasters Power Inequality Inequality Global Pandemics COVID-19 & Society Social Interaction Culture Inequality Social Change Sociological Methods: Qualitative Research

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.