Dr. Kyla Flanagan

Professor

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Biography

Kyla Flanagan is a Professor at the University of Calgary, engaging students in the study of ecology and biology through innovative teaching methods. With a Bachelor of Science in Ecology and a PhD from the same institution, she has dedicated her career to enhancing student learning experiences since starting in 2009. Flanagan believes that education requires active student engagement in constructing knowledge and developing skills through practice and application. She emphasizes the importance of fair and transparent teaching practices, creating a learning environment where students feel confident and motivated. Her courses incorporate relevant materials and case studies, linking scientific knowledge to real-world applications. She is committed to fostering a trusting and respectful relationship with her students, aiming to inspire a lifelong love for science and learning. Flanagan has been recognized with multiple awards for her teaching excellence, including the SU Teaching Excellence Award and the prestigious 3M National Teaching Fellowship.

Research Interests

Awards

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SU Teaching Excellence Award

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University of Calgary Teaching Award

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Early Career Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Award

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SU Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Award

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Faculty of Science Educational Leadership Award

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McCaig-Killam Teaching Award

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3M National Teaching Fellowship

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.