Dr. Laura Brown

Associate Professor

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Biography

Laura Brown is an Associate Professor and Chair at the Mississauga Campus of the University of Toronto. Her research focuses on Physical Geography, particularly in the areas of Cryosphere, Climate - Lake Ice interactions, Snow cover, and Remote Sensing. With a robust academic background, Laura has conducted extensive research on the trends in temperature and precipitation during the shoulder seasons, as well as their implications for the Polar Bear Pass wetlands in Nunavut. Her recent publications highlight significant changes in pan-Arctic sea ice and lake ice, improvements in lake ice simulations, and the phenology of sea ice and snow in the Canadian Arctic Archipelago. Laura's work is characterized by a strong emphasis on numerical modeling and the integration of remote sensing technologies to address critical environmental issues.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor Chair

— Present

University of Toronto Mississauga • Mississauga, ON

Leads academic and administrative functions within the Geography and Geomatics Environment department.

Requirements for University of Toronto

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:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology