Dr. Lisa Stowe

Professor

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Biography

Lisa Roxanne Stowe is a Professor (Teaching) at the University of Calgary, specializing in experiential learning within post-secondary institutions. She has an extensive academic background with a B.A. in English Language & Literature and an M.A. from Memorial University, and a Doctorate in Philosophy from the University of Calgary. Her research interests include experiential learning techniques and their application in educational settings, with a focus on how collaborative and peer mentoring processes contribute to student success. Stowe has been recognized for her contributions to teaching and learning through several awards, including the Campus Changemaker Award and the University Teaching Award for Experiential Learning Initiatives. She teaches courses on Peer Mentoring and Collaborative Learning, as well as Experiential Learning in Workplace settings, aimed at enhancing students' practical skills and knowledge application in real-world scenarios.

Research Interests

Awards

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Campus Changemaker

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Alan Thomas Graduate Student Paper Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

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University Teaching Award Experiential Learning Initiatives

Courses

Peer Mentoring Collaborative Learning Experiential Learning Workplace Food Culture Projects

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.