Dr. Madeleine Orr

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Madeleine Orr is an Assistant Professor at the University of Toronto in the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education. She specializes in Sport Ecology, focusing on the intersection of sports and environmental science. Madeleine completed her PhD in Kinesiology at the University of Minnesota in 2020, where her research emphasized the role of sports in addressing climate change. She is a Postdoctoral Fellow in Strategy (Management) at the University of British Columbia, which she completed in 2021. Her work investigates the human dimensions of climate change, climate vulnerability, adaptation strategies in the sport sector, and effective climate communication through sport platforms. Madeleine aims to bridge the gap between environmental science and community engagement in sports to foster sustainable practices within the industry. She is actively involved in research projects that promote environmental awareness and best practices within athletic organizations and events.

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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