Dr. Maria Drout

Associate Professor

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Biography

Maria Drout is an Associate Professor in the Department of Astronomy and Astrophysics at the University of Toronto. She specializes in time domain astronomy, with a focus on supernovae, peculiar astronomical transients, and massive star evolution. Drout's research interests extend to stellar populations and the electromagnetic counterparts of gravitational waves. She obtained her Ph.D. in 2016 from Harvard University. Her research contributions are pivotal in enhancing the understanding of transient astronomical phenomena, utilizing both observational and theoretical approaches.

Research Interests

Time Domain Astronomy Supernovae Peculiar Astronomical Transients Massive Star Evolution Stellar Populations Electromagnetic Counterparts Gravitational Waves

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