Dr. Marlyn Bennett

Associate Professor

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Biography

Marlyn Bennett has decades of expertise dedicated to serving Indigenous and non-Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities in senior research and academic capacities. Her educational background encompasses a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies focusing on Social Work, Community Health Sciences, and Native Studies from the University of Manitoba. Dr. Bennett's career is centered on lived experiences of Indigenous women and youth, particularly within the child welfare system and for sexually exploited youth. Her research is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach utilizing qualitative methodologies with strong emphasis on narrative inquiry, digital storytelling, and arts-based approaches. Currently, she serves as an Associate Professor and Canada Research Chair (Tier II) in Indigenous Children's Well-being at the University of Calgary. Dr. Bennett's contributions to academia include extensive experience in higher education, instructional design, facilitation, and curriculum development. She has received numerous awards for her commitment to improving the well-being of Indigenous communities through education, research, and policy development. Her notable projects include innovative studies that address Indigenous children's well-being and resilience through community engagement and culturally relevant practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB

Teaching and researching Indigenous children's well-being and child welfare.

Awards

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Canada Research Chair Tier II

2023-01-01

Courses

Indigenous Education Trauma Informed Practice for Indigenous Peoples & Communities

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
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  • 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.