Dr. Matthew Makel

Professor

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Biography

Matthew C. Makel is a Professor and Research Chair for High Abilities Studies in the Werklund School of Education at the University of Calgary. His research focuses on academic talent development and open science research methods. He investigates the equitable allocation of gifted identification services in schools to meet diverse student learning needs. His work in open science emphasizes improving research transparency and rigor to enhance society's understanding of the generalizability and replicability of research findings. His commitment to education research addresses the issues stemming from narrow and irreplicable results, and he has conducted conceptual replications in collaboration with original authors. Dr. Makel has also co-edited significant publications, including 'Perfect Psychology: Improving Trust, Accuracy, Transparency in Research' and 'Giftedness Gifted Education: Reflecting Theory and Practice.' He holds degrees from Duke University, Cornell University, and Indiana University and has been involved in various strategic initiatives at the university.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Current position as a professor in the Werklund School of Education with a focus on high abilities studies.

Awards

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National Association for Gifted Children Paper Award

Courses

EDUC 456 Assessment EDER 712 Advanced Research Methods II

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.