Dr. Michael Carter

Associate Professor

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Biography

Michael Carter is an Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology at McMaster University. His research is focused on the intersection of movement and cognition, exploring how the human brain controls various forms of motor activity. His interdisciplinary research team, the Action, Cognition, and Metascience Lab, investigates fundamental questions about sensorimotor neuroscience, aging, and how these factors influence our interactions with the world. Michael's academic background includes a PhD in Human Kinetics from the University of Ottawa, an MSc in Kinesiology from Brock University, and he completed postgraduate training as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Centre for Neuroscience Studies at Queen's University. He is engaged in teaching activities that connect theoretical knowledge with practical applications in kinesiology and cognitive sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

McMaster University • Hamilton, ON, Canada

Teaching and researching within the Department of Kinesiology, focusing on human movement and cognition.

Requirements for McMaster University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:92
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor's degree in Mathematics or a related area
Application Checklist
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  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Interest
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