Dr. Nicole Sandblom

Professor

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Biography

Nicole Sandblom is a Professor (Teaching) in the Natural Sciences Program at the University of Calgary. She specializes in Chemistry Education, focusing on innovative methods to support student learning in large classes. Her approach integrates technology to enhance the educational experience, encouraging students to connect chemistry to their everyday lives. She is dedicated to improving scientific writing among her students and develops strategies that foster information literacy and critical self-assessment in writing. Professor Sandblom plays a significant role in the training of Teaching Assistants, emphasizing the importance of providing constructive feedback on student writing. Her teaching portfolio includes undergraduate introductory chemistry courses and writing courses that underscore the societal impact of science and the significance of scientific communication. Additionally, she supervises graduate students, contributing to their academic development and research endeavors.

Research Interests

Awards

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Faculty of Science Educational Leadership Award

2024-01-01
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Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

2005-01-01
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Learning Partnership's National Technology Innovation Award

2005-01-01
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Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award

2005-01-01

Courses

Chemical World Write & Review Scientific Reports

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.