Dr. Oluwakemi Ola

Associate Professor

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Biography

Oluwakemi Ola is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of British Columbia (UBC). Her research focuses on Computer Science Education, Human-Computer Interaction, and Visualization. She has been recognized for her excellence in teaching, receiving the UBC Killam Teaching Prize in 2021 and the Faculty Teaching Award from the UBC Computer Science Department in 2018. Her commitment to innovation in teaching includes developing courses such as Introduction to Computer Systems and Visualization in Data Science, illustrating her expertise in integrating computing concepts with practical applications. With a strong emphasis on engaging students through effective teaching methodologies, she aims to foster a deep understanding of computation and its relevance to engineering design and data science.

Research Interests

Computer Science Education Human-Computer Interaction Visualization

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-07-01 — Present

University of British Columbia • Vancouver, BC

Teaching courses and conducting research in Computer Science Education, Human-Computer Interaction, and Visualization.

Awards

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UBC Killam Teaching Prize

2021-01-01
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UBC Computer Science Department Faculty Teaching Award

2018-01-01

Courses

Introduction to Computer Systems Visualization in Data Science Computational Thinking Introduction to Computation Engineering Design

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.