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Paul Galpern is a Professor and Interim Associate Head of Graduate Programs at the University of Calgary. He co-directs the Agriculture, Biodiversity and Conservation Lab, where he investigates sustainable agriculture, biodiversity, and conservation practices across Western Canada's ecosystems. His multidisciplinary research examines agricultural sustainability through the lenses of landscape ecology, community ecology, and conservation biology, utilizing methods such as remote sensing and machine learning. His recent projects focus on ecosystem services provided by prairie crops, the effect of agrivoltaics on ecosystem functions, and strategies for pollinator conservation amidst climate change. Galpern has previously taught high school and now delivers post-secondary education, employing innovative teaching methods like specifications grading. He is committed to enhancing student engagement in his courses, including Conservation Biology and Environmental Science.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.