Dr. Peter Taylor

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Biography

Peter Taylor is a Professor and Chair of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Queen's University. He holds a Ph.D. from Harvard University and has both M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees from Queen's University. His research primarily focuses on evolutionary biology, particularly at the intersection of human behavior and decision-making in contexts analyzed by psychologists and economists. This includes studying concepts like the prisoner’s dilemma and the ultimatum game. He is also involved in educational projects, specifically aimed at developing problems and activities for high school mathematics curriculum to enrich and elevate the nature of mathematical education. His commitment to fostering inquiries about graduate studies in these areas reflects his dedication to advancing knowledge and skills in mathematics and statistics.

Research Interests

Requirements for Queen's University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Honours Bachelor degree Background in Computing, Mathematics, Statistics, or Engineering
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computing offers research-based, project-based, and course-based patterns.