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Placida Dassanayake is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) and Co-Director of the Master of Data Science and Analytics Program at the University of Calgary. Holding a PhD in Mathematics and an MSc in Statistics from Texas Tech University, she specializes in Data Science and Analytics as well as Educational Research, focusing on Teaching and Learning. Her research aims to integrate real-world relevance into the mathematics curriculum, enhancing learner engagement through contextual learning. She emphasizes innovative teaching methods to bridge the gap between theory and practical applications. Her projects include improving curriculum design for statistics and engineering courses to empower students to apply mathematical knowledge to real challenges, particularly in sustainability and data science. As a recipient of the Taylor Institute Teaching and Learning Grant, she is committed to advancing pedagogical innovations and improving teaching effectiveness in higher education.
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.