Dr. Pushpanjali Dashora

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dr. Pushpanjali Dashora is an Associate Professor in the Department of Human Ecology at the University of Alberta. Her research interests primarily focus on the intersection of homelessness, poverty, child and adolescent development, and participatory action research. With a commitment to empowering marginalized populations, her work investigates the needs of homeless adolescents and their families, aiming to influence interventions at both individual and policy levels. She also explores critical elements of socio-emotional behaviors, including attachment, self-efficacy, and coping strategies, in relation to mental health and well-being among these vulnerable youth. Dashora has been awarded several research grants, demonstrating her active engagement in impactful projects. In her role as an educator, she supervises graduate students on various research topics, fostering the next generation of scholars in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-09-01 — Present

University of Alberta • Edmonton, AB

Teach and supervise graduate students in research focusing on human ecology and social issues.

Awards

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Graduate Research Fellowship

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Edith M. Slabaugh Scholarship (Graduate Research)

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Jacobs Foundation International Travel Award

2009-04-01
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Alumni Grants Graduate Research Scholarship (AGGRS)

Requirements for University of Alberta

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:21
Reading
Required:21
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Management
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of reference
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Official Transcripts (upon admission)
Specialization Notes

Department: Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Management