Dr. Rene Plume

Professor

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Biography

Rene Plume is a Professor at the University of Calgary specializing in Astronomy. He holds a PhD in Astronomy from the University of Texas, completed in 1995, and a BSc in Physics from the University of Toronto obtained in 1989. His research primarily focuses on Infrared Submillimeter Wave Radio Astronomy and the Physics of the Interstellar Medium, with particular attention to Star Formation. Throughout his career, he has been recognized for his teaching excellence, receiving multiple nominations for the University of Calgary Student's Union Teaching Excellence Award, notably winning it in 2019. His scholarly contributions include various publications on topics related to radio astronomy applications, including the development of circuits and receivers utilized in large astronomical projects.

Research Interests

Infrared Submillimeter Wave Radio Astronomy Physics Chemistry Interstellar Medium Star Formation

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, Canada

Teaching and conducting research in Astronomy.

Awards

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Research Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Teaching Excellence Award

Courses

Introduction Astrophysics Mechanics Stellar Structure Evolution Senior Research Thesis

Requirements for University of Calgary

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:97
GRE General
Verbal
Required:150
Quantitative
Required:159
Analytical Writing
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Prerequisites
4-year Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent 3rd or 4th year course in Theory of Computation 3rd or 4th year course in Software Engineering 3rd or 4th year course in Systems (OS, Compilers, Networking) 3rd or 4th year course in Application (AI, Graphics, Databases)
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.