Dr. Renée Hložek

Associate Professor

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Biography

Renée Hložek's research focuses on theoretical cosmology and the statistical methods used in cosmology. She is a member of the Atacama Cosmology Telescope collaboration and the Simons Observatory, which are involved in studying the cosmic microwave background with sharp angular resolution, aiming to unlock secrets about the early universe and the period of star formation. Hložek utilizes data to answer questions related to the structure of the universe, its initial conditions, and its eventual fate. Additionally, she is a member of the Dark Energy Science Collaboration for the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST), which involves the construction of a telescope in Northern Chile designed to scan the sky and deliver vast amounts of cosmic transients data. Her work includes studying supernovae using photometric data to address questions about dark energy. Furthermore, she is passionate about science communication and outreach, particularly at the intersection of science and art.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Toronto

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:93
Prerequisites
Appropriate four-year bachelor's degree Background in sociological theory and statistics preferred
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Specialization Notes

Department of Sociology