Dr. Rhonda Martens

Associate Professor

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Biography

Rhonda Martens began her philosophical journey at the University of Manitoba as an undergraduate student, later pursuing her graduate studies at Dalhousie University and the University of Western Ontario. After earning her PhD in Philosophy in 1997, she took a postdoctoral position at the University of Chicago before returning to the University of Manitoba in 1999. Her primary research interests focus on robot and cyborg ethics as well as social network theory and its implications on justice. She is deeply engaged in the intersections of technology and its effects on human relationships. Martens teaches courses on artificial intelligence, robotics, cyborg ethics, and the philosophy of science, continually exploring how these fields interrelate. In addition, she is currently accepting graduate students for Master's programs and fosters a vibrant academic atmosphere within the Faculty of Arts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manitoba

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:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree in nursing or equivalent Professional registration as RN or RPN Research Methods course (min grade C+) Introductory Statistics course (min grade C+)
Application Checklist
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent (500 words)
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • Proof of professional registration
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Child Abuse Registry Check
  • Adult Abuse Registry Check
Specialization Notes

Streams include Education, Administration, or Clinical.