Professor Dr. Robert Barclay
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Biography
Robert Barclay is a Professor Emeritus in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Calgary. He received his PhD in Biological Sciences from Carleton University in 1981. With a focus on behavioral and physiological ecology, Dr. Barclay's research primarily involves the study of bats, encompassing aspects such as roosting and foraging behavior, thermoregulation, and reproductive life histories. He has examined how bats utilize torpor for energy conservation, a critical adaptation that influences their growth and predation risks. His work has addressed the impact of various disturbances on bat populations, including studies on migratory-bat fatalities at wind energy facilities and the effects of urbanization on prairie bat species. Additionally, he has contributed research on the lifestyle of bats in the Yukon, investigating their adaptations to short seasons and low temperatures. Professor Barclay is known for his mentorship of graduate students and has received numerous accolades for his contributions to research and teaching in the field of biological science.
Research Interests
Awards
Order of University of Calgary
Faculty of Science Excellence in Research Award (Lifetime Achievement)
U Make a Difference Award
Students' Union Teaching Excellence Award
Faculty of Science Public Outreach Award
Canadian Society of Zoologists Award for Public Awareness in Science
Outstanding Achievement in Supervision Award
Requirements for University of Calgary
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
IELTS
TOEFL
GRE General
Prerequisites
Application Checklist
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of Purpose
- Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes
Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.