Dr. Ronald Rensink

Professor

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Biography

Ronald Rensink is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of British Columbia. He obtained his PhD from the same institution in 1992. Rensink has directed the UBC Visual Cognition Lab and has been an integral part of the Vancouver Institute for Visual Analytics (VIVA). His research primarily focuses on visual cognition, including visual attention, consciousness, and information visualization. He has published numerous articles in prestigious journals including perspectives on visual perception, cognitive processes, and the interaction between visual analytics and cognitive psychology. His notable work has contributed significantly to understanding how visual information is processed and perceived. Rensink’s teaching approach incorporates his extensive research findings in the classroom, fostering an environment where students engage deeply with the concepts of visual cognition and analytics.

Research Interests

Awards

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Killam Faculty Research Prize

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Killam Faculty Research Fellowship

Requirements for University of British Columbia

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:21
Speaking
Required:21
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Philosophy or related field 3 credits in formal logic 6 credits at the upper level in history of philosophy 3 credits at the upper level in ethics or value theory 6 credits at the upper level in metaphysics, epistemology, or philosophy of science
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Application fee
  • Transcripts from all post-secondary institutions
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of intent
  • Evidence of English language proficiency
Specialization Notes

Offers course-only and thesis routes. Focus areas include philosophy of science, mind, ethics, and Asian philosophy.