Dr. Sandra Abegglen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sandra Abegglen is a Postdoctoral Associate at the Werklund School of Education, University of Calgary. She holds a PhD, MA, and MSc, reflecting her strong academic background and commitment to education. Sandra's focus lies in the intersection of collaborative teaching practices and open educational resources, which emphasizes inclusivity and accessibility in learning environments. She actively contributes to the field through various awards and recognition, including the Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence from Advance United Kingdom in 2022 and the Team Teaching Award from the University of Calgary in 2020. In addition, she received the Open Education Award in 2024, which highlights her dedication to innovative educational practices. Her research interests revolve around enhancing teaching methodologies and promoting open education initiatives, aiming to create engaging and supportive educational experiences for all students.

Research Interests

Awards

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Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (CATE)

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Team Teaching Award

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Open Education Award

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
  • 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.