Dr. Shauna Burke

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Biography

Professor Shauna Burke specializes in child and adolescent health, with a specific focus on health behaviors, childhood obesity, and group dynamics related to social connectedness. She has presented at over 100 national and international conferences and has published numerous articles and book chapters in peer-reviewed journals. Burke's recent work includes leading the iBelong program research, which investigates the adherence to public health guidelines among young people during the COVID-19 pandemic and their psychological wellbeing. Burke has been awarded the Faculty Scholar Award and has been active in graduate student supervision, focusing on research areas related to child and adolescent health behaviors and technology use. She has also received recognition for her teaching excellence, receiving awards for her contributions to nurturing trainee research development and mentorship in her discipline.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Western University • London, Ontario, Canada

Leading research and teaching in the area of health studies.

Scientist

2018-01-01 — Present

Children's Health Research Institute • London, Ontario, Canada

Conducting research focused on child health.

Associate Scientist

2018-01-01 — Present

Lawson Health Research Institute • London, Ontario, Canada

Engaging in research collaboration to improve child health.

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
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Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.