Dr. Sheri Madigan

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Sheri Madigan is a Professor and a registered clinical psychologist, holding a Tier II Canada Research Chair in Determinants of Child Development at the University of Calgary. She is also a Full Member of the Hotchkiss Brain Institute and the Mathison Centre for Mental Health Research. Dr. Madigan’s research centers on maternal and child mental health, caregiver-child relationships, and the effects of adversity on child development. She actively collaborates with practitioners, caregivers, and community organizations to develop practical tools that address clinical needs for children and families. Her work has produced significant contributions to the understanding of child mental health, parenting, and the intergenerational effects of child maltreatment. Dr. Madigan’s research has been funded by major national and international bodies, and she has published over 215 journal articles in prestigious outlets. She is a recognized expert in her field, having received various mid-career awards for her impactful work. In addition to her research, she has engaged in extensive public outreach, providing knowledge mobilization and training for practitioners worldwide. Dr. Madigan is passionate about disseminating research findings to both academic and public audiences, reflecting her commitment to translating academic work into tangible real-world impacts.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Calgary • Calgary, AB, Canada

Dr. Madigan serves as a Professor in the Department of Psychology and leads a research program focused on child development.

Awards

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Mid-Career Award

2024-01-01
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John G. Paterson Media Award

2024-01-01
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Royal-Mach-Gaensslen Prize

2022-01-01
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College of New Scholars, Artists, Scientists

2021-01-01
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Danieli Young Professional Award

2021-01-01
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Public Engagement Award

2020-01-01

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.