Dr. Stephen Larter

Professor

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Biography

Stephen Larter is a Professor of Geoscience at the University of Calgary. He has a distinguished academic career with a focus on geochemistry and research interests in Hominid archaeology and biogeochemical studies of hominids. With a Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Newcastle and a Bachelor of Arts in Basic Sciences from the University of Cambridge, Larter has served in various roles, including as Vice President and AVP for Research (Innovation). His notable research projects include the development of novel electrochemical systems for CO2 capture and his work on the biogeochemical origin of Hominins. He is also an experienced technology entrepreneur, having founded companies aimed at addressing climate and energy challenges, such as Gushor Inc. and LysisLogic Inc. Larter has received multiple prestigious awards throughout his career, including the Canada Research Chair in Petroleum Geology, Fellow of the Royal Society, and the Alfred Treibs Award from the Organic Geochemistry Division of the Geochemical Society. He is recognized for his contributions to the field through multiple collaborations and his ongoing commitment to innovation in geoscience.

Research Interests

Awards

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Scientist of the Year Award

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Alfred Treibs Award

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Fellowship

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Fellow

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Award of Excellence in Research

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CSPG Medal Merit Award

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CSPG Medal Merit Award

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Paper Award

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CSPG Volunteer Award

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Chairman

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Distinguished Lecturer

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Foreign Member

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Friendship Medal

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William Smith Medal

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Canada Research Chair

Courses

Evolve Innovation

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
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Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science Master's program. GRE scores are expected for international students.