Dr. Susan Graham

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Susan Graham's research covers a range of topics in language and cognitive development during infancy and the preschool years. In Canada, 25% of kindergarten children experience difficulties in five key developmental domains prior to entering Grade 1. These early-emerging developmental issues can have long-lasting cascading effects on future development. Dr. Graham's research program examines child development with a specific focus on delineating the interactive trajectories of early language, cognitive, and social-cognitive development. A core component of her research examines how young children form and use concepts to organize their worlds. Another significant line of inquiry investigates how children become effective communicators by taking speakers’ perspectives and emotions into account. Dr. Graham is also involved in various university strategic initiatives that promote mental health research and child wellness.

Research Interests

Awards

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Peak Scholar

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Nomination for Canadian Association of Graduate Studies Outstanding Graduate Mentorship Award

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GREAT Supervisor Award

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Killam Research Excellence Award

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Established Researcher Award

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Outstanding Researcher Award (Established Scholar)

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Killam Annual Professor

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Killam Award for Graduate Supervision Mentoring

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Nominee for Excellence in Graduate Supervision Award

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Canada Research Chair, Tier 2

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.