Dr. Susana Vargas Cervantes

Associate Professor

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Biography

Susana Vargas Cervantes teaches and writes in the fields of alternative criminology, visual studies, and queer studies, focusing on intersections between Latin America and Anglo North America. She is an internationally recognized artist and educator, having co-curated exhibitions for notable institutions such as Tate Britain, Museo Jumex, and the Ford Foundation Gallery. In 2019, she published the book 'Old Lady Killer: Sensationalized Crimes of Mexico’s Female Serial Killer' (NYU Press), which was adapted into a documentary, and is currently engaged in significant research projects including a manuscript on photography and violence, and a documentary feature film about female sexuality in Mexico. Vargas Cervantes has been supported by prestigious fellowships including the Fulbright and grants from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. She has participated in numerous academic and artistic events, presenting her work at institutions like the New Museum in New York City and Museo Universitario de Arte Contemporáneo in Mexico. Additionally, she serves on the board for Queer Trans Histories and has contributed extensively to publications in communication and race studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Carleton University • Ottawa, ON, Canada

Teaching and research in the areas of alternative criminology, visual studies, and queer studies.

Requirements for Carleton University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
PTE
Listening
Required:60
Reading
Required:60
Writing
Required:60
Speaking
Required:60
Overall
Required:60
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering or related field
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Statement of Intent
  • Two Letters of Reference
Specialization Notes

Includes MEng and MASc options.