Dr. Vera Pavri

Professor

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Biography

Vera Pavri received her PhD in History and Philosophy of Science and Technology from the University of Toronto. She is a Full Professor in the Teaching Stream in the Department of Science, Technology, and Society (STS). Professor Pavri teaches a variety of courses, including Technology and Civilization (NATS 1775), Computers and Information Society (NATS 1700), and Understanding Cyberspace (NATS 1505). Her STS courses focus on themes such as Science, Technology, and Racial Social Justice (STS 2333), and the Global Information Society (STS 3500). Dr. Pavri’s research interests encompass the study of how socio-cultural values shape digital environments, including artificial intelligence, and the systems that transform the ways we work, play, communicate, and process information. She has published articles in journals such as Technology and Culture, Vaccine, the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, and the Journal of the American Medical Association. Her work contributes to various research areas, including Discipline-Based Educational Research, Pedagogical Research, and Science Education, aligning with UN Goals such as Gender Equality, Industry Innovation, Quality Education, and Reduced Inequalities.

Research Interests

Courses

Technology and Civilization Computers and Information Society Understanding Cyberspace Science, Technology, and Racial Social Justice Global Information Society

Requirements for York University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
4-year Honours Bachelor degree in a related discipline
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Specialization Notes

Department of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies graduate programs generally follow the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) B+ minimum requirement.