Dr. Gregor Wolbring is a tenured Professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (Community Health Science, Program in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies). He is presently a member of the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), Karlsruhe, Germany, and a fellow of the Institute for Science, Policy and Society, University of Ottawa, Canada.
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Cognitive Science
Disability Studies
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machine learning
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Education
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Disability Studies
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Newspapers
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Media
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Sustainability
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Risk
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Robotics
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ability studies
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artificial intelligence
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machine learning
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sport
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Brain computer interface
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human enhancement
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Neurotechnology
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Genetics
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Nanotechnology
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Cognitive Science
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Peace
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role narrative
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Short Biography
Dr. Gregor Wolbring is a tenured Professor at the University of Calgary’s Cumming School of Medicine (Community Health Science, Program in Community Rehabilitation and Disability Studies). He is presently a member of the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), Karlsruhe, Germany, and a fellow of the Institute for Science, Policy and Society, University of Ottawa, Canada.
Honors and Awards
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
“he has worked in his interest area of ability and ableism ethics and governance; the history of thalidomide and thalidomiders and disability studies. His work in this area has been tireless and of benefit to the greater community” .
Government of Canada
4 teaching undergraduates how to succeed in research activities award; 1 graduate supervision award
All my research students start on the undergraduate bachelor level many right in year 1 in University. Thats what my teaching awards are about. About my research students see https://wolbring.wordpress.com/academic-life-of-my-students-the-wolbpack/
University of Calgary
2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award; Faculty and Postdoctoral Scholars category.
Recipient of the University of Calgary 2022 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion award; Faculty and Postdoctoral Scholars category. Thank you to all who supported my EDI vision throughout my life including my amazing research students
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