Alumni /ihdw/taxonomy/term/989/all en Education's New Canada Research Chairs: Victoria Talwar & Marie-Hélène Pennestri /ihdw/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded 山ǿ 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million. The 山ǿ awards were part of $182 million in funding for the <a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a> the government announced, to support 224 new and renewed chair holders at post-secondary institutions across the country. </p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:44:16 +0000 admin 6185 at /ihdw Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes /ihdw/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at 山ǿ is looking for adults aged 50 and above, diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes to participate in a research study.</p> <p>Participation involves one audio-recorded interview conducted via Microsoft Teams or by phone.</p> <p>The study aims to identify preferences, information needs, and perceived barriers related to exercise for the management of bone health in older adults with diabetes. Adults over 50 with diabetes are often unaware of their increased risk of bone fractures, which can lead to disability, hospitalization, and significant healthcare costs.</p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 20:02:31 +0000 admin 6183 at /ihdw University of Montreal's Dr. Amélie Lemieux to Deliver a Talk on SSHRC Funded #Instapoetry Project /ihdw/channels/event/university-montreals-dr-amelie-lemieux-deliver-talk-sshrc-funded-instapoetry-project-361107 <p>Mosaïque Research Network hosts <strong>Dr.</strong></p> Mon, 11 Nov 2024 17:57:53 +0000 admin 6182 at /ihdw Dean Venkatesh Named to the FRQ Scientific Committee /ihdw/channels/news/dean-venkatesh-named-frq-scientific-committee-360957 <p>On November 5th, Quebec's Fonds de Recherche announced the composition of its three scientific advisory committees; one for each major research sector. Each committee is comprised of 10-15 members active in research, appointed by the FRQ, the majority of whom come from public research or higher education institutions, with at least one member from a college and one student representative. Committee members are appointed for a non-renewable term of one to three years.</p> Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:53:48 +0000 admin 6178 at /ihdw Book Launch & Reading: Insanity & Lies - Goodbye, Sixties Scoop /ihdw/channels/event/book-launch-reading-insanity-lies-goodbye-sixties-scoop-360866 <p>Two-Spirit Cree author Robbie Madsen premieres his new book, starting the narrative at an age when he left home and walked away from his Sixties Scoop influence and colonization to return to his First Nations community.</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:05:23 +0000 admin 6177 at /ihdw Beyond the Classroom: Career Journeys in Education /ihdw/channels/event/beyond-classroom-career-journeys-education-360865 <p>The professional journeys of B.Ed. graduates who leveraged their transferable skills in Education to fascinating and impactful careers, inside and outside of scholastic environments.</p> Fri, 01 Nov 2024 20:18:18 +0000 admin 6176 at /ihdw Education Professor Claudia Mitchell Receives $2.5 Million in Funding for Visual Arts-Based Initiative /ihdw/channels/news/education-professor-claudia-mitchell-receives-25-million-funding-visual-arts-based-initiative-357611 <p>Gender disparities persist glaringly around the globe with gender-based violence standing out as one of the most widespread human rights violations. Alarmingly, only 52 per cent of women who are married or in a union freely make their own decisions about sexual relations, contraceptive use, and health care. The United Nations has identified transforming harmful gender norms as a critical goal among its 17 Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.</p> Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:40:32 +0000 admin 6164 at /ihdw Jacob Burack Named a Royal Society of Canada Fellow /ihdw/channels/news/jacob-burack-named-royal-society-canada-fellow-359277 <p>Ten 山ǿ professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. They are among 104 new Fellows and 56 Members from across the country announced by the RSC on September 3, 2024. The Faculty of Education celebrates Professor <a href="/education/jacob-burack">Jacob Burack</a>, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology as a new Fellow for 2024. Dr.</p> Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:52:30 +0000 admin 6169 at /ihdw Education's Award-Winning Academics this Convocation Season /ihdw/channels/news/educations-award-winning-academics-convocation-season-357431 <h2>Education’s inspiring mentors are being honoured for teaching and research this Convocation Season, with awards given by the Faculty of Education and 山ǿ: </h2> <p> </p> <h5>Faculty of Education’s 2024 Award for Distinguished Teaching</h5> <p><strong>Dr. Janine Metallic (Assistant Professor, DISE) </strong></p> Thu, 30 May 2024 14:08:25 +0000 admin 6165 at /ihdw Marie-Hélène Pennestri Named Prix du Quebec Finalist /ihdw/channels/news/marie-helene-pennestri-named-prix-du-quebec-finalist-360472 <p>The provincial government announced the winners of the Prix du Quebec today. Among them was 山ǿ Education's Marie-Hélène Pennestri, a finalist for the Prix Hubert-Reeves - Relève scientifique, typically awarded to up-and-coming researchers who have distinguished themselves by the excellence of their work and have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain constructive and lasting links with the research community.</p> <p> </p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:33:01 +0000 admin 6168 at /ihdw Margaret Mackenzie, Samantha Nepton, and Taylor Richardson, Winners of McCall MacBain Scholarships /ihdw/channels/news/margaret-mackenzie-samantha-nepton-and-taylor-richardson-winners-mccall-macbain-scholarships-357982 <p>Margaret Mackenzie (BEd’23), Samantha Nepton (BEd’23), and Taylor Richardson (BFA'23<span> Towson University),</span> are winners of McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada’s largest leadership-based scholarships for master’s and professional studies.</p> <p>Each finalist was chosen based on their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity:</p> <h5><strong>Margaret Mackenzie</strong></h5> <p>2024 McCall MacBain Scholar<br /> 山ǿ Faculty of Education, MA, Educational Leadership</p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:35:25 +0000 admin 6163 at /ihdw Faculty of Education's Kevin Ah-Sen and R. Nanre Nafziger Presented with Equity and Community Building Awards /ihdw/channels/news/faculty-educations-kevin-ah-sen-and-r-nanre-nafziger-presented-equity-and-community-building-awards-357434 <p>On May 15, 2024, Thomson House Ballroom hosted the annual Equity and Community Building Awards Ceremony. The awards highlight the work of students, faculty, and staff committed to advancing equity, diversity and community building at 山ǿ.</p> Thu, 23 May 2024 20:56:33 +0000 admin 6166 at /ihdw ECP's Tina Montreuil, Micah Tilley, and Jasmyn Skinner Publish Article in International Journal of School & Educational Psychology /ihdw/channels/news/ecps-tina-montreuil-micah-tilley-and-jasmyn-skinner-publish-article-international-journal-school-360538 <p><a href="/education/tina-montreuil">Dr. Tina Montreuil</a> and two of her doctoral students, Dr. Micah Tilley, a recent graduate of the ECP department and current PhD student, Ms. Jasmyn Skinner, have published a very recent article in the International Journal of School & Educational Psychology entitled "<em>Healthy minds, healthy schools: a school-based prevention program targeting child anxiety and emotion regulation</em>".</p> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:35:10 +0000 admin 6167 at /ihdw Dr. Hadas Dahary, ECP, Receives Governor General's Gold Medal and 山ǿ Alumni Association Graduate Award /ihdw/channels/news/dr-hadas-dahary-ecp-receives-governor-generals-gold-medal-and-mcgill-alumni-association-graduate-357603 <h4>Dr. Hadas Dahary earned her Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology</h4> <p>Dr. Hadas Dahary earned her Ph.D. in School/Applied Child Psychology at 山ǿ under the supervision of Dr. Eve-Marie Quintin. Her doctoral research was supported by the Joseph-Armand Bombardier Doctoral Scholarship and competitive national autism research training initiatives, including the Quebec Autism Research Training (ART) Program, offered by the Azrieli Centre for Autism Research (ACAR) and the Transforming Autism Care Consortium (TACC) in Montreal.</p> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:33:06 +0000 admin 6171 at /ihdw Publication of Special Issue of LEARNing Landscapes “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times” /ihdw/channels/news/publication-special-issue-learning-landscapes-towards-new-futures-youth-development-critical-and-359951 <p>The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE's <a href="/education/lynn-butler-kisber">Lynn Butler-Kisber</a> and <a href="/education/bronwen-low">Bronwen Low</a>, and ECP's <a href="/education/jessica-ruglis">Jessica Ruglis</a>, <em>“Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times</em>”, highlights the evolving landscape of educational and developmental research and practice, where traditional models</p> Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:38:54 +0000 admin 6162 at /ihdw