Congratulations to Dr. Susanne P. Lajoie, ECP, Finalist for the SSHRC Impact Awards
Susanne P. Lajoie, Professor in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, has recently been recognized as a finalist for the SSHRC impact awards. Dr. Lajoie researchers technologies that support learning considering the individual characteristics of learners, such as cognition and emotions, with innovative learning analytics techniques.
Congratulations to Dr. Joseph Levitan, DISE, 2021 A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Award Winner!
Dr. Joe Levitan was awarded the 2021 A. Noam Chomsky Global Connections Award as an Emerging Scholar, which is presented by the Society of Transnational Academic Researchers. This award recognizes emerging scholars who have shown significant promise and commitment to transnational research.
The Society of Transnational Academic Researchers is a network of scholars working across borders with representation from over 15,000 members in 2,353 universities spanning 115 countries.
Congratulations to Dr. Victoria Talwar, ECP, Finalist for the SSHRC Impact Awards
Dr. Victoria Talwar, Professor and Chair of the Department of Educational and Counseling Psychology, is a finalist for the SSHRC Impact Awards.
The SSHRC Impact Awards honor leading Canadian researchers in social sciences and humanities.
Acfas awards ECP's Susanne Lajoie with research prize for exceptional contribution
Canada鈥檚 most prestigious French-language鈥痩earned society announced the recipients of its research awards on December 8听at its听77th virtual gala ceremony, the non-profit organization听Acfas, l鈥橝ssociation francophone pour le savoir, awarded Professor Susanne Lajoie the Prix Jeanne-Lapointefor her remarkable contribution to education.
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Media Spotlight 鈥� Shaheen Shariff, DISE, and Farah Stonebanks, Article in National Post on Social Media Bullying
Shaheen Shariff from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, and Farah Stonebanks, a graduate student researcher, have written an opinion article in the National Post on the social media bullying crisis children face.
Resurfacing Two-Spirit Identity in Mi'kmaw Language and Culture
John R. Sylliboy is the recipient of the Kausattumi Grants Program Graduate Scholarship Award of 15,000 with the Atlantic Indigenous Mentorship Network for the second year. The award supports John in conducting his research with the L'nu'k (Mi'kmaw people) of Eskasoni First Nation.
DISE's Janine Metallic and Jessica Coon Recognized for Work on Mi'gmaq and Support for Indigenous Languages
DISE's Janine Metallic and Jessica Coon were recognized as "finalists" for the SSHRC Connection Impact Award, for their work together on Mi'gmaq, and continuing work to help support Indigenous languages and resources at 不良研究所.
For full details, click here.
Media Spotlight 鈥� Professor Low and Alumni Dr. Lipset Collaborate on Spotify Original Podcast
RecordEd Arts is a podcast written, recorded, edited and hosted by Michael Lipset, a 不良研究所 alumni and course Lecturer in the Department of Integrated studies in Education.
The most recent episode is titled 鈥楾he Portal鈥� and tells the story of a remote, artistic exchange between the youth of No Bad Sound Studios, the PHI Center, and Lews Lee's Milwaukee Portal.
Campus Climate Survey of Student Experience (REB#21-08-013)
A research project led by Prof. Martin Drapeau is looking for study participants regarding student life听experiences at the university level. The study examines the experience of students in universities across Canada, with a focus on campus climate, and involves researchers from 不良研究所, the University of Manitoba, the University of British Columbia, and Vancouver Community College. It has received ethics approval from 不良研究所 (REB#21-08-013) and partner universities.
We're Hiring! Two Tenure-Track Positions (KPE & ECP) Available
不良研究所 Faculty of Education is seeking candidates for two tenure-track positions; one in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE), and the other in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology (ECP).听
The Development of the Sleep-Wake Cycle in Infants with ECP's Dr. Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri
In this podcast, Dr. Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri, ECP, describes the development of the sleep-wake cycle in infants with a family perspective. There is a lot of information circulating on infant sleep, but unfortunately this information is often contradictory. Therefore, this podcast will be useful to parents, educators and health professionals.
Listen to the Podcast here.
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Media Spotlight: DISE's Blane Harvey, Alain Bourque, Ying Syuan Huang, and Anne Debrabandere publish an op-ed piece in University Affairs on Rethinking Academic Conferencing in a Carbon-Contrained World
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced academic conferencing online. As we emerge from the pandemic, we mustn鈥檛 return to the 鈥榦ld normal鈥�.
New Award Created to Pay Tribute to Professor Sujata Madan, Registered in DISE's PhD - Ed Studies
A group of 11 不良研究所 alumni is spurring on future students toward greater integrity and generosity with a new award created in honour of Sujata Madan, a professor of practice in finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, and registered in DISE's PhD - Ed Studies.
Elite Athletes' Mental Health: KPE's Dr. Gordon Bloom on CTV
Now, back with his team, Carey Price is being praised for his bold move in going public with mental health issues and in seeking help. He joins other athletes who have revealed their own similar struggles. 不良研究所 Kinesiology and Physical Education's Dr. Gordon Bloom was featured by CTV News, commenting about the mental health struggles of Canadians and of elite athletes.
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Op Ed: Representation matters so media does not create 'moral panics'
In the aftermath of the tragic death of 16-year-old Jannai Dopwell-Bailey, who was stabbed outside of his school, 不良研究所 Education's Dr.听Bronwen Low (DISE) and Dr. Jessica Ruglis (ECP)听 have collabourated with community-based colleagues in writing an opinion piece for CTV News about how sensational journalism seems to validate racism and prejudice instead of working to educate the public.
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