/ihdw/taxonomy/term/989/all en /ihdw/channels/news/research-participation-opportunity-non-science-undergraduate-students-361267 <p>Dr. Anila Asghar, DISE, and Abdullah Najjar are looking for undergraduate students for their study that seeks to explore the relationship between scientific thinking, feelings about science, and achievement in science.</p> <p>This work will help to develop ways to assist teachers to effectively support the engagement and achievement of students in science.</p> <p>The study involves completing questionnaires and engaging in an online game about science concepts and taking multiple-choice tests at the beginning and the end of the learning sessions.</p> <p><strong>Full Details:</strong></p> Mon, 18 Nov 2024 15:46:28 +0000 admin 6186 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded 平特五不中 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million.聽The 平特五不中 awards were part of $182聽million in funding for the聽<a href="http://www.chairs-chaires.gc.ca/media-medias/lists-listes/2024/spring-printemps-eng.aspx">Canada Research Chairs (CRC) Program</a>聽the government announced, to support 224聽new and renewed chair holders at聽post-secondary institutions across the country.聽</p> Thu, 14 Nov 2024 17:44:16 +0000 admin 6185 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at 平特五不中 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 /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 /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 /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 平特五不中.</p> Thu, 23 May 2024 20:56:33 +0000 admin 6166 at /ihdw /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 /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 平特五不中 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 /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聽<a href="/education/bronwen-low">Bronwen Low</a>, and ECP's <a href="/education/jessica-ruglis">Jessica Ruglis</a>, <em>鈥淭owards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times</em>鈥�, 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 /ihdw/channels/news/victoria-talwar-ecp-and-interim-dean-interviewed-adultchildren-screen-time-ctv-news-357443 <p><a href="/education/victoria-talwar">Dr.聽Victoria Talwar</a>, Canada Research Chair in ECP and the Faculty of Education's Interim Dean, was interviewed on CTV News on the screen times of both adults and children, and the effects it can have on kids.</p> <p>The research on children's screen time has shown that less is more, however when it comes to a child鈥檚 development, parents should spend less time worrying about their kids鈥� screen time and focus more on reducing their own.</p> Mon, 27 May 2024 14:44:53 +0000 admin 6172 at /ihdw /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 /ihdw/channels/news/jacob-burack-named-royal-society-canada-fellow-359277 <p>Ten 平特五不中 professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada鈥檚 (RSC) newest Fellows.聽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聽<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 /ihdw/channels/news/educations-award-winning-academics-convocation-season-357431 <h2>Education鈥檚 inspiring mentors are being honoured for teaching and research this Convocation Season, with awards given by the Faculty of Education and 平特五不中:聽</h2> <p>聽</p> <h5>Faculty of Education鈥檚 2024 Award for Distinguished Teaching</h5> <p><strong>Dr. Janine Metallic (Assistant Professor, DISE)聽</strong></p> Thu, 30 May 2024 14:08:25 +0000 admin 6165 at /ihdw /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 平特五不中 Education's Marie-H茅l猫ne Pennestri, a finalist for the Prix Hubert-Reeves - Rel猫ve 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>聽</p> Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:33:01 +0000 admin 6168 at /ihdw /ihdw/channels/news/margaret-mackenzie-samantha-nepton-and-taylor-richardson-winners-mccall-macbain-scholarships-357982 <p>Margaret Mackenzie (BEd鈥�23), Samantha Nepton聽(BEd鈥�23), and Taylor Richardson (BFA'23<span> Towson University),</span> are winners of McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada鈥檚 largest leadership-based scholarships for master鈥檚 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 /> 平特五不中 Faculty of Education, MA, Educational Leadership</p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:35:25 +0000 admin 6163 at /ihdw