Faculty

DISE PhD Student Azam Dashti Khavidaki Awarded Funding through Digital Research Alliance of Canada

admin — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 17:47:14 +0000

Azam Dashti Khavidaki, a Ph.D. student in Educational Studies at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ’s Department of Integrated Studies in Education and a Fellow at the Participatory Cultures Lab (PCL), has been awarded the prestigious DRI EDIA funding from the Digital Research Alliance of Canada.

This recognition underscores her unwavering commitment to strengthening digital research infrastructure and expanding access to 21st-century skills for marginalized children and youth, advancing the pursuit of digital equality.

Kiana Kishiyana Explores Adoptee Identity as an SSHRC Storytellers Challenge Finalist

admin — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 13:02:03 +0000

(The following is an excerpt from the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Reporter. Article by Katherine Gombay.)

Kiana Kishiyama remembers feeling scared when, at the start of her first undergraduate class in beginner’s Mandarin, her teacher looked at her and said, “You need to speak to me after class.”

“And I’m like, what, I’m in trouble already?”

It turned out that the teacher believed that Kishiyama, who was adopted from China by a Canadian couple, was just being modest about her language skills.

Harm Reduction and Naloxone Training Workshops

admin — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:56:37 +0000

Canada in general, and Montreal specifically, have been facing a drug toxicity and fatal overdose crisis for nearly a decade. While integrated systems of interventions are necessary to address drug-related harms, the use of naloxone has been a key strategy to reduce the acute effect of opioid-involved deaths. Currently, �鶹ɫ��Ƭ does not offer naloxone trainings to the campus community, limiting students’ ability to assist in the event of an overdose.

$268,000 awarded to support outreach activities by �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers

admin — Tue, 27 May 2025 16:40:59 +0000

Seven �鶹ɫ��Ƭ researchers have been awarded more than $268,000 in Connection Grants by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC).

Dean Vivek Venkatesh and Professor Joseph Levitan Visit UNESCO MGIEP as Part of Research Tour

admin — Tue, 01 Apr 2025 20:07:18 +0000

UNESCO Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Education for Peace and Sustainable Development in India (MGIEP) recently hosted Faculty of Education Dean, Vivek Venkatesh, and Professor Joseph Levitan, DISE, for a dialogue on community based participatory action research, and pluralism and polarization.

Their visit was part of a research tour including a dialogue on these topics to foster collaboration and to exchange ideas on education and societal challenges.

Dr. Mindy Carter, DISE, Recipient of the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:19:27 +0000

Dr. Mindy R. Carter, Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), was recently awarded the 2025 AERA Outstanding Achievement in Arts and Learning Award for her dedication to research, teaching and service in arts education.

Congratulations to Rachelle Aucoin for Successfully Defending Her Dissertation

admin — Thu, 17 Jul 2025 22:14:19 +0000

Rachelle Aucoin successfully defended her PhD Oral Defence in Currie Room 304 - Tassone on July 14, 2025.

The title of her thesis:
"Cool Air, Clear Relief: Exploring the Mechanisms and Utility of Fan-to-Face Therapy for Management of Exertional Breathlessness in Chronic Lung Disease "

Oral Defence Comittee:
Dr. Dennis Jensen (Supervisor), Dr. Jenna Gibbs, Dr. Dina Brooks, Dr. Celena Scheede-Bergdahl and Dr. Daniel Fortin-Guichard.

Completion of KPE's Indigenous Space: The Onkwanaktí:io Lab

admin — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:32:29 +0000

The Faculty of Education's Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education (KPE) has unveiled its new Indigenous space, named the Onkwanaktí:io lab, which aims to provide a supportive environment for Indigenous students and encourage Indigenous-focused research.

The space features a mural highlighting Indigenous athletes and a hand-carved wooden table depicting traditional Indigenous sports, underscoring the connection between culture, movement, and community.

Helena Silen Named Faculty of Education Valedictorian

admin — Tue, 27 May 2025 20:19:10 +0000

Valedictorian Helena Silen, part of the inaugural cohort of the B.A. (Ed.) Education in a Global Contexts program, will be representing the Faculty of Education’s Class of 2025 at Convocation on May 29th at 3:00 PM.

“I’ve learned so much from the students, faculty, and staff at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ, and I am proud of the values of life-long learning, justice, and care for which we continue to strive. It’s an honour to be able to offer my warmest congratulations to my peers, who I am certain will go on to do excellent work in the classroom, graduate studies, and beyond.”

Montreal researchers use AI and wearable sensors to detect inflammation before symptoms appear

admin — Wed, 30 Jul 2025 14:21:21 +0000

The world's first wearable-powered system predicts acute inflammation with 90 per cent sensitivity.

Montreal, July 30, 2025 – Modern medicine is largely reactive—treating illness only after symptoms emerge. But a new study from the Research Institute of the �鶹ɫ��Ƭ Health Centre (The Institute) and �鶹ɫ��Ƭ points to a more proactive future: one where silent signs of infection are detected before we even feel sick.

New Dean's Speaker Series Launches with Manu Kapur

admin — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 19:08:06 +0000

As a new initiative of the Faculty of Education, Dean Vivek Venkatesh recently launched the Dean's Speaker Series. This biannual series is expected to host prominent guest speakers on relatable topics that span the Faculty's departments and hosted by the Dean as a free event for academics, students, staff, and invited guests.

Rachel Cluett Named University of Manitoba’s Fifth McCall MacBain Scholar

admin — Thu, 08 May 2025 20:23:41 +0000

University of Manitoba Bachelor of Arts in Psychology graduate Rachel Cluett (BA’24) is one of 20 Canadians selected to join the fifth cohort of McCall MacBain Scholars at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ. Recipients were chosen based on exceptional character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity.

Rachel will pursue a Master of Arts in School/Applied Child Psychology at �鶹ɫ��Ƭ.

Community Conversation about the Bedford Elementary Report on CBC

admin — Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:05:55 +0000

A community conversation on the Ministry of Education’s report on the “toxic culture” created at Bedford Elementary, led by the CBC’s Nantali Indongo, included local parents, community organizers and leaders, education professionals and youth, as well as Faculty of Education members Ratna Gosh (DISE, Emeritus), Nanre Nafzinger (DISE, Assistant Professor), Adama Kaba (DISE, PhD), Bronwen Low (DISE, Cha

Remembering Howard Riggs

admin — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 15:12:36 +0000

Howard Riggs was a dedicated, hard-working professor of math education. His work ethic was a product of his Prairie upbringing and his deep commitment to his students. He was hired by �鶹ɫ��Ƭ to teach social studies, but was pressed into service as a math educator in the Department of Elementary Education, one of the units that eventually morphed into DISE.

Million Dollar Gift a Timely Assist for Women’s Athletics and Sports Science

admin — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 20:28:16 +0000

A $1.25-million gift from graduates Monica and Mark Hantho will enhance services for Martlets teams and support innovative research into female athletic performance

(VERSION FRANÇAIS SUIT)

It's an exciting time for women in sports: the Northern Super League just kicked off in Canada, the Professional Women's Hockey League is expanding and the thriving WNBA posted its highest attendance in 22 seasons.