Alumni /dise/taxonomy/term/1265/all en Education's New Canada Research Chairs: Victoria Talwar & Marie-Hélène Pennestri /dise/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded McGill 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million. The McGill 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 12679 at /dise Participate in a Research Study on Bone Health & Exercise Behaviours in Diabetes /dise/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at McGill 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 12677 at /dise University of Montreal's Dr. Amélie Lemieux to Deliver a Talk on SSHRC Funded #Instapoetry Project /dise/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 12676 at /dise Dean Venkatesh Named to the FRQ Scientific Committee /dise/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 12672 at /dise Faculty of Education's Kevin Ah-Sen and R. Nanre Nafziger Presented with Equity and Community Building Awards /dise/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 McGill.</p> Thu, 23 May 2024 20:56:33 +0000 admin 12651 at /dise OFNIE Receives $2 Million Gift to Support Indigenous-Led Teaching Programs /dise/channels/news/ofnie-receives-2-million-gift-support-indigenous-led-teaching-programs-357674 <p>Thanks to a major gift of almost $2 million from the Rideau Hall Foundation (RHF), the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) has a unique opportunity to improve its programs and grow its pool of expert First Nations and Inuit instructors.</p> Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:06:06 +0000 admin 12640 at /dise DISE PhD Students, Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, Win Prestigious International Doctoral Dissertation Grant /dise/channels/news/dise-phd-students-lana-f-zeaiter-and-john-wayne-n-dela-cruz-win-prestigious-international-doctoral-360520 <p>Lana F. Zeaiter and John Wayne N. dela Cruz, DISE PhD Candidates in Educational Studies at McGill, are winners of the prestigious 2024 Doctoral Dissertation Grant (DDG) awarded by The International Research Foundation for English Language Education (TIRF).</p> Mon, 21 Oct 2024 19:35:30 +0000 admin 12625 at /dise Dr. Hadas Dahary, ECP, Receives Governor General's Gold Medal and McGill Alumni Association Graduate Award /dise/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 㽶Ƶ 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 12665 at /dise Dr. Benoit Gentil, KPE, Advancing Gene Therapy for Rare Disease: Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay /dise/channels/news/dr-benoit-gentil-kpe-advancing-gene-therapy-rare-disease-ataxia-charlevoix-saguenay-358202 <p>The McGill Reporter recently published a story about KPE's Dr. Benoit Gentil and his work in developing gene therapy for a rare genetic disorder known as Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay (ACS). This condition, which primarily affects individuals in certain regions of Quebec, leads to progressive loss of coordination and balance due to a genetic mutation.</p> Thu, 01 Aug 2024 20:45:55 +0000 admin 12659 at /dise Publication of Special Issue of LEARNing Landscapes “Towards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times” /dise/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 12628 at /dise Thank You to Our Interim Dean /dise/channels/news/thank-you-our-interim-dean-357514 <p>Dear Faculty of Education Community,<br /> <br /></p> Fri, 31 May 2024 19:03:19 +0000 admin 12667 at /dise McGill honours its accomplished researchers in Education /dise/channels/news/mcgill-honours-its-accomplished-researchers-education-357877 <p>Two members of the Faculty of Education were bestowed with prestigious internal recognition awards from 㽶Ƶ, for outstanding scholarship and research excellence. This year's cohort includes Dean <a href="/education/vivek-venkatesh">Vivek Venkatesh</a>, receiving the James McGill Professor Award and Associate Professor <a href="/education/angelica-galante">Angelica Galante</a> (Director, Pluriligual Lab) who is named as a William Dawson Scholar. </p> <p>Excerpt from The McGill Reporter:</p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:38:59 +0000 admin 12637 at /dise The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum /dise/channels/news/stanley-cup-follows-bed-alum-359115 <p>Jamie Kompon (B.Ed.'89), an assistant coach with the Florida Panthers, became only the second coach in NHL history to win Stanley Cups with three different teams when his Panthers triumphed over the Edmonton Oilers in one of the most memorable finals in recent years.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://mcgillnews.mcgill.ca/the-stanley-cup-follows-him-around/?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=wn_Aug29_ENGLISH&utm_source=whatsnewstaff&utm_term=%241.45M-to-boost-Indigenous-youth-mental-health-services-">Read Jamie's Story in the McGill News</a></div> Mon, 02 Sep 2024 14:04:06 +0000 admin 12657 at /dise Victoria Talwar, ECP and Interim Dean, Interviewed for Adult/Children Screen Time on CTV News /dise/channels/news/victoria-talwar-ecp-and-interim-dean-interviewed-adultchildren-screen-time-ctv-news-357443 <p><a href="/education/victoria-talwar">Dr. 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’s development, parents should spend less time worrying about their kids’ screen time and focus more on reducing their own.</p> Mon, 27 May 2024 14:44:53 +0000 admin 12669 at /dise CBC News Covers 34 Cree Teacher Graduates from Community-Based Programs /dise/channels/news/cbc-news-covers-34-cree-teacher-graduates-community-based-programs-357725 <p>On May 30th, 34 students from across Eeyou Istchee graduated from McGill, in the first program that allows northern Quebec Cree to learn from home to become teachers in their own community.</p> <p>CBC News featured an article covering the first time the Cree School Board and 㽶Ƶ offered programs that help students get their teaching licence from home.</p> Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:22:22 +0000 admin 12639 at /dise