/dise/taxonomy/term/1256/all en /dise/channels/news/ratna-ghosh-receive-lifetime-achievement-award-361565 <p>Ratna Ghosh is being honoured with ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s <a href="/tls/instructors/awards/university/lifetime">Lifetime Achievement Award for Leadership in Learning</a>, which recognizes sustained excellence in leadership and innovation, as well as the active integration of teaching and learning with inquiry, scholarship and research.</p> Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:55:55 +0000 admin 12683 at /dise /dise/channels/news/dise-language-education-soiree-celebrates-students-and-faculty-361377 <p>On November 20, 2024, undergraduate and graduate students from diverse Language Education programs at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's <a href="/dise/">Department of Integrated Studies in Education</a> (DISE) marked the end of another successful term. The DISE Language Education Soirée, held bi-annually, brought together students and faculty for an evening of community building, collaboration, and fun at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s Faculty of Education Learning Commons. Over pizza, snacks, and games, participants engaged in informal and enriching discussions about research, teaching, and future projects.</p> Mon, 25 Nov 2024 16:52:46 +0000 admin 12682 at /dise /dise/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 12680 at /dise /dise/channels/news/educations-new-canada-research-chairs-victoria-talwar-marie-helene-pennestri-361198 <p>The Government of Canada awarded ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 10 new and five renewed Canada Research Chairs Nov. 14, representing a total research investment of $13.8 million. The ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 /dise/channels/news/participate-research-study-bone-health-exercise-behaviours-diabetes-361115 <p>The Gibbs Lab at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 /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 /dise/channels/news/commentary-mcgill-researchers-globalbookmarkinternational-students-are-under-attack-what-can-we-do-357599 <p>Far from being welcomed with open arms, international students around the world are increasingly coming under both literal and metaphorical assault, write ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Assistant Professor Emma Harden-Wolfson, PhD candidate and educator Shannon Hutcheson and Master's student Yvonne Zhang. Read more in their commentary for leading higher education news site University World News.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://www.universityworldnews.com/post.php?story=20240531163552714">University World News</a></div> <p> </p> Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:16:26 +0000 admin 12645 at /dise /dise/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 /> ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Faculty of Education, MA, Educational Leadership</p> Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:35:25 +0000 admin 12634 at /dise /dise/channels/news/jenna-gibbs-kpe-and-claudia-mitchell-dise-awarded-cfi-funding-359664 <p>The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.</p> Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:35:36 +0000 admin 12631 at /dise /dise/channels/news/provost-awards-28-mcgill-professors-distinguished-awards-357871 <p><em>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ honours its accomplished researchers with Distinguished James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professor, James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Professor, and William Dawson Scholars awards.</em></p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 19:27:04 +0000 admin 12662 at /dise /dise/channels/news/court-classroom-interview-alumna-helene-bibeau-360517 <p>From the Court to the Classroom: An interview with alumna Hélène Bibeau (B.Ed Kindergarten and Elementary Ed ‘13, M.Ed Educational Psychology ‘15). Originally from Saint-Bruno,  Hélène's journey has taken her from dominating the basketball courts in Montreal to inspiring young minds in classrooms at Stamford American School in Hong Kong and across the world. From her early beginnings in basketball to representing Hong Kong in netball, Hélène’s story is one of resilience, adaptability, and the pursuit of dreams.</p> Thu, 24 Oct 2024 13:46:18 +0000 admin 12652 at /dise /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/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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 /dise/channels/news/35-indigenous-students-participate-ofnie-annual-summer-institute-358167 <p>From July 2nd to the 23rd, 35 Indigenous students from Kawawachikamach and across Nunavik and Eeyou-Eenou Ischee participated in the Office of First Nations and Inuit Education (OFNIE) All-Partners Summer Programming at ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ’s downtown campus for the OFNIE Annual Summer Institute.</p> Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:34:46 +0000 admin 12633 at /dise /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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ, for outstanding scholarship and research excellence. This year's cohort includes Dean <a href="/education/vivek-venkatesh">Vivek Venkatesh</a>, receiving the James ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ 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 ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Reporter:</p> Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:38:59 +0000 admin 12637 at /dise