/dise/taxonomy/term/3/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/dise-graduate-students-alexa-ahooja-and-hannah-keim-win-prestigious-applied-linguistics-awards-357904 <p>DISE Graduate Students Alexa Ahooja, PhD Candidate in Educational Studies, and Hannah Keim, MA student in Second Language Education, have won the Canadian Association of Applied Linguistics (ACLA) Graduate Student Awards.</p> Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:36:32 +0000 admin 12636 at /dise /dise/channels/news/jacob-burack-named-royal-society-canada-fellow-359277 <p>Ten ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada’s (RSC) newest Fellows. 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 <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 12656 at /dise /dise/channels/news/17-mcgill-researchers-honoured-prestigious-canada-research-chairs-357763 <p style="text-align:center"><em>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ awarded $10.9 million in federal funding through Canada Research Chairs Program</em></p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:48:28 +0000 admin 12664 at /dise /dise/channels/news/call-research-participants-exciting-opportunity-lululemon-360645 <p><a href="/cerpl/members">Dr. Camilla Illidi</a> from the <a href="/cerpl">Clinical Exercise and Respiratory Physiology Laboratory (CERPL)</a>, in collaboration with <a href="https://shop.lululemon.com">Lululemon</a>, is seeking healthy female volunteers for a research study investigating the effects of sports bras on exercise experiences, including motivation, adherence, feelings, anticipation, and enjoyment.</p> Wed, 23 Oct 2024 21:07:47 +0000 admin 12653 at /dise /dise/channels/news/education-students-monica-shank-lauwo-and-rasel-babu-earn-vanier-canada-graduate-scholarship-and-357641 <p>Two students from the Faculty of Education have earned a Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship and Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship.</p> <p><strong>Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship:</strong></p> <p><strong>Rasel Babu</strong>, in the Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology, received a ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ Vanier Canada Graduate Scholarship for their research topic: <em>"Pedagogues' Readiness to Integrate Educational Technology for Teaching Language and Mathematics in Bangladeshi Secondary Classrooms."</em></p> <p><strong>Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship:</strong></p> Fri, 07 Jun 2024 19:37:27 +0000 admin 12642 at /dise /dise/channels/news/julia-minardi-dise-featured-mcgill-en-francais-new-faces-mcgill-why-i-chose-mcgill-360218 <p>Whether in education, law, literature, or medicine, many French and Francophones of all walks of life have chosen ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ to surpass themselves.</p> <p>Julia Minardi, from the Department of Integrated Studies in Education, was recently featured in the <em>³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ en français: New Faces ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ – Why I Chose ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ</em> article.</p> <div class="bl-tpl"><a class="button--outline" href="https://vivreenfrancais.mcgill.ca/nouveaux-visages-mcgillois-pourquoi-jai-choisi-mcgill/">Read the Full Article</a></div> Fri, 04 Oct 2024 21:50:37 +0000 admin 12627 at /dise /dise/channels/news/three-dise-graduate-students-win-prestigious-fellowship-and-awards-international-research-357936 <p>Three graduate students from ³ÉÈËVRÊÓƵ's Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) have been honoured with prestigious fellowships and awards for their international research endeavours.</p> Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:58:39 +0000 admin 12635 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/dr-shane-sweet-one-mcgills-10-renewed-canada-research-chairs-2023-357789 <p><a href="/education/shane-sweet">Dr. Shane Sweet</a>, Associate Professor in the Department of Kinesiology and Physical Education was just renewed as a Canada Research Chair (Tier 2) in Participation, Well-Being, and Physical Disability. Shane's research involves studying well-being and participation in daily and social activities among people living with physical disabilities. This kind of practical application research will impact society in terms of optimizing interventions and programs aimed at enhancing the lives of people living with physical disabilities.</p> Tue, 25 Jun 2024 17:38:01 +0000 admin 12663 at /dise