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Congratulations to Yiyang Chen for successfully defending her dissertation!
Congratulations to Dr. Yiyang Chen on听the successful defence of her dissertation on 02 October, 2024!
Topic of her dissertation: "Modern analytical approaches to understand the sex-specific effects of fatigue on multi-dimensional synergies during repetitive whole-limb tasks"
Publication of Special Issue of LEARNing Landscapes 鈥淭owards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times鈥�
The twenty-eighth issue of LEARNing Landscapes, an online, peer-reviewed, open access journal edited by DISE's Lynn Butler-Kisber and听Bronwen Low, and ECP's Jessica Ruglis, 鈥淭owards new futures of youth development: Critical and sustainable approaches to youth wellbeing in complex times鈥�, highlights
Sheryl Smith-Gilman Speaks to Parents on Handling the Back-to-School Rush
Dr. Sheryl Smith-Gilman, Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE), will be presenting an online workshop for 看片视频 faculty and staff, offering practical advice to help parents support their children's smooth transition into the school year on September 24 at 12 p.m.
Changes to MCGILL ALERT! Mobile Device Notifications
看片视频鈥檚 Emergency Notification System allows you to opt in your mobile device to receive alerts during time-sensitive situations and disruptions in the use of various buildings on campus.
In the past, some mobile phone carriers only allowed voice messages, not SMS text messaging. Today, all carriers support SMS, so we will switch Emergency Notification System messaging to SMS for all mobile phones starting September 18.
Jenna Gibbs, KPE, and Claudia Mitchell, DISE, Awarded CFI Funding
The Canada Foundation for Innovation (CFI) has awarded $5.5 million in funding to 看片视频 University researchers to support cutting-edge research facilities and infrastructure across various fields, including health sciences, environmental studies, and engineering.
ECP's Adam Dub茅 and Emma Liptrot New Article in The Conversation about Finding the Best Child-Friendly Educational Apps
A new The Conversation article that highlights insights from ECP's Adam Dub茅 and Emma Liptrot, on evaluating educational apps for children. They advise that parents and educators should focus on apps with high-quality, age-appropriate content and engaging, interactive features.
Jacob Burack Named a Royal Society of Canada Fellow
Ten 看片视频 professors researching in such areas as child trauma, memory and cardiovascular diseases are among the Royal Society of Canada鈥檚 (RSC) newest Fellows.听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听Jacob Burack, Department of Educational and Counselling Psychology as a new Fellow for 2024. Dr.
The Stanley Cup Follows B.Ed. Alum
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.
New Dean of Education a Man of Many Talents
As Dean Vivek Venkatesh settles into his role, the Faculty is exploring different outreach initiatives for the Education Community to get to know our new Dean. This August article in the 看片视频 News alumni magazine serves as a great introduction:
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New Course: Artificial Intelligence in Education with Dr. Maria Cutumisu
An exploration of the principles underlying the current practice of machine learning (ML) by focusing on fundamental ML algorithms applied to many domains. This course is designed to help students learn to think critically about data and models, understand the conceptual underpinnings of the basic ML algorithms and techniques, how they work, how to choose an algorithm for each kind of learning task, and how to visualize, evaluate, and interpret performance measures and results correctly.
Dr. Benoit Gentil, KPE, Advancing Gene Therapy for Rare Disease: Ataxia of Charlevoix-Saguenay
The 看片视频 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.
35 Indigenous Students Participate in OFNIE Annual Summer Institute
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 看片视频鈥檚 downtown campus for the OFNIE Annual Summer Institute.
Margaret Mackenzie, Samantha Nepton, and Taylor Richardson, Winners of McCall MacBain Scholarships
Margaret Mackenzie (BEd鈥�23), Samantha Nepton听(BEd鈥�23), and Taylor Richardson (BFA'23 Towson University), are winners of McCall MacBain Scholarships, Canada鈥檚 largest leadership-based scholarships for master鈥檚 and professional studies.
Each finalist was chosen based on their character, community engagement, leadership potential, entrepreneurial spirit, academic strength, and intellectual curiosity:
Three DISE Graduate Students Win Prestigious Fellowship and Awards for International Research
Three graduate students from 看片视频 University's Department of Integrated Studies in Education (DISE) have been honoured with prestigious fellowships and awards for their international research endeavours.
